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US envoy meets officials in Seoul as Kim honors grandfather

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:08:18 -0400

President Donald Trump’s point man to North Korea has met with South Korean officials for discussions on stalled nuclear diplomacy amid the North’s repeated claims that it has no immediate intent to resume dialogue with the United States

Mary Kay Letourneau, jailed for raping student, dies

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:46:03 -0400

Mary Kay Letourneau, who married her former sixth-grade student after she was convicted for raping him, has died

China calls US invite to nuclear talks a ploy to derail them

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:45:47 -0400

A senior Chinese arms control official has called U.S. pressure to join nuclear arms talks with Russia a ploy to avoid signing a new deal

Texas set to resume executions after delay during pandemic

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:33:17 -0400

A five-month delay in executions in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic is set to come to an end

Today in History

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:49 -0400

Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 8, the 190th day of 2020. There are 176 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 8, 2000, Venus Williams beat Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title, becoming the first Black female champion at Wimbledon since Althea Gibson in 1957-58. On this date: In 1776, Col. John Nixon gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, outside the State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. In 1889, The Wall Street Journal was first published. In 1947, a New Mexico newspaper, the Roswell Daily Record, quoted officials at Roswell Army Air Field as saying they had recovered a “flying saucer” that crashed onto a ranch; officials then said it was actually a weather balloon. (To this day, there are those who believe what fell to Earth was an alien spaceship carrying extra-terrestrial beings.) Demolition work began in New York City to make way for the new permanent headquarters of...

Judge rejects Dakota Access request for emergency order

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:36:18 -0400

A federal judge rejected a request for an emergency order to delay the process of shutting down the Dakota Access pipeline while attorneys appeal a ruling to shutter the pipeline during the course of an environmental review

Chief Justice Roberts recently spent a night in a hospital

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:35:18 -0400

Chief Justice John Roberts spent a night in a hospital last month after he fell and injured his forehead

July 14 bail hearing date set for Epstein's ex-girlfriend

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:37:33 -0400

A judge has set a July 14 date for an arraignment and bail hearing for Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend on charges she recruited girls for him to sexually abuse

Video shows facility staff restraining Black teen who died

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:29:48 -0400

Surveillance video shows at least seven men restraining a Black teenager who later died at a youth facility in Michigan

Atlanta Mayor: No need for troops, despite governor's order

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:17:55 -0400

Atlanta's mayor says she doesn’t agree with the Georgia governor’s order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point

Manage & secure your business data to keep your company safe

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:28:44 +0000

Don’t leave it all up to a firewall

Check your router now - it could be a huge Linux security risk

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:25:20 +0000

Old Linux software and gaping security holes present in many home routers.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leaks in new hands-on images, and it looks like the real deal

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:14:00 +0000

The leaked real-life images reveal a black variant of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and a more refined camera bump.

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Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:00:32 +0000

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Hump-day special: Catch knocks 33% off the Dyson V7 Origin

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:08:00 +0000

Save yourself AU$200 on one of Dyson's best cordless vacs.

Some of the world's biggest companies have major website security issues

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:38:30 +0000

More than 240 website subdomains belonging to some of the world's largest organizations have been taken over.

iPhone Flip: what we want to see

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:12:39 +0000

It may be some time before we see an iPhone Flip foldable Apple phone, but here's all we've heard about what might come.

Samsung announces 'virtual' Galaxy Note 20 launch for August 5

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:59:46 +0000

Samsung is ready to launch the Galaxy Note 20 at its virtual launch event, according to an official company statement.

The best Verizon phones available in July 2020

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:47:45 +0000

Whether you want the best or are on a budget, we've found the best Verizon phone for you.

48MP OnePlus Nord camera? This mid-range phone could outshine the OnePlus 8

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:18:52 +0000

The OnePlus Nord could get a quad rear camera headed with a 48MP main shooter, supporting the ‘flagship-level’ rear photo setup we’d heard about earlier.

How Tyson Fury repaid hero cut-man

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 BST

Tyson Fury had a debt of gratitude to pay the cut-man who stitched up his worst-ever wound, and paid with a generous gesture at the most needy time.

When the Lions last roared in Australia

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 BST

When Great Britain returned to the international stage for last year's Southern Hemisphere tour, head coach Wayne Bennett had no fewer than 14 support staff to help him in various capacities.

Juve stunned by AC Milan comeback

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:15:00 BST

Juventus missed the chance to take a big step toward a ninth successive Serie A title as they let a two-goal lead slip in a 4-2 loss at AC Milan.

