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Home prices climb to record in pandemic as buyers seek space

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:18:18 -0400

An analysis by The Associated Press and Core Logic found that the average home price in the U.S. in May was up 4.2% compared to a year ago

PG&E tells regulators upcoming outages will go more smoothly

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:37:17 -0400

Pacific Gas and Electric is promising regulators that it has learned from its mishandling of deliberate blackouts and won't disrupt as many people’s lives during the pandemic this year

Mother charged in deaths of two infants 3 years apart

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:35:32 -0400

A Southern California woman has pleaded not guilty to smothering her infant daughter in March and causing the death of her other baby girl three years ago

Crews try to tame California wildfire as heat wave arrives

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:31:37 -0400

Officials warn a wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles could flare up again as a blistering heat wave descends on California

Catholic service to honor life of slain solider in Houston

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:16:18 -0400

Mourners are set to gather in Houston for a slain Texas soldier whose story has renewed a push for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment

Chicago convenience store ransacked twice since May

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:15:56 -0400

Security cameras captured the pillaging of a West Side Chicago convenience store hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned vandals that the city would hold them accountable for ransacking downtown retailers

Today in History

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:48 -0400

Today in History Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal injection in 2001.) On this date: In 1900, international forces, including U.S. Marines, entered Beijing to put down the Boxer Rebellion, which was aimed at purging China of foreign influence. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that renounced aggression. In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Imperial Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II. In 1948, the Summer Olympics in London ended; they were the first Olympic games held since 1936. In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambodia came to...

Cook County prosecutors announce charges in week's looting

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:59:17 -0400

Cook County's state’s attorney’s office says 42 people have been charged with felonies in connection with the looting of stores along the city’s premier retail street that occurred earlier this week

Twin beams of light won't shine during 9/11 tribute in NYC

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:31:32 -0400

Twin beams of light representing the World Trade Center towers won’t be beamed into the sky during this year’s memorial of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City

Navajo man loses latest bid to delay federal execution

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:43:32 -0400

A judge has rejected a bid from the only Native American on death row to push back his execution date

Fortnite : pourquoi un combat épique avec Apple et Google pourrait conduire à des changements majeurs

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:48:50 +0000

Epic met Apple et Google au défi de modifier les conditions de l'App Store et du Google Play Store, mais est-ce tout ? Jusqu'où Epic veut vraiment aller ?

Xiaomi has a new cheap phone with a massive battery and high-res screen

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:01:50 +0000

Xiaomi's latest cheap phone from its Redmi sub-brand costs just £159 but has a high-res screen and big battery.

The best energy deals in August 2020

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:57:28 +0000

Switching provider can save you hundreds of pounds. Here are the best energy deals in your area.

ZTE's under-screen camera phone appears online for the first time

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:56:18 +0000

China's certification portal, TENAA, has spilled the beans on the looks of the ZTE handset.

Amazon India launches online pharmacy service

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:51:42 +0000

E-commerce giant Amazon has stepped into the online medicine segment in India with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy in Bengaluru. This foray is perhaps in response to the fact that Reliance is in talks to take over established Indian online pharma store NetMeds.

Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in August 2020

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:50:04 +0000

Snag a great bargain on laptops, ultrabooks and 2-in-1 hybrids.

Best mid-range phones in Australia

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:41:22 +0000

Premium phones cost more and do more than you need? We've identified the best phones for around AU$1,000 – or less.

You can now experience Samsung Galaxy devices at home

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:09:02 +0000

Samsung has announced a new service in India which allows you to book demo online for its Galaxy devices.

Spanish Grand Prix 2020 live stream: how to watch F1 action online from anywhere

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:58:37 +0000

Last weekend's race was the first of the season not won by Mercedes - follow our guide to get an F1 live stream and watch the Spanish Grand Prix online in 2020.

The fastest NBN plans in Australia

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:25:53 +0000

TechRadar has sifted through all the NBN offerings to find you the fastest plans at the best prices.

Blues-Crusaders game off due to Auckland restrictions

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:52:00 BST

The final game of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa between Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park has been cancelled due to extended COVID-19 restrictions.

Transfer Centre: Thiago, Willian, Sancho latest LIVE!

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT

It's Deadline Day! Follow the latest on Chelsea's pursuit of Dries Mertens plus updates from the Premier League and beyond.

Poulter's revelations!

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 BST

Ian Poulter has revealed how he suffered a serious injury scare on the eve of the 2012 Ryder Cup, and that he watched Arsenal's FA Cup victory while playing in a WGC!

