Daily Archives: January 23, 2012
Women to Sell Lingerie, Cosmetics in Saudi Arabia
Starting this month, women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed for the first time to work in lingerie and cosmetic shops. Photo courtesy of The New York Times The change in social policy comes from a royal decree issued last … Continue reading
Filed under World
BREAKING: SCOTUS Rules for Man with Tracking Device on Car
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a drug suspect who had an electronic tracking device attached to his car by police, who did not first get an extended warrant. The Justices said secretly placing the device and monitoring … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, Law, The Supremes
Severe Weather Hits Southeast
At least two people have died in severe weather near Birmingham, Alabama. Storms tore across the Southeast early today, spreading damage through at least two states. In Alabama, damage was reported near Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, as well as south of … Continue reading
Filed under National
E.U. Sanctions Iran
European Union foreign ministers imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Monday. The sanctions come because of Iran’s “defiance of six U.N. Security Council resolutions and its refusal to enter negotiations over its nuclear program.” Details of the sanctions will be … Continue reading
Filed under World
U.S. Shuts Down Megaupload; Hackers Retaliate
The U.S. government has shut down one of the world’s most popular file-sharing sites and accused its founder and several company officials of facilitating millions of illegal downloads. A federal indictment Thursday accused Megaupload.com of costing copyright holders $500 million … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, Politics, The Interwebs
Proposed South African Law Makes Unauthorized Weather Forecasts Illegal
A proposed South African law would make a weather forecast about severe weather or air pollution not authorized by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) subject to five years in prison and a $630,000.00 fine. The law would affect TV … Continue reading
Filed under Sick Sad World, World
