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• U.S. chief justice taps New York judge to handle Puerto Rico bankruptcy
• Donald Trump says Australia's universal healthcare system is better than what America has
• Macron and Le Pen battle for the French presidency
• Trump: Australian health care system better than US
• Trumpcare: At least three Republicans didn't read bill that passed House by one extra vote
• The Latest: Pentagon says Syria deal won't affect IS fight
• Russia: Syrian safe zones plan to take effect at midnight
• Credit Utilization: Understand How it Impacts Your Credit Score
• Judge orders Georgia to extend voter registration for runoff
• 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
• Cinco de Mayo 2017: What is it, why do people celebrate it, and why is it important this year?
• The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing inferno
• US jobless benefits claims swing low at April's end
• ACLU Won't Sue Over Trump's Religious Freedom Order
• Thousands rally to back Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike
• Five Thais charged with royal defamation for Facebook 'shares'
• U.S. Navy SEAL Killed, Two Wounded, in Counter-Terror Raid in Somalia
• A look at the House Republican health care bill
• Theft Was Not The Motive In Murder Of Retired Marine and Girlfriend, Belize Cops Say
• Trump signs order giving religious groups greater political freedom
• Made-in-China jet takes maiden flight
• Family kicked off Delta flight and threatened with jail for not giving up their two-year-old's seat
• Pre-existing conditions and the health plan: Who's covered?
• 4 Alexa speakers that aren’t made by Amazon
• Royals Announce That Prince Philip, 95, Will Retire

U.S. chief justice taps New York judge to handle Puerto Rico bankruptcy Posted: 05 May 2017 01:36 PM PDT U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday appointed a federal judge based in Manhattan to oversee Puerto Rico's landmark bankruptcy case two days after the island's government filed for protection from creditors. In a brief statement, Roberts said he had designated U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the Southern District of New York to handle the biggest bankruptcy in the history of the U.S. municipal debt market. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Donald Trump says Australia's universal healthcare system is better than what America has Posted: 05 May 2017 01:17 PM PDT Mr Trump held a joint news conference with Mr Turnbull in New York just hours after the House passed a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. For instance, pregnancy could cost up to 425 per cent more than under Obamacare. Under Obamacare, people cannot be denied coverage. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Macron and Le Pen battle for the French presidency Posted: 05 May 2017 01:00 PM PDT French election in photos – from stump speeches to protests – the last days of the battle between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen for the French presidency. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Trump: Australian health care system better than US Posted: 05 May 2017 12:43 PM PDT BRANCHBURG, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump's praise of Australia's government-funded health care system has raised the ire of Sen. Bernie Sanders, a leading advocate of such single-payer systems. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Trumpcare: At least three Republicans didn't read bill that passed House by one extra vote Posted: 05 May 2017 12:25 PM PDT At least three House Republicans say they did not read the entire American Health Care Act (AHCA) before voting for it. "I will fully admit, Wolf, I did not," Representative Mark Sanford told CNN's Wolf Blitzer when asked if he had read the whole bill. The bill – Republicans' latest plan to repeal and replace Obamacare – was finalised at 8pm the night before a House of Representatives vote. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

The Latest: Pentagon says Syria deal won't affect IS fight Posted: 05 May 2017 12:10 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on developments regarding Syria (all times local): This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Russia: Syrian safe zones plan to take effect at midnight Posted: 05 May 2017 11:52 AM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian plan to set up "de-escalation zones" in Syria is to go into effect at midnight on Friday, but it will be at least another month before all the details are worked out and the safe areas are fully established, according to Russian officials. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Credit Utilization: Understand How it Impacts Your Credit Score Posted: 05 May 2017 11:33 AM PDT An excellent credit score can make life easier and cheaper. If your score is above 750, you will find it easy to get the lowest interest rates on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. To get an excellent credit score, you need a history of making payments on time. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Judge orders Georgia to extend voter registration for runoff Posted: 05 May 2017 11:19 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered Georgia officials to reopen voter registration in a suburban Atlanta congressional district ahead of a heated special election that's seen by many as a test of President Donald Trump's influence. