| Pentagon to increase military deployments in Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran Posted: 24 May 2019 11:40 AM PDT  Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said additional deployments might be required to protect U.S. interests in the Middle East, amid 'credible' threat from Iran.
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| Missing yoga teacher found alive two weeks after disappearing in Hawaii forest Posted: 25 May 2019 02:57 AM PDT  A yoga instructor who had been missing in a Hawaiian forest for more than two weeks has been found alive.Amanda Eller, 35, was last seen early on the morning of 8 May as she set off on a hike in the Makawao Forest Reserve trail on Maui island.Rescuers found her safe and in remarkably good condition after a helicopter team spotted her waving from the stream bed of a ravine around 5pm on Friday.Ms Eller's friends and volunteers who joined the 17-day search said she had lost her shoes in the jungle and was suffering from sunburn, but otherwise had no other injuries. The physical therapist had survived on water and local plants, one said."She was very alert, she knew her father's phone number, she knew who she was, where she was, knew exactly how long she had been out there," her friend Chris Berquist told ABC News. "I've never felt something quite that overpowering."Ms Eller was able to call her father from the helicopter that lifted her out of the ravine and took her to Maui Memorial Hospital to be checked over.The woman's family – who had feared she could have been "intercepted" by someone after she disappeared – had raised the reward for finding her from $10,000 to $50,000 only hours before she was found.Hundreds of volunteers, including many experienced hikers, had joined the effort to locate the missing yoga teacher – originally from the US state of Maryland but living and working in Hawaii. Police dogs and drones had been used to scour the forest.Ms Eller was last seen by her boyfriend Benjamin Konkol before she set off on a morning hike without her phone. He told ABC News last week that evidence suggested "she's definitely still here, we just haven't found her yet".Her mother Julia said: "I do firmly believe that Amanda is still alive, but occasionally those doubts creep in and I try to dispel them as I can."Hawaiian authorities also released surveillance footage last week showing Ms Eller at the Ha'iku Post Office and a local store on the morning she went missing. Police found her white Toyota RAV4 in the parking lot of the forest trail soon after she was declared missing.Although it is not yet known how she came to get stuck in the ravine, Mr Berquist said the spot where she was finally found was "way off the beaten track".He said: "She was not injured. She has a little bit of exposure from the sun, a little bit of sunburn. She lost her shoes a few days in. But no injuries."
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| Best Grocery Stores for a Memorial Day Cookout Posted: 24 May 2019 04:57 AM PDT  Before you toss the burgers and dogs on the grill this Memorial Day, think about where you'll buy your cookout fixings. In addition to the fresh food for grilling, you might want to add prepared ...
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| Photos of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLB45 Prototype Posted: 24 May 2019 08:26 AM PDT |
| Man lights cigarette on Spirit Airlines flight in startling viral footage Posted: 24 May 2019 09:15 AM PDT  Wild footage from a Spirit Airlines flight to Minneapolis, Minnesota, shows apassenger who began smoking mid-flight, breaking one of the cardinal rules ofair travel
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| Pelosi and Amash Clash Over the "I" Word Posted: 24 May 2019 10:12 AM PDT  Ever since the Democratic Party won control of the House of Representatives in November, Nancy Pelosi has continually stated that impeachment is not on the agenda and that the party's goal is passing legislation and preparing for the 2020 elections. The House Speaker continues to hew to this line, despite the increasing disagreements of her fellow party members. While a poll conducted last month said 39 percent of Americans favor impeachment hearings, a full 70 percent of Democrats believe that should be the next move.This has left Pelosi juggling the different party factions, a job she's carried for over a decade. "Let me be very clear: the president's behavior in terms of his obstruction of justice, the things that he is doing, is very clear. It's in plain sight. It cannot be denied. Ignoring subpoenas, obstruction of justice. Yes, these could be impeachable offenses," she told reporters, emphasizing that she does not think the administration is innocent. She followed it up, however, by repeating that impeachment is not a goal. "You might understand it better if you remember these three things. We want to follow the facts, to get the truth to the American people with a recognition (2) that no one is above the law, and (3) that the president is engaged in a coverup. And that is what my statement is.""And I do think that impeachment is a very divisive place to go in our country," she added.
