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Google fires employee James Damore behind anti-diversity memo

Google fires employee James Damore behind anti-diversity memo

Alphabet Incs Google has fired an employee who wrote an internal memo that ascribed gender inequality in the technology industry to biological differences. James Damore confirmed to several media outlets, including Breitbart, Wired and Bloomberg that he was fired for perpetuating gender stereotypes. Aug 8, 2017
Police appeal for jogger who pushed woman in front of bus

Police appeal for jogger who pushed woman in front of bus

Police have released dramatic CCTV footage of the moment a jogger appeared to push a woman into the path of an oncoming bus in Putney on 5 May. The 33-year-old victim was walking across Putney Bridge on the east side heading towards Putney Bridge Tube Station, when a male jogger knocked her over into the road and into the path of an oncoming bus, which narrowly missed hitting her. Aug 8, 2017
North Korea responds to U.S. sanctions

North Korea responds to U.S. sanctions

North Korea has sent a staunch warning to the U.S. in response to unanimously approved sanctions adopted by the U.N. security council on 5 August.We are ready to retaliate with far bigger actions to make the U.S. pay a price for its crime against our country and people, said the government controlled Korean Central News Agency (NCNA). The sanctions are a direct response to Pyongyangs recent  intercontinental ballistic missile tests, which put the U.S. in range of an attack. The economic sanctions key North Korean exports including coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead ore, and seafood.Stopping the missile tests is the first step towards dialogue, says U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Aug 8, 2017
The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic has been called the worst ever drug crisis to hit the US. Approximately, 142 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. In fact, drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes combined.  Aug 8, 2017
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