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U.S. President's Comprehension of Spanish Suddenly Improves
Many political leaders around the world are fluent in more than one language, but this is not a known trait of United States President Donald Trump.
U.S. President's Comprehension of Spanish Suddenly Improves
Many political leaders around the world are fluent in more than one language, but this is not a known trait of United States President Donald Trump.
At the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, however, a frustrated Trump pulled out his earpiece during his meeting with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina, claiming to have understood the Latin American leader better than what the interpreter translated.
The meeting then continued in English, but it was a rather one-sided affair that featured harsh comments by Trump related to the ongoing American and Chinese trade war. It should be noted that Argentina has accepted considerable economic support from China in the midst of a domestic financial crisis.
Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitic Sentiment Increase in France
More than 50,000 Jewish people have left France since the year 2000, and a recent report issued by the office of Prime Minister Edouard Philippe underscores the fear that French Jewish families have been feeling in recent years.
Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitic Sentiment Increase in France
More than 50,000 Jewish people have left France since the year 2000, and a recent report issued by the office of Prime Minister Edouard Philippe underscores the fear that French Jewish families have been feeling in recent years.
Thus far this year, anti-Semitic attacks and hate crimes have increased by nearly 70 percent.
Since 2006, 11 Jewish individuals have been killed in France as a result of hate crimes, and dozens have been injured. At Jewish community centers across France, people are being trained in the Krav Maga self-defense system used by the Israeli Defense Forces, but many families are considering relocation.
Massive Data Breach Reported by Marriott International Hotel Group
An investigation by information security experts has revealed that the Starwood reservation database used by Marriott International was breached in September, resulting in more than 500 million guest records compromised.
Massive Data Breach Reported by Marriott International Hotel Group
An investigation by information security experts has revealed that the Starwood reservation database used by Marriott International was breached in September, resulting in more than 500 million guest records compromised.
The breach apparently with a network intrusion dating back to 2014; since then, hackers have had access to sensitive information such as names, passport numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
Credit card information was also accessed, but it was encrypted and thus deemed to not have been compromised. The Starwood reservation system is mostly used for luxury hotels such as the Sheraton, Meridien, Westin, and W Hotels. Guests who stayed at the Residence Inn were not affected, and neither those who stayed at the swanky Ritz Carlton.
As Expected, Research Proves that Vaporized Cannabis is Very Potent
Now that recreational marijuana sales are legal in various jurisdictions across the United States, scientists from the Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit are warning users about the experience they can get when vaping cannabis.
As Expected, Research Proves that Vaporized Cannabis is Very Potent
Now that recreational marijuana sales are legal in various jurisdictions across the United States, scientists from the Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit are warning users about the experience they can get when vaping cannabis.
A study conducted among 17 participants who smoked and vaporized marijuana over six sessions proved that their level of impairment was substantially higher, so to speak, when they vaped.
To eliminate bias, researchers did not disclose the amount of THC that participants smoked or vaped in the study.
Sunday Morning Asteroid Poses No Threat to Earth
Astronomers dedicated to the detection of celestial objects that may strike our planet have been very busy in 2018.
Astronomers dedicated to the detection of celestial objects that may strike our planet have been very busy in 2018.
The latest observation by Northolt Branch Observatories in London involves 2018 WV1, a small asteroid first detected by astronomers in Arizona on November 29.
Less than a day later, British scientists gave this asteroid a 2 percent probability of striking the Earth in early December, but this was revised hours later. As the situation stands, the closest that this space rock, which is about the size of a small office building, will get to Earth is more than 20,000 miles.
This is the third object found in close proximity to our planet this year. It should be noted that researchers believe 2018 WV1 may be an ancient fragment of the Moon.
Former U.S. President George H. Bush: 1924 - 2018
The 41st President of the United States, father of the 43rd President, passed away at the age of 94 this Saturday.
Former U.S. President George H. Bush: 1924 - 2018
The 41st President of the United States, father of the 43rd President, passed away at the age of 94 this Saturday.
The White House has designated December 5 as a national day of mourning to remember the leader who commanded the Liberation of Kuwait during the first Persian Gulf War, a conflict that in many ways is still unfolding, and who is also remembered for leading the country at the end of the Cold War, a conflict that seems to be reemerging.
More than 100 Protesters Injured in Paris
Urban riots hit the capital of France this weekend as supporters of the "yellow jacket" movement against transport taxes, rising fuel prices and economic measures implemented by the government of President Emanuel Macron.
More than 100 Protesters Injured in Paris
Urban riots hit the capital of France this weekend as supporters of the "yellow jacket" movement against transport taxes, rising fuel prices and economic measures implemented by the government of President Emanuel Macron.
The protests have unfolded over the last three weekends, and they have featured increased levels of violence. Riot control police officers in Paris fired tear gas canisters and used batons to push protesters away from various tourist attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees.
More than 200 protesters were arrested for unruly behavior, attacking police officers, painting graffiti, and vandalizing property.
U.S. President's Former Attorney Wishes to Avoid Prison
The cooperation provided to the Office of Special Counsel by disgraced New York attorney Michael Cohen should keep him out of jail; such is the gist of a sentencing memorandum filed by his attorneys in federal court on Friday afternoon.
U.S. President's Former Attorney Wishes to Avoid Prison
The cooperation provided to the Office of Special Counsel by disgraced New York attorney Michael Cohen should keep him out of jail; such is the gist of a sentencing memorandum filed by his attorneys in federal court on Friday afternoon.
Even though Cohen's testimony has not been published, court filings indicate that he has confessed to the crime of lying to Congress for the purpose of protecting United States President Donald Trump; furthermore, during his seven meetings with the Special Counsel, Cohen revealed that his legal team briefed Trump's attorneys on what was being discussed.
Should Cohen's request be granted, the President will have more to worry about with regard to the investigation.
Film Director Quentin Tarantino Marries Israeli Model
Daniella Pick, a dazzling fashion model and singer from Israel, married American film director Quentin Tarantino earlier this week in a discreet ceremony in Los Angeles.
Film Director Quentin Tarantino Marries Israeli Model
Daniella Pick, a dazzling fashion model and singer from Israel, married American film director Quentin Tarantino earlier this week in a discreet ceremony in Los Angeles.
The 55-year-old director, known for violent films featuring offbeat characters and quirky dialogue, had previously hinted that his dedication to making films would not allow him to settle down.
Tarantino's wife is 35 years old.
Driver Asleep at the Wheel Trusted Tesla Autopilot
An arrest made by officers from the California Highway Patrol suggests that a driver switched on the autopilot mode on his Tesla Model S electric vehicle and fell asleep for several miles.
Driver Asleep at the Wheel Trusted Tesla Autopilot
An arrest made by officers from the California Highway Patrol suggests that a driver switched on the autopilot mode on his Tesla Model S electric vehicle and fell asleep for several miles.
The incident took place on Friday morning after a CHP officer in Palo Alto noticed the Tesla driver in a deep sleep while traveling at 70 mph; it took several minutes and strategic driving to stop the electric car. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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