Today Latest News: September 2019

Monday 30 September 2019

FOX NEWS: Tucker: Democrats don't seem happy about impeachment

Tucker: Democrats don't seem happy about impeachment

Democrats claim they find no joy in impeachment inquiry.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090800820001

FOX NEWS: Joe, Hunter Biden seen golfing with Ukraine gas company exec back in 2014, photo shows

Joe, Hunter Biden seen golfing with Ukraine gas company exec back in 2014, photo shows

A photo obtained by Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" shows former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden golfing in the Hamptons with Devon Archer, who served on the board of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings with Hunter.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/joe-hunter-biden-seen-golfing-with-ukraine-gas-company-exec-back-in-2014-photo-shows

FOX NEWS: John Bolton criticizes Trump's NK strategy in first speech since White House exit

John Bolton criticizes Trump's NK strategy in first speech since White House exit

John Bolton gave his "unvarnished" thoughts on the Trump administration's North Korea strategy Monday in his first speech since his abrupt split with the White House.

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FOX NEWS: California governor signs bill allowing college athletes to hire agents, earn money from endorsements

California governor signs bill allowing college athletes to hire agents, earn money from endorsements

NFL player Benjamin Watson reacts to new California law on 'The Story.'

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/world/asia/china-national-day-hong-kong-protests.html?partner=IFTTT

Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations

It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested "customs clearance zones" in Northern Ireland.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49881345

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49884827

Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/opinion/trump-ukraine-republican.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Report: Trump 'pushed' Australian PM to help DOJ investigate Mueller probe origins

Report: Trump 'pushed' Australian PM to help DOJ investigate Mueller probe origins

AEI scholar and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen reacts to New York Times report.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090798741001

FOX NEWS: RNC chair: This is just another attempt by Democrats to overturn results of 2016 election

RNC chair: This is just another attempt by Democrats to overturn results of 2016 election

RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel responds to latest impeachment push on 'The Story.'

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FOX NEWS: President Trump defends Ukraine call amid impeachment inquiry

President Trump defends Ukraine call amid impeachment inquiry

House Democrats subpoena Giuliani; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' all-star panel.

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FOX NEWS: Chicago mayor forbids police from helping immigration agents

Chicago mayor forbids police from helping immigration agents

Chicago police raise safety concerns over new policy; Matt Finn reports.

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FOX NEWS: How do impeachment proceedings play out in the House?

How do impeachment proceedings play out in the House?

Constitution gives House sole responsibility to impeach; Mark Meredith reports.

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Alberto Salazar: Mo Farah's former coach banned from athletics for four years after doping violations

Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's former athletics coach, has been banned from the sport for four years after being found guilty of doping violations.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/49882757

Robert Jeffress to CBN News: 'If the President is Removed from Office, It's Going to Cause Lasting Wounds in Our Country'

Trump supporter Pastor Robert Jeffress is speaking out again to oppose the Democrat effort to impeach the president.

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FOX NEWS: Mexican pirates posing greater risk in Gulf of Mexico to oil workers, tourists

Mexican pirates posing greater risk in Gulf of Mexico to oil workers, tourists

Gulf drilling platforms are becoming more and more subject to vicious attacks launched by modern-day pirates.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/mexican-pirates-gulf-mexico-oil-workers-tourists

FOX NEWS: California man charged in Chinese spy operation

California man charged in Chinese spy operation

John Demers, leader of the DOJ China Initiative, on the Department of Justice's fight against Chinese espionage.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090797032001

FOX NEWS: In 1981, Apple's Steve Jobs said computers would free us from drudgery

In 1981, Apple's Steve Jobs said computers would free us from drudgery

Talk about stepping back in time.

