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The most important invention from every state
Business Insider - 14 Jun 2017 17:17
Whether it's two bicycle repairmen from North Carolina creating a flying machine or an enterprising scientist from Washington building an artificial heart, the beauty of inventions is they can come from pretty much anywh...
Why Go to College When You Can Start Your Own Business?
NBC News - 14 Jun 2017 22:15
Aubrey Janik of Texas dropped out of college at 19 to buy her first store. Now, she's sharing her secret to success.
Icahn's $4 Million Copper Bet on Freeport-McMoRan
Barron's - 14 Jun 2017 12:03
The billionaire activist was selling the stock in Q4, but he reversed course and is now sporting an 8% gain.
Alaska lawmakers facing pressure as shutdown threat looms
News Observer - 14 Jun 2017 21:58
After months of at-times bitter entrenchment, Alaska legislators face growing pressure to resolve their differences, with days left in the special session and the threat of a government shutdown looming. …
Fed raises key rate and unveils plan to reduce bond holdings
News Observer - 14 Jun 2017 21:33
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy. The Fed …
A Turbocharged Trade on Tesla
Barron's - 14 Jun 2017 20:17
As analysts squabble over the car maker's future, bold investors can swoop in and realize quick profits.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate and unveils plans to start trimming bond holdings
ABC News - 14 Jun 2017 20:00
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate and unveils plans to start trimming bond holdings
Where Will Verizon's Oath Stand In The Digital Advertising Market?
Forbes - 14 Jun 2017 19:40
Verizon announced that it has completed its $4.5 billion acquisition of Yahoo's internet assets. Verizon will merge Yahoo's operations with AOL, which it acquired in 2015, creating a new subsidiary called Oath that is fo...
Management Says Too Early To Say Cause Of London Housing Complex Fire
TPM - 14 Jun 2017 19:30
The manager of the 24-story, 120-unit public housing complex devastated by fire in west London says it is too early to speculate what caused the inferno and what contributed to its spread. The Kensington and Chelsea Tena...
Susan Fowler's Uber Expose Should Win A Pulitzer
Forbes - 14 Jun 2017 17:55
On Feb. 19, former Uber engineer Susan Fowler wrote an epic, 3,000-word blog post documenting the toxic nature of the ride-sharing company's culture. Given what's ensued, she might deserve a Pulitzer Prize for her writin...
West Virginia miner killed; state investigating
News Observer - 14 Jun 2017 17:28
Authorities say a 32-year-old miner has been killed at a mine in southern West Virginia. The Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training says the incident occurred shortly before 9 …
Before You Take Another Selfie: Science Proves This Really Is Your Best Side
inc - 14 Jun 2017 14:15
So make sure you jockey for position.
Asian stocks lower after Wall Street gains
ABC News - 14 Jun 2017 07:25
Asian stock markets lower after Wall Street; Investors await Fed's decision on rate hike
10 Powerful Ways You Can Earn Credibility in Your Industry
inc - 14 Jun 2017 05:44
Credibility is your best currency, with it you are solvent without you are bankrupt.
Illinois is facing bankruptcy and a junk-bond level credit rating crisis
Business Insider - 14 Jun 2017 01:44
Shutterstock Illinois has long been the poster child for a dysfunctional state fiscal policy. The state's Republican governor, a formerly wealthy businessman, and the Democratic-controlled legislature have been perpetual...
Peak Oil Demand: When Is It Really Coming?
Forbes - 14 Jun 2017 23:30
Peak demand? Despite all the talk, don't look for demand for oil to drop before 2035. The timing will depend, in part, on changing consumer behavior.
Entrepreneurship: A New Lure for Spa Customers? A Salt Cave
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2017 23:06
Hundreds of spas now offer salt therapy, which some claim can treat asthma and eczema and even regulate blood pressure, though there is no proof.
Oil Outlook Now So Bleak It May Be an Opportunity
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jun 2017 19:48
A trio of reports from OPEC, the IEA and the U.S. EIA on the oil market have sent prices to multi-month lows, but consensus may soon become too bearish.
9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history
Business Insider - 14 Jun 2017 19:06
US Army life has createda lot of heroes in its 242 years of service. Here are 9 of the most legendary soldiers to have ever shot, bayoneted, and blown upAmerica's enemies: 1. Gen. George Washington Emanuel Leutze The leg...
Soupman of 'Seinfeld' Soup Nazi fame files for bankruptcy protection
USA Today - 14 Jun 2017 18:35
Soupman bankruptcy filing follows tax indictment of company's chief financial officer
The Grammys Just Handed A Huge Win To Songwriters
Forbes - 14 Jun 2017 15:44
Songwriters may finally get the honor they have been denied for so long.
Don't Fall For The Obsessive Negativity Regarding Apple
Forbes - 14 Jun 2017 14:52
Kindly uncles and always-short-never-wrong crowd revel in the increasing negativity around Apple at present