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Trump is trying to kill Obamacare again and Democrats couldn't be happier

For Democrats, Trump's decision to reopen the health-care debate is a welcome change of topic after Mueller concluded the Russia probe. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2FJHG9s

California governor's plan to create new drinking water tax faces resistance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants a water tax to fund a safe drinking water program in disadvantaged areas, but a fellow Democrat has a rival plan. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2I1jjGI

Apple cancels AirPower, the wireless charging pad it announced over a year ago

AirPower was first revealed in 2017, but after a year of delays, Apple confirmed it did not plan to release it. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2HVYT22

Attorney General Barr expects redacted Mueller report released by mid-April

Attorney General William Barr said Friday in a new letter that he expects a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report to be sent to Congress by mid-April, "if not sooner." from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OyWnjw

Rocket Lab launches US military space experiment, aiming to soon fly rockets 'every two weeks'

The competition to launch miniaturized spacecraft is growing steadily, epitomized by Rocket Lab's launch on Thursday evening of a prototype military spacecraft. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OCFc0A

Larry Kudlow: 'I don't think the underlying economy is slowing'

President Donald Trump's top economic advisor Larry Kudlow on Friday said he believes the "underlying" U.S. economy "looks very good." from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2VbGWQA

White House advisor Larry Kudlow says Fed should 'immediately' cut rates

Top White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow wants the Federal Reserve to "immediately" cut interest rates by 50 basis points. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Oxc5f2

Google parent company Alphabet has more than doubled its money on Lyft in just 17 months

Alphabet's CapitalG put $500 million in Lyft in late 2017 and is generating a big return to go along with its Uber investment. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2U50Dx3

Linda McMahon will step down as Small Business Administration head, joins board of America First

McMahon will leave her Cabinet-level role in President Donald Trump's administration on April 12. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2uyy4c6

Activist Starboard drops out of Celgene fight as proxy firms back Bristol-Myers bid

Activist investor Starboard Value has ended its fight against Bristol-Myers Squibb's buyout of biotechnology company Celgene. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2TI6JhN

Fed's Quarles says more rate hikes could be ahead 'at some point' as economy improves

Quarles voiced confidence in the economy and said more rate hikes likely will be appropriate, countering the prevailing market wisdom. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2FM88jN

Lyft pops in trading debut, settles to modest gains

Lyft started trading Friday at $87.24 per share, marking the first debut from a heavyweight class of tech companies going public in 2019. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2uwTias

Trump threatens to close 'large sections' of US-Mexico border next week over illegal immigration

Trump has said he could shut down border crossings before without following through on the threat. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2U2LPiy

The Farm Belt faces an expensive cleanup after already-costly record flooding

Record flooding in the Midwest and Great Plains caused at least $3 billion in damage to the region, and more than one-third of the tally is from agriculture, according to officials. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2U2f6tL

Bank analyst Dick Bove on Wells Fargo: 'I don't think this stock is worth buying'

While saying the outgoing CEO "did a phenomenally good job," Wells still faces a mountain of problems, Bove, of Odeon Capital Group, says. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Ui4rKB

Trump's NAFTA face-lift hits bipartisan roadblock in Congress

Not only the majority House Democrats but also some key Republicans have expressed concerns about Trump's replacement of the NAFTA trade deal. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OvHfn5

Celgene pops after top proxy advisors recommend Bristol-Myers investors approve buyout

Institutional Shareholder Services recommends Bristol-Myers Squibb shareholders vote in favor of its bid to buy Celgene. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2FBvrvp

Lyft isn't concerned with offering cheaper rides than Uber, co-founders say

Lyft claimed 39 percent of the U.S. ride-hailing market at the end of 2018. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2FAI9uv

If a recession really is coming, here's what Powell and Trump can do to stop it

With a bond market signal pointing to a recession, policymakers have a choice: act now or hope that conditions change for the better. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2HL1E6X

Daimler takes majority stake in US robotics firm as it targets autonomous truck market

Daimler, the sales leader of Class 8 tractor-trailer semis, is taking a majority ownership stake in autonomous vehicle technology firm Torc Robotics. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2uzEW9u

Consumer spending, personal income data show economy slowing swiftly in the new year

U.S. consumer spending rebounded less than expected in January and incomes rose modestly in February, suggesting the economy was fast losing momentum. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2V6RTTG

Wall Street thinks Sloan's exit from Wells Fargo will ease regulatory scrutiny: 'A positive step'

Wall Street analysts largely welcomed the announcement that Tim Sloan would step down immediately as CEO of Wells Fargo. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2V7SPY8

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Mueller’s investigative report will be released to Congress by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ AG Barr says in letter 03/29/19 12:21 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Linda McMahon to step down as head of SBA, source tells Fox News 03/29/19 10:05 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump tells supporters at Michigan rally after Mueller probe: 'The collusion delusion is over' 03/28/19 4:34 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Adam Schiff urged to step down by GOP members on House Intelligence Committee 03/28/19 6:35 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert FBI and Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett's case, Trump says 03/28/19 4:03 AM

Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CJJgHy

Brexit: Will flights be disrupted?

