Whitaker, After Clash With U.S. House Panel, Agrees to Appear
Feb 09, 2019 - 05:57
As Whitaker noted several times during his almost six hour long hearing, he doesn't have much time left in his role. And I took notes on what we learned (or re-learned) from what Whitaker said (and didn't).
Apex Legends becomes a smash hit: 10 million players in 3 days
Feb 09, 2019 - 05:26
The "Age of the Battle Royale" has yet to come to an end, as seen with the recent release and popularity of Apex Legends . This number nearly tripled within the day, garnering a total of over 2.5 million unique players in just 24 hours.
Real Madrid Ready To Offer Two Players In £100m Bid For Hazard
Feb 09, 2019 - 03:43
Philippe Coutinho is reportedly being considered for a summer switch to join Premier League side Chelsea should Eden Hazard leaves for Real Madrid in the summer.
Seifert blitzkrieg helps Kiwis beat India in opening T20
Feb 08, 2019 - 10:30
India and New Zealand will play their first T20I match of the series, Rohit Sharma and his team would like to start it with a win. MS Dhoni top-scored for India with 39 runs off 31 balls while no other batsman managing to impress much with the willow.
Amazon's Bezos says National Enquirer tried to blackmail him over 'intimate photos'
Feb 08, 2019 - 10:24
Bezos said the statement AMI was proposing was false and described the offer as an "extortionate proposal". A lawyer for American Media did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment.
RBI makes surprise cut in interest rate, home loans could get cheaper
Feb 08, 2019 - 09:41
Developed economies too are altering stance, with the Reserve Bank of Australia governor this week shifting to neutral. The rate cut is in the right direction given that the inflation footprint has been benign for some time.
K-pop group BTS 'to present award at the Grammys'
Feb 08, 2019 - 09:41
Janelle Monáe, Brandi Carlile , Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, and Little Big Town will also grace the stage. Their competition in the category includes singer-songwriter Mitski and her album Be The Cowboy , and art rock musician St.
Measles infections in Europe hit decade high in 2018
Feb 08, 2019 - 09:25
This lead to distrust in vaccinations after concerns were made public by the manufacturers regarding its potential side effects. Only two provinces, Ontario and New Brunswick, require children to have updated vaccination records in order to enter school.
National Basketball Association trade deadline: Raptors reportedly close to acquiring Marc Gasol from Grizzlies
Feb 08, 2019 - 08:41
While everyone wondered what Ujiri would do after another embarrassing playoff exit, we now have our answer: He blew it up. The Memphis Grizzlies have traded All-Star center Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors , according to multiple reports.
Oil steadies as investors weigh up odds of global supply squeeze
Feb 08, 2019 - 00:22
Traders are still anxious about the global economic slowdown especially because of the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Venezuela, an OPEC member, is like Iran and Libya exempt from making voluntary curbs under the deal. -China trade deal.
Nancy Pelosi's 'sarcastic clap' becomes the State Of The Union's biggest meme
Feb 07, 2019 - 08:15
The White House said the SOTU will be optimistic and call for bipartisanship with an "inspiring vision of American greatness". He pressed Congress to approve his new trade pact with Canada and Mexico updating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Toon Takeaways from Newcastle United’s 1-0 loss to Spurs
Feb 07, 2019 - 07:59
Only an incredible clearance off the line from Fabian Schar denied what seemed a certain goal for Christian Eriksen when the Dane flicked a corner goalwards.
Cavs, Blazers announce Hood trade; Simmons released
Feb 07, 2019 - 04:10
In 45 games this season, Hood is averaging 12.2 points on.427 shooting, 2.0 assists and 2.7 boards over 27.4 minutes a night. Stauskas has a career average of 6.9 points per game and Baldwin was a career average of 3.1 points per game.
76ers acquire Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic in major trade with Clippers
Feb 07, 2019 - 03:27
The Clippers are planning to pursue several All-NBA-caliber players, including Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard . He averaging 20.9 points this season and shooting 43.4 percent from 3 while also grabbing 7.9 rebounds.
On the impact of Pope Francis's landmark visit
Feb 06, 2019 - 08:55
Pope Francis and Sheikh Mohammed smiled and spoke to each other as they walked through the airport. Another one million Catholics are estimated to live in other countries in the Arabian Peninsula.