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Friday, Oct 23, 2020

A Tropical Storm May Form in NW Caribbean Over the Weekend

A Tropical Storm May Form in NW Caribbean Over the Weekend

Dr. Levi Cowan creates videos and blogs pertaining to tropical cyclones, primarily hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Posts occasionally concern other, non-tropical weather events around the world. Levi has a Ph.D. in meteorology from Flo...

The Biden ‘Family Legacy’

The Biden ‘Family Legacy’

Joe Biden has a problem, and his name is Hunter. Because the former vice president hasn’t had to answer any questions on this topic—and continued to refuse to do so in Thursday’s debate—that problem could soon become America’s.

The first 'murder hornets' nest was found, already set to be obliterated

The first 'murder hornets' nest was found, already set to be obliterated

The nest, discovered by scientists in Washington state this week, is set to be wiped out Saturday.

For the first time ever, Time magazine removes logo on cover, replaces it with a plea to 'Vote'

Edward Felsenthal, Time’s editor-in-chief, says the upcoming elections are “ as consequential a decision as any of us has ever made at the ballot.”

Why Trump Will Win

Why Trump Will Win

By Isaac Lopez

Donald Trump will win in November because the same forces that propelled him to victory in 2016 are even stronger today in 2020.

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics

The European Union wants the World Health Organization to become more transparent about how states report emerging health crises, a draft proposal on reforming the U.N. agency says, following criticism of China's initial handling of the ...

Trump's Twitter hacked after Dutch researcher claims he guessed password

Trump's Twitter hacked after Dutch researcher claims he guessed password

Donald Trump’s Twitter account was allegedly hacked last week, after a Dutch researcher correctly guessed the president’s password: “maga2020!”, Dutch media reported.

Uber and Lyft must reclassify drivers as employees, appeals court finds

Uber and Lyft must reclassify drivers as employees, appeals court finds

In a blow to Uber and Lyft, a California appeals court said Thursday that the companies must reclassify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors, affirming an earlier court decision.

Full Giuliani Borat clip shows him touching Maria Bakalova and asking for her number before fleeing

Full Giuliani Borat clip shows him touching Maria Bakalova and asking for her number before fleeing

The full clip of Rudy Giuliani in the Borat sequel shows him asking for the number and home address of actress Maria Bakalova, before attempting to flee from Sacha Baron Cohen.

China threatens to stop recognising BN(O) passports after Britain’s visa move

China threatens to stop recognising BN(O) passports after Britain’s visa move

Beijing hits back after Britain announces creation of new special class of visa for Hongkongers holding BN(O) passport.

6 fintech trends that will redefine the future of finance

6 fintech trends that will redefine the future of finance

November’s fully virtual Hong Kong FinTech Week features expert speakers, who will share their insights into Fourth Industrial Revolution

Trump's attacks on Hunter Biden and Ukraine aren't surprising. Joe Biden's defense is.

Trump's attacks on Hunter Biden and Ukraine aren't surprising. Joe Biden's defense is.

The Biden campaign and Democratic pundits are still foolishly engaging in their own brand of disinformation instead of admitting past mistakes and moving on. Joe Biden's defense of Hunter and Burisma sets a dangerous precedent

The Best Street Style From Taipei Fashion Week Spring 2021

The Best Street Style From Taipei Fashion Week Spring 2021

Photographers were there to capture all the sidewalk action.

Shirtless Egyptian police graduates goes viral

Shirtless Egyptian police graduates goes viral

In what could be one of the steamiest — and strangest — job recruitment videos ever, shirtless Egyptian Police Academy graduates were depicted last week in an over-the-top display of brawn and bravado.

Turns out a planner left his heart, not in SF, but in San Bruno!

Turns out a planner left his heart, not in SF, but in San Bruno!

10 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Aesthetic

10 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Aesthetic

It has often been said that the bedroom brings the personality to corporeality. It epitomizes what you are. After all, you spend almost half your life asleep, so why not make the place where you sleep the most aesthetically pleasing. The...