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| Violence and disruption against abortion clinics at highest rates since 1999 Posted: 25 May 2019 09:16 AM PDT  Violence and disruption against abortion clinics in the US increased to its highest levels since the 1990s last year, a report by the National Abortion Federation has found.The increase in violence was attributed, at least in part, to president Donald Trump and his administration's rhetoric.The report noted a significant increase in obstruction, vandalism, and trespassing, with 1,135 incidents of trespassing recorded in 2018 - the most since the NAF began tracking the crime in 1999.There were also 3,038 instances of obstruction, a 78 per cent increase compared to the previous year, and nearly 100,000 instances of picketing."Anti-choice individuals and groups have been emboldened by the rhetoric of president Trump, vice president Pence, and other elected officials and we are seeing this play out in more instances of activities meant to intimidate abortion providers and disrupt patient services," said Dr Katherine Hancock Ragsdale, who serves as interim president and CEO of NAF.She added: "Demonising health care providers and women who rely on them for abortion care has become one of the go-to tactics for anti-choice politicians. Those lies have consequences and it is not the anti-choice politicians who are facing those consequences; it is those who are denied abortion care and the providers targeted by threats, harassment, and violence who are. It is time for the demonizing of abortion providers and their patients to end."Given the political climate and the increase in hate incidents throughout the country, it is more important than ever that law enforcement and prosecutors appropriately respond to anti-abortion criminal activity."The study did note a decrease in stalking, burglary, assault, and battery against abortion providers.It comes during a fresh wave of anti-abortion legislation such as the Alabama abortion ban, which is currently being contested in a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood, and "heartbeat bills" which ban elective abortion after a foetal heartbeat is detectable.As a foetal heartbeat is first detectable at six weeks - a point where many pregnant people may not even know they are pregnant - these initiatives are seen as a back-door abortion ban and are also being contested in court. Politicians in support of banning abortion hope these cases will rise to the Supreme Court of the United States and lead to an overturning of Roe V Wade, which set the precedent for elective abortion until the end of the second trimester in the US.
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| Scouted: Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is Here With Up to 50% Off Hundreds of Styles Posted: 24 May 2019 04:10 AM PDT  Bi-annually, Nordstrom slashes prices on some of its top sellers. And that time is right now. During the Half Yearly Sale, you can get up to 50% off all of the brands you know and love from Nordstrom, like Madewell, Ted Baker, Cole Haan, Thule, and more. It's a smorgasbord of style, with up to half-off a ton of clothing, shoes, home goods, and more. The PAIGE Verdugo Crop Skinny Jeans are 50% off and is the perfect denim to wear through the spring and into the summer because it's lightweight and a light wash. The Topman Triple Stitch Mac Coat is on sale for $72 (40% off) and is a stylish layer you'll need when those thunderstorms inevitably roll in. We'd be remiss if we didn't mention that the famously stylish and comfortable Cole Haan ZeroGrand Stitch-lite Wingtip Oxford is on sale for under $100 (40% off). Or upgrade your everyday bag to the sleek, durable Madewell Abroad Tote Bag, made from leather with a zip-top closure that easily fits your laptop (and more), on sale for $119 (40% off). This sale only comes twice a year, so you should probably stock up while you can.Scouted is internet shopping with a pulse. Follow us on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter for even more recommendations and exclusive content. Please note that if you buy something featured in one of our posts, The Daily Beast may collect a share of sales.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| Hezbollah warns US plan could naturalise Palestinian diaspora Posted: 25 May 2019 12:22 PM PDT  The head of Lebanon's Shiite movement Hezbollah warned Saturday that a long-delayed US peace plan could see Palestinian refugees permanently settled in host countries across the region. Speaking days after the US announced a May conference in Bahrain to lay out economic aspects of its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned of an "ominous deal aimed at eliminating the Palestinian cause". The right of return for more than 700,000 refugees who were expelled or fled during the creation of the State of Israel in the late 1940s -- and their millions of descendants -- is a key pillar of the Palestinian cause.
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| Congregants grapple with church shooter once their colleague Posted: 24 May 2019 10:25 PM PDT  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Minister Joey Spann watched Friday as 27-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson was convicted of first-degree murder for killing one person and wounding seven others when he sprayed Spann's church and its congregants with bullets in 2017.
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| This Is the Fateful Decision That Led to Theresa May's Downfall Posted: 24 May 2019 07:59 AM PDT  The date was June 9, 2017
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| Simulator training remains 'possible option' for Boeing 737 MAX pilots in Canada Posted: 23 May 2019 08:15 PM PDT  Simulator training remains a "possible option" for Canadian Boeing 737 MAX pilots, but it's too early to say whether it would be mandatory, a Transport Canada official said on Thursday night, further distancing the regulator from previous remarks by the country's transport minister. "It would be premature not seeing what Boeing has fully proposed yet to determine if simulator training will in fact be included," said Nicholas Robinson, the regulator's director general, civil aviation, told reporters on a conference call following a meeting of global regulators in Texas. Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau called in April for pilots to received simulator training for Boeing's software fix.
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| Trump urges Democrats to 'get over their anger' about Mueller report Posted: 24 May 2019 06:43 PM PDT  Media praises Pelosi for 'getting under Trump's skin'; panel reaction and analysis on 'Hannity.'
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| The Glock 36: A Really Big Gun in a Small Package Posted: 24 May 2019 08:00 PM PDT  Until recently, the most common compact .45 caliber handgun was of a type known as the Officer's model. A derivative of the 1911A1 Government, in 2011 it was finally superseded by an even lighter pistol—the Glock 36. Chambered in .45 ACP and following the same winning formula as previous Glocks, the model 36 could be the best compact single stack .45 on the market today.The 1911 .45 caliber pistol, designed by John Moses Browning, was one of the most successful pistols of all time. Adopted by the U.S. Armed Forces in time for World War I, it served on through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the waning years of the Cold War. The slab-sided, all-steel pistol was large, heavy, and imposing, but it was also durable and could last for decades. Colt's Manufacturing subsequently developed and released a smaller and lighter version, the Colt Commander, but it failed to gain traction to replace the original 1911A1.