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Sunday 29 September 2019

Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/us/politics/pelosi-trump-impeachment.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: 'Inside the Contract with America 25th Anniversary'

'Inside the Contract with America 25th Anniversary'

In 1994, Newt Gingrich led Republicans to one of the most stunning electoral victories in American history. Twenty-five years later he and his team reveal the inside story of how their Contract With America ended 40 years of House Democratic rule.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090442420001

Sound of Music play still 'sumptuous and so joyful'

Sixty years on, the original stage show's power still endures, says one of its remaining stars.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49725925

Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/sports/basketball/wnba-finals-elena-delle-donne.html?partner=IFTTT

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/world/middleeast/syria-qaeda-terrorism.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Joe and Hunter Biden's Ukraine dealings didn't warrant investigation, ex-law enforcement official says

Joe and Hunter Biden's Ukraine dealings didn't warrant investigation, ex-law enforcement official says

Ukraine’s former top law enforcement official told the Los Angeles Times he saw no reason to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden or his son Hunter.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/ukraine-biden-joe-hunter-law-enforcement-official

FOX NEWS: Biden seeks to bar Giuliani from TV news, after Trump lawyer alleges possible Biden corruption

Biden seeks to bar Giuliani from TV news, after Trump lawyer alleges possible Biden corruption

Joe Biden's presidential campaign requested in a letter on Sunday that major news networks not invite President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani anymore, after Giuliani spent the morning on a series of talk shows aggressively highlighting what he called Biden's apparently corrupt dealings in Ukraine and China.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/biden-giuliani-tv-news-possible-corruption

Where does recycling and rubbish from the UK go?

Waste management company Biffa has been fined for sending used nappies and food packaging to China.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49827945

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49811129

The day China became communist

On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49829435

The sex education circus

Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-49856079

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49762414

Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49833734

Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/business/hong-kong-china-power.html?partner=IFTTT

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/sports/baseball/mlb-standings.html?partner=IFTTT

Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49873950

Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49854678

Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49858653

Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-49857748

Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49814269

Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/us/mall-driver-charges.html?partner=IFTTT

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/sports/baseball/yankees.html?partner=IFTTT

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49762414

Saturday 28 September 2019

FOX NEWS: Have Democrats found a new delusion to smear Trump?

Have Democrats found a new delusion to smear Trump?

Dan Bongino weighs in on the Liberal media’s new impeachment narrative.

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FOX NEWS: Did the whistleblower act alone?

Did the whistleblower act alone?

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, reacts to reports that the whistleblower is a CIA agent and Democrats' push for impeachment.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090311929001

Money-making hack: Renting clothes online

Tash and Marie are making money by renting out old dresses to women in the area.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49772226

Why Borana people don't name their children for up to three years

The Borana people are not in any rush to name their newborn babies. Here's why.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49720486

The awfulness - and awesomeness - of being short

For men, being tall is considered desirable, but one man has come to embrace his height - or lack of it.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49567527

Kelsea Ballerini on disco balls, ugly tears and stolen luggage

The country star spills the beans on her third album and the celebrity who stole her backpack.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49853761

Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49694453

We Are Stoke-on-Trent: What links the Titanic and oatcakes?

The life of the captain of the Titanic and the origins of oatcakes - stories our readers asked us to tell.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-49841730

US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45827430

Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49840881

World War Two: 'I discovered my eldest sister was my mother'

Albert Gilmour learned his father was an American GI based in Northern Ireland during World War Two.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-49843381

Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny things'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "tiny things".

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-49838560

FOX NEWS: 'Netizens' follows women who have been the targets of vicious cyber-attacks and how they're fighting back

'Netizens' follows women who have been the targets of vicious cyber-attacks and how they're fighting back

Director Cynthia Lowen on how she hopes 'Netizens' will bring light to cyber-attacks against women.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090311981001

Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/28/us/elections/republican-congressman-mark-amodei-impeachment.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: 'Enough is enough': Saudi foreign minister warns of danger of appeasing Iran

'Enough is enough': Saudi foreign minister warns of danger of appeasing Iran

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat has sounded a new warning against appeasing Iran.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/saudi-arabia-foreign-minister-iran-appeasement-united-nations

Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49867376

Four teens held after Enfield to Loughton police chase

The pursuit ended after the car hit stationary traffic and the suspects were dragged from the car.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-49867363

FOX NEWS: Chad Pergram: Reds announcer Marty Brennaman – my lifelong connection to baseball – retires after 46 years

Chad Pergram: Reds announcer Marty Brennaman – my lifelong connection to baseball – retires after 46 years

For 46 seasons, Marty Brennaman has been the voice of the Cincinnati Reds. His first year in the booth was the first year I was old enough to remotely pay attention to baseball.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/chad-pergram-marty-brennaman-and-the-end-of-an-era

