Talk radio star Michael Savage recounted attending the White House Hanukkah reception last week, where he says he told President Trump that under his administration “the Jewish People and other minorities are at the high water mark of their existence in America.” “At the Hanukkah party, the cheering attendees knew they were experiencing one of…
Michael Avenatti Won't Face Criminal Charges in Domestic Violence Dispute
Michael Avenatti, the attorney of pornographic actress Stormy Daniels, will not face charges in connection to a November 2018 domestic violence arrest, the Los Angeles city attorney’s office announced Friday. “The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed all of the reports in this matter and considered all of the evidence,” a statement from the Attorney’s Office reads. “This matter has…
Hackers threaten smart power grids
Europe is investing in power grids that save consumers money and easily handle surges from wind and solar sources — features critical to curbing climate change and cutting the Continent’s reliance on coal. But these electricity networks of the future also create big risks. So-called smart grids and smart meters expose the power supply to cyber threats…
Actress Rose McGowan Sues Alleging Intimidation by Harvey Weinstein
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Rose McGowan has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Harvey Weinstein and two of his former attorneys engaged in racketeering to silence her and shut down her career before she accused him of rape. The suit filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday names as defendants Weinstein, attorneys David Boies and…
WTO not Britain’s best option after Brexit, chancellor admits
U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond | Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images WTO not Britain’s best option after Brexit, chancellor admits Reciprocal tariff-free access would be better, Hammond said. By Alberto Mucci 12/16/16, 9:28 AM CET Updated 12/16/16, 9:31 AM CET Philip Hammond, Britain’s chancellor, said Friday that relying on World Trade Organization membership would…
Netflix Takes on $2 Billion in Debt as Disney, Apple Launch Competition | Breitbart
Netflix is deepening its already substantial debt load in the face of mounting competition, saying Monday that it plans to issue $2 billion more in bonds, which have been classified as junk. The announcement comes as Netflix prepares for the Walt Disney Company and Apple to each launch their competing streaming services next month. The…
Thousands take to streets to protest Poland’s Law and Justice party
Protesters turned out in force on the streets of Warsaw | Janek Skarzynski/AFP via Getty Images Thousands take to streets to protest Poland’s Law and Justice party Opposition party Civic Platform is leading in the polls for the first time in years. By Emmet Livingstone 5/6/17, 6:24 PM CET Updated 5/6/17, 6:25 PM CET As…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Wins Big at Golden Globes, 'Star Is Born' Snubbed
NEW YORK (AP) — In a Golden Globes chock full of upsets, the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” took best picture, drama, over Bradley Cooper’s heavily favored “A Star is Born” and Glenn Close bested Lady Gaga for best actress. Few winners were seen as more certain than Lady Gaga as best actress in a…
Man City dealt defensive blow against Madrid as tearful Laporte limps off
The French defender has missed the vast bulk of the current season through injury and may be set for another spell out Manchester City were left thin on the ground defensively against Real Madrid after losing Aymeric Laporte to injury in the first half. City boss Pep Guardiola chose an uncharacteristically conservative game-plan on his…
José Manuel Barroso to work for Goldman Sachs
Former European Commission Chief José Manuel Barroso | Carl Court/Getty Images José Manuel Barroso to work for Goldman Sachs The former European Commission chief will act as a non-executive chairman as well as an advisor By Fiona Maxwell and Quentin Ariès 7/8/16, 4:24 PM CET Updated 7/8/16, 8:13 PM CET Former European Commission Chief José…