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| How Democrats Can Stop Playing Defense on Abortion Posted: 24 May 2019 07:47 PM PDT  Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily BeastThe Democrats must defeat the GOP's latest effort to impose the Bible as the law of America (which I have long referred to as "Christian Sharia law") as it relates to women's reproductive freedom. And the best way to do that is by championing a constitutional amendment—on both the national and state levels—to protect a woman's right to control her own body. GOP activists have long openly shared their dream to overturn Roe v. Wade and to enact laws that will unduly restrict abortion in America. And given the recent changes to the Supreme Court's composition thanks to Donald Trump, they have been emboldened to new heights. That's why we are seeing the recent wave of GOP state laws that restrict women's reproductive liberty, such as ones in Georgia, Mississippi, and Ohio that ban abortion at six weeks into pregnancy–often before a woman is even aware she's pregnant. And of course the headline-grabbing, extreme Alabama law that bans abortion even in case of rape or incest, requiring a woman who is the victim of rape to carry the rapist's child to term. Alabama Abortion Tragedy: the Cheerleader, the Coach, and a Coat HangerNow if you think the Alabama law is an outlier, you've not been paying attention. This is where the GOP has been heading. This position broke through on the national level during the 2016 campaign in the very first GOP presidential debate held in August 2015. There, Marco Rubio announced he didn't support what have been called the "three exceptions" to abortion: rape, incest, and life of the mother. Rather, he only favored allowing abortion if life of the mother was at risk. At the time, fellow GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker shared the exact same view, and not only did neither face a backlash from the GOP base, the 2016 GOP platform did not include exceptions for rape or incest.So, stunning as this sounds in 2019, the last, best hope to stop the GOP from achieving its goal banning abortion in state after state is to pass a constitutional amendment to enshrine the right of a woman to control her own body. Now, first the good news. Many of the leading 2020 Democratic candidates already have declared that in their view, women have a constitutional right to an abortion. Elizabeth Warren couldn't have been more clear on that point with her recent tweet, "Access to safe, legal abortion is a constitutional RIGHT. Full stop."Bernie Sanders echoed that sentiment with his tweet, "Abortion is a constitutional right," as did Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who wrote, "I believe access to abortion is a constitutionally protected right." And Cory Booker called the Alabama law "a blatant assault on constitutional and human rights."The prescription these Democrats have espoused to protect a woman's right to control her own body range from codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law to, in Booker's case, calling for the creation of a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom. But it's time they take it one step further and champion an actual amendment to the Constitution to make it clear that just as people have a right to bear arms, women have the constitutionally guaranteed right to control their own bodies. Yes, I get that enacting a constitutional amendment on any issue, let alone a divisive one like abortion, is currently impossible. We simply can't get the necessary two-thirds of Congress to first approve such an amendment, and then three-quarters of the state legislatures to sign on. Nor are the prospects of a constitutional convention better. But if the leading 2020 Democrats make this a key issue, it could begin to lay the groundwork to build public support for such an amendment in years to come--the same way the GOP has built support over decades to ban abortion in its own ranks that is now manifesting as laws.But in the meantime, what can be done—and possibly in time for the 2020 election--is putting into action the process to amend state constitutions to recognize a constitutional right to reproductive freedom. In fact, Vermont is currently considering just such an amendment, which would make the Green Mountain state the first to enshrine abortion access in its constitution by ensuring that "every Vermonter is afforded personal reproductive liberty."Other states should follow Vermont's lead. This can be accomplished by a ballot initiative in key swing states that provide for such measures including Michigan, Florida, and Wisconsin. With recent polls showing that a solid majority of Americans oppose the GOP's extreme laws to control women's bodies, this could boost turnout for the Democratic candidates in those states. We saw a similar approach in 2004 when the GOP championed its despicable ballot initiatives to ban same-sex marriages in 11 states. The result was that there was a spike in GOP turnout in all 11 states in 2004 when compared to the 2000 election. (Although the overall impact though on the 2004 presidential race is still debatable.) But this fight goes far beyond potentially increasing turnout in key 2020 states. It's about ensuring that women have absolute control to their own bodies. The women of our nation should never have to fear that the GOP-controlled Supreme Court or GOP-controlled state legislatures will one day restrict freedom to control their own uterus. And the only way to truly accomplish this is by adding a 28th Amendment to our Constitution that guarantees women reproductive liberty. Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran 'threat' Posted: 25 May 2019 02:51 AM PDT  The United States said it was deploying 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East to counter "credible threats" from Iran in a move denounced by Tehran on Saturday as "a threat to international peace". "Increased US presence in our region is very dangerous and a threat to international peace and security and must be confronted," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the official IRNA news agency. The escalation of the US military presence follows a decision in early May to send an aircraft carrier strike force and B-52 bombers in a show of force against what Washington's leaders believed was an imminent Iranian plan to attack US assets.
