Articles from the June 12, 2019 edition
News June 12, 2019
More protests planned in Hong Kong as extradition bill moves forward
Hong Kong (dpa) - Thousands of people in Hong Kong were expected to skip work on Wednesday to protest against a legislative bill that would allow for extradition to China, just days after the city...
By Hunter Van Cott Sports June 12, 2019
Samohi Baseball Finishes Season With Winning Record
The last inning of our final CIF game pretty much summed up our season. We faced Torrance which was the #1 seed. We were down 10-2 with 2 outs. Rather than giving up, our team rallied and scored some...
Health June 12, 2019
23 Week Old Premature Baby Survives, Setting Record for Smallest Surviving Premature Baby
(tca/dpa) - Weighing in at just 8.6 ounces, Saybie is believed to be the smallest baby ever to survive a premature birth. Sharp HealthCare announced that the infant girl was delivered by Caesarean...
By DPA Lifestyle June 12, 2019
Apple iWatch Can Tell You When Your Heartbeat is Irregular, and When Sound is Damaging your Ears
(dpa) - In few other areas does Apple have as big a lead over its competitors than with the Apple Watch. While Google has struggled to keep up with its Wear OS alternative, Apple is now doubling down...
By Samuel Alioto News June 12, 2019
Last Weekend, 28th and 29th Horses Die at Santa Anita Racetrack
Officials at Santa Anita Park have refused a request by the California Horse Racing Board to suspend racing at the track for the remaining seven days of the season, after a 28th horse died at the...
By DPA Travel June 12, 2019
Star Wars, Sesame Street, Harry Potter: What's new in Orlando?
(dpa) - Orlando, Florida - perhaps the world's biggest metropolis in matters of roller coaster rides and theme park attractions - is getting a whole new range of highlights to keep its 75 million...
By Christian Ebner Travel June 12, 2019
The high-class perks of premium travel: When the plane waits for you #Lufthansa, #Emirates
Frankfurt (dpa)- "Traveling first class means always being able to expect the extraordinary": Lufthansa isn't afraid to be bold when advertising its first-class seats. Whether on board or on the...
By Shabtai Gold News June 12, 2019
Pilot Dead After Helicopter Crashes on Roof of 51 Story Building in Manhattan on Monday
New York (dpa) - One person died on Monday when a helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a building in Midtown Manhattan, New York city's fire department said. Officials said firefighters pumped...
Even the Washington Post now Admits, Trump Got What He Wanted From Mexico
Washington (dpa) - The United States will have an increased capacity to send asylum seekers back to Mexico under a new deal reached last week between Washington and its southern neighbour, US Secretar...