GAO reveals $1.6 billion spent on public relations by the Bush administration in 2003-2005

28 July, 2021

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Tuesday, February 14, 2006 A new 154-page Government Accountability Office (GAO) report says seven federal departments together spent US$1.6 billion on 343 contracts with public relations firms, advertising agencies, and media organizations, as well as individuals involved in such activities. Congressional Democrats requested the report after several incidents surfaced in which journalists or commentators were […]

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Deadly fire below US President’s Trump Tower residence

28 July, 2021

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018 On Saturday, the Trump Tower, in Midtown, New York City, caught fire shortly before 18:00 EST (2200 UTC) on the 50th floor, claiming the life of a 67-year-old resident, Todd Brassner, who lived in apartment 50C. All other residents were evacuated without incident. During the fire, six firefighters received non-life-threatening burns […]

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Ransomware attack hits over 200 US companies, forces Swedish grocery chain to close

26 July, 2021

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Monday, July 5, 2021 On Friday, a ransomware attack which initially targeted software company Kaseya spread to over 200 companies in the US through Kaseya’s network management software. Huntress Labs, a cybersecurity company, alleged the attack was carried out by REvil, a Russia-based ransomware group. Kaseya told its customers to stop using its services when […]

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Bathroom Decor Featuring Horseshoes

26 July, 2021

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Find Out More About: Distributed Energy Resources Management System By Anna Hart Bathroom decor can fit any theme and any personality. It can also fit any lifestyle. If you want a bathroom theme that is western, cowboy, or riding, you might enjoy bathroom decor that features horseshoes. Horseshoe bathroom decor can be rustic, with emphasis […]

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Scaffolding collapses in Copenhagen

24 July, 2021

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018 In Copenhagen, Denmark on Monday, the first day in the new year, scaffolding at the corner of Randersgade and Koldinggade collapsed at about 13:00 local time (1200 UTC). Strong winds were reported. Police cordoned off the area, noting it could collapse even more and cables for the street lightning were broken. […]

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New Usages For The Surrounding Spaces Of The Apartment House

23 July, 2021

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Find Out More About: Car Park Closing Times New usages for the surrounding spaces of the apartment house by clara lusa The comfort of the suburbian spaces and the surroundings of the apartment houses have began to be considered more and more important. As the concept of the suburb evolved after the second world war, […]

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Missing Afghan jet found; 104 believed dead

22 July, 2021

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Saturday, February 5, 2005 On Saturday NATO and Afghan troops located the wreckage of the Kam Air Boeing 737 missing since Thursday. Afghan interior ministry spokesman Latfullah Mashal announced the discovery. “The debris of the plane was found around 25 kilometers east of Kabul in a mountainous area called Band-e Ghazi.” The jet had been […]

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Australian National Archives release Loans Affair documents

21 July, 2021

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Saturday, January 1, 2005 The National Archives of Australia have, as part of their standarddocument release cycle, released thirty year old documents from theWhitlam government. The centre piece of the 1974 archives are a series of documents fromthe Australian Cabinet and the Treasury pertaining to the attempt toobtain a $US4 billion loan by the Whitlam […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Gordon Kubanek, Nepean Carleton

18 July, 2021

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Gordon Kubanek is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Nepean-Carleton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]

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