Ukraine’s foreign minister wants Russia to come to “real negotiations” about a cease-fire and stabilization in Ukraine’s war-torn east which will require fair elections that are intentionally monitored. … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey, “Don’t Cry” … I Just Knocked You Out!
If you're going to use words as ammunition, make sure you're not just giving your opponent material. In the two weeks leading up to current UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's fight with Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian challenger set the mood with some trash talk. … [Read more...]
Australian Pioneer Aviator Died in ’33 Crash Honored in Italy
An Australian aviation pioneer has been honored with a memorial stone and a hiking path in the Apennine mountains, where he died in a plane crash in 1933. A great-nephew of aviator Bert Hinkler, the Australian ambassador to Italy, and a local man in his 90s who recalled how people looked to the sky as the plane crashed, were among those attending the ceremony Sunday in the … [Read more...]
Bullpen Can’t Hold up for Hamels, Rangers Lose to Giants in Extras
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Sam Dyson (47) reacts after manager Jeff Banister (28) pulls him in during the eleventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]
Apple Music Alienating Company’s Biggest Fans
Apple Music, released in June, was supposed to be Apple's big splash into the world of subscription on-demand music and online radio. But it seems to have a lot of bugs. Longtime Apple watcher Jim Dalrymple wrote about his experiences last week, saying that the Apple Music app on his phone deleted more than 4,000 songs after presenting a bunch of confusing options that were … [Read more...]
Inside Calais’s Deadly Migrant Crisis
It was late on Thursday night in the French port city of Calais when the mood shifted. In a field awash with silvery moonlight, some 50 illegal migrants—mainly Syrians—sat down and turned their backs on the 20 French policemen who had formed a barricade across the field to prevent them from returning towards the entrance of the railway terminal linking England and France. … [Read more...]
Rob Kauffman Wants Consolidation with Chip Ganassi Racing Purchase
Michael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman said his purchase in a share of Chip Ganassi Racing was more about consolidation than a sign he's leaving the organization. MWR fields Sprint Cup teams for Clint Bowyer and David Ragan, who earlier this year replaced Brian Vickers when Vickers was sidelined with recurring blood clots. … [Read more...]
Cool Off this Summer in a 1,000 Foot Water Slide in Nebraska
Everyone knows a pool party isn't complete without a 1,000 foot water slide. The folks over at Slide The City, an organization that takes 1,000 foot water slides to different cities in America, knows this rule well. … [Read more...]
India Bound, 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Unveiled in Thailand
After much anticipation and several spy images later, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has officially revealed the new Pajero Sport mid-size SUV at the world premiere in Thailand. However, we may have to wait for some more time before this new SUV reaches our shores. … [Read more...]
Major Archaeological Cite in Crimea Placed Under Federal Control by Putin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Saturday placed a major archaeological site in Crimea, which he has hailed as the country's most sacred spiritual symbol, under federal control following turmoil over the appointment of its director. … [Read more...]