| No 'boots on the ground' in Iran dispute, Trump says; cites 'unlimited time' for new deal Posted: 26 Jun 2019 06:45 AM PDT  WASHINGTON/GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he was "not talking boots on the ground" should he take military action against Iran and that he had "unlimited time" to try to forge an agreement with Tehran. Iran suggested it was just one day from breaching a limit in the 2015 nuclear deal that restricted its stockpile of uranium, a move that would pressure European countries aiming to be neutral to pick sides. The fate of the multilateral nuclear deal, under which Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear program in return for relief from economic sanctions, has been at the heart of the U.S.-Iran dispute which took on a military dimension in recent weeks.
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| Beto breaks into Spanish at Democratic debate Posted: 26 Jun 2019 06:49 PM PDT  Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke answered his first question at the 2020 Democratic presidential debate in Miami — in both English and Spanish.
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| "First Cut of Steel": The Navy's New Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Coming Soon Posted: 26 Jun 2019 11:21 AM PDT  Using first-of-its-kind digital modeling techniques, and advanced training, the Navy has been making rapid progress staying ahead of the original construction schedule. The ship specs are 100-percent complete, the arrangements are 97.5 percent complete and the ship disclosures are already 43-percent complete.Almost nobody knows where they are at any given time, yet nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines quietly patrol dark domains of the undersea realm in strategically vital waters around the globe, bringing the prospect of unprecedented destruction upon potential enemies -- all as a way to keep peace.It would not be an exaggeration to call the first "cut of steel" for the lead ship in a class of new nuclear-armed Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines an historic ocassion, as the boat is intended to usher in a new era in firepower-reliant strategic deterrence.A "cut-of-steel" for advanced construction of the first boat took place at Newport News Shipbuilding June 17 -- three weeks early -- marking the formal beginning of a long and carefully labored process of building the most technically advanced ballistic missile submarine ever to exist.The submarine's mission is clear: ensure total destruction against anyone launching a first-strike nuclear attack upon the US."We have to have that first boat out on patrol no later than October, 2030. I can tell you today, we are planning to beat that," Capt. John Rucker, Columbia-class program manager, said at the Navy League's Sea Air Space symposium in May.Using first-of-its-kind digital modeling techniques, and advanced training, the Navy has been making rapid progress staying ahead of the original construction schedule. The ship specs are 100-percent complete, the arrangements are 97.5 percent complete and the ship disclosures are already 43-percent complete."The lead ship Virginia had about one percent of the ship done in advanced construction. We are doing 11-percent of advanced construction to get ahead of the curve. We are trying to de-risk this program to get ahead," Rucker explained.
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| Marine testifies Navy SEAL did not stab Iraq captive Posted: 27 Jun 2019 03:35 PM PDT  A Marine who worked jointly in Iraq with a decorated Navy SEAL accused of murder testified Thursday that the SEAL did not stab a teenage Islamic State prisoner in his care. Marine Staff Sergeant Georgio Kirylo said that he did not see stab wounds on the neck of the dead captive when he moved the body to position it for a so-called "trophy" photo. Kirylo took the stand in the San Diego court-martial of SEAL Chief Edward Gallagher, who is accused of fatally stabbing the adolescent militant in 2017.
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| The 2020 Ford Super Duty Goes After the Ram Power Wagon with a Tremor Off-Road Package Posted: 27 Jun 2019 03:00 AM PDT  This new option package adds a lift kit, meaty Goodyear off-road tires, and other bits of off-road equipment.
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| Every Recipes You Need For The Best Fourth Of July Menu Ever Posted: 27 Jun 2019 01:00 PM PDT |
| Exclusive: Western intelligence hacked 'Russia's Google' Yandex to spy on accounts - sources Posted: 27 Jun 2019 11:19 AM PDT  WASHINGTON/LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hackers working for Western intelligence agencies broke into Russian internet search company Yandex in late 2018 deploying a rare type of malware in an attempt to spy on user accounts, four people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The malware, called Regin, is known to be used by the "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing alliance of the United States, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the sources said. Western cyberattacks against Russia are seldom acknowledged or spoken about in public.
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| Stunning giant squid captured on video in US waters for first time Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:26 AM PDT  The video, which lasts less than 30 seconds and was taken about 100 miles southeast of New Orleans, shows a giant squid in U.S. waters.
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| Iran unbowed by US 'insults', says supreme leader Khamenei Posted: 26 Jun 2019 04:54 AM PDT  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that his country remains unbowed by pressure exerted by the United States and its "insults" against the Islamic republic. Tehran and Washington have engaged in an escalating war of words following Iran's shooting down of a US drone last week. Pressure mounted this week with US President Donald Trump announcing sanctions on Khamenei and other top Iranian officials.
