The outcry over the FBI raid on Donald Trump 's Mar-a-Lago residence has led supporters of the former president to scrutinize the people behind the investigation. Calls have been made to defund the FBI, while Trump himself labeled the incident as "prosecutorial misconduct," and even made unfounded claims the Feds "planted" evidence in his mansion. Left-leaning commentators have hit back at some of these excoriations, but in doing so may have also helped spread inaccuracies. The Claim A number of tweets posted on 9 August, 2022, including one by former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann, claimed that Bruce Reinhart, the district judge who signed off the Mar-a-Lago raid, was a Trump appointee. The Facts It wasn't long after the Mar-a-Lago raid on Monday, August 8, 2022, that conspiratorial voices began to describe the investigation as a "deep state operation," organized by powers determined to silence former president Trump. The notion of that claim is fairly … [Read more...] about Fact Check: Did Trump appoint judge who approved FBI Mar-a-Lago Raid?
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AP FACT CHECK: GOP skews budget bill’s impact on IRS, taxes
By Josh Kelety and Ali Swenson , The Associated Press Republican politicians and candidates are distorting how a major economic bill passed over the weekend by the Senate would reform the IRS and affect taxes for the middle class. The “ Inflation Reduction Act,” which awaits a House vote after passing in the Senate on Sunday, would increase the ranks of the IRS, but it would not create a mob of armed auditors looking to harass middle-class taxpayers, as some Republicans are claiming. While experts say corporate tax increases could indirectly burden people in the middle class, claims that they will face higher taxes are not supported by what is in the legislation. A look at some of the claims about the package that emerged from a deal negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.: HOUSE MINORITY LEADER KEVIN MCCARTHY, R-CALIF.: “Do you make $75,000 or less? Democrats’ new army of 87,000 IRS agents will be coming for you — … [Read more...] about AP FACT CHECK: GOP skews budget bill’s impact on IRS, taxes
Hair Transplant: Myths vs Facts, All You Need To Know
While anyone can lose hair, it’s more common in men. Notably, several men begin to experience significant hair loss at an early age. According to the Cleveland Clinic report, 25 per cent of bald men see the first sign of hair loss before the age of 21. The reasons behind hair loss are plenty, the most common being hereditary. To solve this problem hair transplant is one of the preferred treatments that most men seek; however, there are a few myths that prevent people from choosing this option. Therefore, in order to dispel these falsehoods, we have compiled a list of facts provided by experts. Myth No. 1- The procedure is painful Patients are not in pain or discomfort during hair transplant procedures because they are given an anaesthesia injection. Patients may experience mild pain after the injection’s effect gets weak. Though the surgeon prescribes pain relievers to be taken for 2-3 days to alleviate pain. Myth No. 2- It can cause cancer This is one of the most absurd … [Read more...] about Hair Transplant: Myths vs Facts, All You Need To Know
Indian Railways Update: IRCTC Cancels 149 Trains Today on August 11; Check Full List Here
INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: Indian Railways has decided to cancel 149 trains, change sourced station in 16 and short terminate 15 on Thursday, August 11 due to maintenance and operational reasons. According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) website, 127 trains will remain cancelled on Friday, August 12. Among the cancelled trains are those operating between Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Punjab, New Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan among others. The national transporter have requested passengers to check train details by visiting https://enquiry.indianrail.gov.in/mntes or NTES app before planning their trip. HERE’S FULL LIST OF CANCELLED TRAINS ON AUGUST 11 00913 PORBANDAR (PBR) – SANKRALL (SEL) HERE’S HOW TO CHECK FULL LIST OF CANCELLED TRAINS Step 1: Visit: https://enquiry.indianrail.gov.in/mntes / and select the date of journey … [Read more...] about Indian Railways Update: IRCTC Cancels 149 Trains Today on August 11; Check Full List Here
Indian Railways Adds Vistadome Coach in Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express, Check Photos
Indian Railways Central Railway zone on Wednesday added a vistadome coach in the Pune – Secunderabad Shatabdi Express. This is fifth train of the CR to have vistadome coach. Passengers of Pune – Secunderabad Shatabdi Express will enjoy the Ujni backwaters and dam near Bhigwan, famous for many inland and migratory birds, also relish the scenic beauty of the forest as it traverse through Ananthagiri Hills near Vikarabad. “The addition of Vistadome Coach on the Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express will enable passengers to explore the magnificent splendor that this route has to offer, owing to Vistadome’s unique & extraordinary features curated especially for an enhanced travelling experience,” Ministry of Railways tweeted. The addition of Vistadome Coach on the Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express will enable passengers to explore the magnificent splendor that this route has to offer, owing to Vistadome’s unique & extraordinary features curated especially for an enhanced … [Read more...] about Indian Railways Adds Vistadome Coach in Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express, Check Photos
