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- Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Join Fox News as a Contributor August 23, 2019The former White House press secretary’s move reinforced the strong ties between the conservative network and the Trump administration.
- Ransomware Attacks Are Testing Resolve of Cities Across America August 22, 2019As hackers lock up networks that power police forces and utilities, municipalities must operate with hobbled computer systems, and decide whether to pay ransoms.
- 5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans August 22, 2019The defendants obtained Social Security numbers and bank account information from a technician who worked for the military, the Justice Department said.
- YouTuber’s Surprise Discovery Gives Parents Last Look at Son They Lost August 22, 2019Rich Abernathy was filming a dive for YouTube when he found an old GoPro partly buried in the muck. “It’s like he’s right here,” said Robin McCrear of seeing the video footage of her son, Richard Lee Ragland III, who died in 2017.
- In the Trump Era, a Family’s Fight With Google and Facebook Over Disinformation August 23, 2019The man behind “Willie Horton” and Citizens United built a potent online disinformation mill with his son. Then Big Tech changed the rules.
- How a Conservative News Site Thrived on Facebook and Google August 22, 2019The Western Journal has had one of the biggest online audiences. But it now finds itself clashing with Silicon Valley tech giants. Here are highlights from a Times investigation.
- What to Know About the Flores Agreement and Why It Matters Now August 22, 2019Thursday: The consent decree stemmed from a Los Angeles case. Also: A foiled possible mass shooting, and North West’s summer camp.
- Trump Orders Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans August 22, 2019The directive came after 53 attorneys general criticized the federal Education Department for cumbersome eligibility rules for disabled veterans to eliminate their college loan debt.
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- Amazon rainforest fires: Macron calls for 'international crisis' to lead G7 discussions August 23, 2019Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro lashes out at ‘sensationalist’ comments saying they were for ‘personal political gain’France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, has said the fires in the Amazon are an “international crisis” and called for them to be the first item discussed at the G7 summit, prompting a furious response from Brazil’s leader.“Our house is burning. Literall […]
- Prince Andrew was seen getting foot massage from young woman at Epstein's apartment – report August 22, 2019Incident was recounted in an email exchange between a prominent US literary agent and author Evgeny MorozovPrince Andrew was seen inside the New York apartment of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein getting a foot massage from a young woman, according to an email exchange between a prominent US literary agent and author and writer Evgeny Morozov. In the exch […]
- Hong Kong businesses fear protests will push economy into recession August 23, 2019Amid mass demonstrations and a trade war, financial observers say the city’s slowdown could deepenHong Kong is a free marketer’s dream. The tiny island has a GDP bigger than many industrialised countries, low tax and abundant cheap labour, and is a world-class financial centre boasting a stock market with a total value of more than £2.5tn.No wonder then that […]
- Apple warns new credit card users over risks of it touching wallets and pockets August 22, 2019Manufacturer’s warning to keep flashy, minimalist Apple Card away from pockets, wallets and other cards draw derisionApple’s flashy branded credit card comes with all the sleek, designer chic customers have come to expect from the iPhone company. Just don’t put it in your wallet. Related: Apple accidentally reopens security flaw in latest iOS version Continu […]
- Macron tells Johnson Brexit backstop is indispensable August 22, 2019French president tells Boris Johnson he must present concrete proposals for UK exitEmmanuel Macron has described the Irish backstop as “indispensable” to a Brexit deal and urged Boris Johnson to set out his proposed alternatives as soon as possible, as he met the British prime minister in Paris.The French president told Johnson on Thursday that the EU would […]
- South Korea cuts intelligence ties with Japan, raising fears over North Korea August 23, 2019Trade dispute widens, sparking concerns that information about North Korea’s missile programmes may not be sharedSouth Korea has said it will scrap an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, drawing a swift protest from Tokyo and deepening a decades-old dispute that has hit trade and undercut security cooperation over North Korea.South Korea’s Kim You-geun, a […]
- Single polypill reduces risk of heart attacks and strokes, study finds August 22, 2019Large trial held in Iran of inexpensive medication combining four common drugs A cheap, single pill taken once a day that combines four common drugs is safe and reduces the risk of events such as heart attacks, strokes and sudden death in people over the age of 50, research has found.The study, the first large-scale trial to date, looked at the effectiveness […]
- Lightning strikes kill five and injure 100 in Poland and Slovakia August 22, 2019Dead include two children after thunderstorm in trekking location in the Tatra mountainsAt least five people, including two children, have died and more than 100 have been injured during a sudden thunderstorm in Poland and Slovakia’s Tatra mountains, according to rescuers.Most of the victims were in Poland, where lightning struck a metal cross atop Mount Gie […]
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- Amazon fires: 'Our house is burning', Macron warns ahead of G7 August 23, 2019The French president's call for the issue to be discussed at the G7 summit angers Brazil’s president.
- Russian nuclear accident: Medics fear 'radioactive patients' August 22, 2019Arctic hospital staff did not know that military test victims were irradiated, the BBC learns.
- White supremacy gangs in the US: How and why people join August 23, 2019Why do some people join white supremacy gangs and what does it take to get it one?
- Poland lightning strike kills four, injures 100, in Tatra mountains storm August 22, 2019The highest number of injuries occurred on Mount Giewont where lightning struck a large metal cross.
- Qandeel Baloch: Parents fail to free brothers accused of killing sister August 22, 2019A Pakistani court rejects their bid to free the accused killers of social media star Qandeel Baloch.
- Huawei's Meng Wanzhou not a bargaining chip, says Pompeo August 22, 2019Meng Wanzhou's lawyers argue her arrest is politically motivated, quoting President Trump's remarks.
- The Amazon is on fire - how bad is it? August 23, 2019Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?
- Did Boris Johnson put his foot in it in talks with Macron? August 22, 2019The prime minister has been criticised for putting his foot on a table in front of Emmanuel Macron.
Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at Hulu
• December 13, 2011 • Comments Off on Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at HuluPosted in African American History, Black Britons/British Caribbean, Black People, Black Surfers, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Documentary, Film, Jamaica/British Caribbean, Love, Music, Spirituality, Sports, Travel, Weather, Women
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