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| Democratic debate winners and losers: Elizabeth Warren triumphs while Beto O'Rourke flounders Posted: 26 Jun 2019 10:57 PM PDT  The Democrat Party 2020 presidential election debate in Miami was the major chance for the many of the candidates involved to pitch themselves to a national audience.The 10 candidates on the stage, with another 10 debating tomorrow, had around 10 minutes maximum to make sure they stood out. Some triumphed, some failed.The candidates were: Cory Booker, Beto O'Rourke, Elizabeth Warren, Julián Castro, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Tim Ryan, John Delaney, Bill de Blasio, and Jay Inslee.Ms Warren is the frontrunner of those names when it comes to the national polls, with Mr Booker and Mr O'Rourke the other candidates with solid name recognition.Here are our winners and losers from the two hours of questions, impassioned statements and squabbles. WinnersElizabeth WarrenThe senator from Massachusetts was the person to beat in the debate and would have expected the other candidates to come after her. Getting through the two hours without a major slip or spat would have been enough.But Ms Warren did more than that. She has set herself up as the candidate with plans, putting out more policy plans than almost anyone else among the more than 20 Democrat candidates. That showed in a strong first hour that involved questions on her favourite topics - healthcare and the economy.She has called for "structural change" in many departments and that message was relayed strongly. Other candidates will be bemoan her airtime, the third most among the candidates, and the fact she was given the last word.A quieter second half to the debate might be picked up by some - but giving other candidates a chance to fight with each other for the limelight left her looking quite stately.Cory BookerThe New Jersey senator spoke for the longest amount of time, 10 minutes and 55 seconds, but he used it effectively.He was involved in most of the topics and had one standout moment talking about violence against the LGBT+ community and particularly."We do not talk enough about transgender Americans — especially African-American trans Americans," he said to a cheer from the audience.Mr Booker had decent name recognition before the debate and will not have done his standing any harm.Julian Castro The former San Antonio mayor had been running under the radar - but had a very strong night.He managed to carve out more than nine minutes of speaking time and made sure he took advantage of an emphasis on immigration for a large section of the debate.Gained a cheer for his quote that the the photograph of the bodies of Oscar Alberto Martínez and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria who drowned crossing the Rio Grande should "p*** us all off".Painted President Donald Trump as cruel over his border policies in the wake of that and made former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke look slightly foolish when the pair clashed over what to do over immigration at the southern border.Amy KlobucharThe centrist candidate sounded level-headed throughout the debate, whether she landed enough big hits is open to question - but she got a couple of quips in about Mr Trump's unsuitability for office.She also scored a big point in taking Washington Governor Jay Inslee to task in trying to claim credit over legislating to protect a woman's right to choice an abortion in his state. Ms Klobuchar said that there were "three women on the stage" who had fought hard to protect those rights.Lower-polling candidatesTim Ryan and John Delaney got in a decent amount of airtime each - around seven minutes - and scored some decent soundbites on immigration and climate policy.Mr Inslee's major issue is global warming and much of his four minutes of talking was taken up with discussion of it. He will take that as a win. LosersBeto O'RourkeThe former Texas congressman, who shot to national attention during his close-but-no-cigar run for the Senate in 2018 in a deeply Republican state, had a bad night.He has been able to raise a lot of money from donations, but was out of his depth on policy here and sounded forced.Speaking Spanish was a good way to reach out to the Latino vote - but being beaten on immigration issues by Mr Castro was not.He needs to start looking like a well-rounded candidate to lift his sagging poll numbers. But he did not do that here.Bill De BlasioThe New York mayor wanted to show off his policies on wages and gun control to a national audience. What he actually did was repeatedly talk over others and failed to make much of an impact.Will have done his likeability with voters some harm. Tulsi GabbardMs Gabbard was the most searched candidate on Google during the debate, and that is likely what she would want. Pushed her military credentials when speaking about foreign policy which should win some fans,However, pivoting questions to her military record when it did not call for it, such as when being asked about the gender pay gap will have left a sour taste.The debate formatIt was always going to be difficult for candidates to make inroads in a format that had 10 people on stage on each of two nights.Policy was generally front and centre, which will have pleased party leadership, but in reality we will not get a true idea of candidates and their ideals for another few months.
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| Can't Afford That Shiny F-35? This Jet Fighter Might Be Able to Fight Your War Posted: 26 Jun 2019 05:39 AM PDT  From Chinese media claiming that Taiwan's F-16 fleet is "no match" for the J-11 to Russian media claiming that the S-400 will "send the F-35 to its grave," it has become a well-established tradition for defense outlets to speak up their nation's weapons while deriding those of rival powers.Defense commentary is, and always has been, notoriously difficult to disentangle from national politics.The urge to establish one's martial prowess over one's adversaries took many different forms in the pre-modern period, from references to fighting spirit and superior force of will to invocations of divine favor.(This first appeared earlier in June 2019.)But in the centuries following the tremendous technological progress of the industrial revolution, a new paradigm has taken hold: "the enemy will crumble before our superior military hardware."From Chinese media claiming that Taiwan's F-16 fleet is "no match" for the J-11 to Russian media claiming that the S-400 will "send the F-35 to its grave," it has become a well-established tradition for defense outlets to speak up their nation's weapons while deriding those of rival powers.So, when one of Russia's foremost defense outlets--Voennoe Obozrenie\--published a comparison piece between Su-30/Su-35 and Sweden's Gripen NG fighter by Russian defense writer Evgeny Damantsev, the expectation was clear. The reality, however, is as refreshing as it is surprising.Damantsev's iconoclastic intent is readily apparent from the article's headline: "Gripen-NG harmless for Su-30 and Su-35? Take off the rose-colored glasses!" The author is reacting to a recent statement by commander-in-chief of the Swedish Air Force, Major General Matts Helgesson, that the JAS-39E/F--also known as Gripen-NG--was "made to destroy" the Su-30SM and Su-35."Extremely unprofessional" and "self-aggrandizing" as Helgesson's comments are, Damantsev warns that it would be premature to dismiss them as pure bluster. He notes that his colleagues, guided by "patriotic sentiment" and made complacent by the Su-30/Su-35's superior numbers, hastily concluded that the latest Gripen variants "pose no real threat" to Russia's air force. This conclusion, however, relies on what is only a surface-level overview of Gripen-NG's specifications sheet. That is, it fails to consider how Gripen-NG's avionics, electronic countermeasures (ECM) and armaments are designed to work in tandem for the express purpose of countering Russia's current Sukhoi line.
