5 things to know for your New Day – Tuesday, February 24
ISIS STRONGHOLD Life on the inside: Months ago, ISIS claimed Raqqa in northern Syria as the capital of its so-called caliphate. Now an activist is giving CNN an inside look….
Month: February 2015
Pebble unveils new Pebble Time smartwatch
This year, Pebble has a $500,000 target for Pebble Time. It’s a modest figure considering the success of the Pebble Watch, but setting a lower number to hit means a…
Greece’s reform plan backed by creditors
Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has vowed to continue fighting to “recalibrate the austerity” his left-wing party has condemned for killing the Greek economy. That means he’ll have to find ways…
Want a raise? Join a union
“You are better off in a union job because there you get to bargain for better wages,” said Sylvia Allegretto, co-director of the Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics at…
Jewish Heirs Sue Germany in US Over Medieval Art Treasure
BERLIN — The heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers say they have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. suing Germany and a German museum for the return of a medieval…
The proven way to retire rich
Yes, knowing the answers to five questions had a direct correlation to having 25% more money when you retire. So what are those questions? For example, and for the sake…
Islamic State Kidnaps At Least 90 In Northeastern Syria, Human Rights Group says
AMMAN, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Islamic State militants have abducted at least 90 people from Assyrian Christian villages in northeastern Syria, a monitor that tracks violence in Syria said on…
Qatar 2022: Will a winter World Cup kill holiday shopping?
Euromonitor research manager Daniel Latev said moving the event to the end of the year would hurt impulse sales and last minute shopping. “A big proportion of consumers — especially…
Marijuana Is Officially Legal In Alaska
Marijuana is now legal for adults in Alaska. Alaska on Tuesday becomes the third U.S. state to end prohibition of marijuana, officially putting into effect Ballot Measure 2, approved by…
Manatees Rescued After Getting Trapped In Florida Storm Drain
Another manatee splashing around! Looks happy to be out of the storm drain. pic.twitter.com/AqFMYLPV8O — shaun chaiyabhat (@ShaunLocal6) February 24, 2015
Home prices gain, but recovery is ‘faltering’
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:…
30 Shiite Muslim men kidnapped in Afghanistan
The kidnappers took the men off the bus, but left women and children behind, said Abdul Khaliq Ayoubi, the governor of Shah Joythe district in Zabul province where the incident…
Spain arrests 4 people suspected of recruiting for ISIS
But on Tuesday, Spain’s Civil Guard forces arrested four suspects in different parts of the country suspected of recruiting for ISIS, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. – The…
Indonesian Maid Speaks Out About Abuse in Hong Kong
Among the hundreds of shoppers there on a typical evening are the many Indonesian domestic servants — euphemistically called “helpers” — who share the tiny apartments with local families in…
When’s The Best Time To Buy A Car? Right Now, Survey Shows
It’s a good time to be in the market for a new car – especially if you plan to finance the purchase, as nine out of 10 Americans do. Buyers…
Apple may give Genius Bar major overhaul
Related: Apple said to be redesigning stores Related: Here are Apple’s new diverse emjoi characters
Russia’s Putin: War with Ukraine would be ‘apocalyptic’ but unlikely
“I believe such (an) apocalyptic scenario is unlikely and hope that it will never get to that point,” he said. Putin said he’s confident the crisis will stabilize if the…
Early consumption may prevent peanut allergy, new study suggests
Eating peanut products as a baby significantly reduces the risk of developing the allergy by 80% in high-risk infants, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests. Peanuts…
“Run, Forrest, run!” Nike brings back Gump shoes
They’re also a lot cheaper than Kanye West’s recently released Yeezy Boost shoes, a limited edition line retailing for $350 but going for more than $1,000 on eBay (EBAY, Tech30)….
The cold, hard truth: The winter of 2015 has gone on too long
New England is a lost cause. The upper Midwest is more like Siberia. Usually, the South offers some hope. Good luck with that. Most folks like to go there for…
There’s A Startling North-South Divide When It Comes To Health Care
The good news is the uninsured rate in the U.S. has fallen to a record low. The bad news is the benefits of health care reform aren’t reaching a large…
North Sea oil industry faces dire future
The report said North Sea oil and gas revenues slumped to £24.4 billion in 2014, the lowest since 1998. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are…
What You Really DON’T Want To Hear From Your Lover Online (VIDEO)
even though they’ve never met. Watch the video above as Dr. Phil reveals to Sarah that she’s not the only one who’s been getting the love letters that have won…
Google bans porn from Blogger
In July, Google stopped porn from appearing in its online ads. And in 2013, Google decided to remove blogs from its Blogger network that contained advertisements for online porn sites….
Consumer Union leading fight against robocalls
Another common scam claims to be a call from “Rachel with cardholder services” promising to lower interest rates on credit cards. The group has sent letters to Verizon (VZ, Tech30),…
Saudis won’t back emergency OPEC meeting
The last time OPEC met, on Thanksgiving Day, the group said it would not cut production to offset new supplies from the U.S. Since then, oil prices have plummeted 30%….
When can I watch On China?
Since its handover from Britain in 1997, Hong Kong has been governed under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” from China, giving it freedoms unseen in the mainland. Still,…
8 tax audit red flags
It’s up to you whether to just pay the bill or challenge it if you think the IRS didn’t calculate it correctly. 2. Run a small business? Prove it. Very…
Why A Woman Sent Online Lover She’s Never Met More Than $1.4 Million (VIDEO)
“Despite my two [failed] marriages, I still believe in love,” says Sarah, who has been dating a man she met online for the past 17 months. “He told me early…
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian in Overnight West Bank Raid
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — A Palestinian official says Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian during an overnight raid in the West Bank. – Go to Home Page »