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We are hurtling toward yet another constitutional crisis, and supposedly moderate Republicans are refusing to do anything about it. Fox News and other conservative media outlets have been smearing Special Counsel Robert Mueller, all but calling him an enemy of the American people. We are, in other words, once again reaching the point when something that had seemed outlandish a few short months ago is starting to feel virtually inescapable. Now that the outriders have done their work, there is every... Читать дальше...

Over the last few days, 26 tonnes of rice have been distributed to food banks and charitable organisations around the island to provide much-needed relief to families in extreme poverty. The high-quality rice, sourced from fields in Thailand, is a donation from the local chapter of the Constantinian Order of St George and the Cross of Constantinople (Byzantium). It was chosen because it is long-lasting – the donated bags will be good for three years – and can be kept in all conditions. “It’s shocking... Читать дальше...

Mario Batali was spotted in public for the first time since five women came forward to accuse the celebrity chef of sexual misconduct.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he would be open to funding local media in the Big Apple. During a discussion with former employees of the recently shuttered DNAInfo and Gothamist, de Blasio said having public media in the city would make coverage better and fairer.

NFL Network chief David Eaton has resigned from his post after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against his channel last week, which resulted in suspensions for a trio of on-air talent. Eaton has also been recently criticized for his public interactions with escorts and porn stars on Twitter — he’s since deleted the social media account. “Tuesday night David Eaton tendered his resignation from NFL Media effective immediately,” NFL Network spokesperson Alex Riethmiller told TheWrap via a statement. Читать дальше...

NFL Network chief David Eaton has resigned from his post after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against his channel, resulting in on-air talent suspensions. Eaton has also been recently criticized for his public interactions with escorts and porn stars on the popular social media platform. He’s since deleted the account. “Tuesday night David Eaton tendered his resignation from NFL Media effective immediately,” NFL Network spokesperson Alex Riethmiller told TheWrap via a statement. As president of NFL Media... Читать дальше...

NFL Network executive David Eaton has resigned amid sexual harassment claims made against the company.

Wie heilend das Lachen bei Erkrankungen wirken kann, ist inzwischen wissenschaftlich bewiesen. Die ClownDoctors Salzburg betreuen pro Jahr etwa 6000 kleine Patienten in diversen Salzburger Spitälern. Die finanzielle Decke für den großteils aus Spenden finanzierten Verein ist jedoch dünn.

Grant funding for community groups and organisations in West Sussex is set to be cut in half by the county council next year.

His 35 percent speaks to the country’s deep polarization.

A majority of Americans don’t think too highly of the job Donald Trump is doing as president. It has propelled him to a singular accomplishment: the lowest approval rating of any modern president in December of his first year in office.

Trump’s most recent approval rating, according to Gallup, is at 35 percent. Another CNN poll, which surveyed a random sampling of 1,001 adults from December 14 to 17, put him at 35 percent. Читать дальше...

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• LinkedIn Influencer Robert Herjavec originally published this post on LinkedIn.
• Investor Robert Herjavec shares his advice for people who want to be contestants on "Shark Tank" and sell their business pitches.
• The best candidates aren't boring and know their numbers.
• The best pitches are businesses that are a solution to a problem.
• You might have a great idea, but investors are really investing in the entrepreneur themselves — not just the business. Читать дальше...

The size of the West Sussex road network gritted by the county council could be slashed by almost a third.

Eigentlich schienen europaweite Pilotenstreiks bei der irischen Ryanair schon vom Tisch zu sein. Doch die erste Sondierung mit der deutschen Gewerkschaft brachten nur neuen Ärger. Für Freitag wird zum Streik aufgerufen.

Update: On Thursday morning, Houston Police found Shamali Flores inside a southwest Houston apartment. According to police, she appears unharmed but was still taken to an area hospital to be examined by doctors. At this point, police are not providing details about how they found the infant.

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Waldburg (dpa) - Der Absturz eines Kleinflugzeugs mit drei Toten in der Nähe des Bodensees ist nicht durch eine plötzliche Erkrankung der Besatzung ausgelöst worden. Das habe eine Obduktion der Opfer ergeben, teilte die Polizei am Donnerstag mit. Demnach stimmen die tödlichen Verletzungen der Insassen mit dem Absturzgeschehen überein. Warum das Flugzeug bei Waldburg im Kreis Ravensburg verunglückte, ist weiterhin unklar.Die Cessna war am Donnerstag vor einer Woche mit drei Männern an Bord in Hessen... Читать дальше...

Most accounts of the situation in the Sahel emphasize the region’s pernicious security environment and the complex security threats it presents. In particular, the proliferation of terrorist groups and criminal networks involved in drug, human, and arms trafficking make the region a breeding ground for violence and unrest. Because of the transnational character of these threats, many actors have a strategic interest in stabilizing the region and preventing the spillover of security menaces. They... Читать дальше...

Moskau (dpa) - Russland rechnet mit Startberechtigungen für mehr als 200 Sportler bei den Olympischen Winterspielen in Südkorea. Mehr als 450 Russen würden sich auf Olympia vorbereiten, 217 hätten nach seiner Einschätzung die Anforderungen des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees (IOC) erfüllt, sagte Sportminister Pawel Kolobkow der Agentur R-Sport zufolge am Donnerstag in Moskau. Eine endgültige Freigabe für die Spiele wird vom IOC aber erst im Januar erwartet. Wegen Doping-Vorwürfen hat das IOC... Читать дальше...

PHOENIX (AP) — A second state senator has formally announced a run for the U.S. House seat left vacant when Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned. Sen. Debbie Lesko had been mulling a run and announced late Wednesday that she would be a candidate. The Republican told the Arizona Republic she would also resign from the Senate. Former state Sen. Steve Montenegro has already resigned to focus on running in the Feb. 28 special election Republican primary to replace Franks. Other Republicans who have... Читать дальше...

As corporate America celebrates one of the biggest-ever cuts to its tax bill, one corner of Wall Street is fretting over the impact the reforms will have on its ability to profitably invest in companies. Private equity firms that buy companies only to sell them a few years later at a profit face restrictions on...

The disgraced tycoon who headed up Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht was freed from prison this week, but the corruption scandal he spawned could be about to claim another top Latin American politician. Sputnik spoke to Benedito Tadeu Cesar, Brazilian political scientist, about the ramifications of the scandal.

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Shirley Setia is an Indian singer who has already belted out many hit songs at a very tender age. Shirley Setia songs list is adding up and she is becoming an inspiring influence upon many young Indian female singers. Huntsends.com has shortlisted her best songs on YouTube.

Here are the best Videos of Shirley Sethia on YouTube:

Tu Mil Gaya | Shirley Setia ft. Читать дальше...

A new projection has violent crime rates dropping this year in the largest U.S. cities. Homicides remain alarmingly high in some places, but one takeaway is clear: There’s little evidence to support Jeff Sessions' claim of a "dangerous permanent" crime rise.

The Christmas ‘grotto’ just outside the town of Għajnsielem will be vacant for some time on Sunday as the Holy Family joins the traditional procession, held every year on Christmas Eve in various localities. The grotto is part of the life-size crib – Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem – which covers an area of 20,000 square metres and features about 150 actors. It is the brainchild of Franco Ciangura, who first organised a live crib in the Għajnsielem parish square 17 years ago. About 15,000 people are estimated... Читать дальше...