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today Posted: 05 May 2017 11:01 AM PDT Friday is a happy day for most people since it means the weekend has almost arrived. For iPhone users, however, Fridays are bittersweet because they mean there's only one more list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free to enjoy. Well, it's here, and hopefully it's good enough to tide you over until Monday. If not, you can always check back in Thursday's post, where you'll find a few more premium apps that are still free downloads. These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales could end an hour from now or a week from now — obviously, the only thing we can guarantee is that they were free at the time this post was written. If you click on a link and see a price listed next to an app instead of the word "get," it is no longer free. The sale has ended. If you download the app, you will be charged. Fliptastic Pro Normally $1.99. Loved by TUAW, AppAdvice, and more than 950,000 users! Create awesome slideshows that you can share on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or via email. Turn your amazing photos into engaging flips with photo filters, transitions, and music, all in ONE app-- Fliptastic! "It has a lot of features that most competing apps don't have in one place." - Mel Martin, TUAW "Fliptastic is a really fun way to take a bunch of photos and make them into a digestible postable viewing experience." - Robin Rhys, AppAdvice "My seven-year-old taught me how to use this app (no joke)." - Valerie Rice Features • SELECT: Choose up to 100 photos from Instagram, photo albums or take a new picture using the camera • PHOTO EDITOR: Crop, Add Caption or apply unique Filters to your photos! • MUSIC: Add background music to your videos with Fliptastic soundtrack (over a dozen songs included), or use songs from your music library • SPECIAL EFFECTS: Add Snow, Heart and Starry effects, only on Fliptastic! • TRANSITIONS: Apply cool animated transitions including Crossfade, Slide, Light Saber and more • SHARE: Upload to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or save to your Camera Roll and share using other apps! • INSTAGRAM: Simply tap on the Instagram logo to automagically optimize for Instagram video! Remember to hashtag #fliptastic for a chance to be featured on our Instagram account! Download Fliptastic Pro Mic'd Normally $2.99. "Best New App" - Apple Mic'd is the beautifully simple recording app that was made with the Apple Watch in mind. We cut the clutter so that nothing stands in the way of you and the recording you're about to make. * Record on both iPhone and Apple Watch * Playback on both iPhone and Apple Watch * Use your watch as a remote to control iPhone recording and playback directly from your wrist. * Share your recordings with just a few taps * iCloud automatically backs up your recordings and makes them easy to share Mic'd for iPhone stands alone as a recording gem. With the Apple Watch, the things you can accomplish are limitless. Never again miss the moments in life that matter most. Happy recording. Here's a bit more detail... Mic'd does not need the watch at all. It works just wonderfully on it's own. If you do have a watch, however, then from your wrist, you can tell your iPhone to start and stop recording. Then you can tell your iPhone to playback those recordings. So many fun things to do when using your watch as a remote. But the watch is also a great standalone device. You can record and playback audio without even having your phone around. If you just want to know if your phone is recording or paused, just glance at your watch. Then start or stop it again with a tap. Mic'd supports VoiceOver accessibility. Download Mic'd IQ Test & IQ challenge Normally $2.99. IQ Test With solutions! Available for iPad and iPhone. 2 Tests +39 Questions Mensa iq test. +33 Questions European iq test. With solutions! An intelligence quotient (IQ) is a score derived from one of several standardized tests designed to assess intelligence. The abbreviation "IQ" comes from the German term Intelligenz-Quotient, originally coined by psychologist William Stern. Try it. NOTE: This test is intended for entertainment purposes only. Download IQ Test & IQ challenge PicFace Normally $0.99. PicFace is a fast and fun way to customize and share awesome selfies and portraits with the world. This app retouches your picture automatically by applying skin filters. Add awesome design elements, frames and filters that will make your photos very unique. Pick from one of several gorgeous filters and frames and quickly share your photos to the Camera Roll, Facebook and Twitter. • Smooth and rejuvenate your skin • Choose the best filter for your photo. • Use Design Elements • Mirror effects • Share your photos on Twitter and Facebook! • Save it to your iPhone! • Email it to your friends! Enjoy your PicFace! Download PicFace Translate 2 for Safari Normally $4.99. Translate 2 for Safari - Translate & Speak Web (TranslateSafari 2 - Translate & Speak Extension for Safari) The app is a Safari extension that translates and speaks aloud the entire web page of Safari app. A must have app to translate and speak aloud web pages of Safari. Useful Features ● Translate the entire web page of Safari app - Support both Bing Translator (40+ languages) and Google Translate (60+ languages) translation services - Show both original web page and translation - Display the original text for each translated sentence ● Speak aloud the entire web page of Safari app - Speak 30+ languages - Read all unread web pages automatically - Swipe to control skipping sentences - Highlight word by word for each speaking sentence - Speak aloud the clicked web page - Add favorite web pages with "Starred" to speak aloud later - With funny bear and human face animations while speaking - Support useful speaking repeat, pause, speed and pitch options ● Optimize