WASHINGTON – It’s sign-up season for the Affordable Care Act, but the Trump administration isn’t making it easy — cutting the enrollment period in half, slashing advertising and dialing back on counselors who help consumers get through the process. Continue Reading Below Many people already faced fewer choices and higher […]
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Novartis to buy France’s Advanced Accelerator for $3.9b
Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Monday offered to buy France’s Advanced Accelerator Applications in a $3.9 billion cash deal to strengthen the oncology portfolio at the world’s biggest maker of prescription medicines. Continue Reading Below Basel-based Novartis’s offer of $41 per ordinary share and $82 per American depositary share represents a […]
Debate over tax cuts begins with defining ‘middle class’
WASHINGTON – What is middle class? Continue Reading Below President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are promoting their tax-cutting plan as needed relief for the stressed American middle class and a catalyst for job creation. Democrats say they’re the ones looking out for the middle class, by fighting against proposed […]
Japan transport officials probe faulty Subaru inspections
TOKYO – Officials of Japan’s ministry of land and transport conducted on-site checks Monday at two factories of the automaker Subaru where unqualified workers were inspecting its cars, as reports said the company plans to recall 255,000 vehicles to be re-inspected. Continue Reading Below The officials visited the factories at […]
WATCH: Dogs show off their costumes in Halloween parade
Now Playing: Premature babies take part in spook-tacular Halloween costume contest Now Playing: 3-legged dog endures after gator attack Now Playing: Dogs show off their costumes in Halloween parade Now Playing: Vet who lost both legs in Afghanistan runs 31 marathons in 31 days Now Playing: ‘T-Rex Stampede’ invades downtown […]
Activist White Tale wants three seats on Clariant board
The logo of Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant is seen at the company’s headquarters in Pratteln, Switzerland October 29, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann October 30, 2017 ZURICH (Reuters) – Activist investor White Tale on Monday demanded three seats on Clariant’s board and an independent strategic review of the Swiss speciality chemicals […]
Kevin Spacey apologizes after allegation of sexual advance on 14-year-old
Actor Kevin Spacey said that he has “loved and had romantic encounters with men” and that he chooses “now to live as a gay man,” after being accused of an unwanted encounter with a 14-year-old. Spacey’s remarks came in a tweet posted on Sunday night after “Star Trek: Discovery” star […]
Actor Kevin Spacey declares he lives life as a gay man
71st Tony Awards – Arrivals – New York City, U.S., 11/06/2017 – Actor Kevin Spacey. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez October 30, 2017 By Chris Michaud (Reuters) – After years of refusing to address rumors about his sexuality, Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey said on Sunday he has chosen to live his life […]
Taiwan to boost defense spending, U.S. concerned over possible military imbalance: official media
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, (3rd L), on transit enroute to Pacific island allies, stands with delegates and park service members at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. October 28, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Garcia October 30, 2017 TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will increase future defense spending by […]
Astros win thriller, on brink of World Series crown
The Houston Astros traded blows with the Los Angeles Dodgers and escaped a thrilling back-and-forth, home-run filled clash with a 13-12 extra-innings victory on Sunday that put them one win away from their first World Series title. Continue Reading Below After blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning during […]