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Trump's shortsighted campaign to claim ownership of the stock market could backfire
- February 07, 2018
For months, President Donald Trump boasted about having steered the US stock markets to record high after record high. In his recent State of the Union address, for example, he spoke of it smashing "one record after the other", notes USA Today, which rounds up several tweets from Trump with a similar sentiment. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
For months, President Donald Trump boasted about having steered the US stock markets to record high after record high. In his recent State of the Union address, for example, he spoke of it smashing "one record after the other", notes USA Today, which rounds up several tweets from Trump with a similar sentiment. (more...)
Congress, NCP leaders decide to not divide anti-BJP votes in Maharashtra
- February 07, 2018
In order to make 2019 assembly polls hard for the BJP, both parties' leaders discussed about bringing all the opposition parties on one platform. Following the drubbing both the parties received, talks of alliance had begun. "We will have to work out a compromise formula and fight the polls together", he said. "The national leadership will take the final call on the alliance for Assembly and national elections". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
In order to make 2019 assembly polls hard for the BJP, both parties' leaders discussed about bringing all the opposition parties on one platform. Following the drubbing both the parties received, talks of alliance had begun. "We will have to work out a compromise formula and fight the polls together", he said. "The national leadership will take the final call on the alliance for Assembly and national elections". (more...)
Markets Right Now: Dow ends turbulent day up 567 points
- February 07, 2018
A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 6, 2018. Japan's Nikkei 225 index lost as much seven percent of its value at one point during the trading session, before closing at 21,610 points, a loss of almost five percent. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 6, 2018. Japan's Nikkei 225 index lost as much seven percent of its value at one point during the trading session, before closing at 21,610 points, a loss of almost five percent. (more...)
Dog tries to steal pancakes and accidentally sets fire to house
- February 07, 2018
Within minutes the stove sets alight and the kitchen becomes a raging inferno. In a video shared by the Southwick Fire Department , a dog can be seen jumping up on a stove and knocking a pancake off the plate on top. 'If you have pets or young children at home, look into safety covers for your stove controls'. The video quickly went viral, with animal lovers thanking the firefighters for being so kind to the canine firestarter. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Within minutes the stove sets alight and the kitchen becomes a raging inferno. In a video shared by the Southwick Fire Department , a dog can be seen jumping up on a stove and knocking a pancake off the plate on top. 'If you have pets or young children at home, look into safety covers for your stove controls'. The video quickly went viral, with animal lovers thanking the firefighters for being so kind to the canine firestarter. (more...)
United States 'disappointed' by signing of Holocaust law in Poland
- February 07, 2018
He said that his decision "preserves the interests of Poland , our dignity and the historical truth" and also "takes into account the sensitivity of those for whom the question of historical memory of the Holocaust remains exceptionally important, especially those who have survived and who, as long as they can, should tell the world about this past and their experience". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
He said that his decision "preserves the interests of Poland , our dignity and the historical truth" and also "takes into account the sensitivity of those for whom the question of historical memory of the Holocaust remains exceptionally important, especially those who have survived and who, as long as they can, should tell the world about this past and their experience". (more...)
The Buzz | UK will consider pardons for convicted suffragettes
- February 07, 2018
She said: "They shouldn't be pardoned they should be celebrated". 'Part of the act was that women were saying, "we have had no say in the making of these laws so we do not value the laws - why should we follow them?" "Pardoning them now whitewashes their radicalism - and that is wrong", Caroline Criado Perez wrote on Twitter. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
She said: "They shouldn't be pardoned they should be celebrated". 'Part of the act was that women were saying, "we have had no say in the making of these laws so we do not value the laws - why should we follow them?" "Pardoning them now whitewashes their radicalism - and that is wrong", Caroline Criado Perez wrote on Twitter. (more...)
N. Korean Cheering Squad, Media Delegation Due in S. Korea
- February 07, 2018
Pence is leading a U.S. delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea in part to offset efforts by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to present what President Donald Trump's advisers see as a facade of worldwide goodwill and cooperation. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Pence is leading a U.S. delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea in part to offset efforts by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to present what President Donald Trump's advisers see as a facade of worldwide goodwill and cooperation. (more...)
Watch this year's Super Bowl commercials
- February 07, 2018
The viewership on NBC, which is owned by Comcast Corp, ranked as the lowest for USA television's premiere event since 2009. New England won last year's Super Bowl in a thrilling overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons , drawing 111.3 million viewers on Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's Fox broadcast network. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The viewership on NBC, which is owned by Comcast Corp, ranked as the lowest for USA television's premiere event since 2009. New England won last year's Super Bowl in a thrilling overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons , drawing 111.3 million viewers on Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's Fox broadcast network. (more...)
