Insurance giant Anthem hit by massive data breach
Records have also been stolen from Neiman Marcus, JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Experian, eBay (EBAY, Tech30) and Home Depot (HD). – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are…
Month: February 2015
The desert sands are shifting but can booming Dubai avoid property bust?
A little more than 20 years ago, Dubai was an arid desert outpost on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Today, world famous architecture rises high above the city’s streets,…
At 80, She’s Leading A Style Revolution
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
5 Reasons Why Early Retirement May Be A Bad Idea
Like a lot of people, you probably think early retirement is the stuff dreams are made of. But before you buy into the scenario that has two silver-haired foxes walking…
10 Boomer-Era Singers That Millennials Should Add To Their Playlist
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Doug Bradley The recent Twitter kerfuffle over some Kanye West fans not knowing who Paul McCartney is (Really? Was it all a hoax?) made me…
5 questions for Ash Carter’s confirmation hearing
But the tougher challenge for President Barack Obama’s nominee to helm the Pentagon will likely be fielding questions about anything and everything related to Obama’s handling of foreign policyespecially the…
Defense Secretary Nominee Looks to Send Senate Panel Strong Message
WASHINGTON — Ashton B. Carter on Wednesday will assert himself as an advocate of forceful yet prudent use of American power overseas when he faces a newly Republican-controlled Armed Services…
Billionaire Saudi prince unloads most of his stake in News Corp
He said the reduction of Kingdom Holding Company’s stake in News Corp. was “decided in the context of a general portfolio review.” Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market…
5 myths surrounding vaccines — and the reality
These myths may be keeping parents from protecting their children from dangerous diseases, when there’s every reason to get them vaccinated. Vaccines prevents six million deaths worldwide every year, CNN’s…
Slow Runners Come Out Ahead
The ideal amount of running for someone who wants to live a long and healthy life is less than most of us might expect, according to a new study, which…
U.S. To Begin Destroying Largest Remaining Stockpile of Chemical Weapons Cache
The United States is about to begin destroying its largest remaining stockpile of chemical-laden artillery shells, marking a milestone in the global campaign to eradicate a debilitating weapon that still…
Anger boils in Jordan over ISIS killing of pilot: What comes next?
Jordan already carried out one act of retaliation, executing two terrorist prisoners with ties to al Qaeda in Iraq. One of them was Sajida al-Rishawi, the would-be suicide bomber whose…
Where the super rich are buying homes
London is the second most popular city for wealthy real estate buyers, and finance is also the top profession. Most foreign buyers in London come from India. – Most stock…
Yum’s China fiasco shows danger of food scandals
The company is facing another problem: In a bid to gain greater traction in China, the company acquired local hot pot chain Little Sheep in 2012, but those restaurants have…
Sony Gets Some Good News on Earnings
HONG KONG — After a rough few months, Sony got some relief Wednesday as net profit almost doubled analysts’ expectations and the company reduced its loss projections for the year….
The ‘Game of Thrones’ banquet you’re invited to
Related: Learn to speak ‘Game of Thrones’ – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by…
A swarm of drones that just wants to help
“The aim of the Drones for Good competition is to find positive ways to use drones to improve the lives of people around the world,” said Saif Al Aleeli, the…
How the oil boom has changed the face of North Dakota
Related: Oil boomtown: ‘We could see 20,000 layoffs by June’ – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which…
Uber Tries to Ease South Korean Concerns
SEOUL, South Korea — Uber, the ride-hailing service, said on Wednesday that it was asking the South Korean government to register Uber drivers so that it could overcome legal challenges…
Fly business class to London for 50% less
Other upstarts have tried to grab a slice of the lucrative transatlantic business travel market before. Three all-business operatorsEos Airlines, MAXjet and Sliverjethad all collapsed by 2008. A fourth, L’Avion…
Jon Stewart Turns To Zombies To Explain Measles
Jon Stewart dove headfirst into the vaccine debate on Tuesday night’s “Daily Show,” noting that it’s one of the few issues that bring Americans on both sides of the political…
Kobani: A grim victory in the battle against ISIS
Entire buildings reduced to heap of rubble. A hospital virtually obliterated. Shoes and clothes strewn throughout the debris, their owners nowhere to be found. After four months of intense fighting,…
Rich are 8 times likelier to graduate college than poor
Those with college degrees tend to have higher earnings, lower unemployment rates and poverty levels, better health and longer lives. Society as a whole also benefits from higher graduation rates…
As Lawsuits Mount Along With Injuries To Kids, Some Towns Ban Sledding
Last February, 11-year-old Megan Isakson was sledding down a hill outside her home in Fountain City, Wisconsin, when she slammed into a picnic table. Read the whole story at TODAY.com
At least 13 killed as plane hits bridge, crashes in Taipei river
Dozens remain missing. Rescuers scrambled to pull survivors from the submerged wreck of the twin engine turboprop aircraft, which went down shortly after takeoff from the Taiwanese capital. Fifty eight…
GM’s total recall cost: $4.1 billion
Most of the recall costs were taken by the company earlier in the year, and the fourth quarter results reported Wednesday were strong. Operating income jumped 27% in the quarter,…
India now has more billionaires than Russia
But what has been a stellar year for India has been a disaster for Russia’s business elite. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in…
Firefighters ‘Shovel It Forward’ For Man Who Had Cardiac Emergency
Some Wisconsin firefighters who helped finish the job for a man who had a cardiac emergency while shoveling snow are now inspiring others in snow-blanketed areas to help out their…
Randy Quaid Posts Bizarre NSFW Rupert Murdoch ‘Sex Video’
Actor/conspiracy theorist Randy Quaid has resurfaced online, posting a NSFW video in which he appears to have sex with his wife while she wears a Rupert Murdoch mask. Quaid, who…
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is coming March 1
1. Better design. Out with the plastic, in with the metal. The Galaxy S series has been bemoaned for its plastic shell, as most high-end smartphones now opt for fancier,…