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| 'I told him not to' go, mother of drowned Salvadoran migrant laments Posted: 26 Jun 2019 10:38 AM PDT  The mother of a Salvadoran man who drowned with his young daughter while trying to reach U.S. soil, becoming a global symbol of the perils of migration, said she had urged her son not to leave, fearing danger would meet him on the long journey north. A harrowing photograph of Oscar Alberto Martinez, 25, and his 24-month-old daughter Angie Valeria lying face down on the muddy banks of the Rio Grande river between the United States and Mexico ricocheted across social media this week. Speaking with Reuters from her home in the central municipality of San Martin, Rosa Ramirez, Oscar's mother, cradled two of her granddaughter's most treasured toys, a blue-eyed baby doll and a stuffed purple monkey.
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| As president, Biden wants more 'civility.' His rivals want more power. Posted: 26 Jun 2019 02:00 AM PDT  Democrats want to accomplish some very big things in 2021. Extending Medicare to every American. Mobilizing the entire U.S. economy to combat the existential threat of global warming. Creating a pathway to citizenship for 12 million undocumented immigrants. The list goes on.
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| NRA splits with PR firm, lobbyist and TV amid infighting Posted: 26 Jun 2019 02:35 PM PDT  Infighting at the National Rifle Association exploded Wednesday, when the powerful association severed ties with its longtime public relations firm, suspended operations of its fiery online TV station and lost its top lobbyist. The latest turmoil emerged just a year before the critical 2020 presidential elections when the NRA's ability to influence the outcome could decide the fate of gun rights. Lobbyist Chris Cox, long viewed as the likely successor to longtime CEO Wayne LaPierre, was placed on administrative leave about a week ago by the NRA, which claimed he was part of a failed attempt to extort LaPierre and push him out.
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| Real, Unrestored, And Rare 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Posted: 27 Jun 2019 02:06 PM PDT  It's a one-of-one optioned vehicle to boot. You read that right. This is a one-of-one 1967 Ford Mustang GTA convertible with the Marti report to back it up. It's a super rare find and is currently for sale through Shelton Classics in North Carolina for $34,995. Although most of the first-gen Mustangs featured most of the same design elements, each year received some slight upgrades. The 1967 model is undoubtedly the first year that these changes really became apparent and made the muscle car look even meaner. This rare 1967 Mustang convertible is a factory GTA Fastback with a one-of-one options list. To put it simply, there is no other Mustang GTA 'vert produced with the same colors or options as this car. It also doesn't hurt that this beauty has a stunning Candy Apple Red exterior paint job.It's quite shocking to say that this Mustang has never been restored. It has, however, received a shiny repainting and new convertible top thanks to the natural aging process. Though, other than that, this GTA is larely in original condition. There's just a completely different feeling behind the wheel of an original, untouched car than that of a resto one. Sometimes it's better to be maintained than battered and brought to life.The exterior of this '67 Mustang is clean and straight, with no obvious damage or questionable repairs. All of the sheet metal appears to be original as well, which eliminates the uncertainty of any poorly performed bodywork. It's quite difficult to find a Ford Mustang that is this solid with all the original metal in place, especially a convertible that still has its original floorpans.You're going to want to take the top off this beauty and show off that stunning red vinyl cabin. The cockpit appears to be all original, apart from the replacement carpet. The bucket seats, along with the rest of the interior, are in excellent condition – especially for an unrestored model.This 1967 Mustang GTA still contains what is believed to be all of its original drivetrain, including Ford's high-performance 289 cubic-inch V8 engine mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. For those who were wondering, that's where the "A" in GTA comes from. The car runs just as it should without any smoke, hesitation, or unwelcoming noises.If you take into account its overall originality in conjunction with the impressive Marti report, this Mustang GTA is a valuable collector's item. Turn the key and you'll see just how incredible this unmodified Stang really is. Add it to your garage today! Read more... 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback Restomod 1967 Mustang 'Barn Find' Needs A Visionary
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| Eyewitness This: Target offers discounts for teachers, Arby's 'megetables' made of meat, teen catches toddler after 2-story fall Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:52 AM PDT  Target is set to offer big discounts for teachers. Arby's makes 'carrots' out of turkey meat. Plus, new heart-stopping video shows a teenager catching a toddler after she fell from a second-floor apartment in Turkey.
