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Group hits ‘technology neutral’ policy in power generation
Consumer welfare advocacy group Murang Kuryente has criticized the Department of Energy (DOE) for insisting on its “technology neutral” policy on power generation and ruling out a ban on the construction of coal-fired power plants in the country. Murang Kuryente spokesperson Gerry Arances said in a statement that Energy Secretary Al Cusi last week told …
Spicer hits back at critics protesting his casting on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer shot back at critics protesting his selection for the new season of “Dancing With the Stars” Wednesday. “I’m very comfortable with who I am,” Spicer told Mediaite after a New York Times critic and “DWTS” host Tom Bergeron protested his inclusion on the show. ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ HOST TOM …
‘Taco Tuesday’ debate hits close to home for fast-food chain
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — “Taco Tuesday” may be a well-known term for a themed dinner night out or at home, but as restaurants across the U.S. have learned, it’s also trademarked. Cheyenne-based Taco John’s — which has nearly 400 locations in 23 states — put its legal stamp on “Taco Tuesday” 30 years ago and …
Rocket fire hits Libya airport, breaking Eid truce
“Mitiga airport has been targeted by fire this morning, the first day of Eid al Adha”, the airport’s management says in a statement. This file photo taken on April 08, 2019, shows the Mitiga International Airport in Libya’s capital Tripoli. (AFP) Rocket fire hit the Libyan capital’s sole functioning airport Sunday, violating a temporary truce between …
Watch: Shoaib Malik hits two ‘glass- breaking’ sixes during GT20 Canada match
Shoaib Malik plays a 26-ball 46-run knock. Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik is in a great form especially after having announced retirement from One Day Internations post World Cup 2019. He is in action in the ongoing Global T20 Canada league he Malik made the headlines for an unusual record of breaking window glasses with this huge …
Indonesia blackout: Huge outage hits Jakarta and surrounding area
Image copyright EPA Image caption Traffic police had to direct vehicles by hand after lights went off A huge power outage hit the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and surrounding cities, an area home to tens of millions of people. The blackout began at midday local time (05:00 GMT) and was slowly being restored nine hours on. …
Mookie hits 3 HRs after kid’s homer request
BOSTON — Reigning American League MVP and Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts homered three times in four innings against the New York Yankees on Friday night, helping Boston roll to a 10-5 win. Betts finished the evening 4-for-5 with five RBIs and four runs. He led off the game with a towering homer over …
China GDP growth slumps to lowest in 27 years as the trade war hits
The country’s gross domestic product grew at 6.2% in the quarter ended June, the slowest quarterly growth rate since 1992 and down from 6.4% in the previous quarter, according to government figures released on Monday. And the Chinese economy will continue to face “downward pressure” in the second half of this year, the country’s National …
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: the new Greek PM hits the ground running | World news
It’s been barely a week but Greece’s new prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has hit the ground running. Assuming power on Monday, the New Democracy leader announced parliament would not be going into recess for the summer: there was no time to waste, and bills had to be drafted. By Wednesday, as his cabinet of established …
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits near Everett | Regional
Tim Curtiss Everett- The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Three Lakes area near Everett. That was followed minutes later by a 3.5 magnitude aftershock near the city of Monroe, some 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Multiple aftershocks have been reported in Monroe, and there were aftershocks recorded in …
