A U.S.-China trade deal, less bad corporate earnings or positive economic reports could all be catalysts to push stocks back to their all-time highs. The S&P 500 Wednesday was just 2 percent below its September high of 2,940, and it has regained 23 percent from its late December low. While […]
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Boycott of Brunei-linked hotels over anti-LGBT laws draws Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John
Celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres and Elton John say they are boycotting Brunei-owned hotels over the country’s implementation of harsh new criminal sentences. The penalties, based on Islamic law, include death by stoning for gay sex and amputation for theft. The boycott was kicked off by actor George Clooney last week, […]
U.S. states sue to undo Trump rollback of healthy school lunch rules
Students eat a healthy lunch at Marston Middle School in San Diego, California, March 7, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Blake April 3, 2019 By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Several U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday to undo its recent decision that allowed fewer whole grains and more sodium […]
Paris to fine people riding electric scooters on sidewalks
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past a dock-free electric scooter Lime-S by California-based bicycle sharing service Lime displayed on their launch day in Paris, France, June 22, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo April 3, 2019 PARIS (Reuters) – Paris plans to regulate the use of electric scooters with fines for riding […]
NATO chief warns of Russia threat, urges unity in U.S. address
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses a joint meeting of Congress as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) look on in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria April 3, 2019 By Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON […]
Riot Blockchain auditor cites ‘material weaknesses’ in internal control over financial reporting
Riot Blockchain, the cryptocurrency company whose stock skyrocketed after changing its name from Bioptix, announced what it called “material weaknesses” in internal control over financial reporting and an adverse auditor report in its latest annual report, filed Tuesday. The annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows a […]
Video game retailer GameStop’s shares hit 15-year low after sales warning
GameStop shares plunged to fresh lows in trading Wednesday after the embattled video game retailer posted weak quarterly results and warned of weak sales projections in 2019. Continue Reading Below While the Texas-based based company reported a surprise comparable sales gain in the fourth quarter, its adjusted earnings and revenue […]
Apple has another new set of wireless headphones for people who don’t want AirPods
Apple‘s Beats brand unveiled the new Powerbeats Pro headphones on Wednesday, which appear to be a good alternative to AirPods, with a sportier design, adjustable ear plugs and water resistance. Like AirPods, there’s no cord connecting the left and right buds of the Powerbeats Pro, which makes them less likely […]
States sue Trump administration over school lunches
A group of states led by New York is suing the Trump administration over changes it made to school lunch nutrition standards initially championed by Michelle Obama. Five states, plus the District of Columbia, filed a complaint in federal court on Wednesday against the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Secretary […]
House panel passes resolution to subpoena the Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee voted to authorize subpoenas for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and any ties between the Russian government and the Trump campaign. The resolution passed Wednesday morning 24-17 on a party-line vote, with Democrats voting in the […]