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FCC Publicizes Net Neutrality Laws
| David Curry | | Mar 12, 2015 11:44 PM EDT |
The Federal Communications Commission has released its 313-page revised laws for net neutrality and high-speed internet service providers, two weeks after the vote to bring net neutrality to the United States.
Alibaba Invests US$200M In Photo Messaging App Snapchat
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 12, 2015 11:26 PM EDT |
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba continues its buy-in mode, and the latest firm that it has snapped up is photo messaging app Snapchat. The firm, founded by former school teacher Jack Ma in his garage, reportedly invested US$200 million in the tech company.
Fire AT Russian Shopping Center Leaves Five Dead, Dozens Missing
| Geann Pineda | | Mar 12, 2015 11:17 PM EDT |
At least five people are confirmed dead, and up to 25 people are missing, after a fire engulfed a shopping center in Kazan, Russia on Wednesday.
Divers Recover Missing Black Hawk Chopper In Florida
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 12, 2015 11:09 PM EDT |
Divers have recovered on Thursday the Black Hawk helicopter with 11 Marines and four National Guards. The chopper crashed on Tuesday off the Florida Pandhandle, according to Louisiana National Guard officials.
South Africa Reporter Seen Being Mugged Live On TV
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 12, 2015 11:04 PM EDT |
Two muggers confirmed on Wednesday that South Africa is one of the most violent nations in the world as they held up a local TV reporter while the broadcast journalist was live on air.
Kin Of Palestinian Killed By ISIS Deny He Was An Israeli Spy
| Arlene Lim | | Mar 12, 2015 10:59 PM EDT |
The family of a male Palestinian, who was shot and killed in the hands of the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, in Syria, refutes the claim that he was an Israeli spy.
U.S. Sends Aid Package to Ukraine, Sanctions Russian-backed Separatists
| Arlene Lim | | Mar 12, 2015 10:54 PM EDT |
The United States is showing its support for Ukraine by sending US$75 million worth of equipment and supplies to the country, which is currently besieged by Russian-back separatists.
China Open To Talks With Dalai Lama Except On Tibet Freedom Subject
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 12, 2015 10:51 PM EDT |
China has expressed willingness to resume talks with the Dalai Lama on "relevant matters" except the subject of independence for Tibet.
Chinese Tourists Poised To Spend US$264B Yearly By 2019
| Dino Lirios | | Mar 12, 2015 10:45 PM EDT |
By 2019, Chinese tourists are expected to spend as much as US$264 billion per year, giving the global economy a potential boost.
Utah Turns To Firing Squad As States Run Out Of Lethal Injection Drugs
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 12, 2015 10:36 PM EDT |
The proposal to bring back the firing squad in Utah as a way of executing death-row convicts is an expression of the frustration of states over the shortage of lethal injection drugs.
Oklahoma University At The Center Of First Amendment Rights Violation Issue
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 12, 2015 10:33 PM EDT |
The academic and legal communities have yet to hear the last word about the expulsion of the two students from Oklahoma University (OU) over their leading a racist song caught on video.
Wall Street Gets Green Light from Federal Reserve To Buy Back Stock Following Stress Test
| Dino Lirios | | Mar 12, 2015 10:23 PM EDT |
Wall Street, the heart of the U.S. financial system, recently got the thumbs up from the Federal Reserve last Wednesday to buy back stocks and release a slew of dividend increases.
Sisley Choi’s Acting in “Young Charioteers” Harshly Criticized by Netizens
| JM Javelosa | | Mar 12, 2015 10:06 PM EDT |
TVB's new drama entitled "Young Charioteers" earned an average of 23 ratings points during its first week of broadcast. The show, which features Sammy Sum and Him Law, was initially met with excitement from fans because of its refreshing cast. However, one of the stars, Sisley Choi, has stood out and it's not for the reasons she would hope. Sisley was called out by netizens because of her stiff acting, which they described as being zombie-like.
Madonna Reveals Shocking Truth About Being Raped and Why She Didn’t Report It
| JM Javelosa | | Mar 12, 2015 09:54 PM EDT |
Madonna may seem like a really tough woman to cross. Known for being outspoken and for pushing the boundaries, she openly discussed her own rape encounter and the reason why she didn't report it to the authorities.
‘Insurgent’ Star Shailene Woodley Prefers Push - Ups Over Coffee To Perk Up
| Andrian Darylle Torralba | | Mar 12, 2015 09:52 PM EDT |
Coffee doesn't seem to perk up the "Insurgent" star nowadays. Currently promoting the second film of the "Divergent" franchise, Shailene Woodley prefers doing push ups as coffee cannot keep her awake anymore.
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