News briefs:June 11, 2010
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Tropical Storm Katrina threatens Florida, Bahamas
Friday, August 26, 2005 As of 11:30 a.m. EDT on August 26 (1530 UTC), the center of Hurricane Katrina was located over the Gulf of Mexico about 45 miles (70 km) northwest of Key West, and 75 miles (120 km) south-southwest of Naples, Florida. The storm was reported moving southwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) […]
Egypt cancels 15 year gas supply contract to Israel
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the termination of a natural gas contract between Egypt and Israel is a business matter and not a political issue between the two counties. Netanyahu’s statement on Monday backs away from other officials’ earlier responses to the action. Egyptian Natural Gas Company announced Sunday, […]
Mother’s body found at same site as daughter’s on UK railway line
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Yesterday the body of Joanne Coombs, 40, was found in the same location as her daughter Natasha Coombs, 17, who was found dead on a railway line near Manningtree Station in Essex, England on August 10. Police stated that the mother’s body was found after freight train operators reported a possible […]
Pirates kill four American hostages
Thursday, February 24, 2011 According to CBS 3, the four Americans taken hostage after their yacht was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Oman in the Indian Ocean have been killed. Pirates hijacked their yacht, named The Quest, on February 18. The U.S. Naval ship that was following the yacht, which was traveling off […]
Five Misperceptions About The Costs &Amp; Hazards Of Going Green}
Submitted by: Adam Whinston Confronting the energy challenges that face the nation and the world is no small feat. However, its amazing what a big impact even small lifestyle changes – if adopted by large numbers of people can have. I frequently hear people who are motivated to do their part say they heard or […]
Wikinews interviews President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 October is National Magic Month in the United States. Wikinews spoke with William Evans, president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, about the current state of magic and what its future looks like in the world of entertainment. ((Wikinews)) For how long have you been involved in performing/studying magic? William Evans: […]
GM posts first annual loss since 1992
Friday, January 27, 2006 General Motors Corporation (GM) has posted its first annual loss since 1992. GM reported losing US$4.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a total loss of $8.6 billion for the entire year. GM admitted Thursday night that the loss could swell further as it pays pensions and healthcare costs […]
Creationist sentiments affect Imax business strategy
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 Imax cinemas in several southern US states have begun to refuse screening of films that deal with evolution and the big bang, fearing they will drive away customers. This step follows pressure from customers claiming such films are blasphemous to the Christian religion and are counter to biblical teachings which fundamentalists […]
Microsoft launches MSN adCenter
Monday, September 26, 2005 Microsoft announced today the official launch of MSN adCenter in France and Singapore. adCenter allows advertisers to target specific demographics using information provided by Microsoft’s Hotmail and Microsoft Passport Network users. “The launch of adCenter in France and Singapore is a great first step to delivering on our global vision to […]