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John Hurt, Oscar-Nominated Star of 'The Elephant Man,' Dies at 77
Variety - 28 Jan 2017 04:45
John Hurt, the wiry English actor who played a drug addict in “Midnight Express,” Kane in “Alien,” the title character in “The Elephant Man,” and Winston Smith in “1984” has died, his publicist confirmed ...
City breaks with kids: Paris
The Guardian - 28 Jan 2017 13:00
The city of love - or lights - can also be a delight for children, with special sessions at many cultural attractions and parks with playgrounds, ponds and puppets More in this series: Berlin | Amsterdam Most kids quickl...
Benedict Hardie Joins 'Stem'; Will Peltz Enrolls In 'Sierra Burgess'
Deadline - 28 Jan 2017 00:30
Benedict Hardie has joined the cast of Stem, the sci-fi thriller being written and directed by Leigh Whannell. Stem is from Goalpost Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, with Jason Blum, Kylie du Fresne and Brian Kavanaug...
Photographer Terry O'Neill: 'I was invited to Sharon Tate's house the night she was murdered'
The Guardian - 28 Jan 2017 11:30
The snapper on the closest he's come to death, his love of jazz and the meal he eats three times a week Born in London, Terry O'Neill, 78, began his career as an airline photographer. His 1959 shot of home secretary Rab ...
Skepticism About Syntel Creates an Opportunity
Barron's - 28 Jan 2017 07:44
Unloved, misunderstood IT outfit's short-term woes overshadowed by long-term prospects. A $36 stock?
Trump's immigration curbs no surprise, those affected say
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2017 05:52
Many citizens of Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump's curbs on travel to the United States say they were hardly surprised the restrictions rank among his first orders of …
What Snapchat's commitment deals with ad agencies mean for its IPO
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2017 14:08
Samantha Lee/Business Insider As Snap Inc. accelerates towards its IPO, the company is reportedly meeting with ad agencies to seek huge commitments of their clients' ad spend for 2017. Snap chief strategy officer Imran K...
Trump Bars Refugees and Citizens of 7 Muslim Countries
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2017 04:27
The president signed an order suspending the entry of refugees into the United States for 120 days, and Syrians indefinitely, and he also ordered preferential treatment for Christians from Muslim nations.
Low Rates Boost Allure of Preferreds
Barron's - 28 Jan 2017 07:45
But investors must weigh the pros and cons of these hybrid securities.
Republicans stressing out over 'TrumpCare'
New York Post - 28 Jan 2017 06:05
Republicans are in a tizzy over how best to repeal ObamaCare, with one lawmaker admitting at a closed-door meeting this week that once it becomes "TrumpCare," the GOP will own the results. "We'd better be sure that we're...
Trump signs executive actions on "extreme vetting," rebuilding military
CBSNews - 28 Jan 2017 05:04
As a candidate, Trump campaigned on a pledge to put in place "extreme vetting" for people coming to the U.S. from countries with terrorism ties
Trump's First Week: Misfires, Crossed Wires and a Satisfied Smile
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2017 04:20
President Trump's first week in office has seen its stops and starts, but one thing is certain: There is no lack of ambition, or effort, on his part.
In Private, Republican Lawmakers Agonize Over Health Law Repeal
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2017 04:12
An audio recording of a closed-door meeting reveals concerns that contrast with the confidence party leaders and President Trump express in public.
'Up Is Down': Trump's Unreality Show Echoes His Business Past
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2017 19:11
As a businessman and candidate, Donald J. Trump often made dubious statements, but even jaded political veterans have been astonished by his false claims since he took office.
The startup that was supposed to be the first tech IPO of 2017 pulled a shady move on some of its own bankers (CSCO)
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2017 13:57
Dan Frommer, Business Insider It looks like AppDynamics' last-minute deal to sell itself to Cisco — rather than go public as planned — was a surprise to more people than just investors. Some of the bankers working on...
Change Is Hard. Here are 5 Things to Make Your Transition a Lot Easier
inc - 28 Jan 2017 12:30
Have you considered how these habits may be getting in the way of your productivity? Overcoming these obstacles may lead to great success.
Carlos Slim: Mexico shouldn't fear 'great negotiator' Trump
New York Post - 28 Jan 2017 08:43
Billionaire Carlos Slim said on Friday that Mexico should not fear Donald Trump, seeing opportunities for his country in the U.S. president’s economic policies, and praising Mexicans for uniting behind their government...
How to sign up for Obamacare before the deadline
CBSNews - 28 Jan 2017 04:23
The deadline for enrolling for health care coverage -- Jan. 31 -- is fast approaching
Donald Trump refugee ban: 'arrivals from targeted countries stopped at US airports' - live
The Guardian - 28 Jan 2017 14:18
Trump's anti-refugee executive order prompts condemnation as he moves on to call with Putin and Theresa May flies to Turkey 12.18pm GMT The Liberal democrat leader, Tim Farron, has drawn parallels between May's visit wit...
Russia grounds Proton-M rocket for 3 months
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2017 14:11
Deputy Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin says that Proton-M rockets will be out of service for three and a half months because of engine problems. Rogozin announced the delay on …
Merkel says no solution yet to sharing migrant burden in EU
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2017 14:06
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says there's no solution yet to the problem of how to fairly share the burden of migration among European Union member states. The issue has vexed …
In frigid cold, Mongolians stand in protest of air pollution
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2017 14:06
Thousands of Mongolians have protested for the second time this winter to call attention to government inaction on air pollution. A protest Saturday drew an estimated 7,000 people, many of …