Washington boy, 11, scammed with fake $100 bill at his lemonade stand; police searching for suspect
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! An 11-year-old entrepreneur in Washington state was hoping to earn extra money this summer with his lemonade stand business until a male customer scammed him with a fake $100, authorities said. Jeremy, who lives in Everett, would set up his stand on Beverly Boulevard and sell sweets like cotton candy and soda, along with popcorn, he told FOX13 Seattle. But one recent customer pulled a fast one on the unsuspecting 11-year-old. "They got so much stuff and gave me a fake hundred-dollar bill for a lot of stuff like worth $20," Jeremy told the station. TEEN ENTREPRENEUR SHARES SWEET SUCCESS STORY BEHIND HER MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR LEMONADE BUSINESS Jeremy said he gave the man $80 in change. He said that he later noticed the texture of the bill … [Read more...] about Washington boy, 11, scammed with fake $100 bill at his lemonade stand; police searching for suspect
Alabama boy says he accidentally shot mother after giving fake story about her death: sheriff’s office
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Authorities in Jefferson County, Alabama, say a 12-year-old boy accidentally killed his mother, then lied about it. Deputies first responded to the scene at a home in the Forestdale community after receiving a 911 call, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement issued Saturday. They found the body of a deceased 29-year-old woman at the scene, and during their homicide investigation, learned a man was seen running away before the 911 call was made, they said. Two days later, the sheriff's office revealed that they learned more about the situation, including the identity of the woman, Ayobiyi Cook. "After investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives were able to determine that the victim’s 12-year-old son unintentionally discharged a firearm … [Read more...] about Alabama boy says he accidentally shot mother after giving fake story about her death: sheriff’s office
ICAI CA Foundation Results Declared at icai.nic.in, How to Check Score
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation examination result 2022 today, August 10. Candidates who want to check their scores and download the results can do so from the official website -– icai.nic.in, caresults.icai.org, and icaiexam.icai.org. They will need their application number and password to be able to access the results. As many as 25.28 per cent of the candidates who took the exam passed. A total of 51111 male and 42618 female candidates took the exam this time. The pass percentage among male candidates is 25.52 per cent and among female, it is 24.99 per cent. A total of 10650 female and 13043 male students have cleared the exam. In December 2021, as many as 30.28 per cent of students cleared the exam while in July last year, 26.62 per cent of students passed. It is important to note that the qualifying marks in the ICAI CA foundation result 2022 are 40 per cent in each paper. The overall pass … [Read more...] about ICAI CA Foundation Results Declared at icai.nic.in, How to Check Score
Petrol, Diesel Price Announced Today: Check Latest Fuel Prices in Delhi, Kolkata, Other Cities
The petrol and diesel prices on Thursday, August 11, remained unchanged by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The prices for the two major auto fuels have continued to be steady for over two months now, with Maharashtra being the only exception. The state government in Maharashtra had announced to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 3 per litre, respectively, on July 15. The VAT cut is likely to put a burden of Rs. 6,000 crore on the Maharashtra government on an annual basis. Earlier, on May 21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the excise duty on petrol by Rs. 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs. 6 per litre. The fuel prices have remained stable since then. For the national capital on August 11, petrol and diesel prices remain the same at Rs. 96.72 per litre and Rs. 89.62 per litre, each. In Mumbai, the revised petrol rate is Rs. 106.31 per litre while the rate of diesel is Rs. 94.27 per litre. In Kolkata, … [Read more...] about Petrol, Diesel Price Announced Today: Check Latest Fuel Prices in Delhi, Kolkata, Other Cities
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Launched: Check Out Price, Specifications And More
Samsung has finally launched its latest foldable smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. The latest foldables have been launched with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and minor design updates over their predecessors, along with several other new enhancements. Let us take a look at the price, specifications and more for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4 Price And Availability The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has been launched at a price of $1,000 (roughly Rs 79,200), and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been launched at a price of $1,800 (roughly Rs 1,42,700). The smartphones are available for pre-orders starting today and pre-order customers will also get other benefits like a free memory spec upgrade and in India, pre-order customers will get benefits of up to Rs 5,000 after delivery of the devices. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Specifications The clamshell design Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 sports a … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Launched: Check Out Price, Specifications And More