The EU and UK have agreed a plan to try to avoid disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FISN23

Huddersfield captain 'empty' after relegation - how much worse can it get for Terriers?

Huddersfield captain Christopher Schindler says he feels "empty" after the Terriers were relegated from the Premier League following Saturday's defeat by Crystal Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FHc83K

Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyNaub

The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNTG8W

Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uog8zB

Trump Administration Awards $1.7 Mil Family Planning Grant to Pro-Life Clinics, Cuts Funding to Four Abortion Clinics

On Friday, the Trump administration announced it was awarding a $1.7 million family planning grant to a chain of California crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion and don't offer contraceptives, while at the same time cutting government funding to some Planned Parenthood clinics. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FD5sE0

How To Pay Your Taxes: Pay Taxes With Cash, Credit Cards, Installments, and More

Let's assume that you drew the short straw on the 2018 tax cuts, and you owe Uncle Sam this year. Here's how you can pay your tax bill. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uveJc7

'Unborn Babies Can Feel': SD Governor Joins Fight for Life With 5 Pro-Life Measures

South Dakota's Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed several pro-life bills into law, taking action like several other states that are working to increase protections for unborn children.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JTubcq

This is What Concerns Faith Leaders The Most in America Today

The Barna Group has just released the largest study ever on religious freedom in America.It took four years to complete and the results are astonishing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HMhSwB

'We've Entered the Danger Zone': New Violent Threats after Mueller as Unhinged Individuals Seek Revenge

Violent threats are escalating from both sides of the political aisle in recent years. Deranged individuals have threatened President Trump's supporters and his opponents, and the problem doesn't appear to be getting any better. Now, a former Trump campaign adviser, Michael Caputo, is opening up about his traumatic and ongoing ordeal.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Yw5tlP

Dueling Tanks: How These WWII Foes Became Fast Friends & Finally Found Peace

Spearhead debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list. That’s likely because it’s filled with emotion, romance, horrifying loss, heartbreak & duels of such suspense & action, they beat most other fights in fiction bestsellers.  It focuses on several Allies ramrodding their tanks through Europe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WwNYzK

'Religious Liberty Under Assault': Conservatives Push Investigation of San Antonio's Discrimination Against Chick-fil-A

Religious liberty watchdog First Liberty Institute and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are calling for a federal investigation into discrimination against Chick-fil-A. They're asking US Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to investigate San Antonio City Council's decision to deny the restaurant chain the chance to open a store in the city's airport as a result of the company's conservative views, specifically their owners' opposition on same-sex marriage.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2V43GlL

A Tale of Two Prayers in PA State House: 'Jesus' Prayer Blasted as 'Islamophobic', Quran Prayer Applauded

A Christian prayer given by a state representative this week at the start of a swearing-in ceremony for Pennsylvania's first Muslim representative has drawn backlash from some of her colleagues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FHPQA0

Huge Pro-Life Victory: Dr. James Dobson Defeats Obamacare 'Assault on Religious Freedom'

Dr. James Dobson's Family Institute has won a huge legal victory, securing the right to follow their pro-life Christian beliefs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HUtb54

Facebook Expands Hate Speech Ban to Block Legitimately Bad Stuff, but How Will It Be Enforced?

Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. "So I think a lot of groups have praised this new ban, but there are a lot of questions as to how Facebook is going to be able to enforce it." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FFAsmy

'Spiritual Temperature' at Iowa State Capitol 'At an All-Time High' as Pastors Pray with Lawmakers

A group of Iowa pastors goes to the Iowa State Capitol every day to pray for lawmakers on both sides aisle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FGwN9n

Towson Prof Rejects Students' Pro-Life Project: 'Tell Your Friends to Run to Planned Parenthood'

An associate professor at Towson University has reportedly blocked students from creating a pro-life project for her class, telling them they should support Planned Parenthood instead.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FL1f19

85-Year-Old Pro-Life Advocate Violently Attacked Outside Planned Parenthood Clinic

An 85-year-old man was recently attacked during a peaceful protest with pro-life advocacy group 40 Days For Life. The attacker shoved Ron to the ground and started violently kicking him. This video has gone viral.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ft8xGk

FBI, DOJ to Review 'Outrageous' Jussie Smollett Case: 'An Embarrassment to Our Nation!'

