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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos pledges $2bn of his own money to help homeless and pre-schools

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to launch a $2bn (£1.53bn) fund to help homeless families and launch pre-schools in poor communities. The world's richest man made the announcement on Twitter a year after he asked for ideas on how he could use his personal fortune - estimated to be about $163bn (£124.34bn) - for charitable efforts. The Bezos Day One Fund will contribute to "existing non-profit organisations that help homeless families" and also fund "a network of new, non-profit, tier-one pre-schools in low-income communities," he wrote. Organisations will be given grants for "doing compassionate, needle-moving work to provide shelter and hunger support to address the needs of young families". He said: "We'll use the same set of principles that have driven Amazon. Jeff Bezos ✔ @JeffBezos 8:00 AM - Sep 13, 2018 21.2K 7,717 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy ...

Volkswagen to stop making Beetles in 2019

Volkswagen will halt the production of Beetles in 2019, marking the end of the road for one of the world's most beloved cars. The German company will introduce two special editions of the vehicle before it stops making the model altogether in July. Volkswagen is sidelining the Beetle, renowned for its distinctive curved shape and round lights, to focus on producing electric cars and larger family vehicles. The company has not ruled out bringing the Beetle back in future but says it has no plans at this time. Hinrich Woebcken, chief executive of the Volkswagen Group of America, said in a statement: "As we move to being a full-line, family-focused automaker in the US and ramp up our electrification strategy... there are no immediate plans to replace it. "But, I would also say, never say never. "The loss of the Beetle after three generations, over nearly seven decades, will evoke a host of emotions from the Beetle's many devoted fans." I...

Chinese star gets zero rating by Chinese authorities for being socially irresponsible

China's best-paid film star, Fan Bingbing, has been given zero per cent "Social Responsibility" rating by Chinese authorities after she went missing recently. Bingbing, who was also a part of X-Men: Days of Future Past, was named last in a ranking of 100 celebrities. According to the state-run China Daily, this ranking depends on one's professional life, charitable work and personal integrity. The report for the 2017-2018 China Film and Television Star Social Responsibility was prepared by Beijing Normal University as per an  Independent report.  Bingbing, however, was given zero per cent rating after a TV presenter accused her of tax evasion. Her studio denied any wrongdoing from her side. Bingbing went MIA after July 1 and her last social media activity was reported on July 23. However, last week, state-run publication Securities Daily reported that Bingbing has been placed "under control". The publication also said that Bingbing will ...

Kunming-Kolkata bullet train: Road project to benefit China, its neighbours

Ma Zhanwu, Chinese Consul General in Kolkata, on Wednesday said that his country was mooting a bullet train service between Kunming and Kolkata, traversing through Myanmar and Bangladesh. A high-speed rail link could be established between the two cities with joined efforts between India and China, Zhanwu said at a conference in Kolkata. "It will only take a few hours to reach Kolkata from Kunming if the rail link becomes a reality," he asserted. The envoy also said that Myanmar and Bangladesh would benefit from the project. "We may have a cluster of industries along the route. That increases the possibility of economic development of countries involved in the 2,800 km-long project," he maintained. The project had also found mention at the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) meet in Kunming in 2015, he said. The rail route was aimed at boosting trade flow in the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) corridor, Zhanwu said, adding that his country ...

Hurricane Florence heads for US East Coast; Trump: :Don't play games with it"

Warning the 10 million residents of America's Southeastern coast about Hurricane Florence, US President Donald Trump has said, "Don't play games with it. It's a big one". The American government is ready to deal with the aftermath of the hurricane but people should get out of the way, Trump said. What is Hurricane Florence? Hurricane Florence is now a category 2 hurricane, with winds of close to 110mph (177km/h). It is currently heading towards the US East Coast that it is predicted to hit on Friday. The US National Hurricane Center has warned that a life-threatening storm surge along the coast of South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia is likely. Forecasters are also warning of catastrophic inland flooding that could swamp homes, businesses, farm fields and industrial sites. Evacuation orders Hurricane Florence is being seen as a monster of a storm zeroing in on the Southeastern coast with more than 10 million people in its potentially devastating sights...

70 fires after dozens of gas blasts rock Boston suburbs of US

Dozens of explosions apparently triggered by a natural gas pipeline rupture rocked three communities near Boston, injuring at least six people and prompting the evacuation of hundreds, local officials said. Live TV images showed firefighters battling blazes in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, around 25 miles (40 km)north of the Massachusetts capital. The streets were darkened after utility crews cut off electricity and began shutting down gas service to the area to prevent the ignition of further blasts. At least three people, including one firefighter, were hurt in Andover, the town said in a statement. Six people were being treated at Lawrence General Hospital, spokeswoman Jill McDonald Halsey said. It was not immediately clear if any of those being treated at that hospital were from Andover. The Boston affiliate of CBS News reported that two of the six patients at Lawrence hospital were in critical condition. Source:  https://www.indiatoday.in/world/sto...

