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De Klerk: Rhodes statue should stay
BBC - 26 Dec 2015 16:54
Former South African President FW De Klerk joins criticism of a campaign to remove the statue of colonial leader Cecil Rhodes from Oxford University.
Niall Ferguson Takes on the World
Barron's - 26 Dec 2015 07:52
Ferguson sees more trouble ahead for Europe, China, and Saudi Arabia. But countries with cheap stocks and political stability could beckon investors.
How to survive the January sales
The Guardian - 26 Dec 2015 08:00
Why are we such suckers for a 50% off sign or an 'unrepeatable' special offer? And how can we avoid buying stuff we don't really need? The turkey has been eaten, the presents unwrapped and the Queen's speech watched. Whi...
The Best Bear Funds for Today's Market
Barron's - 26 Dec 2015 07:50
More than 100 funds claim to be bearish, but only five have managers who short individual stocks. As the market falters, these funds are worth a look.
Steve Harvey shows his sense of humor with 'Merry Easter' tweet
New York Post - 26 Dec 2015 06:37
Funnyman Steve Harvey may have blown the Miss Universe pageant -- but he still had his sense of humor on Thursday as he tweeted a photo of himself chomping a cigar and flashing a peace sign with message, "Merry Easter y'...
Yacht of dead Putin aide found abandoned in Australia
New York Post - 26 Dec 2015 07:00
The mysterious death of Russian President Vladimir Putin's former chief propagandist in Washington, DC, has taken a new turn Down Under, where his $50 million superyacht was discovered stranded in Brisbane. Russian media...
To cut up or not to cut up a Picasso, that is the Cards Against Humanity question
Digital Trends - 26 Dec 2015 04:35
In a bizarre digital social experiments ever, the consistently unpredictable Cards Against Humanity is letting the 150,000 subscribers to their Eight Sensible Gifts for Hanukkah decide the fate of Tête de Faune, an orig...
Christmas wildfire destroys more than 100 homes in Australia
Miami Herald - 26 Dec 2015 08:59
More than 100 houses were destroyed by a Christmas Day wildfire that tore through a stretch of coastline popular with tourists in southern Australia, forcing thousands to flee their homes, officials said Saturday. …
Obama Thanks U.S. Troops in Hawaii on Christmas
ABC News - 26 Dec 2015 08:21
"We never take for granted what all of you do for the American people," he said.
European Stocks Could Soar in the New Year
Barron's - 26 Dec 2015 07:39
With inflation and the euro low, and the ECB pumping money into the economy, European shares might rise by as much as 20% in 2016.
Activists Urge Restrictions On Tiger Ownership
Sky News - 26 Dec 2015 06:40
Buying a tiger in the US is easier than adopting a pet from a shelter - but now there are calls for rules to protect the animals.
Earthquake shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
Al Jazeera English - 26 Dec 2015 05:34
Dozens injured after 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck north of Kabul with tremors felt across Pakistan and India.
"Star Wars" The Studio Awakens to $400 Mil Christmas Day, Near $900 Mil Global
Showbiz411 - 26 Dec 2015 02:10
Han, Leia, Poe, Rey, Finn, BB8, et al found a big present at the bottom of their Christmas tree today. “Star Wars” Categories: Movies (
New Hampshire Court Says Couple Must Stay Divorced
Time - 26 Dec 2015 16:44
State supreme court refused to vacate couple's 2014 divorce after they got back together
British couple celebrate after birth of first cloned puppy of its kind
The Guardian - 26 Dec 2015 16:35
Yorkshire couple Laura Jacques and Richard Remde enlisted Korean firm offering commercial dog cloning service for £67,000 A British couple have made history after a surrogate dog gave birth to the first cloned puppy of ...
Phantom Squad Launches DDoS Attack, Takes Down EA Servers
Tech Times - 26 Dec 2015 13:37
Phantom Squad hackers launched DDoS attacks on EA servers, which resulted in a few hours of downtime. The hacking group might also carry out more cyber attacks during the holiday period.
The Budget Deal Boosts Solar Stocks, REITs
Barron's - 26 Dec 2015 07:48
The agreement, signed by President Obama, could provide a lift to solar-panel providers and REITs, but not Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
FedEx Is Hit With Delays After Storms Across South
The New York Times - 26 Dec 2015 03:56
The carrier was still delivering packages on Christmas Day in some parts of the country, "due to unforeseen volume and severe weather," a spokesman said.
Prototype: An Entrepreneur Juggles Six Companies and One Worker: Herself
The New York Times - 26 Dec 2015 19:52
With companies that offer custom-painted bike helmets and tricycle rentals, among other things, Danielle Baskin has come to realize she can't do it alone.
Japan says armed China ship infiltrates off disputed islands
Miami Herald - 26 Dec 2015 16:48
Japanese authorities say an armed Chinese coast guard vessel has for the first time entered its territorial waters off islands claimed by both countries. …
Vienna police on alert after attack warning
The Guardian - 26 Dec 2015 16:32
Police receive warning of unspecified gun or bomb attack between Christmas and new year Police in Vienna have stepped up security around the city after a warning to several European capitals about a possible attack betwe...
Girl, 9, forced to marry man 69 years her senior
CNN - 26 Dec 2015 16:27
Singing and dancing as she performs in a school assembly, Younis looks for all the world like a typical Kenyan teenager, with a beaming smile and a grey and maroon uniform.