New York just escalated its legal battle with Trump

Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has escalated the state's legal battle with President Donald Trump and the Trump Foundation. Cuomo opened the door to a possible criminal case against the foundation. Acting New York Attorney General ... New York Is Said to Open Tax Inquiry Into Trump FoundationNew York Times

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Nokia 3.1 Android One Phone With 18:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia 3.1, first launched in Moscow in late May, has now made its way into the Indian market. HMD Global, the current custodian of Nokia phones, has made official its latest budget smartphone in the country. Key highlights of the Nokia smartphone

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Judge Orders Detention of Russian Gun Activist, Siding With Prosecutors Who See Her as a Flight Risk

A federal judge ordered the detention of a Russian gun-rights activist accused of conspiring to cultivate relationships in the U.S. with influential conservatives and gun-rights groups to advance Moscow's agenda. Maria Butina, 29 years old and wearing

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President Trump will meet with family of fallen Secret Service agent

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will travel to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday, where the body of a Secret Service agent who died during the president's European tour will return to the United States. Special Agent Nole Edward ... A Secret Service Agent Has Died After Having A Stroke During Trump's Scotland VisitBuzzFeed News Wall of Honor - United States Secret ServiceUnited States Secret Service

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Google gets slapped with $5BN EU fine for Android antitrust abuse

Google has been fined a record breaking €4.34 billion (~$5BN) by European antitrust regulators for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system. Competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager has tweeted to confirm the penalty ahead of a ... Android Antitrust Decision Shakes Mobile Industry, Google Business ModelWall Street Journal EU Fines Google $5.1 Billion in Android Antitrust CaseNew York Times Google warns Android might not remain free because of EU decisionThe Verge Reuters -Washington Post -Bloomberg -Digital Trends

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Queen Elizabeth II Trolled Trump With Obama Brooch During Visit, Reports Say

President Donald Trump may have secured his long-awaited meeting with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II last week, but it appears the monarch may not have been particularly happy to see him. According to The Hill, the Queen wore a brooch given to her by ... Trump wrongly says queen reviewed guard for 1st time in 70 yearsCBS News Queen Elizabeth wore brooch from Obamas on the day Trump arrived in the UK: reportsThe Hill (blog) Queen Elizabeth's Brooches During Her Meeting With Trump May Prove She's Not His Biggest FanBustle

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Arjun Tendulkar finishes with figures of 1/33 on India U

Arjun Tendulkar, son of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday made his much-anticipated international debut against Sri Lanka U-19 in the Nondescripts ground in Colombo. The 18-year-old announced his arrival in the international arena with a ...

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With iPhone X, Karnataka Invites Lawmakers For Cauvery Dispute Meet

The Karnataka government's invite to a meeting on the Cauvery dispute did not come cheap. The invite to 40 lawmakers came with an iPhone X and a costly bag, alleges Rajiv Chandrashekhar. Mr Chandrashekhar, a Rajya Sabha member, has written to ... Never said Congress troubling me, tears don't reflect helplessness: HD KumaraswamyThe Indian Express Why is Karnataka government wasting money on iPhones to state MPs, asks BJP MPFinancial Express All is well with Congress, tears were not of 'helplessness': HD KumaraswamyThe Statesman

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Obama Warns of 'Strongman Politics' After Trump's Meeting With Putin

Without mentioning President Trump by name, former President Barack Obama delivered a pointed rebuke of “strongman politics” on Tuesday, warning about growing nationalism, xenophobia and bigotry in the United States and around the world, while ... Obama cautions against backing political leaders who embrace xenophobia and reject objective truthWashington Post Obama warns against 'strongman politics' in speech after Trump news conferenceCNN Obama warns against 'politics of fear' after Trump-Putin summitNBCNews.com USA TODAY -NPR -HuffPost -Reuters

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We want to democratize everything': Inside DSA's rise with its leader

(CNN) A little less than a year ago, the Democratic Socialists of America met for their biennial convention in relative obscurity. Some 800 delegates, gathered in Chicago for a long summer weekend, discussed ways to build on their Trump-era membership ... Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "This is a massacre. I hope my peers have the moral courage to call it such. No ...Twitter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | Firing Line | PBSPBS