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| Venezuela government says thwarted attempted 'coup' Posted: 26 Jun 2019 12:36 PM PDT  Venezuela's socialist government said Wednesday it has derailed an attempted coup, claiming the United States, Colombia and Chile colluded in a plot by officers to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and install a general in his place, a minister said. Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez said the plan involved both active and retired army officers and was to have been executed between Sunday and Monday this past weekend.
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| Dozens of drivers get stuck in mud after Google reroutes them down dirt road Posted: 27 Jun 2019 06:03 AM PDT  Dozens of cars got stuck in mud after being rerouted by Google Maps to an obscure road near Denver International Airport. After a car crash caused long traffic wait, Google's GPS app rerouted some drivers to East 64th Avenue in Aurora. This new route was supposed to take half the time. The first few minutes on the road were fine, but then, 64th Avenue turned into a dirt road. After a few days of rain, the road had become mud. When Connie Monsees, who was going to pick up her husband at the airport, saw dozens of cars stuck one after the other, not able to move, it was already too late. the road is narrow, so there was no turning back. "That's when I thought, this was a bad idea," Monsees told ABC7NY. She has all-wheel drive, so she was one of the lucky ones able to make it out the mud. She took with her two people who asked for a ride."I tore up the inside passenger wheel well for my tire, but it's not that big of a deal compared to some other people who really tore their cars up and got themselves stuck out there," she said.According to ABC7NY, the road is privately-owned and maintained. Following the incident, the road was closed to the public.It's unclear why the GPS redirected the cars on that road.
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| First Democratic Debate Begins With All Eyes on Sen. Elizabeth Warren Posted: 26 Jun 2019 06:54 PM PDT  Jim Watson/AFP/GettyIn the opening moments of Wednesday night's first Democratic debate, it was clear where the spotlight was: on Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the highest-polling candidate of the 10 presidential hopefuls on stage in Miami. The debate's moderators directed four questions to Warren in the first 20 minutes, more than any other candidate, and those questions touched at the heart of her policy agenda — the economy, income inequality, and sweeping change to the nation's health care system.That gave Warren an opportunity to get at the heart of her stump speech from the get-go. "We need to make structural change in our government and our economy and in our country," she said to wrap up the debate's first answer, to applause. The rest of the field found themselves chasing Warren's agenda, too, illustrating just how much the liberal senator has set the policy framework of the crowded 2020 primary. The first question, for example, directed to Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) was framed as a response to an idea championed by Warren: breaking up Facebook, Amazon, and Google, something Booker has criticized. "Why do you disagree?" he was asked. In recent weeks, Warren has surged to the top tier of the two dozen-strong field of Democrats after a shaky first stretch in the race. Several polls have shown her trailing only former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) nationally and in key states, even surpassing Sanders in some surveys. Read more at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast hereGet our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| Graphic photo of drowned father and daughter stirs volatile immigration debate Posted: 26 Jun 2019 07:09 AM PDT  A harrowing photo of a drowned migrant father and his 23-month-old daughter has renewed outrage over the immigration debate.
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| WRAPUP 3-Boeing sees fix for latest 737 MAX software flaw in September Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:57 AM PDT ![WRAPUP 3-Boeing sees fix for latest 737 MAX software flaw in September]( "WRAPUP 3-Boeing sees fix for latest 737 MAX software flaw in September") Boeing Co will take until at least September to fix a newly identified problem on its grounded 737 MAX, a company official told Reuters, meaning the workhorse jet's return to service will be delayed until October at the earliest, significantly longer than most airlines had expected. Boeing shares closed 3% lower on Thursday, after the Chicago-based company told air carriers that it would complete the latest software update for the 737 MAX by September after a new issue arose last week during a simulator test. Once Boeing completes the update, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration must review the fix and the results of a certification test flight that will not be scheduled until at least September, a process that will take at least two to three weeks.
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| Two Men Charged in Connection to Oklahoma Bar Fight Caught on Camera Posted: 26 Jun 2019 04:59 PM PDT  Video shows two men allegedly yelling racial slurs at the victims during a brutal attack early Saturday morning in the Brickhouse Saloon parking lot.
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| Democrats hope Mueller testimony will have 'profound impact' Posted: 26 Jun 2019 01:08 PM PDT  The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he expects special counsel Robert Mueller to have "a profound impact" when he testifies before Congress on July 17, even though Mueller has said he won't provide any new information. Mueller's unusual back-to-back testimony in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees is likely to be the most highly anticipated congressional hearing in years, particularly given Mueller's resolute silence throughout his two-year investigation into Russian contacts with President Donald Trump's campaign . Democrats negotiated for more than two months to obtain the testimony, hoping to focus public attention on the special counsel's 448-page report that they believe most Americans have not read.