Silver admits concern over 'hole' in NBA bubble

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:35:00 BST

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has voiced concern that a "significant spread" of the coronavirus could potentially expose a "hole in our bubble" and shut down the season for a second time.

Sheff Utd Women part company with Ward

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:17:00 BST

Sheffield United have parted company with women's team manager Carla Ward with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Guardiola casts doubt over Stones future

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:06:00 BST

Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over England defender John Stones' future at Manchester City.

Klopp: Lallana unlikely to play for Liverpool again

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:50:00 BST

Adam Lallana is unlikely to play another game for Liverpool with manager Jurgen Klopp reluctant to put the soon-to-be out-of-contract midfielder at risk of injury.

Arteta angry with Nketiah and Vardy decisions

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:43:00 BST

Mikel Arteta has angrily argued against Eddie Nketiah's dismissal against Leicester - and insisted if Nketiah's red card was warranted then Jamie Vardy, who scored a late equaliser for the 1-1 draw, also should have been sent off.

VAR drama as Vardy snatches draw against 10-man Arsenal

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:20:00 BST

Jamie Vardy's late goal helped Leicester to snatch a late 1-1 draw against 10-man Arsenal with VAR once again playing its part.

Welbeck boosts Watford as drop looms for Norwich

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:00:00 BST

Danny Welbeck's stunning overhead kick sent Norwich a step closer to relegation from the Premier League as Watford boosted their own survival chances with a 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road.

WNBA Players Demand Sen. Kelly Loeffler Be Ousted As Atlanta Dream Co-Owner Disses BLM

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:16:44 +0000

GA Sen. and Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler is under fire by WNBA players for calling Black Lives Matter 'divisive.' She asked that 'BLM' not appear on jerseys, as proposed for the 2020 season

Mary Kay Letourneau: 5 Things To Know About Teacher Who Slept With 12-Year-Old, Dead At 58

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:47:32 +0000

Mary Kay Letourneau has passed away after battling cancer. The former grade school teacher made headlines in 1997 for having sex with her sixth grade pupil, and later having two children with him.

True Thompson, 2, Shows Off Her Cool Summer Style At KarJenner Family’s 4th Of July Bash

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:42:17 +0000

Khloe Kardashian's daughter True Thompson is only two-years-old, but that didn't stop her from rocking the perfect summer 'fit to celebrate Independence Day with her family and friends.

Salma Hayek, 53, Is Make-up Free & More Beautiful Than Ever In New Selfie

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:21:07 +0000

Salma Hayek added a new gorgeous makeup-free selfie to her Instagram page on July 7 and this time, she was enjoying a summer breeze while riding in a car.

Nicole Kidman Shares Rare Pic Of Daughter, Sunday, As Her ‘Darling’ Turns 12: ‘Birthday Hugs’

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:28:52 +0000

Nicole Kidman took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter Sunday's 12th birthday by posting a sweet, cuddly snapshot of her and her 'baby girl' sharing a tender moment.

‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star Darcey Silva Shows Off Weight Loss In Teeny Bikini After Being Fat-Shamed By Ex

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:45:44 +0000

Darcey Silva admitted she's 'lovin'' herself in the caption for a new eye-catching and confident Instagram selfie that revealed her fit figure in a black bikini.

Chrissy Teigen Fires Back After Fan Claims She’s ‘Unrecognizable’ In New Video

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:35:56 +0000

Chrissy Teigen's skin has been looking particularly exquisite lately. When she shared her beauty routine in an IG video, a user claimed she either lost a ton of weight or 'has cancer,' to which Chrissy clapped back.

Rob Kardashian Shows Off Flat Stomach & Fans Gush Over His Transformation

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:26:57 +0000

Rob Kardashian has become so body confident that he's now sharing selfies of how he can see down to his feet, as his belly has completely flattened out. Fans are loving his incredible weight loss makeover.

Billie Eilish Confesses Her Justin Bieber Obsession Was So Intense She Used To ‘Sob’ Listening To His Music

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:17:32 +0000

Billie Eilish's mom revealed in a candid interview that she and Billie‘s dad almost sent their daughter to 'therapy' over the singer's love for Justin Bieber.

Britney Spears, 38, Shows Off Her Super Bendy Beach Yoga Skills While Wearing Protective Gear

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:28:56 +0000

Britney Spears brought her yoga skills to the beach for a sunny, outdoor workout. She looked incredible in a tiny bikini and stayed safe in public by exercising with a face mask on.