Alabama man identified who sexually abused child in social media video
- February 07, 2018
The children now are 9, 10 and 12 years old. 44-year-old Germaine Moore is being held in the Elmore County Jail for the video that involves the sexual abuse of a young girl. He also abused the children in Alabama during the same six-year time frame, the prosecutor's office said. Also Monday, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers announced warrants were issued against Moore of Millbrook, just outside Montgomery. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The children now are 9, 10 and 12 years old. 44-year-old Germaine Moore is being held in the Elmore County Jail for the video that involves the sexual abuse of a young girl. He also abused the children in Alabama during the same six-year time frame, the prosecutor's office said. Also Monday, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers announced warrants were issued against Moore of Millbrook, just outside Montgomery. (more...)
US Needs to Improve Communication with Russia, China - Mattis
- February 07, 2018
The report proposes two new nuclear weapons: a sea-launched cruise missile and a lower-yield version of an existing ballistic missile. Despite being described as low-yield, such weapons could cause could cause roughly as much damage as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The report proposes two new nuclear weapons: a sea-launched cruise missile and a lower-yield version of an existing ballistic missile. Despite being described as low-yield, such weapons could cause could cause roughly as much damage as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. (more...)
Retail cannabis, driving laws among provincial regulations
- February 07, 2018
As well, the provincial agency will have to approve the commercial name of each store, with the words dispensary, apothecary or pharmacy outlawed because they blur the line between recreational and medical cannabis. if they want to be in business, they're going to have to apply, they're going to have to get their licence and approval from the city and from the province of B.C." said Farnworth. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
As well, the provincial agency will have to approve the commercial name of each store, with the words dispensary, apothecary or pharmacy outlawed because they blur the line between recreational and medical cannabis. if they want to be in business, they're going to have to apply, they're going to have to get their licence and approval from the city and from the province of B.C." said Farnworth. (more...)
'I'd love to see a shutdown' over immigration
- February 07, 2018
But another GOP congresswoman, Rep. Barbara Comstock , told Trump "We don't need a government shutdown on this". The tough talk seemed to upend congressional Republicans' carefully crafted strategy of avoiding shutdown threats, hoping to pin blame on Democrats if the government did tumble into another stoppage. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
But another GOP congresswoman, Rep. Barbara Comstock , told Trump "We don't need a government shutdown on this". The tough talk seemed to upend congressional Republicans' carefully crafted strategy of avoiding shutdown threats, hoping to pin blame on Democrats if the government did tumble into another stoppage. (more...)
Davidson County deputy accused of robbing Rowan County bank
- February 07, 2018
Davidson County Sheriff's deputy Jeff Athey, 51, is charged with robbery with a risky weapon. "They know what the law is". Davidson County Sheriff David Grice told WGHP that Athey was a deputy in his department until the moment he robbed that bank. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Davidson County Sheriff's deputy Jeff Athey, 51, is charged with robbery with a risky weapon. "They know what the law is". Davidson County Sheriff David Grice told WGHP that Athey was a deputy in his department until the moment he robbed that bank. (more...)
Standard man charged in teen's death
- February 07, 2018
PUTNAM COUNTY, Illinois - A body found on Saturday has been identified as a missing Spring Valley teen. Richard Henderson, 26, is charged with concealment of a homicide. Besides the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, the following agencies have taken part in the investigation: police from Spring Valley, La Salle, Peru, Ottawa, Streator, Oglesby, Peoria and Chicago; sheriff's offices from Bureau, La Salle, Peoria and Cook counties; state police; and the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
PUTNAM COUNTY, Illinois - A body found on Saturday has been identified as a missing Spring Valley teen. Richard Henderson, 26, is charged with concealment of a homicide. Besides the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, the following agencies have taken part in the investigation: police from Spring Valley, La Salle, Peru, Ottawa, Streator, Oglesby, Peoria and Chicago; sheriff's offices from Bureau, La Salle, Peoria and Cook counties; state police; and the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. (more...)
