9 things no one tells you about losing weight
Dropping just 5% to 10% of your body weight can improve your overall health and reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes. But shedding unwanted pounds can also have…
Month: February 2015
First on CNN: House Republicans unveil top 2016 targets
READ: Poll says most disapprove of Obama’s handling of ISIS Though they came out of 2014 enjoying their largest majority since 1928, House Republicans will have to play offense if…
Stocks: Robert Shiller is buying Europe
In fact, he’s betting on Italy and Spain by investing in indexes that track those country’s stock markets. Related: Clock ticking, Greece may ask for more time – Related: 7…
Can Vero PR spin machine help topple Sepp Blatter?
Welcome to the world of football where two men hoping to become the leader of FIFA, football’s world governing body, are using the same campaign company despite ostensibly being in…
Swiss Prosecutors Launch Money Laundering Investigation Of HSBC Subsidiary, Search Bank’s Offices
Geneva prosecutors searched the premises of HSBC’s Swiss subsidiary on Wednesday after launching a money-laundering investigation over a report that the bank helped hide millions of dollars for drug traffickers,…
Brian Williams’ daughter addresses controversy: “I can’t wait until he’s back on TV”
Williams’ mother was in the audience for Wednesday’s event. “My dad has always been there for us 100% of the time, even sometimes before we knew we needed him,” Williams…
Five ways to eat yourself healthier
But the term superfood is not recognized clinically nor readily acknowledged among nutrition experts and the evidence for supplementation has now moved in favor of balanced diets over popping pills…
Kurdish forces repel ISIS offensive in Iraq
Kurdish commanders say ISIS fighters had threatened to overrun Kurdish defensive positions in the area for a while, and the two sides were so close that airstrikes were not possible….
Road rage: Cameras and guns only add to the problem
But sometimes it takes a tragic turn. Last week in Las Vegas, a mother of four was killed in an apparent road rage case. Police say Tammy Meyers died of…
Muhammad Ali signs deal with Under Armour
“Ali is one of the most recognized and celebrated figures of all time,” Under Armour noted. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real…
At Westminster Dog Show, Miss P, a Beagle, Wins Best in Show
Miss P, a beagle, working the ring at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday on the way to winning Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.” It took…
CNN/ORC poll: 52% say Brian Williams should be allowed back on ‘NBC Nightly News’
The network has declined to comment, citing the fact that the investigation is ongoing. In the meantime, Williams has become a punchline in some quarters — on NBC’s “Saturday Night…
‘American Sniper’ trial: Defense to make case for Eddie Ray Routh
The prosecution has rested its case. Now, it’s the defense’s last turn to explain Eddie Ray Routh’s case. No one disputes that Routh shot and killed Chris Kyle, subject of…
America’s oil glut problem: How to move it safely
That means more than 10% of the nation’s crude would get to market on a train. One big concern is that the tanks used to carry oil aren’t strong enough…
Fighting continues for Ukraine town of Debaltseve as truce falters
The two sides have been battling for weeks for control of Debaltseve, and the truce, which exists on paper, faltered soon after it apparently went into effect Sunday. Conflicting reports…
The 2 reasons I’m dumping Amazon stock
These folks walk between seven and 15 miles per day, and given picking quotas, those are by no means walks in the park. Employees’ productivity is tracked using handheld devices,…
Syrian activists are heckling ISIS online
From an undisclosed location, a Syrian activist operating under the pseudonym Rafiq spoke to CNN about the war taking place on one of ISIS’s main front linessocial media. The targets…
Peter Oborne quits Daily Telegraph over HSBC tax scandal reporting
He lamented the sharp fall in circulation and the arrival of a “click culture” at the newspaper, which meant stories were no longer judged by their importance, accuracy or appeal…
After ISIS slaughters Christians, an Egyptian village mourns its sons
With marriage on his mind and empty pockets, the 24-year-old left his Egyptian village for Libya. Aziz was one of many Egyptians who go to Libya looking for work, but…
Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, wins top prize at Westminster Dog Show
But in the end, a 15-inch beagle named Miss P strutted away with the Best in Show award at the 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night. –…
Uber looks to bank an additional $1 billion
“It feels more like Uber’s history of wanting to not just beat the competition but leave it in an alley for dead,” said Hamadeh. – Most stock quote data provided…
Chinese New Year 2015: Traditional gifts go digital
Experts say the digital hongbao features have caught on in part because they’re fun. In Alibaba’s network, users can play lottery games that pay out cash or coupons that can…
Jimmy Fallon’s First Anniversary: How He Changed ‘The Tonight Show’
Jimmy Fallon has been orchestrating late night laughs since his first appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in 1998, and he’s only been getting funnier since. But it was on Feb….
What To Know When Shopping For A New Washer Or Dryer
Washers and dryers can be must-have appliances. They can also be expensive and complicated if you’re not sure what to look for. Read the whole story at TODAY.com
Ukraine Ceasefire In Dispute As Pro-Government Forces Pull Out Of Besieged Town
(Reuters) – Some pro-government forces began on Wednesday to pull out of the east Ukrainian town of Debaltseve which is under siege from Russian-backed separatists, commanders of pro-government paramilitary units…
Delta CEO apologizes for 9/11 comment
Delta (DAL) apologized Wednesday for CEO Richard Anderson’s remarks, which he made on CNN’s “Quest Means Business.” “He didn’t mean to suggest the gulf carriers or their governments are linked…
The eurozone is broken. Will Greece pay the price?
But the fiscal requirements are too stringent for any of the above to work. Eighty years ago we learned from John Maynard Keynes that you don’t fight recession with fiscal…
‘Hunger Games’ Deleted Scenes Released After Fans Crack Code
Code-crackers helped hungry “Hunger Games” fans satisfy their craving for more content this week when they helped unlock deleted scenes from the blockbuster movie franchise. Read the whole story at…
Civilian Casualties in Afghan War Topped 10,000 in 2014, U.N. Says
KABUL — Last year was the deadliest for civilians caught up in Afghanistan’s war since the United Nations began keeping records in 2009, the world body said Wednesday — a…
HSBC offices raided over money laundering allegations
HSBC told ICIJ that it was making tax evasion and money laundering more difficult for its clients. “We acknowledge that the compliance culture and standards of due diligence in HSBC’s…