Month: December 2018
M 4.9 – 224km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 4.9 – 224km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia Time 2018-12-31 23:09:26 UTC 2019-01-01 07:09:26 +08:00 at epicenter Location 3.139°N 126.554°E Depth…
M 5.1 – Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 5.1 – Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge Time 2018-12-31 20:45:31 UTC 2018-12-31 17:45:31 -03:00 at epicenter Location 15.168°N 46.284°W Depth 10.00 km…
M 5.1 – 145km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 5.1 – 145km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga Time 2018-12-31 20:22:15 UTC 2018-12-31 08:22:15 -12:00 at epicenter Location 17.509°S 174.670°W Depth…
Penny Marshall: Actor and director died from heart failure, coroner reveals
Marshall died on 19 December of heart failure, cardiovascular disease and complications from diabetes, her death certificate indicates Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/penny-marshall-cause-death-heart-failure-director-actor-big-laverne-shirley-a8706061.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Muslim charity aims to deliver 7000 meals to homeless by New Year's Day
The charity is engaging youth in positive social action to counter radicalisation and challenge Islamophobic opinions Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/muslim-charity-homeless-meals-homeless-ahmadiyya-new-years-day-a8705766.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
North Korea's Kim sends 'conciliatory message' to Trump as nuclear weapon negotiations continue to stall
Kim Jong-un had promised Donald Trump that they would work towards denuclearising North Korea, but negotiations haven’t advanced in months Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/north-korea-trump-kim-jong-un-message-nuclear-weapons-negotiations-sanctions-south-korea-a8705846.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Trump Digs In on Syria Pullout After Graham Floats New Approach
“I campaigned on getting out of Syria and other places,” Trump said Monday on Twitter, adding that his efforts to stop “never ending wars” shouldn’t…
California utility company could face murder charges for role in deadly Camp Fire
The deadly Camp Fire left at least 88 people dead and destroyed more than 100,000 homes Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/california-wildfires-pacific-gas-electric-company-murder-xavier-becerra-camp-fire-a8705881.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Amsterdam airport bomb threat: Departure hall evacuated after man claims to have explosive
A departure hall at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has been evacuated after a man claimed to have a bomb, reports say. Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/amsterdam-airport-bomb-threat-evacuated-schiphol-terminal-flight-plane-cancelled-police-a8706086.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Putin Says Russia, Turkey Will Play a ‘Decisive’ Role in Syria Peace
In a New Year’s message to Erdogan published by the Kremlin on Sunday, Putin said that “Moscow and Ankara are making a decisive contribution to…
New Year's Eve: More than two-thirds of Brits 'staying in'
A new survey claims that one in four will have a ‘quiet night in front of the TV’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/new-year-s-eve-night-in-brits-tesco-britain-2019-a8703076.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Scientists Search for Life Below Mysterious Mercer Subglacial Lake
While people were enjoying Christmas festivities, a team of scientists attempted to drill into the mysterious Mercer Subglacial Lake in Antarctica — and they did it…
We used Boring’s Not-A-Flamethrower to burn away the worst of 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, it’s hard not to look back at the year with some bitterness. Okay, okay, 2018 wasn’t complete trash for…
Louis CK condemned after leaked audio shows him ranting about gender pronouns and school shooting survivors
Disgraced comedian reportedly said he didn’t care if his jokes were too crude because ‘my life is over… I don’t give a s**t’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/news/louis-ck-parkland-shooting-audio-gender-pronouns-high-school-a8705016.html…
New Beetle Species Named After ‘Game of Thrones’ Dragons
The fate of Westeros will soon be revealed. In the meantime, entomologist Brett Ratcliffe has found three new contenders for the throne. The University of…
Food supplies to Yemeni families blocked by militias, investigation reveals
Documents seen by The Associated Press expose how food is being seized by armed units allied with Saudi-led American-backed militias Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/yemen-famine-food-supplies-civil-war-block-a8705031.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
New York pharmacies to ban sales of cigarettes and tobacco products in 2019
The ban will take effect on Tuesday Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-cigarette-ban-pharmacy-tobacco-products-cvs-walgreens-2019-a8705831.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By:…
Turkish police officer saves puppy trapped in middle of frozen lake
‘A miracle happened and she came back to life’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/turkey-police-officer-puppy-lake-video-frozen-ice-save-rescue-a8705441.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Cane toads seen riding giant python 'to escape rising flood waters' in Australia
Amphibians were trying to mate with snake after being flushed out of their burrows by rising waters, according to expert Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/cane-toads-python-snake-australia-flood-rain-storm-animals-kununurra-a8705521.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Judge Who Ruled Against Obamacare Halts Order Pending Appeal
“Because many everyday Americans would otherwise face great uncertainty during the pendency of appeal, the court finds that the Dec. 14, 2018, order declaring the…
Volunteers strive to stave off shutdown chaos at US parks
Sabra Purdy is just back from Joshua Tree National Park in southern California, which was crammed with tourists. It is high season, and to prevent…
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