The FBI and Department of Justice are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the complete dismissal of 16 felony charges against  "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CHisaJ

Breathing Babies Tossed in the Garbage: Here's How GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Stop It

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise is pushing forward with legislation that would save the lives of babies born after a botched abortion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OrTOjh

How Chick-fil-A's Incredible Success Has Mostly Silenced Its Foes

Every so often, there's another flicker of outrage against Chick-fil-A. This month, the San Antonio City Council blocked the restaurant from opening an outpost at the city's airport. It's a reminder that left-wing anger at the restaurant chain hasn't fully gone away. But it's far from what it was. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ou5Ng6

Dr. David Jeremiah: Is America Part of God's Providential Plan?

President Ronald Reagan believed God had a plan for our nation. He wrote, "I have always believed that this anointed land was set apart in an uncommon way, that a divine plan placed this great continent here between the oceans to be found by people from every corner of the earth who had a special love of faith and freedom." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TJIsZ2

Wealthy 'Southern Poverty Law Center' Engulfed in Scandal After Years of Anti-Conservative Agenda

Once upon a time, the Southern Poverty Law Center served as a champion in the civil rights struggle, fighting against true injustice.  Now it's engulfed in a scandal that is shaking it to its foundations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FAluhA

'It's Time to Throw Down the Gauntlet': Utah Bans Abortions After 18 Weeks

Utah's Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a new law Monday that bans abortions after 18 weeks.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FDHrh8

Federal Court Rules NC Abortion Ban After 20 Weeks Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina's ban on abortions after 20 weeks is unconstitutional.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TG18c9

'A Whitewash of Justice': Jussie Smollet Outrage Grows After Charges Dropped, Michelle Obama Aide Involved?

A top aide to former first lady Michelle Obama is being linked to the Jussie Smollett controversy. Prosecutors in Chicago sparked outrage Tuesday after dropping all charges against the "Empire" star after Smollett had faced 16-indictments on charges of staging a hate crime against himself.  Chicago's mayor and police superintendent want answers. They quickly blasted the decision by prosecutors to drop all charges against Smollett. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CE6NcU

Saudis accessed Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone and gained private data, security chief says

Bezos is also the owner of The Washington Post, which has run critical coverage of the Trump administration and the Saudi government. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HPIgG2

Zuckerberg backs stronger Internet privacy and election laws: 'We need a more active role for governments'

The Facebook CEO said new regulations are needed on harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HMlJKd

Wells Fargo's stock is a 'classic value trap,' strategist warns

Investors who think shares of Wells Fargo will move meaningfully higher over the next year are "sadly mistaken," says Joule Financial's Quint Tatro. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2uB80NC

Judge throws out Trump order that overturned Obama offshore drilling ban in Arctic

President Donald Trump's executive order allowing oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean ruled unlawful. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HPN0eP

Biden doesn't recall alleged close encounter with former Nevada assemblywoman

Joe Biden accused of kissing back of woman's head without permission. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2YyMWFv

How to quickly switch your AirPods between your iPhone, Mac and iPad

Once you pair AirPods with an iPhone, you don't have to manually pair them with a Mac or an iPad. Just select them to switch devices. Here's how it works. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2FPPQgz

The day North Korea talks collapsed, Trump passed Kim a note demanding he turn over his nukes

It was the first time that Trump himself had explicitly defined what he meant by denuclearization directly to Kim. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2UmIfz7

Federal tax breaks for donating to these state-run funds are on shaky ground

Did you get a state tax credit for giving to a municipal charitable fund in 2018? You might not be able to nab a deduction for it on your federal tax return. What that means for your taxes. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2CKTKX3

Investors who want to make the world better should think twice about buying Lyft

Many riders have opted for Lyft over Uber in recent years because it is seen as the "ethical" choice in rideshare, yet for investors who care about ESG (environmental, social and governance), it is too soon to tell how much "good" is in either. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2uC6b37

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams critics for 'privileged' attitude on climate change

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appeared in a MSNBC town hall on Friday and forcefully defended her Green New Deal and called climate change "our greatest existential threat." from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OxgvTf

Wealthfront bets on 'self-driving money,' following Netflix's playbook — not Wall Street's

The robo-advisor is betting that millennials don't want human interaction in their financial lives and modeling itself after success stories like Netflix. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2CJiQ8U

Batman turns 80 today. He's still fighting crime and delivering at the box-office

Batman turns 80 on Saturday. The iconic superhero has faced his ups and downs over the past decade, but in recent history he has been box-office gold. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2FKlRaF

Rolling Stones postpone tour as Mick Jagger receives medical treatment

from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HLV6oJ

How the exit interview can be the perfect tool to catapult your career

Once thought of as a last chance to vent and say good riddance to a former employer, an exit interview — when done correctly — can be used as a smart, strategic tool to propel your career forward. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HNma6T

