Large wildfire on Greek island abating after 4 days
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say a large wildfire that tore through the island of Evia for four days is abating and not threatening inhabited areas.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say a large wildfire that tore through the island of Evia for four days is abating and not threatening inhabited areas.
Don’t expect the opening ceremony at the Rio Olympics to match the grandeur of some in the past. But do look for plenty of smiles, scenic depictions of the rainforest and a celebration of the country’s ethnic diversity. Marco Balich, the Italian executive producer, would not disclose finer details ahead of Friday’s opener, but offered
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One of the most awkward questions you can be asked in a job interview is "What are your salary requirements?" or "How much are you making in your current job?"
But if you're interviewing for a job in Massachusetts, lucky you — you won't have to answer that question anymore.
On August 1, Massachusetts passed an equal-pay law that prohibits employers from asking about salary histories until they make a job offer that includes compensation, unless the applicants voluntarily provide the information... Читать дальше...
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton reminded voters last weekend why they are the least popular candidates in modern history. And the New York Times reaffirmed that point, reporting that only 9 percent of the country actually voted for them in the Primary. We hash things out at the top of the show.
Bank tellers will be sitting inside a shipping container to bring financial services to residents of Tembisa‚ Ekurhuleni‚ where a tornado recently struck the Phumulani Mall in the township.
'Karōshi' (過労死, literally 'overworking death') can be registered as an official cause of death on a death certificate in Japan. And even women start becoming depressed when their husbands stop working such ridiculous hours – hence Retired Husband Syndrome. But the culture is going to be difficult to change
The German car maker is investing heavily to compete with the likes of Tesla, just as the consumer buying cycle hits an inflection point.
Ontario MP Kellie Leitch has raised more money than her rivals in the first months of the Conservative leadership race, just as her party raised more money than the Liberals. But Justin Trudeau's party is making inroads in the fundraising game as the Conservatives and NDP fall back.
Roma Holocaust survivors and community leaders paid tribute at the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp Tuesday to its Roma and Sinti victims who, like the Jews, were condemned to destruction under Nazi Germany's murderous ideology.
ALMELO - Een 48-jarige man uit Almelo is opgepakt naar aanleiding van een woninginbraak aan de Geraniumstraat begin juni. De politie kwam de man op het spoor, na een DNA-match bij het Nederlands Forensisch Instituut.
Lord Stanley, The Perennial and Cala make Bon Appetit's list of 50 Best New RestaurantsThe dining room at Lord Stanley. Phoot: Robin Stein Lord Stanley, The Perennial and Cala make Bon Appetit's list of 50 Best New RestaurantsKaren Liebowitz, Chef Chris Kiyuna and Anthony Myint pose for a portrait on the roof garden of the Perennial. Photo: The Chronicle Bon Appetit’s list of the 50 Best New Restaurants is out today, and three Bay Area spots made the cut: Lord Stanley (“some of the most original... Читать дальше...
The Saints signed Hakeem Nicks last week, which means that Brandin Cooks is no longer the receiver with the most NFL experience on the roster. Nicks isn’t a sure bet to make the team, however, so Cooks’ 26 games may again make him the most seasoned receiver on the team when the season gets underway.…
CROYDON, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire judge has ruled against the Croydon School Board in a dispute with state officials over whether the board can use public money to pay private school tuition for four students. The state's lawyer says the students can still attend the Newport Montessori School, but paying private school tuition with public funds is a matter for lawmakers to consider.
2016 Rio Summer Olympics: Keep track of all the Rio Olympics news Aug. 2, 2016, 7:33 a.m. Full coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. 7:33 A.M. Australia's Andrew Bogut tweets about #IOCLuxuryLodging. (Yes, he's being sarcastic) Chuck Schilken Australia's Andrew Bogut tweets about #IOCLuxuryLodging....
Washington will concentrate on upgrading its Patriot PAC-2 air defense systems in South Korea to PAC-3 systems.
On today’s episode of Double Down, hosts Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert are joined by economist, Dr. Michael Hudson of michael-hudson.com, to discuss the stupid economics behind each of the two US presidential candidates.
US Vice President Joe Biden officiated his first-ever wedding on Monday, for two White House staffers.
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Hillary Clinton raised $63 million for her campaign in July, her spokesman said Tuesday, an increase of more than 50% over her June haul that came as she officially clinched the Democratic nomination.
Pfizer said that profit fell in its latest quarter as sales of established products declined, though the drugmaker’s results came in better than expected.
A high-profile Hong Kong pro-independence leader said Tuesday he had been barred from standing in upcoming parliamentary elections -- the latest candidate backing separation from mainland China to be disqualified. The apparent ban for Edward Leung, of the Hong Kong Indigenous party, from the September vote came despite him signing a controversial new form declaring Hong Kong is an "inalienable" part of China. Critics have slammed the new stipulation by electoral authorities as political censorship... Читать дальше...
YES THEY USED TO MAKE MUSIC VIDEOS AND PUT THEM ON YOUTUBE.
A long time ago — before Kendall Jenner was a supermodel and Kylie Jenner was a makeup mogul — Kendall and Kylie were just two teens makin' music videos for Youtube. For them, it started in 2010 and ended all too quickly.
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They have six "music videos" on record, but one of them has no sound because it was muted for copyright infringement (womp). So here is an official ranking of the five remaining videos. Читать дальше...