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| A Serial Killer Who Murdered 10 Women Has Been Executed in Florida Posted: 24 May 2019 08:18 AM PDT  A serial killer who murdered 10 women in 1984 has been put to death.
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| India's president appoints Modi as PM for second term Posted: 25 May 2019 12:43 PM PDT  NEW DELHI (AP) — India's president on Saturday appointed Narendra Modi as the prime minister soon after newly-elected lawmakers from the ruling alliance, led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, elected him as their leader after a thunderous victory in national elections.
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| Three Indian climbers die on crowded slopes of Mount Everest Posted: 24 May 2019 10:43 AM PDT  More than 120 climbers scaled Everest on Thursday, but some of them were caught in the crowd of people on the slopes, leading to exhaustion, dehydration and death, the officials said. Hiking officials say between five and ten climbers die on Mount Everest in an average climbing year. Two women from India were among those who died.
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| Amazon's Alexa could soon understand requests without initial wakeword Posted: 24 May 2019 03:19 AM PDT  An Amazon patent has been published by the US Patent and Trademark Office describing a system that would allow Alexa to record audio without the utterance of a "wakeword," bringing users a more natural voice assistant experience.
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| Is your iPhone 7 battery starting to die? Save $20 on Apple’s official battery case Posted: 24 May 2019 12:33 PM PDT  iPhones have gotten so expensive these days that you would have to be crazy to upgrade any sooner than you need to. Heck, Apple's latest iPhone models cost as much as $1,500! If you still have an iPhone 7, your smartphone has more than enough power to keep using for at least another year. What it might not have, however, is enough battery life to comfortably carry you through a full day. Don't worry, and definitely don't spend $1,000 or more on a new iPhone. Instead, pick up an authentic Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone 7 on Amazon while they're on sale at a discount!Here are the key details from the product page: * The Smart Battery Case for iPhone 7 gives you extra battery life with the look and protection of an Apple-designed case. * Combined with the Smart Battery Case, iPhone 7 provides up to 22 hours of battery life for browsing the web, up to 24 hours of watching HD video, and 26 hours of talk time. * The Smart Battery Case also works intelligently with your iPhone to charge simultaneously when you're plugged in, so both case and iPhone will have more than enough battery life to get you through the day, and then some. * The soft elastomer hinge and one-piece design make it easy to put the case on and take it off. You can even connect it to any Lightning accessory, such as the Lightning Dock. And iOS 10 or later allows you to see the battery status of your iPhone 7, your Smart Battery Case, and even your Apple Watch, all in one place.
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| Best String Trimmers of 2019 Posted: 24 May 2019 04:58 AM PDT  Along fences, rock walls, and garden beds, you can let grass do its thing—or easily cut it down to size with a string trimmer. Using a whizzing microfilament (the string) a string trimmer can get...
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| Is the stock market closed for Memorial Day? Posted: 24 May 2019 07:52 AM PDT  U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Monday to observe Memorial Day. Foreign financial markets will be open.
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| Britain will fight the global ‘rollback' of women's rights, says UK development minister Posted: 23 May 2019 10:03 PM PDT  The new international development minister will use a speech in Norway today to make it clear that Britain will not follow America and "rollback" access to abortions and other reproductive health services. Baroness Sugg, a 42-year-old former operations chief to David Cameron, will tell delegates at a conference on gender in Oslo that the UK must "stand strongly against the rollback of women's rights." The move follows a series of announcements effectively banning abortions in Alabama and Georgia, while the Trump administration's "global gag rule" is starving charities of funding around the world. And at the United Nations in April, a clause referencing access to reproductive health was removed in a resolution condemning sexual violence because of the United States. Trump's administration opposed the statement because they said the wording implied support for abortions. "We must also stand strongly against the rollback of women's rights," Baroness Sugg will tell the audience. "That's why I'm proud UK aid will continue to champion, defend and support access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services for the world's poorest women and girls and those affected by humanitarian crises." A Marie Stopes nurse in Ghana delivers a community family planning lecture Credit: Simon Townsley Access to reproductive rights has been a major battleground in the area of development, despite evidence which shows that family planning stabilises population growth rates, empowers women and helps stem the spread of diseases like HIV. "The current politics of polarization can sometimes lead to adverse effects on the fight for women's rights," Natalia Kanem executive director of UNFPA, told The Telegraph. In America, conservative forces have the ear of the Trump administration. The Mexico City policy, known as the "global gag rule", has been introduced by every Republican president since Ronald Reagan, but Trump has dramatically expanded its scope. The policy effectively prevents any charity which relies on US funding