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| Did India Just Make China's New Stealth Fighters Obsolete? Posted: 26 Jun 2019 05:35 AM PDT  As radar-guided missiles from fighters and ground-based launchers threaten aircraft from dozens, or even hundreds of miles away, stealth capabilities are increasingly perceived as necessary for keeping fighter pilots alive on the modern battlefield.In January 2011, the maiden flight of a large, dagger-like grey jet announced that China had developed its first stealth aircraft—the Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon." Six years later, after several substantial revisions, J-20s entered operational service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.(This first appeared several months ago.)As radar-guided missiles from fighters and ground-based launchers threaten aircraft from dozens, or even hundreds of miles away, stealth capabilities are increasingly perceived as necessary for keeping fighter pilots alive on the modern battlefield.But just how good is the J-20? And what is its intended role? After all, America's first stealth fighter, the F-117 Nighthawk, was not even really a fighter and lacked any air-to-air capability whatsoever.The PLA has, true to custom, kept its cards close to the chest, and has not shared performance specifications to the public. Thus, there are broad estimates of the J-20's top speed (around Mach 2), and considerable-seeming range (1,200 to 2,000 miles), but those remain just that—estimates. For years, analysts even over-estimated the aircraft's length by two meters. It's broad but relatively shallow weapons bay can accommodate four to six long-range missiles or bombs, though not munitions with especially heavy warheads.International observers generally concluded the large twin-engine jet possessed high speed and long operational range, but that the Mighty Dragon lacked the maneuverability necessary to prevail in close engagements with enemy fighters. Relatively modest aerobatic displays in the Zhuhai 2016 and 2018 airshows (you can see some of the latter here) reinforced the narrative in certain quarters that the J-20 isn't optimized for gut-wrenching air combat maneuvers.Given the above premises, observers mostly speculate the J-20 would either serve as long-range supersonic strike plane, or a hit-and-run interceptor used to slip past fighter screens and take out vulnerable supporting tanker and AWACS planes.However, Rick Joe of The Diplomat argues these theories of the J-20's supposedly specialized role might be a case of group-think, ignoring both design features and statements by Chinese sources suggesting the J-20 was intended as a multi-role fighter with "competitive" dogfighting capability.
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| Venezuela government says it thwarted 'coup' plot Posted: 26 Jun 2019 06:35 PM PDT  Venezuela's socialist government said Wednesday it had derailed a coup bid, claiming the United States, Colombia and Chile colluded in a military plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and install a general and former defense minister in his place. Venezuelan Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez earlier said the alleged coup involved active duty and retired military officers, and was to have been executed between Sunday and Monday this past weekend.
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| Google now lets you set a timer to auto-delete mobile location history and activity data Posted: 27 Jun 2019 07:58 AM PDT  In its latest attempt to give control back to users, Google started rolling out auto-delete controls for location history and activity data on iOS and Android devices this week. Google first announced this tool in a blog post back in May, but now you can try it out for yourself and set a timer to delete sensitive information automatically.It isn't quite as robust a tool as some of the privacy controls that Google has introduced in recent years, but a little more control is better than none at all. If you head to the activity controls hub on Google's website, you can tap the blue "Manage Activity" button below "Web & App Activity" as well as "Location History" to find a new option labeled "Choose to delete automatically." Tap on that, and you'll be given the choice to either keep data until you delete it manually, or keep it for either 3 or 18 months before it automatically deletes.While the auto-delete controls aren't as full-featured as some users might prefer them to be, having the ability to set a timer and not worry about whether or not your location history and web activity data is going to be floating around the internet forever is a welcome addition. You already have the ability to turn off Google's tracking altogether or delete the data manually, but choice is important when it comes to privacy.https://twitter.com/Google/status/1143912686603759618The auto-delete controls are available on my iPhone as of today, but if you don't see the setting yet, don't worry. The controls have just begun rolling out globally this week, so it might take a few days to appear.
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| Jacob Wohl Says He’ll Enlist if Trump Attacks Iran Posted: 26 Jun 2019 05:40 PM PDT  Joshua Roberts/ReutersEnergetic but ineffectual young conservative operative Jacob Wohl is all-in on the prospect of war with Iran. Wohl is so into the idea, he told Right Richter that he'll enlist in the military if the United States goes to war. "If we go to war with Iran, I will enlist within 10 days," Wohl said in an Instagram direct message. Wohl says he'll consider the United States at war with Iran if Congress authorizes the war or Trump uses a previous military authorization to attack. As for what branch he'll join, Wohl says "probably the Army." Wohl's hypothetical future platoon-mates might want to be aware that Wohl has a reputation for failing spectacularly. Last year, he teamed up with lobbyist Jack Burkman to smear Special Counsel Robert Mueller with a sexual assault allegation that completely collapsed when the alleged victim failed to show, then accused Wohl of making it all up. In April, The Daily Beast caught Wohl and Burkman trying to manufacture a similar allegation against Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg. Any military recruiters, meanwhile, might be interested in Wohl's history of faking death threats against himself, then reporting the bogus threats to law enforcement. In March, Wohl was caught faking threats with a dummy Twitter account during a trip to Minneapolis.Wohl's support for war with Iran puts him out of step with many of his fellow provocateurs in the pro-Trump "New Right," many of whom have claimed Trump is being led by his advisers into war. Conservative personality and brain pill entrepreneur Mike Cernovich and One American News reporter Jack Posobiec, for example, have criticized the push for war with Iran. While Wohl claims he's ready to go to war, he's been now with various 2020 plans. After telling Right Richter about his promise to enlist, Wohl pivoted to bragging about his new plan: getting dirt on Joe Biden. Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| Working-class Mexicans don’t want Central American immigrants, either. Here's why. Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:12 AM PDT  Before you call them hypocrites, there's a good reason why poverty-stricken Mexicans don't want Central Americans in their country.
