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It's been 5 years since the Sandy Hook shooting -- here are the names and pictures of the 27 victims, including 20 children, who were murdered that day
Business Insider - 14 Dec 2017 22:39
AP On December 12, 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, and shot 26 people, including 20 children, after also killing his mother in their home. News of the massac...
The 12 Most Impactful Books to Read in 2018
inc - 14 Dec 2017 17:24
Growth is a result of combining your experience with what you learn. Reading these books will help you do it better and faster.
Struggling Subway is now facing a franchisee revolt
New York Post - 14 Dec 2017 01:12
Subway is staring down a menu of scary problems that's way more than a foot long. The struggling sandwich chain has seen customer traffic plummet a whopping 25 percent over the past five years amid fierce price competiti...
$4 Billion U.S. Army Review Has Been 'Compromised,' Sources Claim
AdWeek - 14 Dec 2017 20:06
The competitive review for the U.S. Army's lucrative advertising contract has been irreparably compromised, according to an email written by concerned employees within the Department of Defense. Adweek has acquired a cop...
Allbirds, How To Take A Leap Of Faith To Success
Forbes - 14 Dec 2017 16:33
Faith. It is belief without proof, and irrational by definition. And required for progress.
It Takes Money to Make Money--Or is There Something Else You Should be Looking For?
inc - 14 Dec 2017 05:56
Money doesn't matter when it comes to the success of your startup. What's more important is your ability to stay on your toes and be nimble.
Hotshot banker thankful for 'fantastic' decision on $17M SEC case
New York Post - 14 Dec 2017 05:56
Guy Gentile, the hotshot banker whose angry ex-girlfriend drove his Mercedes-Benz into the pool of his Bahamas home, beat a $17 million civil fraud case brought by the federal government on Wednesday. When New Jersey fed...
Target purchases grocery delivery service for $550M
New York Post - 14 Dec 2017 04:44
What the truck is going on with big box retailers? Target on Wednesday became the latest big boxer to join the equivalent of the arms' race for retailers -- same-day delivery -- with its purchase of Shipt, a grocery deli...
Miami penthouse on sale for 33 bitcoin -- cash not accepted
New York Post - 14 Dec 2017 04:23
Attention bitcoin millionaires ready to spend your coins: here's a very real-world purchase option — no traditional cash required. A Miami penthouse was listed on real estate site Redfin Corp. for 33 bitcoin — and th...
'Conspiracy' suits might be legal threat for pot businesses
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2017 21:02
Another legal threat for marijuana businesses across the United States has emerged over the past few months: civil suits involving anti-racketeering laws. One such case -- a nearly 3-year-old lawsuit …
The best teeth whitening kits you can buy
Business Insider - 14 Dec 2017 19:00
TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. The Insider Pick: The best teeth whitening kits come with ev...
Democrats lamenting Trump policies now see Dodd-Frank's problems
American Banker - 14 Dec 2017 17:08
The 2010 law does very little to constrain regulatory power, explaining why Republicans pushed for reforms during the Obama presidency and why, under President Trump, Democrats are so vigorously opposing agency managemen...
US retail sales jump in November on strong holiday sales
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2017 17:04
U.S. consumers went on a shopping binge last month as the holiday season began, leading to big gains among online retailers, electronics stores and furniture stores. The Commerce Department said …
Health risks to farmworkers increase as workforce ages
L.A. Times - 14 Dec 2017 17:00Delta picks Airbus over Boeing for huge 100-jet order
USA Today - 14 Dec 2017 16:59
Delta announced the Airbus deal Thursday, placing a firm order for 100 Airbus A321neos with an option for 100 more.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries plans significant cuts to 7,000-person U.S. workforce
USA Today - 14 Dec 2017 16:56
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will consolidate six of its seven U.S. sites into one location.
Stocks open higher as tech and bank shares rise
L.A. Times - 14 Dec 2017 16:50Lawmakers to reconsider $15B in Louisiana Medicaid contracts
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2017 16:45
Louisiana lawmakers are scheduled Thursday to have a fourth debate on whether to approve $15.4 billion in Medicaid managed-care contract extensions sought by Gov. John Bel Edwards. Under the current …
Ray Price Harley-Davidson dealership is getting a new owner
News Observer - 14 Dec 2017 16:42
The city's 35-year-old Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Triumph dealership, founded by the hall-of-fame motorcyclist of the same name, will be sold to an Arizona businessman who operates three Harley-Davidson dealerships in tha...
Disney reaches deal to buy most of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion
USA Today - 14 Dec 2017 16:35
It’s a deal that will likely reshape the entertainment industry.
Wall Street opens higher as bank stocks gain
Reuters - 14 Dec 2017 16:33
(Reuters) - Wall Street opened higher on Thursday, aided by gains in bank stocks and on news that the Republicans' tax overhaul plan was headed for final votes in Congress before the year-end.
Why Denmark Scores Highest on Happiness Index (and How You Can Bring Happiness to the Office)
inc - 14 Dec 2017 16:30
There's a direct link between happiness and hygge. Just ask the Danes, the happiest people in the world. Here's how to bring that magic to the office.