In a relatively low-key news conference, an unperturbed Mario Draghi put further cuts in interest rates firmly back on the European Central Bank's list of options, while just as definitively removing "helicopter money."
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Television provider Dish Networks and content creator Viacom have reached a deal that will prevent the latter's networks from being blacked out.
The deal was reached hours before Viacom's channels, which include MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, would have disappeared for the more than 13 million Dish subscribers.
The deal also will include Viacom's channels being offered on Dish's Sling TV, a smaller offering of fewer channels at a lower price. Читать дальше...
Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 90 today, is definitely not a typical monarch. From serving as a mechanic during World War II, to becoming the first head of state to receive a hologram portrait, the Queen continues to rule in more ways than one.
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She used an unknown object to key the whole length of the car.
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DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' first quarter profit more than doubled as all of its business units posted improved numbers including record pretax earnings in North America.
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' first quarter profit more than doubled as all of its business units posted improved numbers including record pretax earnings in North America.
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' first quarter profit more than doubled as all of its business units posted improved numbers including record pretax earnings in North America. After paying $60 million to settle stockholder lawsuits over an ignition switch debacle, GM earned $1.26 per share. GM nearly broke even in Europe for the quarter, made strong profits in China and narrowed its losses in challenging South America en route to record pretax profits of $2.7 billion for a first-quarter. Chief Financial... Читать дальше...
Yesterday afternoon, the US Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman (who escaped slavery and became an abolitionist) will replace Andrew Jackson (who reputedly owned 300 slaves) on the front of the $20 bill.
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Over the weekend some of Nigerian celebrities thrilled their fans in Lagos and Abuja in Lagos, as they headline Sunlight Detergent’s demo wash. In Lagos, the demo wash contest took place at Ndubuisi Kanu Park and had in attendance Maercy Aigbe-Gentry, Chidinma Ekile, TVC presenter Labi, Ara, Kenny Saint Best (KSB) and Omo Baba while […]
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Roger Daltrey has confirmed the Who 's participation in a rumored classic-rock festival this fall. The organizers of Coachella had previously announced that they were eyeing October 7th through 9th to showcase asummit of the world's biggest artists : the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young,...
Possible revisions to the city’s payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) policy will be discussed at next week’s Plan Commission meeting.
Each year the West Salem and Bangor-Burns annual fire department dances attract hundreds of area residents to come out and support their local fire departments, and enjoy some good music, food and refreshments.
Gretchen and I were just finishing breakfast Monday morning when she poked her finger at a story in the morning La Crosse Tribune: “This is important,” she said. “Think of it in terms of Act 10.”
The recent defection of 13 North Korean workers has highlighted North Korea’s lucrative practice of sending thousands of its civilians abroad and collecting a large percentage of their wages.
Automaker Volkswagen has reached a deal with the U.S. government over diesel emissions, a judge told Reuters Thursday.
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Jonathon Nicola, a Canadian high school basketball star from South Sudan, has been detained for violating the Immigration Refugee Protection Act, according to a report from the Windsor Star.
While it's unknown what Nicola is accused of doing, the report has a shocking revelation about Nicola — he's believed to be 30 years old.
Nicola had become a well-known basketball player for Windsor Hoops, an Ontario basketball program, and was in Canada on a student visa as a 17-year-old junior for the last six months. Читать дальше...
TOKYO (AP) — Twitter has its eyes on Japan, with its 35 million users, to make money from companies eager to use Twitter data to research retail trends, manage inventory and improve customer service.
It seems Kelly Ripa is equipped for her battle with the goliath ABC network.
There has been a significant rise in Afghan army casualties amid rampant crackdown by the Afghan armed forces to suppress the insurgency activities of the militant groups. At least 10 Afghan soldiers lost their lives during the counter-terrorism operations being conducted across the country amid surging violence. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the soldiers Read the full article...
The Treasury should have dumped Andrew Jackson from its new banknote, writes James Blitz
Legit-looking websites are hiding indecent images which could lead to arrest.
BORNE - De provincie wil de financiën van Borne nog niet goedkeuren. Met name vanwege de grondexploitatie.
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The wearables market is growing, and one particular type of product will spur that growth.
Healthcare wearables will be crucial to the growth of this market, according to a new study by Tractica. The firm expects consumers to use wearables for a variety of healthcare applications, such as chronic disease treatment, remote monitoring of patients, wellness programs, and elder care. Читать дальше...