Melania Trump on Monday warned about the “destructive and harmful” impact of using social media incorrectly – while her husband was busy settling scores with typically “Melania Trump warns of ‘destructive and harmful’ social media use – as husband attacks opponents on Twitter”
Month: April 2019
Saudi disputes with Canada and Qatar bubble over into the Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s international feuds have spilled over into the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Qatar has accused the kingdom of barring its citizens, “Saudi disputes with Canada and Qatar bubble over into the Hajj”
More than half of Destiny 2’s console sales were digital downloads
Activision has not yet said how many copies Destiny 2 has sold, but in the company’s latest financial results briefing last night it revealed an “More than half of Destiny 2’s console sales were digital downloads”
Oldest human remains in Americas among artifacts destroyed in fire at 200-year-old Rio de Janeiro museum
Brazil’s National Museum was gutted by a massive fire Sunday night in Rio de Janeiro that destroyed most of the 20 million pieces inside, including “Oldest human remains in Americas among artifacts destroyed in fire at 200-year-old Rio de Janeiro museum”
London firm ‘helped North Korea evade UN sanctions’ on coal sales
A London-based firm is being investigated by the British authorities on suspicion of indirectly aiding North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, after it allegedly evaded UN “London firm ‘helped North Korea evade UN sanctions’ on coal sales”
RollerCoaster Tycoon fans hit out at Atari over controversial Switch port crowdfunder
Atari has launched a crowdfunder for a Nintendo Switch version of RollerCoaster Tycoon – and fans of the much-loved series have not reacted well. Atari “RollerCoaster Tycoon fans hit out at Atari over controversial Switch port crowdfunder”
New Zealand village’s plan to ban cats draws furious response
A village in New Zealand has announced plans to ban cats, drawing a furious response from some feline fans. The measure was unveiled by local officials “New Zealand village’s plan to ban cats draws furious response”
Twisted Metal’s David Jaffe forced to lay off "vast majority" of staff
David Jaffe has announced layoffs at his studio The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency, following the cancellation of an unannounced project. The “vast majority” of “Twisted Metal’s David Jaffe forced to lay off "vast majority" of staff”
Parents stunned by pole dance performance at Chinese kindergarten
A kindergarten principal in southern China has reportedly been sacked after welcoming students back to the first day of term with a sultry pole dancing “Parents stunned by pole dance performance at Chinese kindergarten”
A voice from the past
A couple of years ago my stepfather, Martin, passed away in his sleep. While he had been ill for quite a while, his death was “A voice from the past”