speak functions (Pro) - Background operation support: keep reading aloud web pages in the background while using another app - Lock screen support: play, pause, skip a sentence, adjust playback volume and see the sentences list on the lock screen - Headphone support: play, pause, adjust playback volume and detect headphone plugged and unplugged Features ● A Safari extension that translates the entire web page The app provides a Safari extension that translates the entire web page of Safari app. ● Supports both Bing Translator and Google Translate translation services The app supports both Bing Translator (40+ languages) and Google Translate (60+ languages) translation services. The service requires the internet connection while translating. ● Display the original text for each translated sentence The app could display the original text while taping the translated sentence. Show both original web page and translation. Switch between the translation and original web page (Google Translate, iPad). ● A Safari extension that speaks aloud the entire web page sentence by sentence The app integrates the system text-to-speech engine, speaks aloud sentence by sentence without internet connecting. Speak 30+ languages: Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Taiwan), Czech (Czech Republic), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), English (Australia), English (Ireland), English (South Africa), English (United Kingdom), English (United States), Finnish (Finland), French (Canada), French (France), German (Germany), Greek (Greece), Hebrew (Israel), Hindi (India), Hungarian (Hungary), Indonesian (Indonesia), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Norwegian (Norway), Polish (Poland), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian (Romania), Russian (Russia), Slovak (Slovakia), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand) and Turkish (Turkey). The app supports one system language, you can make in-app purchases to buy extra languages. ● Add favorite web pages with "Starred" Add favorite web pages with "Starred" to speak aloud later. You can swipe to mark a starred item as read or unread, and flag or unflag a starred item. ● Read all unread web pages automatically The app can read all unread starred web pages automatically. ● Swipe to control skipping sentences You can skip a sentence or all below sentences while in Speak mode. ● Speak aloud the clicked web page If you click the link on web page while in Speak mode, the app will read the clicked web page automatically. ● Support useful speaking options Repeat times of the whole article, repeat times of each sentence, speaking pause seconds between sentences, speaking speed, speaking pitch and font size options. ● Speaking face animation ● Highlight words while speaking The app will highlight word by word for each speaking sentence. Note: The app requires iOS 8 (or later). Download Translate 2 for Safari Random PW Generator Normally $0.99. The Random PW Generator allows them to easily generate random passwords, create your own, save and manage Passwords. The app features: Generate passwords with length of 4 to 26 characters. Character selection: big letters, small letters, numbers and special characters, combined with everything else. Special characters can be selected individually. Own password combined with generated characters. Save passwords, delete, print, move with iTunes file sharing on the computer, or send via AirDrop. iTunes File Sharing on - off function. App lock code allows you to keep the passwords from strangers eyes. Do not play with the security of your data! Avoid using the same password for multiple logins. Random PW generator helps you to solve these problems. With this app, your passwords remain only on the device! Download Random PW Generator WindPush Normally $2.99. ***30 notifications included*** Share on Facebook and get unlimited notifications for free! WindPush is the ultimate app for anyone that needs specific wind conditions. Perfect for windsurfers, kitesurfers, sailors, paragliders, hang gliders, RC plane enthusiasts, etc. Based on the settings you choose, you'll be notified when the wind you are waiting for is forecasted. As an example you can get notified when the forecast says more than 15 knots from north-east or less than 5 knots from any wind direction. You can easily choose which days of the week you want to monitor, so you won't be bothered when you're busy. WindPush covers over 10 million locations worldwide and can also use the iPhone's GPS to search for the location closest to your current position. Missing spot? If you can't find the spot you're looking for you can add it manually in Geonames' database. Go to windpush.me/FAQ/ for further instructions. WindPush uses weather data from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK. Your use of WindPush is at your own risk, and we would like to point out that weather alerts for more than two or three days ahead can be very imprecise. We take no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the access to or use of weather data. Download WindPush Draw Pad Pro 2 Normally $2.99. Draw Pad Pro² is a simple yet powerful way to capture your thoughts, notes, and ideas. With a beautiful and clean interface designed for iOS 9, the app is a joy to use and easy to learn. Underneath the simplicity, Draw Pad Pro² packs powerful features. Each stroke you make is synced in real time to all your devices. Your work is organized into notebooks, with the ability to add titles to each page. Features: • Robust drawing engine • Beautiful iOS 9 design • Cloud Syncing to all your devices • Notebooks Galore Give Draw Pad Pro² a try today. We think you'll love it! Download Draw Pad Pro 2 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Cinco de Mayo 2017: What is it, why do people celebrate it, and why is it important this year? Posted: 05 May 2017 10:44 AM PDT Cinco de Mayo is a cultural phenomenon in the United States. It's a time to celebrate Mexican culture and, for some, an opportunity to drink a lot of margaritas and cerveza. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

