Asians have similar financial habits to whites, in terms of investing and borrowing. Both groups are more likely than blacks and Hispanics to invest in stocks and privately-owned businesses and…
After months of debate, threats and uncertainty, recreational marijuana became legal in Washington, D.C., Thursday — at least according to the city government. Adults 21 and over may now legally…
J.C. Penney (JCP), Gap (GPS) and Herbalife (HLF) will report after the close. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for…
All of this with the hashtag #LlamaWatch as one of the top trending topics on Twitter. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real…
KABUL, Feb 26 (Reuters) – An explosion rattled windows in the diplomatic quarter of the heavily fortified Afghan capital on Thursday morning, sending the city’s embassies onto high alert. “This…
KABUL, Feb 26 (Reuters) – An explosion rattled windows in the diplomatic quarter of the heavily fortified Afghan capital on Thursday morning, sending the city’s embassies onto high alert. “This…
In the thick of Hong Kong’s concrete jungle, surrounded by dense residential spaces and a web of roaring highways lies the Jockey Club Innovation Tower at the Hong Kong Polytechnic…
“They wanted something fun and entertaining to mark the Seattle Best Coffee launch here,” said Fegen. So when KFC sent him a sample of the actual waxy cardboard cup that…
On Thursday, Australia’s national carrier announced an after-tax interim profit of A$206 million (US$161 million) for the second of half of 2014. The airline group “is now targeting A$675 million…
The airline group “is now targeting A$675 million of transformation benefits in financial year 2015, up from the previous target of A$600 million,” according to a Qantas statement. The fast…
These days however, the Emmy-Award winning reporter spends her time painting watercolors and crafting sculptures in her studio in the bay area of San Francisco. After a fruitful career in…
MADISON, Wis. — Spelling more trouble for organized labor in the U.S., Republican legislators in the Wisconsin state Senate approved a right-to-work bill here on Wednesday, sending the measure to…
MADISON, Wis. — Spelling more trouble for organized labor in the U.S., Republican legislators in the Wisconsin state Senate approved a right-to-work bill here on Wednesday, sending the measure to…
Zuckerman, who is also a well-known real estate investor, has been a prominent figure in New York media circles for decades. He has owned the Daily News since 1993. Its…
Zuckerman, who is also a well-known real estate investor, has been a prominent figure in New York media circles for decades. He has owned the Daily News since 1993. Its…
As more institutions look to cut costs by hiring adjunct professors in lieu of those on a tenured track, the part-time instructors have started demanding better pay, and they did…
Eugenie Clark, whose childhood rapture with fish in a New York City aquarium led to a life of scholarly adventure in the littorals and depths of the Seven Seas and…
They said that Cannavaro hadn’t properly applied for planning permission for development of the house and surrounding grounds, which was seized by authorities. – The team, AFC Champions League winners…
The retired footballer, who captained Italy to World Cup glory in 2006, had been ordered to stay out of his Naples address after prosecutors claimed that elements of the property…
The bacteria, C. difficile, is typically found in hospitals, but a study out Wednesday reports a substantial number of people contracted the bug who hadn’t been in a hospital, but…
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There was no sign on the former brick factory on the treeless block in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where Arthur Mondella worked. No name on the door. Nothing — other than…
WASHINGTON — For weeks, conservatives have been pushing their Republican colleagues to use any means necessary to leverage Department of Homeland Security funding to kill President Barack Obama’s executive actions…
Here, dishes are whipped up in makeshift kitchens and cheap foodparticularly seafoodis king. The challenge is locating the best flavors in a city where public transport isn’t readily available and…
A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Jul 10, 2014 at 4:51pm PDT Unfortunately, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confiscates thousands of weapons from carry-on luggage each year (the agency…
“Don’t let Comcast win,” the tweet said, ending with a link to an advocacy web site, Battleforthenet.com. Broadband providers like Comcast (CCV) have been among the staunchest opponents of the…
“The one common thread to all their complaints is the betrayal of trust,” said attorney Mary Shea, who represents the women. “It’s human nature. People are always looking for spiritual…
Former Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who drew national attention in 2012 for comments about “legitimate rape,” says he is considering running for office again. – While it’s uncertain whether Akin…
Former Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who drew national attention in 2012 for comments about “legitimate rape,” says he is considering running for office again. – While it’s uncertain whether Akin…
A review of United flight operations data, which details safety incidents involving United pilots and aircraft, prompted the warning, according to an airline official. READ: Southwest planes grounded over missing…