As a young cop in Richmond, Calif., in 2008, Ben Murdoch made a mistake that cost him his career and led some to label him a racist. At a Halloween party, a Latino friend came dressed in a Ku Klux Klan outfit meant to be a costume of a pop […]
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Black Spokane woman’s death ruled accident despite social media storm alleging murder
Despite tweets shared thousands of times claiming a Black Spokane woman was murdered, the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled 23-year-old Diamond Morrow’s death an accidental overdose. In June, a tweet by Morrow’s former classmate alleged Morrow was murdered and that police and media were overlooking the death of […]
U.S. Department Of Justice Reveals Growing Bitcoin And Crypto National Security Threat Could Herald ‘Oncoming Storm’
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Bitcoin and cryptocurrency use by terrorists, rogue nations and other criminals has grown in recent years—with high-profile attacks drawing international attention. The illicit use of bitcoin and cryptocurrency ranges from money laundering and tax evasion to extortion, with cyber criminals increasingly demanding bitcoin and crypto payments in ransomware attacks on […]
Hurricane Delta could be Category 4 storm when it hits U.S. Gulf Coast
MEXICO CITY — Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a Category 2 hurricane early Tuesday, packing 110 mph winds on a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then grow to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 as it approaches the U.S. Gulf coast. As Delta shifted west on Monday, Cuba withdrew a […]
Both Groups Storm Social Media After Presidential Debate
Within seconds of being asked to denounce white supremacists, President Donald Trump quickly demurred on the question, failing to condemn any group that believes the white race is inherently superior and pointed the blame toward Antifa. “Proud Boys – stand back and stand by. But I’ll tell you what. I’ll tell […]
Masters in Management demand rides out pandemic storm
While coronavirus has sharply disrupted the world of business education this year just as it has other parts of the global economy, so far it has left demand for masters in management (MiM) courses and their reputation among alumni largely unscathed. Recommended Business school faculty and students alike have made […]
That stock-market storm investors are so worried about? It’s already here, warns fund manager who’s returned 50% so far this year
Are lumber prices signaling trouble ahead? Patrick Smith/Getty Images Tiiimber? Michael Gayed, the man behind the risk-on, risk-off ATAC Rotation Fund ATCIX, +0.24% and its whopping 50% return this year, is sounding the alarm on lumber prices and what they could mean for the broader stock market. “Nearly every major […]
Oil prices slip on potential return of Libyan output; Gulf storm supports
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday on the potential return of output from Libya as rising coronavirus cases also added to worries about global demand, although a tropical storm heading for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico limited losses. Pumpjacks are seen during sunset at the Daqing oil field […]
Threat of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Beta prompt warnings for south Louisiana | Weather
The center of Tropical Storm Beta remained squarely aimed at the central coast of Texas on Sunday, but bands of heavy rain from the system has put much of south Louisiana under threat of potential flooding at least through the middle of the week. The National Weather Service issued flash […]
Tropical Storm Beta churns slowly toward Texas and Louisiana | Nation
Beta was churning slowly through the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon about 120 miles (225 kilometers) south-southeast of Galveston, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) and was moving west-northwest at 6 mph (10 kph). Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner […]
Tropical Storm Beta turns toward Texas
Sept. 20 (UPI) — After churning out Tropical Storm Wilfred and Subtropical Storm Alpha, the hyperactive Atlantic continues to generate more named storms with the formation of Tropical Storm Beta. Forming Friday afternoon, forecasters warn there is potential for Beta to intensify into a hurricane as it moves slowly over […]
Tropical Storm Beta on slow path toward Texas; tropical storm and surge warnings issued
Tropical Storm Beta continued to churn slowly westward in the western Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, and the National Hurricane Center warned it could get stronger. And it’s not going anywhere soon. The latest forecast track shows Beta hugging the Texas and Louisiana coasts practically all week as both a […]
Tropical Storm Beta expected to slowly drift toward Texas coast; recovery from Sally continues
With parts of the Alabama coast and Florida Panhandle still reeling from Hurricane Sally, a hurricane watch was in effect Saturday for a 300-mile stretch of Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta slowly strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico and drifts toward the northeast. © Scott Clause/USA TODAY Network High winds from Hurricane […]
Tropical Storm Beta spurs hurricane worries for Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An exceptionally busy Atlantic hurricane season was churning along Saturday as the Texas coast prepared for a tropical storm that could strengthen into a hurricane before breaching its shores in the week ahead. © Uncredited This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, and […]
Tropical Storm Beta to hit Texas at hurricane strength; Sally damage
CLOSE This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has been so active, forecasters are almost out of names so now they will be moving on to the Greek alphabet. USA TODAY With parts of the Alabama coast and Florida Panhandle still reeling from Hurricane Sally, a hurricane watch was in effect early Saturday for […]
Sovereigns raid rainy day funds for $100 billion after COVID-19 storm
LONDON (Reuters) – Countries coping with the coronavirus crisis and a slump in commodities prices are dipping into sovereign wealth funds for more than $100 billion, and that figure could swell as budget pressures mount for some emerging markets. FILE PHOTO: Clay piggy banks are displayed in a store in […]