FOX NEWS: Watters' Words: Impeachment

Watters' Words: Impeachment

Jesse Watters says the Democrats' impeachment push is all about rage and power.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090300198001

Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/28/sports/pete-alonso-mets-home-run-record-judge.html?partner=IFTTT

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/28/us/broward-county-deputy.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Marijuana cases thrown out across Texas after hemp law change

Marijuana cases thrown out across Texas after hemp law change

Texas' new hemp law comes with unintended consequences for law enforcement

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FOX NEWS: Trump slams Democrats, whistleblower over 'witch hunt' impeachment inquiry: 'Others ended in ashes!'

Trump slams Democrats, whistleblower over 'witch hunt' impeachment inquiry: 'Others ended in ashes!'

President Trump launched a social media broadside Saturday against House Democrats' impeachment inquiry, calling it the "single greatest scam in the history of American politics."

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/trump-democrats-impeachment-inquiry

Friday 27 September 2019

FOX NEWS: Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, source says

Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, source says

Kurt Volker, the U.S. envoy for Ukraine, reportedly resigned Friday after his name was mentioned in the intelligence community whistleblower's complaint regarding President Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that included discussion about investigating the Biden family.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/kurt-volker-ukraine-envoy-resigns-whistleblower-complaint

FOX NEWS: Kamala Harris calls to impeach Kavanaugh one year after Blasey-Ford testimony

Kamala Harris calls to impeach Kavanaugh one year after Blasey-Ford testimony

Sen. Harris writes op-ed calling for Kavanaugh's impeachment; reaction and analysis from our ladies night panel on The Story.'

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090159029001

FOX NEWS: Gaetz: Trump was taking up Ukraine's cause, not threatening them

Gaetz: Trump was taking up Ukraine's cause, not threatening them

Democrats subpoena Pompeo in impeachment inquiry; Rep. Matt Gaetz weighs in.

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FOX NEWS: Garamendi: Trip to Ukraine is about military, not investigation

Garamendi: Trip to Ukraine is about military, not investigation

Armed Services Committee member Rep. John Garamendi on traveling to Ukraine amid Trump phone call controversy.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6090146605001

FOX NEWS: Reporter's Notebook: Trump impeachment inquiry will go on even with House in recess

Reporter's Notebook: Trump impeachment inquiry will go on even with House in recess

The House of Representatives is currently on a two-week recess for the Jewish holidays of Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, but that doesn't mean the wheels of its impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump won’t churn on Capitol Hill and in Congressional districts.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry-work-will-go-on-even-with-house-in-recess

FOX NEWS: Ohio bar incites outrage after posting 9/11 shot special

Ohio bar incites outrage after posting 9/11 shot special

An Ohio bar is facing national outrage after posting "the 9/11 shot" as the special of the day on Sept. 11, according to reports.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/ohio-bar-9-11-shot-special

FOX NEWS: Cops: Texas man fatally shot burglar and went back to bed before calling 911

Cops: Texas man fatally shot burglar and went back to bed before calling 911

A Dallas homeowner is facing a murder charge after authorities said he shot a burglar outside his home Thursday and went back to bed before calling 911 two hours later.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/cops-texas-man-fatally-shot-burglar-and-went-back-to-bed-before-calling-911

FOX NEWS: Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a man whose alleged plot to murder his wife earlier this month went awry when he was shot and paralyzed.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/florida-mans-murder-plot-against-wife-backfires-after-hes-left-paralyzed

FOX NEWS: Trailblazing Sikh deputy shot and killed during Texas traffic stop

Trailblazing Sikh deputy shot and killed during Texas traffic stop

A Texas sheriff's deputy who was shot multiple times from behind while conducting a traffic stop on Friday afternoon has died, police said.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/sandeep-dhaliwal-texas-sikh-deputy-killed

FOX NEWS: Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate'

Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate'

Pro-life group Live Action slammed Facebook's fact-checking system after an investigation into fact-checker Science Feedback found its conclusions to be fair and accurate.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/live-action-slams-facebooks-fact-checking-system-after-probe-finds-conclusions-were-fair