BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on developments following President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces in Syria killed the Islamic State group’s leader (all times local): 8:45 p.m. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the death of the Islamic State group’s leader is a moment to remember the victims of terrorism. U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters Monday that the U.N. chief has “taken note” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Haq said IS “has committed heinous crimes and brought tragedy and death to thousands of men, women and children, and we should take this moment to remember the victims, and families of victims of terrorism everywhere in the world.” Asked why the U.N. was only “taking note” of — and not welcoming — al-Baghdadi’s death during a U.S. raid in northwest Syria, Haq stuck to the U.N. wording. But he added: … [Read more...] about The Latest: UN chief says remember victims of terrorism
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Steve Jobs’ billionaire widow Laurene Powell Jobs pledge $5 million fund to help fight Amazon fires – just days after he shared inaccurate photos of the blaze
An environmental fund backed by Leonardo DiCaprio has pledged $5 million to help fight Amazon fires - just days after he shared inaccurate photos of the blaze. Earth Alliance was created last month by DiCaprio and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, and philanthropist Brian Sheth who launched the fundraising project on Sunday. The team from the Amazon Forest Fund are seeking donations to help repair the Brazilian rain forest, described as the 'lungs of the planet'. This came days after DiCaprio shared a photograph from a previous fire in the Amazon which was actually taken in 2018, calling the fires 'terrifying,' according to Fox News. Brazilian federal experts reported a record number of wildfires across the country this year, up 84 percent over the same period in 2018. An environmental fund backed by Leonardo DiCaprio (left) has pledged $5 million to help battle the fires in the Amazon (right) Neri dos Santos Silva, … [Read more...] about Leonardo DiCaprio and Steve Jobs’ billionaire widow Laurene Powell Jobs pledge $5 million fund to help fight Amazon fires – just days after he shared inaccurate photos of the blaze
Icahn says Occidental won’t hit target without ‘fire sale’
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn waits for Donald Trump to speak at an election night event in New York on April 19. Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn waits for Donald Trump to speak at an election night event in New York on April 19. Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn waits for Donald Trump to speak at an election night event in New York on April 19. Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn waits for Donald Trump to speak at an election night event in New York on April 19. Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg Icahn says Occidental won’t hit target without ‘fire … [Read more...] about Icahn says Occidental won’t hit target without ‘fire sale’
Trump lashes out at U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe for saying she won’t go to the ‘f***ing White House’ if the team wins the World Cup – but he inadvertently tweets at the wrong person
In a since-deleted tweet mistakenly directed at the wrong person, President Donald Trump slammed U.S. national women's soccer team captain Megan Rapinoe's recent assertion that she is 'not going to the f***ing White House' if the team wins the ongoing World Cup in France. 'Women's soccer player, @meganrapino, just stated that she is "not going to the F...ing White House if we win,"' Trump wrote, inadvertently tweeting at a person named Megan Rapino, whose profile picture happens to be a shot of a different female soccer player. In solidarity with Rapinoe, the previously unknown Rapino responded directly to Trump: 'and she was right to say so cry me a river plus this isn't even her acc.' Although Trump's initial tweet was deleted, he did continue along that thread, taking credit for improving the economy and voicing his support for the U.S. team. He even wrote that he would invite U.S women's national team to the White House, win or lose, but that Rapinoe 'should WIN … [Read more...] about Trump lashes out at U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe for saying she won’t go to the ‘f***ing White House’ if the team wins the World Cup – but he inadvertently tweets at the wrong person
Apple’s marketing boss slams $160 Chromebooks as ‘cheap’ and says kids who use them in school over a $450 iPad won’t succeed, in a diatribe blasted as shockingly out of touch
Apple's head of marketing has been criticized after slamming rival Chromebooks as 'cheap', saying that children who use them in schools 'won't succeed'. Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said the Chromebooks, often seen as an affordable alternative to Apple products, should not be used in the classroom. His comments have been criticized as being out of touch, with many saying Apple should start making cheaper products for schools, while others have said that educational tools won't affect pupils' ability to succeed. Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, has faced criticism after saying that children who use Chromebooks 'won't succeed' His comments have led to outrage among some who said he is reinforcing the view that success is only for the wealthy Schiller told CNET: 'Chromebooks have gotten to the classroom because, frankly, they're cheap testing tools for required testing. 'If all you want to do is … [Read more...] about Apple’s marketing boss slams $160 Chromebooks as ‘cheap’ and says kids who use them in school over a $450 iPad won’t succeed, in a diatribe blasted as shockingly out of touch
Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales says he will ‘return to pacify the country if the people ask’ after fleeing to Mexico as country’s interim president hails the end of his ‘totalitarian regime’
Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales has said he is ready to return to 'pacify' his country 'if the people ask him' as his replacement hails the end of his 'totalitarian regime'. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico City today he said: 'If the people ask me, we are ready to return to pacify.' He called for a 'national dialogue' to resolve the crisis in the South American country and rejected the legitimacy of interim president Jeanine Anez, who has stepped in to try to fill a power vacuum left by his resignation. But Anez hit back describing his reign as 'totalitarian' and denying there had been a 'coup d'etat'. She called for an election 'as soon as possible' and a peaceful transition of power after Morales was ousted and flew to Mexico where he was granted asylum. He resigned on Sunday under pressure from the military and Anez was installed as caretaker president despite Morales's supporters boycotting a vote to swear her in. Once out … [Read more...] about Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales says he will ‘return to pacify the country if the people ask’ after fleeing to Mexico as country’s interim president hails the end of his ‘totalitarian regime’
