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Oil prices rise 1 percent as U.S. threatens sanctions against Venezuela
Reuters - 25 Jan 2019 04:36
Oil prices rose by 1 percent on Friday as turmoil in Venezuela triggered concerns that its oil exports could soon be disrupted.
India's smartphone market grew by 10% in 2018, bucking global slowdown
Venture Beat - 25 Jan 2019 23:56
Smartphone shipments in India grew by 10 percent in 2018 at a time when other markets are slowing, according to Counterpoint Research.
The Latest: Senate easily passes bill to reopen government
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 23:47
The Latest on the partial government shutdown (all times local): 4:45 p.m. The Senate has unanimously passed a hard-fought measure to reopen shuttered government agencies for three weeks, ending a …
Metroid Prime 4 development restarts; Nintendo brings in Retro Studios
Venture Beat - 25 Jan 2019 18:10
Nintendo released a video today explaining that development is restarting on Metroid Prime 4 for Switch.
Louisiana seeking ways to lessen $3B flood-protection debt
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 16:31
Louisiana's estimated share of the costs for federal levee work in the New Orleans area has ballooned to $3 billion because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is charging interest …
Young scorers lead the way as NHL All-Star weekend arrives
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 05:42
It is only fitting that Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon are serving as captains for this weekend's NHL All-Star game. The three high-scoring forwards are 23 or younger. …
Facebook Confirms Plans to Integrate Messaging Services on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
AdWeek - 25 Jan 2019 22:56
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has plans to connect the messaging services of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, a massive technical undertaking that could also have security implications for users of the differ...
Boy Scouts say Girl Scouts' lawsuit is built on arguments thinner than a thin mint
Market Watch - 25 Jan 2019 16:50
Court papers say Girl Scouts can't show one customer was led astray.
Finding The Right Benefits And Engagement Strategies For Retail Workers
Retail Touch Points - 25 Jan 2019 16:11
One of the biggest challenges retail employers face is finding relevant benefits solutions for their entire organization. With both employees behind the scenes working in corporate offices and front-line workers helping ...
Can't Afford To Vote: Lack Of Funds Can Keep Felons From Getting Voting Rights Back
TPM - 25 Jan 2019 13:00
As states across the country move to restore voting rights to former felons, a spirited debate is underway over which,...
Will pension superfunds take off?
MoneyWeek - 25 Jan 2019 10:47
Pension superfunds can save on costs, but may be prone to failure, says David Prosser. The post Will pension superfunds take off? was first published on MoneyWeek.
CEOs of Six Top Banks to Testify Before Congress
Wall Street Journal - 25 Jan 2019 06:19
The chief executives of the six largest U.S. banks are poised to testify together before House lawmakers in Congress this spring, according to people familiar with the matter, for the first time since shortly after the f...
MGM Resorts considers alternatives outside of merger with Caesars
New York Post - 25 Jan 2019 05:04
MGM Resorts announced Thursday that it is considering options for its real estate portfolio that sources say will not include merging it with Caesars Entertainment's real estate owner, Vici Properties. On Thursday, MGM, ...
$500 Million Pledge in Bay Area Supports Affordable Housing
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2019 04:24
Mark Zuckerberg's charity is teaming up with groups like the Ford Foundation to spend half a billion dollars on housing around San Francisco.
Former Toys 'R' Us execs planning potential comeback
New York Post - 25 Jan 2019 04:23
A bid to bring Toys 'R' Us back from the dead is stirring again. Former executives at the bankrupt toy chain -- which liquidated all of its US stores last year -- began actively reaching out to toy manufacturers this wee...
Bitcoin Volatility Falls To Lowest Since Mid-November
Forbes - 25 Jan 2019 04:09
When will bitcoin markets break free of their current malaise?
The Latest: Pelosi rejects 'big down payment' for Trump wall
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 00:56
The Latest on President Donald Trump, Congress and the partial government shutdown (all times local): 5:55 p.m. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting the idea of providing "some big down …
MoviePass might be relaunching its unlimited plan next week
USA Today - 25 Jan 2019 00:43Turns of Phrase to Retire
The New Yorker - 25 Jan 2019 21:00
Bishakh Som humorously illustrates several turns of phrase that should not be used any longer.
Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp functions may merge
CBSNews - 25 Jan 2019 20:33
Don't worry -- your favorite apps aren't going anywhere
Obo launches with $8.2 million to help companies get products right the first time
Venture Beat - 25 Jan 2019 17:40
Obo launched out of stealth this week with $8.2 million in funding, for a "product decision system" built with the move-fast mantra in mind.
Gun policy's a job for government, not banks
American Banker - 25 Jan 2019 17:22
Proposals that would have financial firms monitor or refuse to finance certain firearms purchases are misguided, putting the onus on unelected corporations.