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What has the Donald Trump administration actually done so far?
What has the Donald Trump administration actually done so far?
It has been a difficult few weeks for the Donald Trump administration. Congresss refusal to repeal and replace Obamacare has meant a major legislative priority has been left essentially dead in the water, while White House staffers like Antony Scaramucci and Reince Priebus continue to be dismissed under clouds of confusion and scandal. However, despite the seemingly endless stories of chaos coming out of the Oval Office, the Trump administration has actually managed to achieve a number of their goals over the past six months. With the lessening of illegal immigration, the withdrawal from the Paris Climate agreement, and shifts in some social issues regarding LGBTQ people, we look at what the Trump administration has actually done so far.
Aug 3, 2017
First sacred monkey born at London Zoo
First sacred monkey born at London Zoo
The first Hanuman langur monkey has been born at the London Zoo, a monkey named after the Hindu god Hanuman. Kamala was spotted by zookeepers on 23 July, and will be raised by her parents and the rest of the Hanuman langurs at the Zoo.
Aug 3, 2017
Wladimir Klitschko retires to end hopes of Anthony Joshua rematch
Wladimir Klitschko retires to end hopes of Anthony Joshua rematch
Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing on August 3, ruling out a rematch with Briton Anthony Joshua. The 41-year-old Ukrainian was knocked out by Joshua in the 11th round at Wembley Stadium in April.
Aug 3, 2017
Death Stranding - Trailer 2
Death Stranding - Trailer 2
The second trailer for Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions Death Stranding, coming to PS4 and PC.
Aug 3, 2017
Huge fire breaks out at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo
Huge fire breaks out at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo
A fire broke out at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo on August 3. Channel News Asia reported that 30 fire trucks were deployed to battle the blaze that burned up to four buildings at the popular market. No injuries were reported.
Aug 3, 2017
Is Neymars world record £450m PSG deal dead?
Is Neymars world record £450m PSG deal dead?
Barcelona soccer player Neymar arrived at the teams training ground on August 2 to tell his team mates there that he is moving to French team Paris St Germain, according to media reports. Neymar has agreed to a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, where he will earn a staggering £515,000-a-week.
Aug 3, 2017
Nasa is hiring a planetary protection officer to protect the Earth from aliens
Nasa is hiring a planetary protection officer to protect the Earth from aliens
Nasais looking for a Planetary Protection Officer to protect the Earth from aliens. The role involves preventing astronauts and robots from biological contamination during space exploration. The US governments site posted the job, which is open to US citizens and nationals. They will pay you a six figure salary up to $187,000 a year.
Aug 3, 2017
Texas woman burnt by candles flames
Texas woman burnt by candles flames
A woman tried to blow a candle out in her house in Texas, but the flames scorched her face. She was treated for first- and second-degree burns to her face.
Aug 3, 2017
Drunk driver slams into police officer during traffic stop in Texas
Drunk driver slams into police officer during traffic stop in Texas
A drunk driver slammed his car into a police officer during a traffic stop in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 7. Dashcam footage from Officer Matt Lesells cruiser shows him standing next to a car he pulled over on the Interstate 30 in east Fort Worth. A separate white car then came crashing onto the car and sending Lesell flying. He suffered a fractured vertebra and a hyperextended foot, according to the Star-Telegram. Mike Mitchell, 34, has been charged with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury to a police officer, local media reported.
Aug 3, 2017
81-year-old woman violently robbed at cash machine in Ontario
81-year-old woman violently robbed at cash machine in Ontario
Ontario police have released shocking footage of a 81-year-old woman being robbed while taking money out at an ATM in Ontario, Canada on 31 July. The suspect can be seen trying to grab cash out of the womans hands, before pushing her to the ground and running away. The woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after the incident.
Aug 3, 2017
Russian reporter punched during live broadcast from Russias Airborne Dorces Day in Gorky Park
Russian reporter punched during live broadcast from Russias Airborne Dorces Day in Gorky Park
A reporter with Russian television network NTV was punched and followed by a man who appeared to be inebriated during a live broadcast in Gorky Park on August 2, Russias Airborne Forces Day.Nikita Razvozzhayev was explaining why Russias paratroopers were considered elite troops when a man, reportedly a former paratrooper, struck Razvozzhayev in the face. According to NTV, numerous eyewitnesses said the man was intoxicated.A clip shared to NTVs Twitter shows Razvozzhayev presenting a segment from the park before he is interrupted by the man, punched, and then followed across the plaza, before the live feed returns to the studio.
Aug 3, 2017
Women, LGBTQ people and people of colour warned not to travel to US State
Women, LGBTQ people and people of colour warned not to travel to US State
NAACP issued a travel warning in Missouri, the first in the groups 108-year history. The civil rights organization says travellers could be subjected to discrimination and harassment.  This comes in the wake of recent high-profile incidents of police brutality in the state as well as a new bill NAACP dubs the Jim Crow Bill.  
Aug 3, 2017
NAACP has warned against traveling to Missouri, citing a new
NAACP has warned against traveling to Missouri, citing a new
NAACP issued a travel warning in Missouri, the first in the groups 108-year history. The civil rights organization says travellers could be subjected to discrimination and harassment.  This comes in the wake of recent high-profile incidents of police brutality in the state as well as a new bill NAACP dubs the Jim Crow Bill.  
Aug 3, 2017
Alabama prison inmates used peanut butter to escape, but its not the first bizarre jailbreak
Alabama prison inmates used peanut butter to escape, but its not the first bizarre jailbreak
A dozen inmates at the Walker County Jail, Alabama, escaped by using peanut butter Sunday. Though they were caught Tuesday, the jail break is bound to go down in the history as a ridiculous escape attempt. Taking advantage of a novice guard minding the prison doors, the inmates changed the number over their cell door with peanut butter to resemble the door outside. However, this is not the first instance of prison inmates using unusual methods to gain their freedom.
Aug 3, 2017
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