Cristiano Ronaldo Shows Off His Incredible Physique In New CR7 Underwear Campaign (Photos)

He's never been afraid of showing off his toned physique. And Cristiano Ronaldo has left fans hot under the collar in snaps for his CR7 underwear range, showing off his incredible six pack as he lay in a ball pit. The 33-year-old Juventus superstar sports an array of boxers for the tenth range named after his famous jersey number in the shoot, as he admits he wanted it to capture the range's 'fun and light-hearted feel.' In the snaps Ronaldo can be seen playfully grinning at the camera with his arms laid around his heard, showing off every muscle and ripple of his unbelievably taut body. Keeping his six-pack on full display, the Portugal superstar sported underwear in an array of prints, including a pair with acid-washed denim and another with panels in various shades of blue. Speaking about the campaign shoot, he said:  'This was one of the most fun shoots ever! I'm a big kid at heart and it's not every day you get to jump into a giant bal...

Predators Watson hit with 27-game suspension

Nashville Predators player Austin Watson has been hit with a 27-game suspension in connection with a misdemeanor domestic-assault case last June in a gas station parking lot. Austin Watson The NHL’s disciplinary officials levelled the suspension on Wednesday against the 26-year-old American who had already pleaded no contest to a domestic assault charge involving his girlfriend. “I have determined that Nashville player Austin Watson engaged in a physical confrontation with his domestic partner,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a news release. “Today’s ruling, while tailored to the specific facts of this case and the individuals involved, is necessary and consistent with the NHL’s strongly held view that it cannot and will not tolerate this and similar types of conduct.” The NHL Players’ Association said it would appeal the suspension. According to American police, Watson was seen arguing with his girlfriend in an vehicle in a gas station parking lot in Fra...

EPL: Marcus Rashford takes final decision on future with Manchester United

Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, has finally decided to stay at Old Trafford. Rashford, who scored for England against Spain and Switzerland during the international break, had been urged by former Premier League star, Alan Shearer to quit United due to his lack of regular playing time under manager, Jose Mourinho. According to The Sun, the 20-year-old said that he has no plans to leave the Red Devils and is willing to fight for a regular role as a striker under Mourinho. “Marcus loves the club and does not want to move but he wants to be a striker or at least play down the middle as a No 10,’ a source at United told The Sun. “He is not going to give up trying to prove himself at United but he knows he may have a big decision to make soon.” Rashford will miss United’s Premier League clash against Watford on Saturday. The England international is currently suspended for three games after being sent off for violent conduct in his side’s 2-0 win over Burnl...

Drake Leads With 11 Nods In The 2018 BET Awards Nomination List

The BET Hip-Hop Awards nomination list has been announced. In this year’s list, Cardi B and Drake lead with 10 and 11 nominations respectively. Drake gets nods in  Lyricist of the Year, MVP of the Year, Album of the Year,   Best Collabo, Best Hip-Hop Video and Single of the Year  categories. The Carters “Apesh*t” and Drake’s “God’s Plan” battle for  Single of the Year  alongside other nominations. The awards will premiere on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 See the list below: Best Hip-Hop Video Cardi B – “I Like It” feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin Childish Gambino – “This Is America” Drake – “God’s Plan” Kendrick Lamar – “Loyalty” feat. Rihanna Migos – “Walk It Talk It” feat. Drake Hot Ticket Performer Cardi B Childish Gambino Drake Kendrick Lamar Travis Scott Album of the Year Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy Drake – Scorpion J. Cole – KOD Migos – Culture II The Carters – Everything Is Love Video Director of the Year ...

Beautiful Nigerian Singer, Simi Flaunts In Black (Photos)

  Simi Simi has shared some new photos on Instagram, getting her fans talking about her. The singer who has, in the past, often received backlash for dressing in ways her fans did not approve of, has never been deterred by their opinion as she keeps releasing new images of herself dressing the way she deems fit. In these new photos she shared online, Simi is seen rocking a black shirt and skirt with her feet concealed in pink boots. Her legs are pretty exposed by the short skirt which stops high on her thighs. See more photos below: This time, her followers have found her photos very appealing. Many of her fans took over her comment section to shower her with praises on her looks. Source: https://www.tori.ng/news/106117/wow-beautiful-singer-simi-flaunts-hot-legs-as-she.html

North Korea 'willing to denuclearise', Moon says

This September 10, 2018 picture released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 11, 2018 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) and his wife Ri Sol-Ju (R) leading China’s Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Li Zhanshu (L) at the Mansudae Art Theatre in Pyongyang prior to an art performance and a banquet for the Chinese party and government delegation. / AFP PHOTO / KCNA VIA KNS / KCNA VIA KNS North Korea is “willing to denuclearise” and the US is prepared to end hostile relations, President Moon Jae-in said Thursday as he struck an upbeat tone ahead of his third meeting with Kim Jong Un next week. The summit will be the third between the leaders of North and South Korea this year and comes as talks between Washington and Pyongyang over dismantling the North’s nuclear arsenal have stalled. Moon conceded there was a “blockage” and both sides needed to compromise to make progress on the controversial su...