Ghulam Nabi Azad should have presented concrete facts: BJP
- February 07, 2018
However, Ghulam Nabi Azad hit back saying, "We oppose instant triple talaq, but we do not support criminalising it", Ghulam Nabi Azad said ". He was speaking in the Motion of Thanks to President's Address in the Rajya Sabha and spoke soon after BJP chief Amit Shah had initiated discussion on the motion. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
However, Ghulam Nabi Azad hit back saying, "We oppose instant triple talaq, but we do not support criminalising it", Ghulam Nabi Azad said ". He was speaking in the Motion of Thanks to President's Address in the Rajya Sabha and spoke soon after BJP chief Amit Shah had initiated discussion on the motion. (more...)
FIRE fighters rush to flat BLAZE yards away from Grenfell Tower
- February 07, 2018
London Fire Brigade (LFB) evacuated eight neighbouring properties as a precaution after they were called at 9.44pm on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control at 02:01 GMT. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. Photos online show thick, black smoke billowing from a building that has its windows lit. The blaze is less than a mile from the site of the Grenfell Tower fire in which 71 people died in June 2017. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
London Fire Brigade (LFB) evacuated eight neighbouring properties as a precaution after they were called at 9.44pm on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control at 02:01 GMT. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. Photos online show thick, black smoke billowing from a building that has its windows lit. The blaze is less than a mile from the site of the Grenfell Tower fire in which 71 people died in June 2017. (more...)
GOP gubernatorial challenger Jeanne Ives attacks Rauner, Pritchard in DeKalb visit
- February 07, 2018
A conservative gubernatorial candidate in IL is getting much criticism for a campaign ad that's being called racist, sexist, and transphobic. Ives called her ad a parody of Governor Bruce Rauner's "Thank You Mike Madigan" ad. Ives' campaign said it was unaware of Whittle's previous remarks. Ives spoke at Monday's City Club of Chicago luncheon in River North. "I think if she's able to do that, we'll have more people staying in IL". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
A conservative gubernatorial candidate in IL is getting much criticism for a campaign ad that's being called racist, sexist, and transphobic. Ives called her ad a parody of Governor Bruce Rauner's "Thank You Mike Madigan" ad. Ives' campaign said it was unaware of Whittle's previous remarks. Ives spoke at Monday's City Club of Chicago luncheon in River North. "I think if she's able to do that, we'll have more people staying in IL". (more...)
Natalie Wood Death: 'We're Closer to Understanding What Happened,' Say Investigators
- February 07, 2018
The case was reopened in 2011 and after a subsequent news conference more than 100 people came forward with information that helped re-create the timeline, but that had reduced to a trickle for the past year and a half, Corina said. "He said it sounded like furniture was being thrown". Natalie Wood's Sister Addresses Robert Wagner: 'Tell Me the Truth!' When the case was reopened, Corina said Wagner was not a suspect, and he repeated that today. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The case was reopened in 2011 and after a subsequent news conference more than 100 people came forward with information that helped re-create the timeline, but that had reduced to a trickle for the past year and a half, Corina said. "He said it sounded like furniture was being thrown". Natalie Wood's Sister Addresses Robert Wagner: 'Tell Me the Truth!' When the case was reopened, Corina said Wagner was not a suspect, and he repeated that today. (more...)
Binoy Kodiyeri barred from leaving UAE
- February 07, 2018
This means that Binoy, who travelled to Dubai in late January, can not leave through any of the airports, seaports or land border checkpoints across the UAE, of which Dubai is a part. Referring to his father's name being dragged into the controversy, Mr. Binish asked journalists whether anyone would blame his father were he to commit a murder. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
This means that Binoy, who travelled to Dubai in late January, can not leave through any of the airports, seaports or land border checkpoints across the UAE, of which Dubai is a part. Referring to his father's name being dragged into the controversy, Mr. Binish asked journalists whether anyone would blame his father were he to commit a murder. (more...)
National Basketball Association roundup: Giannis leaves early, but Bucks rout Nets
- February 07, 2018
DeMarre Carroll and Caris LeVert both had 15 points for the Nets, who have dropped six-of-seven. The Bucks opened the second half with seven straight points as the lead peaked at 69-41 on Antetokounmpo's dunk. I've twisted it twice in the last five games. With their length and athleticism, the Bucks looked like high schoolers playing against middle schoolers. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
DeMarre Carroll and Caris LeVert both had 15 points for the Nets, who have dropped six-of-seven. The Bucks opened the second half with seven straight points as the lead peaked at 69-41 on Antetokounmpo's dunk. I've twisted it twice in the last five games. With their length and athleticism, the Bucks looked like high schoolers playing against middle schoolers. (more...)
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