How Harry Styles Restored My Faith In Pop Music
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: Harry Styles speaks onstage during Spotify Celebrates The ... [+] Launch of Harry Styles' New Album With Private Listening Session For Fans on December 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. "I'm very proud of this album," Styles said. Styles' band was superb, and being a music lover Styles wisely let them have their moments in the spotlight. As a music fan it is a joy to watch an artist in their element, at home, joyous and exuberant. Watching Styles on this night, I knew exactly who he was and what he stands for.
Source:Forbes
December 14, 2019 20:26 UTC
Shooting at Suburban Atlanta Mall Injures 1 as Shoppers Flee
Videos posted online showed people with shopping bags running in all directions from the food court, with some hiding under counters and tables. Shoppers reported that store employees in some cases told them to hide in stockrooms. Zyon Davis told WGCL-TV that he was shopping in a sporting goods store when he overheard two men arguing loudly at a deli in the food court. Everything was a mess.”O’Hara said multiple shoppers were examined by paramedics because of panic attacks, while several pregnant women also sough examinations. She said a motorcycle officer was struck by another vehicle while coming to the mall, but was treated for minor injuries and released.
Source:New York Times
December 14, 2019 20:25 UTC
Sen. Graham: ‘Not trying to pretend to be a fair juror’
“I think impeachment is going to end quickly in the Senate. I would prefer it to end as quickly as possible,” Graham said. I’m not trying to pretend to be a fair juror here,” he added. Graham’s comments come after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) disclosed that he intends to work in concert with the Trump legal team on how a Senate trial will play out. Many senators have refused to weigh in on the merits of the Trump impeachment case, citing their future role as impartial jurors.
Source:Washington Post
December 14, 2019 20:21 UTC
Idex Corp 2019 Q3 Institutional Investor Sentiment Better Than Expected
Sentiment for Idex Corp (NYSE:IEX)Idex Corp (NYSE:IEX) institutional sentiment increased to 1.32 in Q3 2019. IDEX Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides various pumps, flow meters, other fluidics systems and components, and engineered products worldwide. IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) has risen 20.88% since December 14, 2018 and is uptrending. IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) Ratings CoverageRatings analysis reveals 60% of IDEX Corporation Common Stock’s analysts are positive. Stifel Nicolaus maintained IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) rating on Monday, July 29.
Source:Wall Street Journal
December 14, 2019 20:18 UTC
Peter Navarro: Trump wins major victories in China and USMCA trade deals, defense spending and Space Force
ANDY PUZDER: TRUMP’S CHINA TRADE DEAL BRINGS US GREAT BENEFITS, FULFILLS CAMPAIGN PROMISEUSMCA will also break down Canadian and Mexican agricultural barriers – a boon for American dairy, poultry and wheat farmers. After a similarly long gestation period, the United States and China completed a "phase one" trade agreement. It represents an important milestone along President Trump’s long march towards ending China’s economic aggression against American workers and manufacturers. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAt this point, every American concerned about economic growth and prosperity should be cheered by President Trump’s great achievement with the USMCA and China deal. And as we enter this new decade, we should look forward to the continuation of a strong economy and bullish market under President Trump’s leadership.
Source:Fox News
December 14, 2019 20:17 UTC
NDSU gets past Illinois State 9-3 to reach FCS semifinals
The Bison held the unseeded Redbirds (10-5) to three points for the second time this season, having beaten Illinois State 37-3 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game in Fargo on Oct. 5. Trey Lance was 10-of-21 passing for 135 yards and rushed for 41 yards on 11 carries for North Dakota State. Christian Watson had 102 yards receiving by halftime but made only one more catch and finished with 107 yards. North Dakota State was outrushed 160-138, the first time that has happened since Nov. 4, 2017 — which was also its last loss, 33-21 to South Dakota State. The Redbirds, who came in averaging only 116.6 yards passing per game, saw Jefferson go 3 for 8 for 34 yards with an interception by Michael Tutsie.
Source:Washington Post
December 14, 2019 20:15 UTC
Protracted street clashes engulf Beirut near protest camp
As clashes continued, riot police fired intense volleys of tear gas, some of the heaviest in two months. The initially limited confrontation at one edge of the protest camp spread into protracted street clashes that drew in anti-government protesters. ADADIt was not clear what caused the harsh crackdown meted out against the anti-government protesters following the earlier clashes with those who attacked the protest camp. It was the second timethisweek that pro-Hezbollah and Amal supporters tried to attack the protest camp, angered by demonstrators’ criticism of their leaders. ADThe clashes spread to streets surrounding the protest camp, engulfing the area with smoke from the tear gas.
Source:Washington Post
December 14, 2019 20:10 UTC
Hourslong clashes between police, protesters engulf Beirut
Hourslong clashes between police, protesters engulf Beirut Lebanese security forces have fired rubber bullets, tear gas and used water cannons to disperse anti-government protesters from central Beirut in clashes that lasted for hours into early SundayA supporter of the Shiite Hezbollah and Amal Movement groups, throws stones against the riot policemen, as they try to attack the anti-government protesters squares, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. They were supporters of the Shiite Hezbollah and Amal groups, angered by some of the criticism of their leaders by anti-government protesters. Hours later, hundreds of anti-government protesters, including women, gathered outside parliament, hundreds of meters (yards) away from the protest camp. Security forces chased protesters around central Beirut, some firing rubber bullets and several volleys of tear gas from armored vehicles. On Saturday, a rally to support the Hub was canceled shortly before the attempted attack on the protest camp.