from offering or even advising on termination. Harnessing Africa's baby boom | Women seize power over their fertility – and future The reach is enormous – the global gag applies to roughly $8.8 billion of funding. Previous versions of the policy placed restrictions on some $575 million. While this money is still spent on global health, it shifts funding away from some of the most effective initiatives to others such as faith based groups opposed to abortions. "I don't think anyone was taken by surprise that President Trump reintroduced the global gag rule, but we were surprised by the massive expansion," said Luisa Orza, HIV and gender lead at Frontline AIDS, an organisation which has never previously been impacted by the gag policy. Access to contraception "There's huge alarm building as suddenly organisations are being asked to compromise their work or sacrifice potential funding," she said. "We made the decision as an organisation that we don't want to have our work on sexual health and reproductive health compromised. "We really value the UK government's ongoing commitment to women's and girls' rights and empowerment, including on sexual and reproductive health. They have been unequivocal on their stance on safe abortion." Many leading charities have lost huge chunks of funding – despite countries such as Denmark, Canada, Belgium and Sweden stepping up. Marie Stopes International (MSI), one of the world's largest family planning organisations, lost 17 per cent of their funding overnight when the policy came into force in 2017. Abortion laws around the world "But the impact will be far more than financial," Sarah Shaw, head of advocacy at MSI, told The Telegraph. "If a girl does not have access to reproductive health services at the crucial moment that can have a lifelong on effect. "And people who believe women should not have access to these services are having their opinions validated by the leader of the free world. There's a chilling effect that I think will be really hard to recover from," she added. The UK government has a strong record supporting family planning and abortion rights at home and abroad but a near-total ban on termination remains in Northern Ireland. Newsletter promotion - global health security - end of article "The roll-back on reproductive rights in the US is happening at a terrifyingly rapid rate," said Grainne Teggart, Amnesty UK's Northern Ireland campaign manager. "We should be outraged by this but... women in Northern Ireland are subjected to one of the most severe abortion bans in the world." In her speech in Oslo at the first UN conference on ending sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises, Baroness Sugg will also announce £7 million to support women in Syria. The money will be used to train midwives and health workers to treat and care for survivors of sexual violence and support access to family planning. Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security
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| Trump's latest 'Infrastructure Week' is over in 3 minutes Posted: 24 May 2019 12:46 PM PDT  Infrastructure Week continues to play a vital symbolic role in Washington.
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| Scouted: The 10 Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales, According to Experts Posted: 24 May 2019 10:00 PM PDT  Memorial Day Weekend is famous for the many mattress sales it surfaces — and this year is no exception. To help you sift through all of your options, we teamed up with the expert reviewers over at Mattress Advisor to help us break down each of the best mattress deals around right now. Using a 6-point testing procedure and 8-point evaluation* in their Mattress Lab for every single mattress, they gave us some tips on what Scouted readers should know and keep in mind as they're shopping this Memorial Day weekend for the greatest savings and highest quality mattress. Below we put together each of the sales with how much you'll be saving, the codes you need to use for discounts, and insights into the mattresses themselves. Save up to $200 on mattresses at HelixSave up to $200 on mattresses at Helix: Use code MDW100 to get $100 off and two free Dream Pillows with any mattress purchase. Use code MDW150 to get $150 off any order of $1,250 and up (and get the free pillows). Use code MDW200 to get $200 off any order of $1,750 and up (and yes, free pillows). Here's why the Mattress Advisor reviewers scored the Helix Midnight mattress 8.9 out of 10: "Helix is the perfect solution for couples. If you're sharing your bed with a sleeping partner, you have the option to choose a dual comfort mattress (which personalizes each side of the bed based on test results). Are you a hot sleeper? If so, you can upgrade the outer cover of your Helix mattress to the Ultra-Cool knit cover to keep you from waking up in those midnight sweats." Get up to 25% off sitewide at Brooklyn BeddingGet up to 25% off sitewide at Brooklyn Bedding: Use code MEMORIAL25. MA reviewers scored the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Mattress 8.9: "Brooklyn Bedding mattresses are the real deal — they're made with quality materials and built to last. The Aurora is available in three firmness levels to provide a personalized level of comfort and support. This mattress is one of the coolest (temperature wise) mattresses we have ever had in the Mattress Lab. Even weeks after unboxing, it was still cool to the touch. Even though Brooklyn Bedding has retail locations, they still own the manufacturing process from start to finish and sell their mattresses directly to customers."I've Been Sleeping on Brooklyn Bedding's Hybrid Mattress for a Month. It's the Best Sleep I've Ever Had.Get $125 off mattresses and two free pillows at NectarGet $125 off mattresses and two free pillows at Nectar: "The Nectar is a solid memory foam mattress at an unbeatable price — it's consistently our top recommendation for a