Many Errors by Cleveland Police, Then a Fatal One
CLEVELAND — It began with a swap: one boy’s cellphone for another’s replica of a Colt pistol. One of the boys went to play in a nearby park, striking poses…
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Netflix CEO Says ‘Marco Polo’ Is A Hit, And We’ll Never Know Otherwise
The critics may not think much of it, but Netflix’s big-budget epic series “Marco Polo” is a hit with viewers — at least according to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. The…
King Abdullah’s Death Unlikely to Upset Saudi Oil Goals, Analysts Say
LONDON — The death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia early Friday is unlikely to deter the desert kingdom from maintaining a high level of oil production despite the recent…
Soros: European stimulus will make inequality worse
Related: Davos complete coverage Germany could set an example by spending money on its roads to kick start growth. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of…
Bradley Cooper to Take 'The Elephant Man' to London Stage
The production, which has had huge success at the box office on Broadway, will run at the Theater Royal Haymarket in the city’s West End from May 19 to Aug….
IRS warns of phishing tax scams, fake emails
If you get an unsolicited email that seems to be from the IRS or a related agency, such as the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), don’t reply, don’t open…
Hershey lawsuit angers fans of British chocolate in U.S.
In the lawsuit, Hershey said LBB violated its trademarks by importing chocolate bars popular in the United Kingdom, such as Toffee Crisp, Yorkie, Maltesers and Cadbury. Hershey argued that the…
The mysterious world of ‘lightbombing’: Dazzling art illuminates the streets
It’s 4 o’clock in the morning. Most of Birmingham, the second most populated city in England, is fast asleep. But like a thief in the dead of night, a solitary…
Is this the next CEO of Starbucks?
Chatter about a successor to Schultz started to pick up once Troy Alstead, who Johnson is replacing, announced earlier this month that he was taking a leave of absence. Alstead…
In Impeaching Ex-Premier, Junta Revives Thailand’s Divisions
BANGKOK — After months of claiming to be an honest broker in this deeply divided country, Thailand’s military junta swung decisively to the side of the conservative Bangkok establishment on…
France: We’re bringing economy in line with reality
Hollande said his government would also improve the tax system to encourage companies, entrepreneurs and workers to come to France. “We’re investing in bringing investment to France,” he said. –…
NHL partners with GoPro for on-ice action during live games
Related: Apple patents camera, and GoPro shares tank The on-ice footage will likewise be used on the social media platforms of the NHL and GoPro throughout the season. – Chicago…
Phone wars: Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison to buy O2 for $15 billion
Related: Hong Kong has a tycoon problem Li has been on spending spree of late, earlier this week paying £2.5 billion ($3.75 billion) for Britain’s Eversholt Rail. – Chicago Mercantile…
Oil crash may kill the Texas housing boom
A number of large, Texas-based energy companies have recently announced job cuts, including 7,000 by Baker Hughes (BHI) and 9,000 by Schlumberger (SLB). Not all of those jobs cuts will…
Japanese Hostage’s Mother Urges Islamic State to Spare Him
TOKYO — Making a desperate plea for her son’s life, the elderly mother of one of two Japanese hostages held by the Islamic State militant group told his kidnappers on…
15 Upgrades For Your Peanut Butter Sandwich. Jelly Need Not Apply.
Despite what you were taught as a kid, peanut butter is not a monogamous food. Nope, jelly’s not its only culinary partner. It’s hard to hear at first, but once…
Less Is More On This Week’s Best Dressed List
This week’s best-dressed list was a study in less is more. Keri Russell stunned in a pared down black jumpsuit, Emmy Rossum wowed in a simple turtleneck and FLOTUS stole…
Want To Be A Lot More Successful? Marry The Right Person
Your customers are hugely important. And your key employees. As well as the industry you’ve chosen, politics, macroeconomics, and education. And luck. While all those are important factors in the…
We’re Shocked To See Octavia Spencer On This Week’s Worst Dressed List
This week, we were a little surprised to see a few faces on the worst-dressed list. Octavia Spencer failed in a busy, poorly tailored dress, Katie Holmes looked dowdy wearing…
What Exactly Are Bitters, Anyway?
We spend a lot of time pretending to know what we’re talking about when we’re ordering cocktails. We feel comfortable saying this out loud, because we know you do it,…
Wild Turkey’s American Honey Sting Just Might Dethrone Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
The days of taking Fireball shots may be over. For those of you who are able to stomach that cinnamon-y goodness, there’s another bourbon on the block that’s begging to…
This CEO Fought For Better Wages At His Company. Guess What Happened.
Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, explained how he increased wages for his workers, arguing that taking better care of his employees would in turn lead to better care for Aetna’s…
Michael Mack: Debate Over GMOs Is A ‘Western Luxury’
Michael Mack, CEO of Syngenta, said some of the debate over food technologies like GMOs is “a Western luxury.” “Two billion people don’t have enough micronutrients, a billion people don’t…
Ask Well: The Best Time of Day to Exercise to Lose Weight
You might try setting your wake-up alarm earlier and exercising before breakfast. There is some evidence that working out on a completely empty stomach — or, as scientists call this…
Michael Dell: ‘The Most Dangerous Thing Is Not Taking A Risk’
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell, Inc., told HuffPost Live at Davos on Friday he’s disappointed in entrepreneurs and leaders who don’t encourage a little risk taking. “When you…
Nigerian Voters Look to Ex-Leader Who Ruled With Iron Hand to Loosen Militants’ Grip
KADUNA, Nigeria — Boisterous crowds packed the streets for the retired general, while young men climbed lampposts, walls and billboards to glimpse his gaunt face. Others danced on careening motorcycles,…
John Hickenlooper Advises Other States To Wait On Pot Legalization
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper (D) spoke about life after marijuana legalization in an interview with HuffPost Live at Davos. “It’s interesting, we’ve obviously learned a tremendous amount, the whole team has…
Yale President Peter Salovey: ‘The Most Effective Way To Combat Speech You Don’t Like Is With Speech’
Yale President Peter Salovey spoke on free expression on campuses, reflecting on a recent incident at the University of California, Berkeley, where students protested comedian Bill Maher’s appearance at a…
Eurozone Economy Shows Hints of Improvement, Survey Indicates
FRANKFURT — The eurozone economy appears to have perked up a bit at the start of 2015, an industry survey showed on Friday, just a day after the European Central…
The world is closer to having a real weapon to fight Ebola
Another vaccine from Merck and NewLink will also be tested. “Shipping the vaccine today is a major achievement and shows that we remain on track with the accelerated development of…