STARBUCKS: Good-Bye Plastic Straws
Starbucks stops using plastic straws Starbucks Corporation, the American coffee company and international coffeehouse chain operating almost 30,000 locations worldwide declared yesterday, July 9th, of…
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Reacts to Cannabis in cook show
Reacts to Cannabis in cook show on Netflix In Netflix’s new cook show, experts teach the audience to cook with marijuana. Actis fears that the…
USA tightens rules for hand luggage
This weekend, there will be more stringent hand luggage rules for travelers to the United States. Travelers will be checked on departure from Norway. The…
Sudan: The Troika Condemns Continued Clashes in Jebel Marra, Darfur
The so-called troika in Sudan (USA, UK and Norway) has delivered a joint statement on the ongoing clashes in the Jebel Marra region of Darfur….
United States Foreign Affairs Committee meeting
Parliament’s Foreign and Defence Committee travels this week on an extensive visit to the United States. Under the auspices of Arbeiderpartiet’s Anniken Huitfeldt, defence…
Solberg: Singapore meeting could be a positive contribution to nuclear disarmament
If the summit in Singapore is the start of a real nuclear disarmament in North Korea, then it’s a very positive contribution, says Prime Minister…
New migraine medicine gives hope to millions of people
The first drug to prevent migraine was approved in the USA on Thursday. Experts believe it marks a new era in migraine treatment, but…
Students affected by unrest in class
60% of students are disturbed by unrest in the classroom Norwegian Students report that unrest in school is a widespread problem and that teachers have…
Røe Isaksen visits the United States
Torbjørn Røe Isaksen visits the United States Minister of Industry, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, visits New York and Washington 21-24. May. Hhe will among other issues…
164,000 new jobs in the USA in April
The US labour market is in moderately good shape and created 164,000 new jobs in April.The unemployment rate fell from 4.1 to 3.9%. The…
Can China Become a Super Power?
Can China Become a Super Power? The USA has multiple issues with China in the areas of technology, intellectual property, etc. Aggravating these issues, a…
USA: Jet Engine Explosion Kills One
Yesterday, April 17 in the United States, Southwest Airline’s Flight #1380, flying from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Dallas’ Love Field, was forced to perform…
USA is the biggest threat to free trade, says Solberg
The attacks on free trade in recent weeks give cause for serious concern, Prime Minister and leader of the Right party Erna Solberg said during…
Flat Earth scientist injured after rocket launch
Flat Earth scientist injured when home-made rocket crash landed Rocket scientist and Flat Earth believer , “Mad” Mike Hughes, reached an altitude of 570 metres in…
USA tops Norwegian travel statistics
USA tops Norwegian travel statistics for 2017 The United States of America trumps travel in 2017, but Norwegians still can’t resist the charm of Spain….
Trump attacks the Müller investigation
Trump attacks the FBI and the Müller investigation of Russia Donald Trump believes special investigator, Robert Müller scrutiny of Russian interference in the General Election,…
Norski wins the Iditarod
Norski wins the grueling Iditarod race Greetings from Minnesota, USA. This years winner of Iditarod is a Norski, as Norwegians are referred to in our neck…
H.R.H. The Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magus and Crown Princess Mette-Marit schedule USA engagements
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway have each announced appointed foreign engagements in March, 2018. The Crown Princess anticipates travel to New…
SpaceX Successfully Launches World’s Most Powerful Spacecraft
SpaceX, the only private company to successfully bring a spacecraft back to Earth from low orbit is now flying the world’s most powerful space rocket. …
Mort Walker who created the comic “Billy” has died
Mort Walker has died at 94 years of age. Walker is the man behind the comic strip “Billy”, which was first published in Norwegian in…