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General Electric said Monday that it would combine its oil and gas business with Baker Hughes, looking to increase its scale to battle the effects of a prolonged slump in oil prices that has eaten into results and prompted job cuts across the petroleum sector. The new company, which GE referred to as the “new” Baker Hughes, would be one of the world’s largest providers of equipment, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. Oversupply in the oil industry has sapped prices in the past two years... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — Accompanied by a security detail befitting a petty potentate, California billionaire Peter Thiel told an audience at Washington’s National Press Club Monday that GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump “gets the big things right.” Thiel used the heavily promoted speech to defend his controversial $1.25 million donation last month to Trump’s campaign, and to leverage his newfound celebrity, however negative, to expound on his theories of government, politics and foreign affairs. The venture capitalist... Читать дальше...

CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — The Latest on protesters trying to halt construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline (all times local):

CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — The Latest on protesters trying to halt construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline (all times local):

The FBI director and the Democratic nominee are getting what they deserve.

According to the polls, Donald Trump has been trailing Hillary Clinton badly in Michigan and Wisconsin for months. In Michigan, two surveys taken last week showed Clinton leading by seven percentage points. In a third poll, the margin was six points. It’s a similar story in Wisconsin, where the past three polls have shown Clinton ahead by four points, six points, and seven points.

By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton GRAND RAPIDS, Mich./KENT, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called Democratic rival Hillary Clinton a threat to the country on Monday, saying that if she is elected a probe into her emails could shadow her entire term in office, as the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Clinton's lead narrowing slightly. The trial will probably start," Trump told a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nothing’s going to get done.” The Federal Bureau... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — Todd Bowles needs to curb his cussing — or it’ll cost him. The New York Jets’ normally low-key coach used some profanity during his news conference after a 31-28 victory over winless Cleveland on Sunday. He was talking about his stern message to his team at halftime, when the players acknowledged Bowles

Gwyneth Paltrow holds onto her coffee while heading out of Brentwood County Mart on Sunday afternoon (October 30) in Brentwood, Calif. The 44-year-old actress was joined by her 12-year-old daughter Apple and 10-year-old son Moses (not pictured). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gwyneth Paltrow Later that day, Gwyneth showed support for her friend [...]

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For the most cynical among us, democracy in the US is just a codified peaceful way of swapping out the figureheads at the top. For the less cynical, there is a lot more at stake, and they’re willing to plow huge amounts of money into these elections so that this money will help them accomplish their goals afterwards.

Putting money to work in politics is easy in the US. It’s considered a legitimate investment with some sort of return. You have to be really careless... Читать дальше...

The co-founder and CEO of Postmates was trying to pitch his San Francisco food delivery business to investors, just as venture capitalists were tightening their belts and cash-burning delivery startups were falling out of favor globally. The San Francisco VC firm, co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, was already an investor, but agreed to step up its support and add partner Brian Singerman to the board of directors. Not only does its app compete with decades-old courier services and the restaurants themselves... Читать дальше...

Christina Aguilera just gave Kylie Jenner her costume seal of approval. Over the weekend Kylie dressed up just like Christina in her 2002 "Dirrty" music video and pretty much won...

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Bowles needs to curb his cussing — or it'll cost him.

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Bowles needs to curb his cussing — or it'll cost him.

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Bowles needs to curb his cussing — or it'll cost him.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes says ex-Swansea players Joe Allen and Wilfried Bony came back to "haunt" their former club in Monday's Premier League win.

Adama Jalloh is a photographer from London who has worked on many stunning photography projects, including her identity project, where she took beautiful photos of black girls getting their hair done.

Despite MANY bumps in the road, these eight OGs have stuck it out since the beginning.

The study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that African Americans are more likely to face longer waits and cancellations, and women are more likely to get taken for unnecessarily long rides. University of Washington, Stanford and MIT researchers hailed more than 1,500 trips with the two San Francisco ride-hailing companies, as well as Flywheel, a taxi-hailing app, in Seattle and Boston to see what impact race or perceived race or gender might have on wait times, cancellations and other factors with the rides. Читать дальше...

If you look carefully at the group gathered there on the shores of the Puget Sound, you might catch a glimpse of our very own David Neiwert, who has been writing on and advocating for the plight of the endangered Southern Resident orca pods.

LOS ANGELES — The Warner Bros. and DC Comics film “The Flash” has hit a roadblock. Director Rick Famuyiwa on Monday said in a statement that he and the studio could not “come together creatively” on the project, which he’s been attached to since June. Ezra Miller stars as the speedy superhero in the film,

The Barcelona star faced a tall challenge as he was bombarded from above, but he rose to the occasion to take possession flawlessly

Britanya tahtının beşinci sıradaki vârisi 32 yaşındaki Prens Harry gönlünü 35 yaşındaki Kanadalı oyuncu Meghan Markle’a kaptırdı. İngiliz basını ikilinin altı aydır gizlice birlikte olduğunu öne sürdüDevamı için tıklayınız

A little friendly competition might motivate you to hit the gym.