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| Amazon launches new in-store pickup option with Rite Aid as first partner Posted: 27 Jun 2019 12:01 AM PDT ![Amazon launches new in-store pickup option with Rite Aid as first partner]( "Amazon launches new in-store pickup option with Rite Aid as first partner") On Thursday, Amazon added another alternative for U.S. customers: Walk into a nearby retailer and pick up an Amazon package over the counter. The new option, called Counter, will launch with pharmacy Rite Aid Corp offering the service in 100 stores, with an expansion to 1,500 stores by year's end, the companies said. Amazon is also looking to get other retailers, including small businesses, to join the program as it expands.
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| Time Capsule 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado Is An Amazing Survivor Posted: 26 Jun 2019 07:53 AM PDT  Unblemished and with low miles, this captures an automotive icon in its prime. Not every classic car rips down the quarter mile with a fury. This 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado contains some unique designs plus a sophisticated aura not available with many other cars from its era. Adding this ride to your collection could be a wise move.A Champagne paint job adds a subtle yet sophisticated vibe to this classic Olds. Inspecting the body in the supplied photos, you won't find any apparent major damage to the exterior. All the panels seem to be straight, free of rust, and the paint is in good repair. Chrome front and rear bumpers plus trim pieces are polished to a nice shine. The red vinyl top as a fiery splash of color and is quite presentable. Factory wheels also don't show damage, while whitewall tires keep with the period-correct presentation. On the interior, a red cloth upholstery, carpets, dash, and door panels add a flair you only get a hint at with the roof on the exterior. Wood-grain dash inlays, the OE steering wheel, and original controls keep everything authentic to the core. You'll be hard-pressed to find another 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado that's as well-preserved like this one.According to the seller, Shelton Classics & Performance, this Oldsmobile Toronado starts and runs well. A 455ci V8 provides plenty of power, so you can hit the open road and enjoy smooth cruising and effortless passing. With only 23,717 miles on the clock, this car hasn't seen a lot of action, so you can enjoy the inevitable preservation.Many of the systems on this car work properly, including the heater, speedometer, oil pressure gauge, wipers, lights, and horn. However the fuel gauge, air conditioning, radio, and emergency brake need some work to function again.Oldsmobile made the Toronado from 1966 to 1992. When it first launched, it was the first front-wheel-drive American car since the Cord, which ended production in 1937. For the 1974 model year the Toronado continued to offer forward-thinking technological innovations, including an optional Air Cushion Restraint System, which was an early airbag. This particular car is one of the best-preserved of its kind, so finding another might prove to be next to impossible. More Classic Cars Fully Restored Canyon Red 1985 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler Is A Keeper Knock Knock, Who's There? A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
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| The Truth Behind the BMW 7-Series' Ridiculously Massive Grille Posted: 26 Jun 2019 03:00 PM PDT  Robert Wadlow could've told you that bigger is not always better, but this BMW sedan's grille begs to differ.
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| Hong Kong protesters urge G20 to raise plight with China Posted: 26 Jun 2019 12:46 PM PDT  Hong Kong protesters marched to major consulates on Wednesday in a call for G20 nations to confront fellow member China over sliding freedoms in the financial hub, at a weekend summit in Japan. The semi-autonomous city has been shaken by huge demonstrations this month, with protesters demanding the withdrawal of a bill that would allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland. The massive rallies are the latest manifestation of growing fears that China is stamping down on the city's unique freedoms and culture.
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| This $20 stainless steel Apple Watch band looks just like Apple’s $350 Link Bracelet Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:07 AM PDT ![This $20 stainless steel Apple Watch band looks just like Apple's $350 Link Bracelet]( "This $20 stainless steel Apple Watch band looks just like Apple's $350 Link Bracelet") Apple's $350 Link Bracelet for the Apple Watch is gorgeous but, umm, it costs $350. You can get a brand new Apple Watch for less than that! If you want a steel bracelet with a look that's almost identical for far less money, the Surace Stainless Steel Link Bracelet Replacement for Apple Watch is just what the doctor ordered. There are two different sizes, one that fits every 38mm or 40mm Apple Watch and another that fits any 42mm or 44mm model. Definitely check it out!Here are the highlights from the product page: * Refined buffing and brushed metal surface process gives the silver stainless steel its distinctive finish, chain all blend into one harmonious whole, noble, luxurious yet understated. * Crafted from anodized 304L stainless steel, provides smooth touch feeling, wear-resisting, high hardness, anti-rust. * Butterfly buckle folds neatly within the strap, with simple dual side release button, easy to close and open, safely keep the band on your wrist. * Up to 10 links can be removed, add and remove links with removal pin included in the package, fits 5.67-7.87inches (144-200 mm) wrists. * 18 month conditionally refund or resend with any quality problems, life-time friendly customer service.
