President Calls Obama ‘Son Of A Bitch’ – President Barack Obama called off a planned meeting Tuesday with new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, seeking distance from a U.S. ally’s leader during a diplomatic tour that’s put Obama in close quarters with a cast of contentious world figures. [time]
Hillary Clinton Accuses Russia Of Interfering With U.S. Election – Hillary Clinton accused Russian intelligence of interfering with the American election, implying that President Vladimir V. Putin viewed a victory by Donald J. Trump as a destabilizing event that would weaken the United States and buttress Russian interests. [nyt]
Hillary Clinton Rejects Mexican President’s Invitation To Visit – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Monday rejected the invitation to visit Mexico extended by that country’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, an invitation he had also extended to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who accepted. [fox]
Daniel Craig Was Apparently Offered $150 Million To Keep Playing Bond – Remember way back when people criticized Daniel Craig’s casting as James Bond, with some even saying he was too blond for the role? Well, the times have changed, and with Sony searching for new some new blood to eventually fill 007’s shoes, it looks like they’re willing to pay Craig the big bucks to stick around for a few more installments. [sc]
North Korea Fires Three Ballistic Missiles As G20 Leaders Meet In China – North Korea fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, as the leaders of the Group of 20 major economies held a summit in China, the North’s main diplomatic ally. [huff]
Tencent Surges To Become China’s Most Valuable Company – Tencent Holdings has surpassed China Mobile to become the country’s most valuable corporation, underscoring the growing importance of a vibrant private economy over lumbering state-owned enterprise. [f24]
10 Million Self-Driving Cars Will Be On The Road By 2020 – Self-driving cars are no longer a futuristic idea. Companies like Mercedes, BMW, and Tesla have already released, or are soon to release, self-driving features that give the car some ability to drive itself. [busins]
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University Receives R60 Million From Employee Who Lived Like A Pauper – Robert Morin dedicated more than 50 years to the University of New Hampshire and, without telling many people, he saved almost every penny he could. [here]
Step Aside Roger Federer: Serena Williams Makes History – In 68 minutes of serving perfection, Williams posted her 308th career Grand Slam singles victory, topping the record held by the ailing Swiss maestro. [nyp]
World’s Highest & Longest Glass Bridge Closes Indefinitely 2 Weeks After Grand Opening – A true architectural wonder – the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge which provides visitors with magnificent views of China’s Zhangjiajie mountains – has been closed indefinitely just two weeks after its opening. [rt]
Barbara Streisand Breaks Her Own Record For Most No. 1 Albums – Barbra Streisand, who has won more awards, received more honors, and set more records than we can even enumerate here, just outdid herself once again. [time]
Chevy Chase Checks Into Rehab — Again– The troubled 72-year-old “Community” actor has checked into Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center in Minnesota for alcohol-related problems, his rep told TMZ Monday. [nydn]
This Is How You Can Save 12 Grand On One Electronic Gadget – Many South Africans assume that specials and online deals mean big savings, but local retailers are often taking us for a ride. [here]
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Joost In Urgent Need Of Trust Fund Cash – Former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen will next week head to the High Court in Pretoria to obtain money from a trust fund of his former lawyer. [s24]
Damon Hill Explores His Depression Amid Reflection On Family Tragedy – The F1 world champion’s autobiography reveals a thoughtful and eloquent man, who has been forced to face his demons since Graham Hill’s death in a plane crash in 1975. [guardian]
What Life Is Like For Heroin-Addicted Grandma Who Gets High With Her Son – When Kathy discovered that her son, Erik, was snorting heroin, she decided to give it a try, too. “I’m kind of embarrassed that I did like it. I started off once in a while,” says Kathy, who is a grandma of two. “I snort five or six lines per day now.” [huff]
People Think This Infographic About ‘Childless’ Female Politicians Is Sexist – An infographic posted on Twitter by the Sunday Times Magazine has sparked controversy after people found it to be “sexist”. [mash]
‘Virgin’ Who Got A Girl Pregnant Wants Your Help Paying For Kid And New Home – A ‘virgin’ who got his girlfriend pregnant only weeks after he met her on a dating site is asking strangers to help them buy a house – because they ‘can’t afford it.’ [metro]
Nerd Wins Scrabble Championship With Word You’ve Never Heard Of – As you probably already know, the World Scrabble Championship 2016 final took place on Saturday. Brett Smitheram, a 37-year-old east Londoner took home the grand prize of €7,000, which is equivalent to about $7,815 USD. [giz]
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