The Hindenburg: A look back – from first flight to blazing inferno Posted: 05 May 2017 10:29 AM PDT A look back at the German airship Hindenburg from its construction and life aboard to that horrible night when it burst into flames on May 6, 1937. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

US jobless benefits claims swing low at April's end Posted: 05 May 2017 10:14 AM PDT New claims for jobless benefits sank at the end of April, and the total number of people receiving unemployment benefits hit a 17-year low, the US Labor Department reported Thursday. The figures were more evidence of the persistently tight job market and came a day before the department is due to release its monthly employment report. In the week ending April 29, initial claims for unemployment insurance fell 19,000 to 238,000. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

ACLU Won't Sue Over Trump's Religious Freedom Order Posted: 05 May 2017 09:59 AM PDT The nonprofit had previously threatened to sue if the president's executive order on religion was "used as an excuse to discriminate." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Thousands rally to back Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike Posted: 05 May 2017 09:40 AM PDT RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Several thousand Palestinians rallied in a West Bank square on Wednesday in solidarity with hundreds of hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Speakers called for a new campaign of civil disobedience against Israeli rule. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Five Thais charged with royal defamation for Facebook 'shares' Posted: 05 May 2017 09:24 AM PDT Five men were charged with violating Thailand's draconian royal defamation law for sharing Facebook posts written by an exiled dissident academic, a human rights lawyer said Thursday. The case is the largest known lese majeste prosecution so far under Thailand's new King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who ascended the throne after the October death of his father. The five, who have not been named, were remanded in custody Wednesday for sharing Facebook posts written by a Paris-based Thai historian Somsak Jeamteerasakul about the disappearance of a democracy plaque in Bangkok last month. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

U.S. Navy SEAL Killed, Two Wounded, in Counter-Terror Raid in Somalia Posted: 05 May 2017 09:09 AM PDT Trump steps up the fight against terrorists in Africa and Middle East, leading to a wave of combat deaths. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

A look at the House Republican health care bill Posted: 05 May 2017 08:53 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have passed legislation to roll back much of former President Barack Obama's health care law. The legislation would rework subsidies for private insurance, limit federal spending on Medicaid for low-income people and cut taxes on upper-income individuals used to finance Obama's overhaul. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Theft Was Not The Motive In Murder Of Retired Marine and Girlfriend, Belize Cops Say Posted: 05 May 2017 08:33 AM PDT Authorities in the tiny Central American country have ruled the deaths of Drew DeVoursney and Francesca Matus as murders, but have no motive. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Trump signs order giving religious groups greater political freedom Posted: 05 May 2017 08:14 AM PDT Donald Trump, in a long-anticipated overture to the religious right, signed an executive order on Thursday directing the IRS to weaken its enforcement of a rule barring churches and tax-exempt groups from endorsing political candidates. With the same stroke of his pen, he took steps to resolve a longtime dispute over an Obama-era rule requiring contraception coverage in employer healthcare plans, in favor of religious employers that oppose birth control. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Made-in-China jet takes maiden flight Posted: 05 May 2017 07:59 AM PDT The first large made-in-China passenger plane took off on its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the country's ambitious journey to compete with the world's leading aircraft makers. The narrow-body C919 jet -- white with green and blue stripes -- soared over Pudong international airport in the commercial hub Shanghai as a crowd of thousands cheered. Built by state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the plane represents nearly a decade of effort in a government-mandated drive to reduce dependence on European consortium Airbus and US aerospace giant Boeing. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Family kicked off Delta flight and threatened with jail for not giving up their two-year-old's seat Posted: 05 May 2017 07:44 AM PDT A family was removed from an overbooked flight and threatened with jail for not giving up a seat that was occupied by their two-year-old son. Staff aboard the Delta airlines flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles asked the Schear family from Southern California to carry the two-year-old on their laps. Brian Schear said that staff told him that they were told that they would be sent to jail and the boy taken away from them if they did not agree to the demand. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Pre-existing conditions and the health plan: Who's covered? Posted: 05 May 2017 07:26 AM PDT The Republican push to replace the Affordable Care Act was revived this week in Congress by a small change to their plan designed to combat concerns over coverage for those with pre-existing health problems. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