best value mattress." MA reviewers scored Nectar 8.7: "The Nectar mattress has a pretty happy (and well-rested) fan base — they have overwhelmingly positive reviews and fewer than 3% of customers end up returning their Nectar mattress. Nectar's proprietary cover is specifically designed to keep out dust mites.Nectar is so confident that they make the best mattress for the price that they offer a lifetime warranty and trial period that lasts an entire year."Save up to $700 on select mattresses and get a $300 gift with any purchase at TEMPUR-PedicSave up to $700 on select mattresses and get a $300 gift with any purchase at TEMPUR-Pedic: "We love the TEMPUR-breeze model — it's a great option for people who sleep hot but still want the contouring support of memory foam." MA reviewers scored the TEMPUR-breeze 8.2: "The TEMPUR-Flex Supreme Breeze is a slightly plush hybrid mattress made with four layers of foam and coils. It's designed to offer a cool and breathable sleep surface for people who tend to sleep hot."Save up to $200 on mattresses at Nest BeddingSave up to $200 on mattresses at Nest Bedding: Use code SUMMERNEST to get $200 off the Alexander Signature Hybrid, the Alexander Signature, and the Hybrid Latex. MA reviewers scored Alexander Signature Hybrid 8.5: "[it's] made of four premium layers, including foam and pocket coils — which offer great cooling properties, comfort, and edge support." They add that "another factor to consider is that Nest Bedding offers six different types of mattresses, so if the Alexander Signature Hybrid doesn't end up working for you, they'll help you easily exchange it for one of their other mattresses."Save up to $100 on mattress and get free sheets at PurpleSave up to $100 on mattress and get free sheets at Purple: The MA reviewers told us they have never seen this widespread a sale run at Purple, making it a "rare offer." MA reviewers scored the Purple Mattress 8.5: "Purple's mattresses are great at cradling pressure points, which is a plus for side sleepers or people who suffer from back and joint pain." What's more, they really like that the bed's "great for pressure relief, motion isolation and natural airflow that keeps you cool."Scouted readers get $75 off their order at SaatvaScouted readers get $75 off their order at Saatva: "Saatva mattresses are the definition of affordable American luxury. Their beds are handmade with quality, eco-friendly materials." MA reviewers scored the Saatva Mattress 8.7: "Saatva is one of those mattresses that has all the bells and whistles: It's customizable, made with quality materials, and it's eco-friendly (although not 100% green). This mattress is known for having great edge and lumbar support. When you buy a Saatva mattress, you can customize the height, firmness, and size of your mattress, as well as the height of your foundation."Get 15% off mattresses and two free pillows at LeesaGet 15% off mattresses and two free pillows at Leesa: The Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress is "great for side sleepers because of its pressure-relieving properties" and is "a luxury mattress made with pocket springs and memory foam. It provides the same great pressure relief as the Leesa with some additional bounce." MA reviewers scored the Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress 9.4: "The Leesa Hybrid mattress is known for its responsive surface and pressure relieving abilities making it a great option for combination sleepers or sleepers with back pain given its pressure relieving abilities. Since the Leesa Hybrid mattress is topped with a layer of foam, you'll get better motion isolation than a traditional innerspring mattress alone."Save 20% sitewide and get two free pillows at Bear MattressSave 20% sitewide and get two free pillows at Bear Mattress: Use code MD20. MA reviewers scored the Bear Mattress 8.6: "The Bear Hybrid mattress is a good choice for people who want comfort and support in their mattress. Bear is a great mattress for athletes or people with active lifestyles because of its pressure relieving properties, cooling properties, and muscle recovery technology."Get 15% off mattresses and 30% off bedding at Allswell: Use code SUMMER.Get 15% off mattresses and 30% off bedding at Allswell: Use code SUMMER. MA reviewers scored the Luxe Hybrid Mattress 8.6: "Allswell's Luxe Hybrid mattress is a medium-firm hybrid mattress made with three layers of memory foam and hundreds of individually wrapped coils. With Allswell, you can complete your entire bedding look with curated bedding accessories inspired by well-known interior designers. The products needed to recreate each style will be added to your cart with the click of a button." Additional mattress sales to check out: * Save up to $700 on mattresses at Mattress Firm * Get $200 off mattresses and free in-home delivery (usually $400) at Eight SleepSleep Tech Now Lets You Regulate Body Temperature While You Sleep With The New Eight Sleep Pod*Learn more about the Mattress Advisor review process and the 6-point testing procedure and 8-point evaluation they conduct in their Mattress Lab for every single mattress.Scouted is internet shopping with a pulse. Follow us on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter for even more recommendations and exclusive content. Please note that if you buy something featured in one of our posts, The Daily Beast may collect a share of salesRead more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| Theresa May, a premier sunk by Brexit Posted: 24 May 2019 04:06 AM PDT  Theresa May had a mission to fight Britain's "burning injustices" through strong and stable leadership - but her term as prime minister was anything but. The Conservative leader's turbulent time in office was swamped and ultimately sunk by her legacy-defining battle to secure a Brexit divorce deal which eroded her authority to such an extent that by Friday, she could hold off her resignation announcement no longer.
