Iraq declares war with Islamic State is over
The Iraqi military has “fully liberated” all of Iraq’s territory of “ISIS terrorist gangs” and retaken full control of the Iraqi-Syrian border, it said Saturday in a statement. “Our heroic armed forces have now secured the entire length of the Iraq-Syria border,” Iraqi Prime Minister…
London’s next boom-bap star C.A.M. delivers impressive debut EP
Breaking thru in the hip hop scene is never something which should be taken with complacency. As a new artist you’re required to show a good ear for dope production, a wide diction which makes the listener think, and a solid respect for the art…
Steelers Mike Mitchel “Roger Goodell has to go”
“Roger Goodell has to go”, says Mike Mitchell. The Steelers safety speaks the truth of how the league has been corrupted under the guidance of Roger Goodell. Players have to hold back in an attempt to prevent injuries in one of the world’s most violent…
Massive Fire Burns Los Angeles
2017 comes to a close with a massive wildfire first in Ventura County and now in the heart of Los Angele’s west side with homes in Bel Air ablaze as the fire is feet away from the 405 & Getty Center.
Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
President Trump on Wednesday formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, reversing nearly seven decades of American foreign policy and setting in motion a plan to move the United States Embassy from Tel Aviv to the fiercely contested Holy City. “It is time to…
Germany offers money for migrants to go back home
Germany has come up with a novel way to thin the ranks of migrants who have sought asylum but been rejected: paying them to leave. The country, which has come under fire in some quarters for its acceptance of refugees fleeing war and hardship in…
Venezuela wants to launch a cryptocurrency backed by oil
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the launch of a cryptocurrency called the “petro” backed by oil reserves. Few specifics were given about the currency launch or how the struggling OPEC member would create the crytocurrency. Maduro said the petro will help Venezuela recover financially after…
Addicted to Your Phone? It Could Throw Off Your Brain Chemistry
It’s hard to escape screens; there is a roughly 100 percent chance you are looking at one right now. And though the long-term effects of screen time are still being studied, the effects of excessive internet and smartphone use are well-documented. “Pathological” internet use has…
The real reason American health care is so expensive
Hint: single-payer won’t fix America’s health care spending. We need a overhaul asap…
Russell Simmons Steps Down Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Russell Simmons announced on Thursday that he is stepping down from leadership roles in business after writer Jenny Lumet accused him of sexual assault in 1991 in a column for The Hollywood Reporter. Lumet – the screenwriter behind Rachel Getting Married and The Mummy – alleges in a detailed account…
