CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In a story Aug. 24 about U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin's stance on price hikes for life-saving allergy injection pens, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the cost of a two-dose package of EpiPens rose more than…
Internettaxibedrijf Uber heeft over de eerste zes maanden van het jaar een brutoverlies van 1,2 miljard dollar in de boeken gezet. Dat zei financieel topman Gautam Gupta tijdens een bijeenkomst met zijn investeerders.
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Google's parent company Alphabet is going to cut the size of its staff working on Google Fiber, its internet service provider, in half, according to a new report by Kevin McLaughlin in The Information.
CEO Larry Page ordered the cuts since Google Fiber has failed to attract as many subscribers as originally projected, according to the report. It is unclear if the cuts have happened.
Fiber executives initially hoped to attract 5 million subscribers in five years; in about two years... Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates didn’t budge this week, remaining at historically low levels that continue to lure prospective home buyers. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average for the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.43 percent, unchanged from last week. The average rate is down from 3.84 percent a year ago,
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A brazen, hours-long militant attack on the American University of Afghanistan ended early Thursday after at least 13 people were killed and dozens wounded in the assault on the sprawling campus on Kabul's outskirts, a government…
The incident took place when the Congress leader arrived in Mangaluru and was on her way to the city from the airport.
Ocearch says after 26 great white shark expeditions, the discovery in the waters of Long Island is the most significant find they've ever made
A wave of severe storms produced at least a dozen tornadoes in Indiana and Ohio, damaging homes and businesses but causing no serious injuries, authorities said Thursday, as crews worked to restore power ...
Donald Trump courted hard-liners on immigration in the primary campaign. But he signaled Wednesday night he'd be in favor of a path to legalization for some immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
An investor actively working a portfolio of passive funds is not likely to do any better than the stock jockey actively running a portfolio of stocks.
An investor actively working a portfolio of passive funds is not likely to do any better than the stock jockey actively running a portfolio of stocks.
Two gunmen shot dead by Afghan special forces
A British father has made a dash for Australia as his son clings to life and the man who allegedly tried to kill him in a fatal backpacker hostel attack prepares to face court.
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Tiffany & Co. is losing its luster.
The iconic luxury retailer saw same-store sales nosedive 8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.
That marks the 7th straight quarter of decline for the brand, which is facing an industry wide problem: shoppers are increasingly frugal and unlikely to pay for discretionary items, like luxury jewelry.
Brian Yarbrough, CFA and analyst at Edward Jones, told Business Insider that the luxury category as a whole has been struggling... Читать дальше...
China’s recent move to add the U.S. to a list of Zika-infected countries is worrying U.S. exporters, who fear they will be required to fumigate all containers destined for Chinese ports.
Actor Ramya in the eye of the storm for her statement ‘Pakistan is not hell’ arrived to a tumultuous welcome to this coastal city on Thursday. She was greeted by a hostile posse of BJP Yuva Morcha and other pro Hindu chauvinist organisations who were all the more agitated with her statement “Mangaluru is hell” given to a TV channel. She made the comment striving to justify her statement on Pakistan pointing that bad things happen even in this coastal city.
Michael Sargent
economy,
Are we headed towards a crisis?
Congress left town this August for an extended recess without passing a budget or any required spending bills, and spending has largely been ignored as a major issue in the presidential election. But just because the politicians and media are distracted doesn’t mean the nation’s most critical problems are going away.
Case in point: The Congressional Budget Office just released its updated budget projections... Читать дальше...
WhatsApp said it would start sharing users' phone numbers with parent Facebook, marking a shift in its stance on privacy.
Earlier today, after lunch at a favorite Nashville restaurant, Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill had an encounter that left him unsettled....
The Obama administration has finalized a new rule intended to encourage states to set up their own retirement plans.
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To consider Les Miles on the dreaded hot seat at LSU entering this season suggests a lot about job security among college football coaches these days — especially those in the Southeastern Conference. In 11 seasons as Tigers coach, Miles has 112 wins. Only one LSU coach has more and Charlie McClendon's 137 victories came in 59 more games. Miles' .778 winning percentage is better than any coach who has had more than a 30-game stint at LSU — even Nick Saban at .750. If No. 5 LSU falls short of lofty expectations this season... Читать дальше...
Two central Florida hospitals will not charge survivors of the Pulse nightclub terror attack for out-of-pocket medical expenses, officials said Wednesday.
Two central Florida hospitals will not charge survivors of the Pulse nightclub terror attack for out-of-pocket medical expenses, officials said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates didn't budge this week, remaining at historically low levels that continue to lure prospective home buyers. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average for the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.43 percent, unchanged from last week. Financial markets are awaiting a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen Friday at an annual conference of central bankers for clues on a possible interest-rate increase.