Ex-Flint manager says he relied on experts in water crisis
Mar 25, 2016
Earley's testimony comes as the House oversight panel holds two hearings this week on the Flint crisis. It has also led to several lawsuits in state and federal courts, and federal and state investigations.
Bangladesh confirms first case of Zika virus
Mar 25, 2016
So far, Zika isn't spreading in the USA via mosquito, but it has spread in a small number of cases through sexual transmission. Last week, US health officials said they were learning much about the virus. "We've got a country where people travel".
Tuscon gunman lawsuit on former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords a hoax
Mar 25, 2016
Loughner was diagnosed with schizophrenia after the shooting and was given psychotropic drug treatments. It was assigned to a judge, but it will be up to the judge to continue with the lawsuit or dismiss it.
State 'fundamentally accountable' for Flint water crisis, report says
Mar 25, 2016
AP notes that the task force, consisting of five members, interviewed some 66 people during its investigation. In the interim, Flint is seeking assistance to bring clean drinking water to its children.
Regulator approves Exelon's takeover of Pepco
Mar 25, 2016
If so, that could offer opponents such as Maryland's attorney general another opportunity to try to stop the merger. Removing a provision that designates Exelon as the developer of a 5-megawatt solar generation facility at D.C.
Activist investors seek to reshuffle Yahoo board
Mar 25, 2016
Making good on its threats, hedge fund Starboard Value called for the removal of Yahoo's entire nine-member board on Thursday. Mayer had tried to explore means to spin-off the Alibaba stake without enduring a tax burden of $12 billion.
Google to remove Chrome app launcher on all operating systems
Mar 25, 2016
While there will surely be some users that will miss the launcher, based on Google's analysis, there shouldn't be too many. In late-2015, Google ditched Chrome's notification center as it looked to streamline Chrome's functionality.
Apple SE to Hit City Stores on April 8
Mar 25, 2016
Apple will begin taking orders for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro on March 24, with a full launch scheduled for March 31. The new iOS tablet comes with a 12-megapixel camera capable of 4K video recording, similar to the iPhone 6s.
Lethal Belgium attacks raise heat of European Union referendum debate
Mar 25, 2016
He added: "The larger powers can not put their best intelligence material into such colanders". We can't form the alliances, we can't share the intelligence we need to keep us safe.
Six people arrested in Brussels police operation after attacks: prosecutors
Mar 25, 2016
Obama, speaking in Havana, Cuba, said that the USA stands in solidarity with the people of Belgium. It is understood more than 50 residents, including many children, are among those evacuated.
Sarah Palin signs deal for reality courtroom TV show pilot
Mar 25, 2016
But the source notes that the bestselling author has a variety of other qualities that make her perfectly suited to the job. The show's production team includes a TV executive who discovered Judges Judy and Joe Brown, according to Politico .
Hulk Hogan sex-video verdict could have limited impact
Mar 25, 2016
Gawker has been previously criticized for its content, its use of click bait and for abusing the privacy of celebrities. Gawker's video included excerpts from a 30-minute sex tape the company obtained without knowing its origin.
Apple cuts price for new, more compact iPhone
Mar 25, 2016
The only difference between cameras is that the iPhone 6s Plus comes with optical image stabilization, and the iPhone SE does not. That said , a quick look at Apple's website reveals that there are a few features that are not really on par with the iPhone 6s.
FDA Proposes Ban on Powdered Medical Gloves
Mar 25, 2016
Doctor Chow says powdered gloves are commonly used in surgery but are also used for everyday procedures. For only the second time in its history, FDA has proposed to remove a medical device from the market.
Police charge 2 people in Sydney with funding Islamic State
Mar 25, 2016
A Sydney schoolgirl has been arrested by counter-terrorism police for allegedly sending money to a terrorist organisation. A teenage girl and a 20-year-old man are accused of sending money to the so-called Islamic State from Australia.