Obama Signs USA Freedom Act, Protecting the Individual American's Privacy, Civil Liberties and National Security
US President Barack Obama signs the USA Freedom Act immediately after the Senate passed the bill. The law transfers the responsibility of collecting and keeping phone call data from the NSA to the phone companies themselves.
Jun 04, 2015 4:11 AM EDT
Uber faces heavy issues: sexual harassment in India and public safety protests in Canada
Uber is facing heavy issues recently receiving complaints from Canadian taxi drivers as well as Indian customers. Non-Uber taxi drivers in Canada see UberX as a threat to public safety, while an Indian female was sexually harassed by an Uber taxi driver.
US Stocks rose ahead of big data week with looming interest rate increase deterred by global slow down
Stocks rise have experts speculating that the country may be on its way to recovery and an increased interest rate is on order. The Fed's Brainard is skeptic on the idea.
N.C. senate bill to extend abortion waiting period ‘demeans’ women and their decision making skills
The North Carolina senate, however, seemingly defies the WHO guidelines on abortion, as a bill to extend the waiting period to 72 hours was initially approved during a senate meeting on Thursday, May 28. The bill proposes that a woman who wishes to undergo abortion must consult with a medical professional during the waiting period in order to think carefully of her decisions. This is in clear defiance to the WHO-set guidelines, which says that any woman who decides to undergo abortion should be given the procedure without any delay or "mandatory waiting period."
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What’s Stopping Jeb Bush from Announcing 2016 Candidacy?
Jeb Bush has not yet openly announced that he would run for presidency in the 2016 elections but says he “hopes” to and if he does, he would fully comply with the campaign finance regulations with regards to super PACs. However, critics say that Bush is being “hypocrite” for not stating that he would run even though it is clear that he would.
Jun 03, 2015 7:59 AM EDT
Japan Pension System Hacked, Millions of Personal Data Including Address, Leaked
Japan pension system hacked last week. Personal data of pensioners leaked. Immediate temporary solution already in place.
Jun 03, 2015 6:24 AM EDT
NATO Military Chairman, Petr Pavel Thinks Russia can Inhibit Baltics in 2 Days
Petr Pavel, incoming NATO Military Chairman believes that Russia has the capability to out-power Baltics.
Jun 03, 2015 6:02 AM EDT
Pentagon Accidentally Shipped Live Anthrax to Canada and Austalia
Two defense officials confirmed that the Pentagon accidentally shipped live anthrax samples to 28 government and private facilities all over the United States, an army base in South Korea, three laboratories in Canada, and Australia.
Jun 03, 2015 3:50 AM EDT
United Airlines denies a chaplain an unopened pop as it could be used as a weapon
A Muslim chaplain claimed discrimination and hatred by an airline attendant on asking an unopened can of pop. Her FB post on her experience garnered mass support, many declaring to boycott the said airline service.
Jun 03, 2015 1:35 AM EDT
The Future Is Now: Scientists Claim Fuel-Free Spacecrafts Now Possible
A group of scientists from Nankai University in Tianjin, China discovered the special capability of graphene, which are atom thick sheets of carbon considered as miracle material. They claim that it can be used to run spacecraft through fuel-free light-powered propulsion system.
Jun 02, 2015 11:24 PM EDT
CIA Director John Brennan Claims Battle Versus ISIS is a Long Fight
CIA Director John Brennan claims that the battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is going to be a long fight. He also claimed that while the US forces are coordinating with Iranian forces, they are not necessarily considered US allies. He insists a political solution is the best way to end the ISIS crisis.
Jun 02, 2015 10:38 PM EDT
Air France to undergo new safety probe in the wake of freighter incident
Air France is in the crosshairs of safety officials yet again after a recent calculating incident involving one of its freighters.
Jun 02, 2015 1:24 PM EDT
U.N. humanitarian operations in Iraq may be stopped due to lack of funding
The United Nations' ongoing humanitarian operations in Iraq may soon be stopped if no new funds are immediately provided.
Jun 02, 2015 12:48 PM EDT
U.N. uncovers more indicators showing Russian involvement in ongoing Ukraine war
New evidence uncovered by the U.N. could be indicating increased Russian involvement in the Ukraine war.
Jun 02, 2015 12:46 PM EDT
U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as endpoint for 2C goal, as preliminary talks begin in Bonn
The U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as the final resting place for the 2C goal it was initially meant to meet.
Jun 02, 2015 12:36 PM EDT
Libyan government forces running low on ammo as battles continue in Benghazi
Libyan government forces dealing with ammunition shortages in the most of battles in Benghazi Libyan government forces are now being forced to deal with ammunition shortages just as battles with Islamists in the city of Benghazi continue.
Jun 02, 2015 12:29 PM EDT
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