9 work-from-home executive jobs that pay $100,000 or more

These jobs provide executive-level professionals the freedom to work remotely. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2WyfRHM

The future of Brazilian stocks hinges on two words: Pension reform

Brazilian stocks are off to a solid start in 2019, but whether they can continue to climb depends on reforming the public pension system. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2CFwNEP

Trump is trying to kill Obamacare again and Democrats couldn't be happier

For Democrats, Trump's decision to reopen the health-care debate is a welcome change of topic after Mueller concluded the Russia probe. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2FJHG9s

Sandra Bullock is selling her $6.5 million Tybee Island beach house — take a look inside

"Bird Box" and "Ocean's Eight" star Sandra Bullock's Georgia home is located on nearly three acres of beachfront real estate. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2V9nG6s

These funds make it easier to cash in on Trump's big capital gains tax break

Some real estate and tech investment sites like Fundrise, CrowdStreet and Belpointe are looking to help everyday retail investors take advantage of a big tax break. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2UjdfQr

March Madness may actually boost office productivity

Nearly three-quarters of managers say the tournement lifts morale. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2JQNpze

How the Ivy League stays so rich: College endowments

College is expensive, but there is one place in higher education where there's no shortage of money — endowments. Wealthy universities in the U.S. have a lot of purchasing power, and it's drawing the eyes of investors, activists and lawmakers. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OAz4G3

This company will pay someone $1,000 to binge-watch 20 Marvel movies

The Marvel movie marathon begins with "Iron Man" and ends with "Ant-Man and the Wasp." from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2UeMM6P

Palestinians mass at Gaza border to mark protest anniversary

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Tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied at the Israel-Gaza border on Saturday, facing off against Israeli tanks and troops on the first anniversary of the 'Great March of Return' demonstrations. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CKLzKC

Turks begin voting in local polls which Erdogan could lose in big cities

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Turks began voting on Sunday in local elections that President Tayyip Erdogan has described as a matter of survival for the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UoOyCc

Comedian in front as curtain rises on Ukrainian presidential election

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Ukrainians began voting in a presidential election on Sunday in which a comedian with no political experience and who plays a fictional president in a popular TV series is tipped to win the first round. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TGTNsB

Eiffel Tower goes dark for Earth Hour

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The Eiffel Tower was plunged into darkness late on Saturday as the city of Paris switched off the lights on its best-known tourist attraction to mark this year's Earth Hour. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TN81bw

Arab summit expected to reject U.S. decision over Golan

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Arab heads of state, long divided by regional rivalries, are expected to unite at a summit on Sunday to oppose a U.S. decision to recognize Israel's annexation of Arab lands captured in 1967. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CNmP4b

Liberal lawyer Caputova wins election to become Slovakia's first female president

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Riding a wave of public fury over corruption, liberal lawyer Zuzana Caputova won Slovakia's presidential election on Saturday, bucking a trend that has seen populist, anti-European Union politicians make gains across the continent. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TJg754

North Korea says embassy raid in Spain was a 'grave terrorist attack'

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A break-in at the North Korean embassy in Spain last month was "a grave terrorist attack", a representative from North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday in the North's first official comment on the incident. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K1U6im

Venezuelans rally to protest chronic power outages

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Thousands of Venezuelan opposition sympathizers protested on Saturday against recurring blackouts that crippled much of the country this month and have aggravated the OPEC nation's economic and social crisis. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JTbuFL

Karachi revitalization drive aims to remake Pakistan's largest city

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At a historic market commissioned by Queen Victoria in Pakistan's southern metropolis of Karachi, third-generation spice seller Mohammad Shakeel Abbasi complains that a move to clear illegal encroachments has left poor shopkeepers jobless. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2FNAyKg

Trump cuts aid to Central American countries as migrant crisis deepens

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The U.S. government cut aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras on Saturday after President Donald Trump blasted the Central American countries for sending migrants to the United States and threatened to shutter the U.S.-Mexico border. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2FOfO55

Korean Air stops serving peanuts after teens' flight disrupted by allergy

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Korean Air Lines said on Sunday it has stopped serving peanuts as snacks to customers in response to a recent incident when two teenage brothers were unable to board a flight because of a peanut allergy. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Uiqdya

Algerian army repeats call to declare president unfit for office

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Algeria's army chief renewed a call for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to be declared unfit for office and told opponents not to seek to undermine the military, after weeks of protests demanding an end to the ailing leader's 20-year rule. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JSOPti

Frequent crossers of U.S.-Mexico border fret over threatened shutdown

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Workers and students who frequently cross the U.S. border with Mexico worried over the weekend about the impact on their lives if President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to shut entry points used by hundreds of thousands of people every day. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2FBtdMA