Month: July 2020

SmackDown ratings hold steady against VP debate

Last night’s episode of SmackDown averaged 2.316 million viewers, down less than one percent from last week’s show. The show had heavy competition on cable with baseball’s American League wildcard game scoring 4.195 million viewers, and debate coverage on various networks dominating the top of the ratings charts. This was the second lowest total since the brand split, beating…

By HearthstoneYarns July 18, 2020 0

Austria rejects asylum claim from 18-year-old Afghan because ‘gait and posture’ were not ‘homosexual’

Authorities in Austria have come under scrutiny after they reportedly rejected a gay asylum-seeker because he didn’t walk or dress “like a homosexual”. The unnamed 18-year-old claimed he faced persecution in his native Afghanistan because of his sexuality. But ayslum officials dismissed the claim because he did not conform to gay stereotypes, according to details…

By HearthstoneYarns July 18, 2020 0

Thailand to ban imports of electronic waste as Southeast Asia nations fear they are new dumping ground

Thailand will ban imports of 432 types of scrap electronics within six months, an environment ministry official said on Thursday, the latest country to respond to China’s crackdown on imports of high-tech trash this year. Southeast Asia nations fear they are the new dumping ground for the world’s trash after China banned the entry of several…

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