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There Is Good News For Investors In Turkey
Forbes - 26 Aug 2018 16:09
The Turkish stock market and the currency have been in decline, but cycles give reason for optimism.
Venezuela's PDVSA files appeal against Crystallex court ruling
Reuters - 26 Aug 2018 08:48
Venezuela's state oil firm Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) said on Saturday it filed an appeal requesting that a Delaware court vacate a decision on Aug. 23 granting Canadian miner Crystallex the right to seize its U.S...
Louisiana man takes on 100-mile race after losing 120 pounds
Miami Herald - 26 Aug 2018 08:01
On Aug. 18, 2018, at 4 a.m. Jason Cohen showed up at the starting line of a 100-mile foot race that covers literal mountains. But running an "ultramarathon" almost 2 …
The incredible life of John McCain in 31 photos
Business Insider - 26 Aug 2018 04:59
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Republican Sen. John McCain,81, has diedafter a long battle with brain cancer. The Arizona senator was diagnosed with an aggressive form of glioblastoma and began treatment for the disease i...
South Dakota police force gets $40,000 body camera grant
Miami Herald - 26 Aug 2018 19:27
A South Dakota police department has received a $40,000 state grant to equip its officers with body cameras in an effort to improve transparency. The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan …
Here's how the dollar could respond to Fed Chairman Powell's Jackson Hole speech
Business Insider - 26 Aug 2018 18:31
The charts suggest the US dollar is rolling over into a period of weakness. A relentless USD upmove against RMB now enters into a potentially powerful correction. The dollar is affected by commodities, US exporters, and ...
Ken Chenault on leadership and success at American Express
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2018 18:20
Departing the corner office, the retiring executive reflects on nearly four decades at the financial services firm, including 17 years as its Chairman and CEO during turbulent times
The CEO of one of America's largest crafting stores is mounting a furious campaign against Trump's tariffs
Business Insider - 26 Aug 2018 18:03
President Donald Trump is considering tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods. Many US companies are worried about the increased costs from the tariffs. One of those businesses is Joann, a leading fabric and cra...
China's Didi suspends Hitch ride-sharing service after passenger killed
Reuters - 26 Aug 2018 17:41
China's largest ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing is suspending its Hitch services nationwide, the company said in a statement on Sunday, a day after police said a ride-sharing passenger in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzh...
Why Buy And Hold Stock Strategy Will Get Blown To Hell Again
Forbes - 26 Aug 2018 17:24
Buying and holding a stock portfolio is a great idea that will get trashed again, once the inevitable bear market hits.
Trump seems to have a back-up plan if his trade wars fail
Business Insider - 26 Aug 2018 17:00
Mike Segar/Reuters Government officials have argued for a strong dollar for decades. President Donald Trump has gone against that precedent repeatedly. Some analysts think he could use exchange rates instead of tariffs t...
The best credit card for millennials, based on their spending habits, rewards, and benefits
Business Insider - 26 Aug 2018 16:26
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Chase Using credit cards is actually really important for your overall fina...
'America First' investment theme may be concealing risks in U.S. stock, credit markets
L.A. Times - 26 Aug 2018 16:00Arkansas teen crowned Miss National High School Rodeo Queen
Miami Herald - 26 Aug 2018 09:01
Small-town America isn't for every teenager. Cedarville High School's Shelbi Rice may be the exception. She knows everyone, from toddlers to the names of people's pets. The people in Cedarville …
Oklahoma high school students discuss four-day school weeks
Miami Herald - 26 Aug 2018 09:01
Danica Thompson settles into a couch in the back of Gray Owl Coffee in Norman, where patrons tap away on laptops or read books, surrounded by the smell of freshly-brewed …
The Latest: Houston area backs $2.5B flood-control bond
Miami Herald - 26 Aug 2018 07:42
The Latest on Houston area election for issuance of flood-control bonds (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Houston-area voters have marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the …
Students to stage gun control rally outside Smith & Wesson
Miami Herald - 26 Aug 2018 06:51
Students demanding stricter gun control measures and an end to the school shootings that have rocked the U.S. are completing a four-day march to the Smith & Wesson headquarters. About …
Am I allowed to dig for buried treasure on Ellis Island?
New York Post - 26 Aug 2018 06:39
Dear John: I recently discovered that something valuable is buried on Ellis Island. Who can I ask to get permission to dig a one foot by one foot hole? Do you think I will be allowed to dig? Can I dig at State and Nation...
Here's exactly how much alcohol you can drink and still be healthy
Market Watch - 26 Aug 2018 06:10
New estimates on the safe amount of booze consumption may depress even the most moderate of drinkers.
Back-to-School Supply List
The New Yorker - 26 Aug 2018 15:00
Mark Remy imagines a satirical list of confusing school supplies that a child must bring back to school.
The Week Ahead: Report on VW Progress After Emissions Scandal, and Consumer Spending Data
The New York Times - 27 Aug 2018 01:52
Businesses have a last chance to give feedback on a proposal for additional tariffs on Chinese goods, and bankers in Germany discuss the threat to their business posed by technological change.
Mass shooting strikes Madden tournament in Florida
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2018 01:45
A gunman killed multiple people at a Madden esports competition in Jacksonville, Florida today. Sheriff Mike Williams briefly addressed the public at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to confirm that law enforcement had cleared out...