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| Immaculate 1992 Land Rover Discovery 200tdi Will Cost You $17k Posted: 25 May 2019 01:22 AM PDT  Buying a first-generation Land Rover Discovery used to be cheap. The Land Rover Discovery has endured hard times in the used car marketplace. As the Range Rover Classic has quickly become one of the most desirable, sought after and expensive collector cars on the planet, those of more rational or 'peasant status' have turned to the humbled Discovery in search of everyday practicality with up-coming collector car status.
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| AD PRO's 20 Favorite Furnishings from ICFF Posted: 25 May 2019 01:19 PM PDT |
| 10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: 4K TV for $199, $25 true wireless earbuds, Apple Watches, more Posted: 25 May 2019 04:22 AM PDT ![10 deals you don't want to miss on Saturday: 4K TV for $199, $25 true wireless earbuds, Apple Watches, more]( "10 deals you don't want to miss on Saturday: 4K TV for $199, $25 true wireless earbuds, Apple Watches, more") The weekend is here but the daily deals are just as good as they have been all week long. Highlights from today's roundup include a 43-inch 4K TV with built-in Fire TV for just $199.99 (and discounts up to $70 on the 50-inch and 55-inch models), AirPods 2 for just $139.99 (order now to lock in the deal and they'll ship when they're back in stock), another pair of awesome true wireless earbuds for only $25.49 if discounted AirPods 2 are still too pricey, all-time low prices on Apple Watch Series 3 models from $199 and Series 4 models from $349, deep discounts on SanDisk Ultra microSD cards, renewed Philips Hue white LED bulbs for $10 each when you buy a 4-pack, a fantastic compact Vizio sound bar for just $79, and a $20 Alexa smart speaker that's just as good as a $50 Echo Dot. Check out all of Saturday's best daily deals below.
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| Abortion rights groups sue to block Alabama's near-total ban Posted: 24 May 2019 09:46 AM PDT  The near-total abortion ban in Alabama is scheduled to go into effect in November, but Planned Parenthood and the ACLU are suing to block it.
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| US charges WikiLeaks founder with publishing classified info Posted: 24 May 2019 02:54 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a case with significant First Amendment implications, the U.S. filed new charges Thursday against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, accusing him of violating the Espionage Act by publishing secret documents containing the names of confidential military and diplomatic sources.
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| Trump deploys 1,500 soldiers to Middle East after insisting more troops were unnecessary Posted: 24 May 2019 02:15 PM PDT  The US will order more troops to the Middle East, Donald Trump has said, despite just a day earlier saying he thought further deployments in the region were unnecessary.Mr Trump said around 1,500 troops would be sent amid rising tensions with Iran. Congressional aides confirmed that Congress was notified of the new plan before it was announced. "We want to have protection. The Middle East, we're going to be sending a relatively small number of troops," Mr Trump told reporters at the White House before boarding a plane for Japan. "Mostly protective. Some very talented people are going to the Middle East right now. And we'll see how – we'll see what happens."A defence official later claimed that the actual number of incoming troops was 900, which will be to added to 600 troops whose deployment in the region will be extended.The announcement comes at the end of a week in which several numbers were floated for troop increases in the region.On Thursday, the acting defense secretary, Patrick Shanahan, denied reports that between 5,000 to 10,000 US troops could be sent to defend against the potential threat from Iran. "There is no 10,000, there's no 5,000, and that's not accurate," he told reporters.Representative Adam Smith, who serves as the House Armed Services Committee Chairman, issued a statement calling the increase in troops an "unsettling" move."Without a clearly articulated strategy, adding more personnel and mission systems seems unwise, and appears to be a blatant and heavy-handed move to further escalate tensions with Iran," Mr Smith said."I look forward to hearing from Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan how this decision complements a broader strategy in the region, which focuses on de-escalation and diplomacy first," his statement continued.
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| Scouted: The Best Memorial Day Tech Deals from Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and More Posted: 24 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT  Memorial Day means one thing: it's basically summer. Okay, two things. There are a ton of really awesome sales happening on all your favorite gear. Here, we've rounded up all the best tech deals that are going on right now and through the long weekend. Check our main post for all the apparel and home goods deals that you won't want to miss. Echo Wall Clock, $25 on AmazonTP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router, $57 on AmazonUp to 40% off computers, TVs, headphones and more from Walmart30% off phone cases and accessories from SpecksSave $79 when you buy a Google Nest Hub and Nest Hello doorbell from Lowe's Save up to $150 on certified refurbished Sonos products from Sonoseero Home WiFi System, $119 on AmazonAd by HP: Shop the Memorial Day sale to save up to 60%. Highlights: 15t touch optional Pavilion Laptop for $430 (36% off), McAfee's LiveSafe for $80 (56% off), or the Envy 5055 printer for $60 (50% off). Save on Philips Hue Smart Lights for every room on AmazonWithings / Nokia | Body+ Smart Body Composition Wi-Fi Digital Scale, $79 on AmazonSamsung 55" Class LED NU6900 Series 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV with HDR, $400 from Best BuyLG 65" Class LED UK6090PUA Series 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV with HDR, $450 from Best BuyApple MacBook Air 13.3" 8GB Memory 128GB Flash Storage Space Gray, $950 from Best BuyApple MacBook Air 13.3" 8GB Memory 256GB Flash Storage Silver, $1150 from Best BuyApple iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB Space Gray, $280 from Best BuyApple iPad with Wi-Fi 128GB Space Gray, $330 from Best BuyApple iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular 32GB Space Gray, $410 from Best Buy Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB Space Gray, $460 from Best BuyScouted is internet shopping with a pulse. Follow us on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter for even more recommendations and exclusive content. Please note that if you buy something featured in one of our posts, The Daily Beast may collect a share of sales.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.