Quote of the Day

Statism needs war; a free country does not. Statism survives by looting; a free country survives by producing.
Ayn Rand

US Treasury sanctions Russian research institute over alleged links to dangerous malware

US Treasury sanctions Russian research institute over alleged links to dangerous malware

The United States has imposed sanctions on the State Research Center of the Russian Federation FGUP Central Scientific Research Institute of Chemistry and Mechanics, the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stated.

How to get along with your boss while working remotely

How to get along with your boss while working remotely

There's one person at work you need to have a good relationship with for the sake of your career: your boss.

Covid: Teacher trapped in Italy two months quarantine happy to be home

Covid: Teacher trapped in Italy two months quarantine happy to be home

A man who spent two months in isolation in an Italian coronavirus facility has spoken of his joy of being home with his family.

"HUNTER BIDEN LIED" Tony Bobulinski SAYS He HAS EVIDENCE Against Joe And Hunter Biden

"HUNTER BIDEN LIED" Tony Bobulinski SAYS He HAS EVIDENCE Against Joe And Hunter Biden

A Bombshell... President Trump is expected to bring former Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski as his guest to the final presidential debate Thursday night, Fox News has learned.

2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cayman Islands, 22 October

2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cayman Islands, 22 October

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 137 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 21 October 2020.

VIDEO: News Brief, 22 October

VIDEO: News Brief, 22 October

Travel Cayman site launched, Heroes Day 2021 celebrating our Seafaring Heritage

JGHS Class of 2020 Graduation

JGHS Class of 2020 Graduation

The John Gray High School (JGHS) bid farewell to its graduating class of 2020 last week.

DP Presents Turtle Centre Annual Reports

DP Presents Turtle Centre Annual Reports

Hon. Moses Kirkconnell, Deputy Premier and Minister for District Administration, Tourism and Transport presents the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Annual Reports and Financial Statements of the Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre Ltd at...

Legislative Assembly, October 22

Legislative Assembly, October 22

Legislative Assembly, October 22

Legislative Assembly, October 22

Goldman Sachs to pay US$2.9 billion to settle 1MDB case in US

Goldman Sachs to pay US$2.9 billion to settle 1MDB case in US

Powerhouse investment bank to demand repayment of US$174 million in salary and bonuses paid to current and former executives during corruption scandal.

Britain announces new class of visa for Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders

Britain announces new class of visa for Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders

The new visas will allow applicants to live and work in Britain for up to five years, after which they will be eligible to apply to settle in the country.

Virus response helps make China, Taiwan, Vietnam poster boys for export recovery

Virus response helps make China, Taiwan, Vietnam poster boys for export recovery

China, Taiwan and Vietnam were among the only economies who brought the spread of the coronavirus under control early on, resulting in strong trade recoveries.

Donald Trump’s Twitter password is “maga2020!”, and there’s no 2FA, claims hacker

Donald Trump’s Twitter password is “maga2020!”, and there’s no 2FA, claims hacker

You don’t need an IQ of 197 to know this is a very bad idea.

FENDI x CHAOS Collection Launches

FENDI x CHAOS Collection Launches

This "tech jewelry" collection gives your iPhone an style update.

At US$100k, is this the ultimate Covid-era tiny home on wheels?

At US$100k, is this the ultimate Covid-era tiny home on wheels?

Bigger doesn’t always mean better – this bright and sleek new home by New Zealand-based Build Tiny features all the amenities in just 240 sq ft

Parole system in England and Wales 'secretive'

Parole system in England and Wales 'secretive'

A man whose grandfather has just been released from prison - after killing his wife 35 years ago - has told the BBC the parole process in England and Wales is "secretive" and "coy".