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| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Beto O'Rourke and Cory Booker's Spanish is 'humorous' Posted: 27 Jun 2019 12:07 AM PDT  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described the Spanish being spoken on stage by presidential candidates including Cory Brooker and Beto O'Rourke at the first Democratic primary debate as "humorous".The youngest ever congresswoman said there was "a lot of Spanglish in the building" as 10 presidential hopefuls sparred on policies and Donald Trump at the debate in Miami on Wednesday night.Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after the debate, Ms Ocasio-Cortez, said:"I loved it, because, I represent the Bronx and there was a lot of Spanglish in the building.""I thought it was humorous sometimes, at times. Especially because, sometimes, of the content of the question."The Democratic congresswoman, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, added that she thought the candidates might start saying "I will not give you an answer to your question" in Spanish."But it was good," she added. "I thought it was a good gesture to the fact that we are a diverse country." Ms Ocasio-Cortez also compared the candidates to unprepared "high school students". "I think sometimes with the debate stage this big, it can kind of seem like a high school classroom, and so there are some folks that, like, didn't seem like they read the book, and then they got called on," she said.Asked who she think will make the next debate, Ms Ocasio-Cortez first praised Elizabeth Warren's performance."I think Elizabeth Warren really distinguished herself, I think Julian Castro really distinguished himself," she said. "I think Cory Booker did a great job in talking about criminal justice. "Looking ahead to the next debate on Thursday, the Democratic congresswoman warned that Joe Biden was not a "safe choice"."I think it's dangerous to assume that any candidate is a quote-unquote 'safe choice,'" she said. "That you pick one candidate and that's just going to deliver an election for you. But with respect to vice president Biden, it's more about an overall electoral strategy."I think there's this idea that we have to sacrifice everything," she continued. "That we can't talk about working class issues, that we can't talk about criminal justice issues, that we can't talk about immigration because it isolates this very small sliver of Obama-to-Trump voters."Ms Ocasio-Cortez also highlighted concerns she had over the way climate change is being disused during the debates.The Bronx congresswoman, who introduced Green New Deal proposal supported by a number of Democratic presidential candidates, said: "'Is Miami going to exist in 50 years?' we need to say, 'What are you going to do about this?'"
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| Police: 3 dead in shooting at California Ford dealership Posted: 26 Jun 2019 09:39 AM PDT  Three people are dead after a man who was fired from his job at a Ford dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area fatally shot two employees.
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| Gun shop owners say California's new ammo law is not ready to be implemented Posted: 25 Jun 2019 06:19 PM PDT  A new gun safety law is set to go into effect on Monday. It will require identification and a background check for people who want to buy ammunition. But it's not playing well among all gun owners.
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| Is There a 5G Cellular Network Near You? Posted: 26 Jun 2019 02:44 PM PDT  The age of 5G network service is finally here. Sprint and Verizon—two of the country's four biggest wireless carriers—have officially turned on their (admittedly very small) 5G networks for consu...
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| Supreme Court Rebuffs Businesses, Won't Topple Regulation Precedent Posted: 26 Jun 2019 12:22 PM PDT ![Supreme Court Rebuffs Businesses, Won't Topple Regulation Precedent]( "Supreme Court Rebuffs Businesses, Won't Topple Regulation Precedent") (Bloomberg) -- A divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected calls by business groups to overturn two decades-old rulings that have given federal agencies broad power to interpret their own regulations.Voting 5-4 on the central issues, the court on Wednesday reaffirmed rulings from 1945 and 1997 that typically require judges to defer to an agency on the meaning of ambiguous regulations. The court limited that legal doctrine, though, laying out new guidelines for when courts should yield to agencies.Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's liberals in the majority. Writing the court's lead opinion, Justice Elena Kagan rejected contentions that federal agencies have grown too powerful and that judges should have the primary responsibility for interpreting unclear regulations."It is no answer to the growth of agencies for courts to take over their expertise-based, policymaking functions," Kagan wrote for the court.The ruling came as the justices near the end of their nine-month term. The court will issue its final opinions Thursday and is expected to rule on partisan gerrymandering and the Trump administration's plan to ask about citizenship in the 2020 census.The justices may say Friday whether they will consider letting President Donald Trump end a deferred-deportation program for young undocumented immigrants started by President Barack Obama.'No Fair Hearing'Business groups said deference to agencies on the meaning of regulations leads to onerous and unpredictable rules and leaves companies vulnerable to penalties when an agency shifts its thinking. Trade groups representing the oil, mining, farming and manufacturing industries were among those urging the court to jettison the prior rulings.Four conservative justices said the court should have scrapped the doctrine, known as "Auer deference" after the 1997 Auer v. Robbins ruling. Writing for the group, Justice Neil Gorsuch said Auer deference lets agencies avoid having to amend their regulations through formal notice-and-comment proceedings."With Auer, there is no fair hearing," Gorsuch wrote. "Whether purposeful or not, the agency's failure to write a clear regulation winds up increasing its power, allowing it to both write and interpret rules that bear the force of law."Kagan said Auer deference should apply only when a regulation is "genuinely ambiguous," when an agency's interpretation is reasonable and when its approach stems from its "substantive expertise" and "fair and considered judgment.""What emerges is a deference doctrine not quite so tame as some might hope, but not nearly so menacing as they might fear," she wrote.Gorsuch said the majority opinion had rendered Auer a "paper tiger" and is likely to "force litigants and lower courts to jump through needless and perplexing new hoops."Roberts ConcursRoberts concurred with the majority but didn't join all of Kagan's