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Wild video shows Las Vegas police pursuit, shootout with suspects

In body cam footage so stunning it could be mistaken for a Hollywood action flick, a Las Vegas Metro police officer chasing two men in an SUV is seen speeding through Sin City's downtown while simultaneously shooting out his car's front windshield and ... Video shows violent police pursuit near downtown Las VegasLas Vegas Review-Journal

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FIFA World Cup: France's triumph coincides with growing French influence on the tournament

At the end of a month filled with drama, narratives and controversies, the 2018 World Cup truly symbolised the madcap nature of the world we live in. The tournament served up thrilling matches and sensational goals, but there remained a sense of

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Rahul in competition with Owaisi to usurp Jinnah's legacy: BJP

The BJP today described Congress president Rahul Gandhi's tweet that he stands with the last person in line as a "confession" of his reported remarks that his party is for Muslims. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra told reporters that Gandhi has not denied

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Bryce brings down the house with epic Home Run Derby comeback

WASHINGTON -- Too many days this season, Bryce Harper has looked more like a young athlete saddled with a terrible burden than a superstar on the precipice of an adventure. He's hitting .214. The Washington Nationals are playing below expectations. 'He flipped a switch': Bryce Harper rallies for emotional Home Run Derby win on home fieldUSA TODAY Bryce Harper was once just a kid who wanted to hit home runs, and now he's a Home Run Derby championYahoo Sports At All-Star Game, Bryce Harper wins HR Derby, talks pending free agencyWashington Post SB Nation -NBCSports.com -New York Times -Bleacher Report

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With a deadline looming, the US can't find dozens of parents it separated from children

(CNN) We've seen a flurry of recent activity in efforts to reunite migrant children removed from their parents. But with all the legal and political wranglings, the latest developments can be difficult to follow. Here's a quick look at what's new and

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With prosecutions of parents suspended, status quo returns at the border

MCALLEN, Tex. — Two days after crossing into the United States with her 16-year-old daughter to seek asylum, Rosalba Najera waited in the sticky heat outside the bus station here with a black plastic band around her ankle. The monitoring device was

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The Midwest eases its Trump swoon and flirts again with Democratic candidates

NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Troy Balderson, the Republican candidate for Congress, wanted to make one thing clear: He would not support President Trump on everything. He would “not ever support separating families” to control immigration. He was not yet sold ...

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Ahead of Putin summit, Trump faults US 'stupidity' for poor relations with Russia

HELSINKI — Hours before meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin one on one for a high-stakes summit here Monday, President Trump echoed Moscow's view by saying the United States — not Russia — was to blame for hostilities between their countries. Trump Meets Putin: Live Updates From HelsinkiNew York Times Trump labels media 'enemy' before Putin meeting — View from Helsinki — Kavanaugh's recordPolitico Trump and Putin meet in HelsinkiCNN NPR -Reuters -BBC News -NBCNews.com

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Review: Sacha Baron Cohen back with old style, same results

NEW YORK — The provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen has rebooted his ambush chat show and before any judgment is made about the wisdom of that decision, you have to admire the sheer perseverance of not only the host but also his so-called guests. Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Is Back. Should We Care?New York Times Sacha Baron Cohen Is Hit-And-Miss In 'Who Is America?'NPR 'Who Is America?' Premiere: Who Did Sacha Baron Cohen Dupe?Hollywood Reporter Vulture -HuffPost -BuzzFeed News -Slate Magazine

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Former congressman Joe Walsh explains how Sacha Baron Cohen tricked him into supporting arming toddlers with guns

Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh joined Sarah Palin and Roy Moore in decrying Sacha Baron Cohen's new satire series “Who Is America?” during an interview Saturday on CNN. Cohen is “a funny guy because he gets people to say stupid things,” ... Sacha Baron Cohen's Who Is America? is hit-or-miss shock comedy: EW reviewEW.com (blog) Sacha Baron Cohen's “Who Is America?” ReviewedThe New Yorker Sacha Baron Cohen Teases New Show With 10-Minute Preview ClipHollywood Reporter Rolling Stone -USA TODAY -YouTube

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