Source:ABC News
December 14, 2019 20:07 UTC
Epic Games Is Giving Away This ‘Star Wars’ Glider To All ‘Fortnite’ Players
The Tie Interceptor glider is free for all Fortnite players. Credit: Epic GamesAs a special in-game reward for Fortnite players who showed up to today’s incredible Star Wars live-event, Epic Games was going to give players the very cool TIE Interceptor /Whisper glider. Then the game’s servers went all bonkers and many, many players were unable to attend. In any case, since many players tried and failed to join, Epic Games announced (via Geoff Keighley in-game) that all players, regardless of whether they got into the event, would receive the glider for free. Now go out and solve some of the new Star Wars challenges and play with all the cool lightsabers in the game.
Source:Forbes
December 14, 2019 20:03 UTC
California utility scrambles to renegotiate wildfire deal
California utility scrambles to renegotiate wildfire deal California Gov. Gavin Newsom's opposition to Pacific Gas & Electric's restructuring plan is forcing the nation's largest utility to go back to the negotiating table and come up with a solution quicklySAN FRANCISCO -- California Gov. The San Francisco-based company needs to pull a deal off to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection and regain its financial footing. One, a California state trial to be held in January, will determine whether PG&E is liable for a 2017 fire in Sonoma County that the company hasn’t accepted full responsibility for. The governor “may have upset a rather delicate bankruptcy process,” said Jared Ellias, a bankruptcy expert at University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Source:ABC News
December 14, 2019 20:03 UTC
College basketball: No. 10 Oregon outlasts No. 5 Michigan
Oregon (8-2) built a 16-point lead in the first half, then had to withstand an extended Michigan charge. AdvertisementPritchard scored the Ducks’ final points of the game on a driving layup that put Oregon up 71-68. Malik Williams made a pair of 3s for 11 points with six rebounds. 18 Butler past SouthernButler’s Bryce Golden (33) goes to the basket against Southern’s Damiree Burns during the second half of a game Dec. 14. n NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs shot 46% to lead 34-16 at halftime while the Jaguars shot just 25%.
Source:Los Angeles Times
December 14, 2019 19:52 UTC
Column: Vince Carter will retire an NBA legend, but his career had an inauspicious start
AdvertisementThe next morning with the Raptors’ top decision-makers, including general manager Glen Grunwald, in attendance, Carter’s workout was delayed. “He was sincerely excited about being in Toronto.”Then-Raptors coach Butch Carter later told Carter his workout was the best they had. Carter went as far as to ban dunking during Toronto’s practices because he didn’t want the rims to get damaged. Vince Carter celebrates with his younger Hawks teammate Trae Young after a shot against the Spurs during a game Nov. 5. The Carter smile that impressed the Raptors 21 years ago is a sign of hope for the young players in the league.
Source:Los Angeles Times
December 14, 2019 19:52 UTC
Here Are All Fortnite’s ‘Star Wars’ Challenges And Rewards For The ‘Rise Of Skywalker’ Event
Fortnite EpicIf you were one of the lucky few to get into the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker reveal event in Fortnite today, you may also have stuck around long enough to see that blasters and lightsabers have now been added to the game, as have a whole batch of challenges related to the Star Wars universe. Those challenges are now live and offer additional, free rewards that you can get other than the free TIE glider they’re going to give everyone because of the technical problems. We’ll have a TIE location guide soon, but you can tell where they are by the smoke they’re giving off. The Star Wars event earlier today EpicThe rewards for doing this stuff? I wish that if you did all these they would give you the JJ Abrams skin from the event, ha.
Source:Forbes
December 14, 2019 19:52 UTC
Thai protesters give three-finger 'Hunger Games' salute as thousands join largest demonstration in years
In the capital city of Bangkok, the 41-year-old billionaire leader of "Future Forward," Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, urged his followers to stand up against their government and fight for democracy. THAI KING CONTINUES PALACE PURGEMany demonstrators held up a three-finger salute to show their support -- a symbol of resistance from Hollywood blockbuster "The Hunger Games." Earlier in the year, in the first general election since a coup led by current Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, Future Forward came out of nowhere to finish third. THAI KING SACKS ‘EVIL’ OFFICIALS AFTER STRIPPING ‘UNGRATEFUL’ MISTRESS OF ROYAL APPOINTMENT, PALACE SAYSHowever, legal moves to dissolve Future Forward have irritated the group's advocates, who believe there's a conspiracy against it. Few people expect the Constitutional Court, which is viewed as in step with the country's establishment, to disagree.
Source:Fox News
December 14, 2019 19:52 UTC
Trump attacks 'Cryin' Chuck Schumer after senator said US 'sold out' on China deal
President Trump forcefully denounced Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Saturday, apparently responding to the senator's criticism of Trump's trade negotiations with China. "Chuck Schumer sat for years during the Obama Administration and watched as China ripped off the United States," Trump tweeted. Trump recently secured "phase one" of a trade deal with the Asian powerhouse but, according to Schumer, made concessions that weakened negotiations. ANDY PUZDER: TRUMP'S CHINA TRADE DEAL BRINGS US GREAT BENEFITS, FULFILLS CAMPAIGN PROMISE“There are huge structural inequities, structural and unfair imbalances, with China’s trade relationships with the U.S.," Schumer said in a statement on Friday. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe limited trade deal that the Trump administration and Beijing announced Friday means Americans will avoid a holiday tax increase on imported toys, clothing and smartphones.
Source:Fox News
December 14, 2019 19:52 UTC