reasoning. In a separate opinion, he wrote that the "distance between the majority and Justice Gorsuch is not as great as it may initially appear."Roberts said Auer deference generally will apply in cases when a judge would have been persuaded by an agency's interpretation anyway.Roberts said the decision doesn't affect a better-known legal doctrine called "Chevron deference." That requires courts to defer to agencies on the meaning of ambiguous laws -- rather than rules -- as long as the regulators' interpretation is reasonable.Wednesday's ruling to a large degree tracks an approach urged by the Trump administration, which had asked the court to narrow the two precedents without directly overturning them.Opponents of Auer deference offered mixed reactions."The Supreme Court missed an opportunity today to strike down an unconstitutional, judicially created doctrine that gives unaccountable bureaucrats the benefit of the doubt when deciding what their regulations do or do not require of small businesses and, indeed, all Americans," said Karen Harned, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business's Small Business Legal Center.But Paul Hughes, a lawyer with McDermott Will & Emery who argued against Auer deference when the court heard the case in March, called the ruling a victory and said it will "significantly narrow agency authority."The Justice Department declined to comment.Vietnam VeteranThe issue came to the court in a non-business context. Hughes represented James Kisor, a Vietnam War veteran who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome and is seeking retroactive benefits.Kisor said the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should reconsider its denial of his 1982 claim for benefits because it didn't consider important evidence about his combat service. The case turned on a VA regulation that requires reconsideration if "relevant" service records come to the department's attention.A federal appeals court, applying Auer deference, ruled against Kisor. The Supreme Court's ruling Wednesday told the lower court to reconsider whether deference was warranted.The 1945 ruling, Bowles v. Seminole Rock, deferred to a World War II price-control board in its enforcement of a disputed regulation that governed building materials. The 1997 Auer decision deferred to the Labor Department's interpretation, expressed in a court filing, of a regulation on overtime pay.Defenders of those rulings said they give agencies flexibility to account for changing circumstances. The 1997 ruling was written by Justice Antonin Scalia, a staunch conservative who later came to consider his opinion a mistake.The case is Kisor v. Wilkie, 18-15.(Updates with reaction starting in 17th paragraph)To contact the reporter on this story: Greg Stohr in Washington at gstohr@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Joe Sobczyk at jsobczyk@bloomberg.net, Laurie Asséo, Justin BlumFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
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| Report: China fighters buzz Canada warship in East China Sea Posted: 27 Jun 2019 06:00 AM PDT ![Report: China fighters buzz Canada warship in East China Sea]( "Report: China fighters buzz Canada warship in East China Sea") A report says two Chinese fighter jets buzzed a Canadian warship operating in international waters in the East China Sea at a time of heightened tension between Beijing and Ottawa. Canadian Global Affairs Institute fellow Matthew Fisher wrote that the Su-30 fighters flew within 300 meters (980 feet) of the bow of the frigate HMCS Regina. Fisher, who was aboard the ship, said the display was more aggressive than previous encounters between the Canadian navy and Chinese warplanes, but was not considered dangerous.
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| Iran warns U.S. of stronger reaction if its borders violated again: Tasnim Posted: 26 Jun 2019 11:58 PM PDT  Iran warned the United States against violating its borders, with parliament speaker Ali Larijani threatening a stronger reaction, the Tasnim news agency said on Thursday, a week after Tehran shot down a U.S. drone, spiking tension between them. "The downing of their drone was a good experience for them to avoid any aggression against our borders," the semi-official agency quoted Larijani as saying late on Wednesday. Iran said the unmanned U.S. aircraft was in its air space, which Washington denied.
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| Elon Musk says he knows why Falcon Heavy’s core booster missed its landing Posted: 26 Jun 2019 04:06 PM PDT  SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket in the early hours of Tuesday morning, delivering 24 satellites into orbit and making many of its clients very happy in the process. The company nailed the landing of both side boosters, but the center core booster narrowly missed its landing and splashed down in the ocean instead.In the hours following the launch, SpaceX boss Elon Musk weighed in on the unfortunate fate of the core booster, offering a bit of an explanation as to why it missed its mark.In a response to a question on Twitter, Musk explained that the booster was likely damaged early in its descent back to Earth, and that this damage ultimately caused a failure and prevented the booster from being able to control itself enough to make a safe landing.https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1143690145255841797If the booster was indeed damaged as it began to head back towards Earth, it's actually rather impressive that it managed to make it as close to the drone ship as it did. At one point it appeared that it might come down perfectly, only to drift off to the side at the very last moment.SpaceX has now failed to successfully recover the core booster in all three of its Falcon Heavy launches. It's not the end of the world, but securing that component could save the company a lot of cash in the long run and they'd like to be able to pull off the landing consistently.It's hardly a worst-case scenario for SpaceX if it has to spend a few boosters while it perfects its technique, especially since the rockets are consistently delivering their payloads as planned. If nothing else, it's something SpaceX can continue to work on over the next year as it prepares for its next scheduled Falcon Heavy launch in late 2020.
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| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez learns to play the insider’s game Posted: 27 Jun 2019 02:02 AM PDT  The freshman firebrand isn't tormenting party leaders — she's working with them.
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| Pier 1 Imports plans to close 57 stores, and more closures could be coming, interim CEO says Posted: 26 Jun 2019 11:13 PM PDT  Pier 1 Imports is increasing the number of stores expected to shutter this year. The Texas-based home goods retailer is looking to close 57 stores.
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