Life as an out-of-work football manager

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 BST

What's it like to be an out-of-work football manager?

WNBA: Wilson stars as Aces dispatch Lynx

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:50:00 BST

A'ja Wilson had 23 points and Angel McCoughtry added 21 as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx to take sole possession of second place in the WNBA standings.

England-Australia white-ball series confirmed

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 BST

England's proposed limited-overs series against tourists Australia will go ahead as planned next month, the England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed.

Winders on leadership, learning and writing books

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 BST

At the heart of any sports team lies a captain; the individual who knits the group together and drives them on. The person who has a handle on what motivates every person and whose performance levels are (almost) guaranteed.

Hard Knocks LA: NFL soap-opera returns... with masks

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 BST

HBO's Hard Knocks is back, and with it the annual exploration into a Pandora's Box embellished with NFL glitz, ardour, plight and politics.

Life Lessons Through Sport: Jimmy White

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 BST

"Always tried, always failed, no matter, try again, fail again, fail better." Never could literary god Samuel Beckett's words mean so much to one of the greatest triers of them all - Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White.

Football calendar - all the new dates

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:00 BST

The football continues and a new calendar is taking shape. From domestic and continental competitions to the new European Championship schedule, keep track of all the new dates.

Dimitri Hamlin: 5 Things To Know About Harry Hamlin’s Hot Son With Former Lover Ursula Andress

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:20:11 +0000

Harry Hamlin is known for his family with 'RHOBH' star Lisa Rinna, but did you know he also shares a son with '60s icon Ursula Andress? Get to know Harry's first child, Dimitri Hamlin!

Miley Cyrus Reveals She Felt ‘Villainized For Moving On’ After Liam Hemsworth Split: ‘That’s Not Acceptable’

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:52:53 +0000

Former Disney star Miley Cyrus appeared on the popular 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, spilling all the tea about her 'amazing' relationship with Liam Hemsworth. However, she also got real about the fallout from their divorce.

Drake Drops Banger Single & Music Video With Surprise Cameos While Announcing New Album

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:55:05 +0000

Mystery solved! After Drake teased that he was releasing SOMETHING, fans found out what exactly Champagne had in store: a single 'Laugh Now Cry Later' off of his upcoming new ALBUM!

Kylie Jenner Gives Off Tropical Vibes In Gorgeous $116 Cut-Out Farai Dress After Caribbean B-Day Trip

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:32:15 +0000

Kylie Jenner found the cutest resort-wear dress for her 23rd birthday celebrations in the Turks and Caicos. She donned a plunging Farai London frock in new photos from her tropical getaway.

Miley Cyrus Declares She Doesn’t ‘Belong To Anyone’ In Self-Directed Music Video

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:12:16 +0000

Just hours after her alleged breakup from Cody Simpson was reported, Miley Cyrus dropped a single person's anthem. Watch her music video for ‘Midnight Sky,’ which also marks her directorial debut!

Gwen Stefani Considers Blake Shelton A ‘Partner’ In Raising Her 3 Sons: It ‘Makes Her Love Him Even More’

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:28:54 +0000

Blake Shelton is 'completely natural' with Gwen Stefani's three sons but it wasn't always that towards the beginning of their relationship.

Britney Spears Trolls The Fat Jewish For Joking She Has A ‘Cropped Peasant’ Top For ‘Each Day Of The Year’

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:26:25 +0000

Britney Spears loves to wear a peasant style crop top in nearly all of her social media photos. She trolled comic The Fat Jewish by wearing another one after he called her out.

‘Marriage Boot Camp’ Recap: Phaedra Parks Reveals A Shocking Sex Secret

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:00:49 +0000

The entire cast of 'Marriage Boot Camp' shared mind-blowing sex secrets during the Aug. 13 episode of the series. Plus, Medina performed a sensual act on the 'RHOA' alum.

‘RHONY’ Recap: Dorinda Suffers From Explosive Diarrhea After Snapping At Leah & Sonja

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:00:06 +0000

Day three in Mexico presented the ladies of 'RHONY' with hunky single men, wild outbursts and one major toilet emergency.

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Spend Family Vacation Focusing On Their 4 Kids — He Is ‘Most Happy’ With Them

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:54:49 +0000

After Kanye West caused a storm on Twitter, the Yeezy owner embarked on a family getaway. HollywoodLife learned what was 'the main point of this trip.'