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| Brexit Bulletin: All Over Posted: 23 May 2019 11:30 PM PDT  Today is the day — the day Theresa May is finally set to acknowledge that she can't get Brexit over the line and will announce a timetable for her resignation. After three years in Downing Street, and some seven months since she sealed a Brexit deal with the European Union, May looks likely to walk away in failure.
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| CORRECTED-London's FTSE gains, led by miners; Mothercare surges Posted: 24 May 2019 12:39 AM PDT ![CORRECTED-London's FTSE gains, led by miners; Mothercare surges]( "CORRECTED-London's FTSE gains, led by miners; Mothercare surges") Britain's main index firmed on Friday, helped by strong gains in mining heavyweights, while retailer Mothercare jumped after it reported a narrower annual loss and a lower debt burden. The FTSE 100 was 0.5% higher by 0720 GMT while more domestically-focused midcaps were up 0.6%. Mothercare was the standout across UK indexes, up 19.1% to be on course for its best day in a year after its annual report showed restructuring efforts were paying off.
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| Porsche 914 50th Anniversary Celebrated At Museum Posted: 24 May 2019 12:00 PM PDT  The Porsche Museum in Germany opens a special exhibit dedicated to 50 years of the 914. "In the mid-1960s, Porsche was striving to expand its position in the market with a sports car in the promising segment beneath the 911," the museum said in an announcement about its exhibit.
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| Audi to swap out TT for all-electric model Posted: 24 May 2019 07:21 AM PDT ![Audi to swap out TT for all-electric model]( "Audi to swap out TT for all-electric model") Audi's CFO has indicated that the company is "shedding old baggage," meaning it will be discontinuing the TT coupe to replace it with a BEV, according to a Bloomberg report. As reported by Bloomberg Thursday, Audi will be discontinuing the TT coupe and possibly the R8 as well in order to make space in the portfolio for new fully-electric models. The battery powertrain push comes as a result of the company's initiative to launch 20 fully-electric vehicles by 2025, a point when sales of electric cars both hybrid and 100% electric are expected to make up to 40% of automobile deliveries.
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| Today’s best deals: $10 Philips Hue bulbs, huge Apple Watch sale, $20 off Anker cord-free earbuds, more Posted: 24 May 2019 07:01 AM PDT  We're wrapping up the week with a killer roundup of daily deals that you're definitely not going to want to miss. Highlights from today's list include renewed Philips Hue white LED bulbs at an all time low of $10 each when you buy a 4-pack, $8 off Philips Hue color A19 bulbs, a rare chance to save on Apple's brand new AirPods 2 (order now even though they're out of stock so you can lock in the discount), truly impressive $65 Anker true wireless earbuds for just $44.99, a huge sale on Apple Watch Series 3 models with prices starting at just $199, big discounts on SanDisk microSD cards, Amazon's best-selling Bluetooth earbuds for just $15.29 if you're a Prime member, a one-day sale on the best Netgear Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system, a $20 Alexa smart speaker that is just as good as the $50 Echo Dot, and more. See all of today's best bargains below.
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| Back Home Again in Indiana: 11 Things to See or Do en Route to the Indy 500 Posted: 24 May 2019 11:02 AM PDT |
| The Latest: Japan PM mulls Iran visit to mediate crisis Posted: 24 May 2019 05:10 AM PDT  ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region and elsewhere in the Mideast amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran (all times local):
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| Man charged in murder of missing mother, son in Oregon Posted: 25 May 2019 08:12 AM PDT  A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a young mother and her son in Portland, Oregon.
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| U.S. oil drillers cut rigs for third week in a row -Baker Hughes Posted: 24 May 2019 10:03 AM PDT ![U.S. oil drillers cut rigs for third week in a row -Baker Hughes]( "U.S. oil drillers cut rigs for third week in a row -Baker Hughes") U.S. energy firms this week reduced the number of oil rigs operating for a third week in a row as weaker oil prices encourage drillers to follow through on plans to cut spending. Drillers cut five oil rigs in the week to May 24, bringing the total count down to 797, the lowest since March 2018, General Electric Co's Baker Hughes energy services firm said in its closely followed report on Friday. The rig count, an early indicator of future output, has declined over the past five months as independent exploration and production companies cut spending on new drilling as they focus more on earnings growth instead of increased output.
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