Monthly Archives: December 2016

China to rein in outward investment as domestic growth stalls

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Government to make it easier for firms abroad to invest in China and tougher for Chinese companies to buy assets overseas to contain capital outflow Beijing has signalled plans to curb Chinese firms investment in foreign assets, after revealing that companies from China are on course to spend 1.12 trillion yuan (130bn) on everything from […]


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Ahmad Khan Rahami charged over New York and New Jersey bombings

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Suspect believed responsible for attacks over the weekend is charged with bombing and using weapons of mass destruction but not terrorism Barely a day after his apprehension following a dramatic shootout, the suspect believed responsible for attacks in New York and New Jersey this weekend was charged with bombing, property destruction and use of weapons […]


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Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged By Federal Officials With Planting NYC And NJ Bombs

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Its been four days sinceintentional explosive devices detonated in both New York City and New Jersey. As officials and law enforcement reacted to an explosion on23rd Street and Sixth Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattanat around 8:30 pm on September 17, it was originally unclear if the incident was an act of terrorism. Mayor […]


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Trump’s Son Called Out For Plagiarizing His Offensive Skittles Tweet

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Donald Trump Jr. is getting a lot of backlash for a controversial tweet he sent out comparing refugees to Skittles. People arent just calling out the illogical and offensive message behind the tweet, but the fact he plagiarized it and stole the photo he used from a photographer who happens to be a former refugee. […]


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The Photographer Who Took The Skittles Pic That Ended Up In Donald Trump Jr.’s Awful Meme Is A Refugee Himself And He’s PISSED!

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

This is almost too good to be true. The man who originally posted the photo of Skittles candy in a bowl that wound up in Donald Trump Jr.‘s awful Twitter meme about Syrian refugees has something to say. He’s a refugee himself!!


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Apple’s beef with Nokia just got more intense

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Image: Bai kelin – Imaginechina/ AP Images Apple’s patent quarrel with Nokia has officially gone from minor tiff to full scale patent war. It appears that Apple has taken down listings for Withings products from its online store (Nokia owns Withings, a company that makes Wi-Fi scales and digital fitness products.) SEE ALSO: Apple’s software […]


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The solar-powered town: a dream for the environment or a wildlife nightmare?

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Babcock Ranch, the brainchild of ex-NFL player Syd Kitson, aims to be a model of sustainability but campaigners fear it will be tragic for endangered panther Florida real estate has a bad habit of reflecting the boom-and-bust cycles of the US economy but Babcock Ranch, a new development opening early next year and designed to […]


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Revealed: British councils used Ripa to secretly spy on public

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Local authorities used Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act to follow people, including dog walkers, over five years Councils were given permission to carry out more than 55,000 days of covert surveillance over five years, including spying on people walking dogs, feeding pigeons and fly-tipping, the Guardian can reveal. A mass freedom of information request has […]


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George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53 – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

Media captionAndy Moore takes a look back at George Michael’s career Singer George Michael has died at the age of 53, his publicist has said. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home”. Thames Valley […]


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Wham! star George Michael has died

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

(CNN)British pop star George Michael has died, his family said in a statement. The musician, who shot to fame with the 1980s duo Wham!, was 53 years old. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” the statement […]


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