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Man travels the world in a revamped ambulance
Ian Dow is living his best life — out of an ambulance. The nomad, from Newport Beach, California, revamped the unconventional wheels to travel the world. He said he was inspired to buy the ambulance after getting in a motorcycle accident. “I’d been searching for a van to convert and was blinded by the Sprinter fad,” Dow, 33, wrote to ABC News of the trendy Mercedes van. “After getting burned by a Craigslist seller — he backed out after I drove 12 hours to buy his Sprinter — I was Read More
Harvey Weinstein takes a leave of absence from his company amid alleged sexual harassment claims
Harvey Weinstein announced on Thursday that he is taking a leave of absence from The Weinstein Co. The announcement came amid claims of sexual harassment made against him by several women in interviews with The New York Times. In a statement obtained by ABC News, Weinstein acknowledged that he has “caused a lot of pain” and apologized for his inappropriate behavior. During his sabbatical, Weinstein stated he will dedicate himself to taking down the National Rifle Association and President Donald Trump, he said. He also noted that he is organizing
Read MoreAerosmith’s Steven Tyler shuts down heart attack rumors
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler dismissed speculation that he had suffered a heart attack or a seizure but did little to clarify the ailment that led the band to cancel the remainder of its South American tour. The rock band in September called off its last four shows in Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico because Tyler was dealing with “unexpected medical issues” that required immediate care. “I give you all an A+ for creative speculations but I certainly did not have a heart attack or a seizure,”
Read MoreLas Vegas eyewitness recalls telling people to ‘get down’ Video
Transcript for Las Vegas eyewitness recalls telling people to ‘get down’ Back here live on “Gma.” That is the moment Jason aldean on the stage during a country music festival in Las Vegas. It’s turned into the deadliest mass shooting in American history. That was the moment a 64-year-old man opened fire in Las Vegas. More than 50 people killed, more than 400 injured. 20,000 attended the concert. Lisa fine was there and attended all three days of the concert. Lisa, thank you for joining us. I can only imagine
Read MoreFashion doesn’t need to kill animals: British designer MacDonald
LONDON (Reuters) – British fashion designer Julien MacDonald has apologized for using fur in his past collections – raising a hot topic that returned to rock London Fashion Week. He spoke to Reuters days after dozens of anti-fur activists disrupted British fashion house Burberry’s show at the event and heckled celebrities including rapper Stormzy and model Naomi Campbell as they arrived. “As a young designer I did use a lot of fur and do you know what, I think you should perhaps try not to,” MacDonald said late on Monday.
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers want retaliation for sonic attacks in Cuba
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) – Five Republican senators called on Friday for Washington to retaliate for an alleged sonic attack, inaudible to some human ears, on U.S. personnel in Cuba by expelling Cuban diplomats and possibly closing the U.S. embassy in Havana. In August, the State Department said Americans linked to the U.S. embassy in the capital had experienced physical symptoms caused by such “incidents,” involving sound waves, starting as far back as late 2016. Five Canadians in Havana were also affected. In some cases the victims heard nothing, while others sensed Read More
U.S. Navy to relieve commander after collisions in Asia: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy will in the coming hours relieve the three-star admiral who commands its seventh fleet following a series of collisions in Asia, a U.S. official told Reuters late on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity. “An expedited change in leadership was needed,” the official said, explaining the thinking behind the decision. The Navy declined comment on any plans to relieve Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Sandra Maler Source link #USA #News Read More
Merkel rounds on German auto executives in opening election rally – world news headlines from reuters
DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel kicked off her re-election campaign on Saturday with a stinging attack on German auto executives, pressing them to innovate to secure jobs, and win back trust lost by a diesel emissions scandal. Merkel is far ahead of her rivals in opinion polls but, wary of complacency setting in among her supporters, she plans 50 rallies in towns and cities across Germany in the run-up to the Sept. 24 election, when she will seek a fourth term in office. With her conservative Christian Democratic Read More