Uber Founder Turns Real-Estate Mogul for Ghost Kitchen Startup

Uber Founder Turns Real-Estate Mogul for Ghost Kitchen Startup

Entities tied to Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens, a startup that rents out space to businesses that prepare food for delivery, have bought more than 40 properties for more than $130 million.

False Political News in Spanish Pits Latino Voters Against Black Lives Matter

False Political News in Spanish Pits Latino Voters Against Black Lives Matter

On family WhatsApp groups and in Spanish-language media, misinformation paints 2020 as a zero-sum game.

Obama slams President Trump at campaign event for Biden

Obama slams President Trump at campaign event for Biden

Former President Obama appeared at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening.

Facebook Dating is finally coming to Europe after privacy concerns delayed launch

Facebook Dating is finally coming to Europe after privacy concerns delayed launch

Facebook (FB) has launched its dating service across 32 European countries after it was delayed for several months because of data privacy concerns.

Judge drops third-degree murder charge against former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death, but second-degree murder charge remains

Judge drops third-degree murder charge against former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death, but second-degree murder charge remains

A Hennepin County judge has dropped a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, but denied the defendant's motion to dismiss two other charges against him.

5 asteroids buzz by Earth TODAY, as NASA gears up for historic touchdown on asteroid Bennu

5 asteroids buzz by Earth TODAY, as NASA gears up for historic touchdown on asteroid Bennu

With just 73 days left in 2020, NASA has published an alert that not one, but five asteroids are passing by Earth today, as the agency’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft prepares to touch down on a space rock 200 million miles away.

Everyone Deserves at Least One Chanel Perfume-These Are the 5 Best

Everyone Deserves at Least One Chanel Perfume-These Are the 5 Best

Growing up, my mom had the most enchanting collection of beauty products that took residence in her bathroom. (My dad's electric shaver, bare bar soap, and a lone bottle of 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner didn't stand a chance and were ba...

15 Fire Pit Ideas for a Chill Summer and Fall Outside

15 Fire Pit Ideas for a Chill Summer and Fall Outside

Your family backyard time is about to get lit!

Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'

Ethnic minority Covid risk 'not explained by racism'

A scientist advising the government on ethnicity and Covid says "structural racism is not a reasonable explanation" for black and south Asian people's greater risk of illness and death.

Russia grants whistleblower Edward Snowden permanent residency rights

Russia grants whistleblower Edward Snowden permanent residency rights

Russia has granted U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden permanent residency rights, the TASS news agency cited Snowden's lawyer Anatoly Kucherena as saying on Thursday.

Spain becomes first EU nation with 1 million coronavirus cases

Spain becomes first EU nation with 1 million coronavirus cases

Country is sixth in the world to cross grim milestone after US, India, Brazil, Russia and Argentina.

Video: Working from home experience

Video: Working from home experience

Trump and advisers considering firing FBI director after election

Trump and advisers considering firing FBI director after election

President Trump has reportedly talked with his advisers about the possibility of firing FBI Director Christopher Wray after Election Day due to the president’s frustration that federal law enforcement officials have not delivered informa...

20 Australian Fashion Designers you need on your radar 2020

20 Australian Fashion Designers you need on your radar 2020

From Dion Lee to Romance Was Born, these are the 20 Australian designer that you absolutely need to know about.

How an ELLE Decor Editor Styles the Perfect Coffee Table

How an ELLE Decor Editor Styles the Perfect Coffee Table

Bring yours to life with these styling tips from our market editor.

Borat Gives Jimmy Kimmel a Coronavirus Inspection

Borat Gives Jimmy Kimmel a Coronavirus Inspection

Borat makes his appearance on the show, but before it can officially begin, he makes Jimmy go through a plague questionnaire, a physical examination and then introduces him to his daughter Tutar who really really wants his pants.

Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts.

VIDEO: News Brief, 21 October

VIDEO: News Brief, 21 October

20 th Silent Witness March taking place this Friday, Health Services Authority Job seekers fair this Friday, Swim meet on the Brac draws hundreds of spectators

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