25-year-old Doritos contestant could earn $1 million from $80 ad
Spoiler Alert: In the ad, a dancer is so revved up on Doritos chips that he picks up his partner for a beautiful aerial dance move. That’s when he slips…
Month: January 2015
Cheap oil can be good for stock market
The stock market shrugged off the turmoil in oil as well. The S&P 500 rose nearly 15% in 1986 and the Dow gained about 23%even though crude prices plummeted more…
Gas is less than $2 at most U.S. stations
It was just six weeks ago that a station in Oklahoma City became the first to dip below $2, but other stations quickly followed suit. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain…
As Charlie Hebdo hits newsstands, French comedian arrested for comments
The grief and cries for free speech reverberated around the world. So did questions about whether the newspaper should provocatively depict the Prophet Mohammed, an act many Muslims deem offensive….
ECJ on OMT clears ECB for QE. WTF?
Related: Europe will print money, it’s just a matter of time Assuming a new Greek government doesn’t turn back time later this month, the challenge now is how to save…
Russian official calls for 10% spending cuts as revenue plummets
Speaking in Moscow, Siluanov said cuts are the only way to solve the crisis. He warned increased borrowing from the central bank could push the country into an “inflationary spiral.”…
The best blood test you’ll ever take
But Inside Tracker found some other issues in my blood test. For instance, I had no idea that I have very low testosterone (insert joke here). Related: Aetna raises its…
Why India has the cheapest flights on Earth
Yet as with many sectors in India, optimism is creeping in around the edges. Funds from foreign investors have provided a boost, and analysts hope that newly-elected Prime Minister Narendra…
Burberry sales bump as Hong Kong protests kept shoppers away
Government representatives in China have been told to stop holding extravagant banquets, riding in showy cars and giving or accepting luxury gifts. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is…
#FiveWordsToRuinADate or how to take over Twitter with one simple hashtag
This new hashtag game has something for everyonefrom big corporations to regular folks. Perhaps that’s why so many are joining in.
Chinese police rescue 37 babies in trafficking bust
Babies were often transported in large handbags and suitcases to prospective buyers. And they were allegedly fed instant noodles and leftover vegetables, according to Chinese state media. Authorities have arrested…
Wall Street weakness: JPMorgan Chase disappoints
It was not all bad news though. Dimon touted strong results from JPMorgan Chase’s consumer and community banking, mortgage banking and credit card units. During a conference call with reporters,…
Family turns to Facebook to find home for unused embryos
Facebook has reunited siblings separated at birth, rekindled old romantic relationships and helped countless people find someone who understands what they are going through. And now, the social media platform…
RadioShack may be preparing for bankruptcy
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America has about 5 million job openings. We’re ‘near normal’
Buzz about new jobs: There’s also anecdotal evidence that more Americans are getting jobs. A popular trend on photo-sharing site Instagram is to take a photo of yourself on your…
Protests at Colorado church over handling of gay woman’s funeral
“People started taking their seats at 10 a.m.” at New Hope Ministries church, Jose Silva, a friend of Collier’s, told CNN affiliate KMGH. “At 10:15, the pastor said, ‘Due to…
Police: Kids, left alone, die in house fire while mother is out getting hair done
The victims are 4-year-old Ta’shae Thompson Johnson and her 3-year-old brother, Clifton Thompson Johnson. – Johnson is charged with two counts of negligent homicide.
Charlie Hebdo sells for hundreds of dollars on eBay
Related: Charlie Hebdo puts Mohammed on its new cover – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved.
5 things to know for your New Day — Wednesday, January 14, 2015
CHARLIE HEBDO NEW ISSUE On sale now: The new edition of Charlie Hebdo hits newsstands today. It’s the first one since last week’s terror attack on the satirical magazine’s headquarters…
World Bank cuts global growth forecast
But oil exporters will continue to struggle, with Russia hit particularly hard by the declining price of crude. The World Bank expects Russia’s economy will contract by 2.9% in 2015….
Heightened security checks coming to U.S. airports after AQAP calls for lone wolf plane bombers
The new issue of AQAP’s Inspire magazine, released on December 24, featured instructions on how to build what AQAP called a “hidden bomb” from easily purchasable materials. It also included…
CNNGo in Hokkaido: Snow, onsen and 300+ beers
This month CNNGo starts in the capital city Sapporo, where we’ll see the snow-covered sculptural beauty of Moerenuma Park, then take in the best food and views in town. We’ll…
Apple’s new security feature not good enough
“It is amazing how much access one can get,” she said, pointing out what happens if someone breaks into a person’s iMessage. “Imagine that a hacker gained credentials of someone…
Rupert Murdoch backs away from comment about Muslims
Ansari, who is of Tamil Muslim heritage, challenged Murdoch in a series of tweets. The “Parks and Recreation” star and his followers even managed to get the hashtag #RupertsFault trending…
Blackberry soars 30% on reports of Samsung bid
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar:…
Sri Lanka aims to show Pope Francis the value of religious unity
Tens of thousands were killed, and hundreds of thousands displaced, in a three-decade conflict between the state and separatist insurgents in the north, known as the Tamil Tigers. Peace is…
China bans wearing burqa in biggest Muslim city
The ordinance name suggests it targets outer garments covering someone’s full body including the face, which is called a burqa in some Islamic traditions. A spate of recent violent incidents…
Jeb Bush heads to California fundraisers, some hosted by former Romney donors
Romney to speak at California RNC meeting Bush has a full slate of fundraisers for both his Right to Rise leadership PAC and the Right to Rise super PAC, an…
Americans, rejoice: Charlie Hebdo is on the way!
“I really have no idea how many copies they’ll make available,” McEwen said. “I know they need to serve the French market first, so we’ll see what they’re able to…
Christie supporters to form leadership PAC
What’s happening in 2016: Romney and everyone else – The New York Times first reported the move towards forming the PAC.