4 Alexa speakers that aren’t made by Amazon Posted: 05 May 2017 07:08 AM PDT The Amazon Echo is the speaker that started it all, and the Echo Dot is Amazon's latest and greatest Alexa speaker. They're both still fine options, as is the Amazon Tap, but Amazon's not the only game in town anymore when it comes to Alexa-enabled speakers. In this post, you'll find four other options that give you access to all the same Alexa skills as Amazon's speakers, but they sport different designs and different features as well. Jam Voice Portable Wifi and Bluetooth Speaker Alexa Voice Service lets you ask questions, check the weather, and more Tap and ask Alexa to stream music from services like TuneIn and iHeartRadio, or stream from Spotify and Tidal through the free JAM Wi-Fi app Connect with Bluetooth for music on the go Pair multiple speakers and stream from room to room over Wi-Fi Free JAM App controls your speakers and music iLuv Aud Click Portable Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Speaker Plastic and other materials JUST CLICK AND ASK ALEXA: The Aud Click is a Portable WiFi & Bluetooth Speaker with Amazon Alexa. Ask Alexa to answer questions, play music, read the news, get weather and traffic reports, control your smart home, and more. The Aud Click can also use Alexa skills such as ordering a pizza from Dominoes and calling for an Uber. You can find how to use video here: https://youtu.be/dbDvMnzhUeU PLAY MUSIC FROM YOUR FAVORITE SOURCES: Simply click and ask Alexa to play your favorite songs. The Aud Click works with major services and stations, including Amazon Music, Tunein, iHeartRadio, and more. You can also play music from playlists on your phone. Even when you do not have WiFi access, you can still play music through Bluetooth connection. BRING IT WITH YOU ANYWHERE: The Aud Click is fully portable, so you can bring it with you and use it on the go. The extremely small size and impressively long battery life make the Aud Click the perfect companion for your next picnic in the park, walk to the beach, or even for the times you want to simply walk around the neighborhood. Anywhere that you want to go, bring the Aud Click with you and have your music by your side. SUPERIOR SOUND WITH 360 DEGREE OMNI-DIRECTIONAL AUDIO: The Aud Click uses a unique open-ended speaker that can project further than most speakers of the same size. This impressive new technology allows the sound waves to expand further out, providing clean and crisp acoustics. MULTI-ROOM LISTENING EXPERIENCE: Using the WiFi, you can connect multiple Aud Click speakers together throughout your home. Through the app you can control the music in each room. Whether you want to play the same song throughout your house, or provide a different atmosphere in each room, the Aud Click will meet your music playing needs. You can also have one set of multiple speakers to left mode and the other set to right mode as stereo. FABRIQ Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart Speaker FABRIQ is an interactive voice and touch controlled multiroom speaker that uses Amazon Alexa Voice Service to play music, control smart home devices, set alarms and much more. Just tap on the mic button and ask Alexa. FABRIQ is a standalone Alexa device and does not require an Echo or Dot. Small speaker, big sound. The 2" precision active driver along with 5W of power provide crisp sound at any volume. Using Wi-Fi, you can connect up to 10 FABRIQ speakers for a multiroom sound experience. You can play music synchronously through your home or chose different songs for different rooms. With Alexa, you can play music from Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and TuneIn and access your books from Audible. Bluetooth capability allows you to bring your portable FABRIQ speaker anywhere you go. Omaker WoW Handsfree Smart Speaker Hands-free Wi-Fi speaker to be certified for Amazon hands-free recognition, Music and AVS; can hear your voice requests even when music is playing or in a noisy environment. Omaker WoW works as a Amazon certified hands-free voice-enabled speaker that serves you. Just ask Alexa to play music, check the weather, hear the news, control smart home devices, order a pizza, and more… Streams high resolution audio (192khz/24bit; 44.1KHz/16bit) through dual 4W speakers, bringing you a feast for the ears. Features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and dual built-in batteries making Omaker WoW a wireless portable speaker you can take anywhere. Pair multiple WoW speakers together through the Omaker App and be free to switch from one to another or just let them play at the same time, filling the whole house with amazing sound. (Search "eomaker alexa"or "wow alexa" in Google Play Store to download Omaker APP, if you have any question, just contact us for inquiry.) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Royals Announce That Prince Philip, 95, Will Retire Posted: 05 May 2017 06:48 AM PDT The Duke of Edinburgh has been standing beside the Queen for seven decades, but the palace is announcing that he'll retire from joining many official occasions in September. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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