President Donald Trump fervently advocated for religious liberty in a speech before a group of conservative Christian voters Friday, citing the protection of religious freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment, even as his critics pointed to that same amendment earlier in the week as he suggested blocking freedom of the […]
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UK’s Johnson to visit Moscow this year to discuss security
October 13, 2017 LONDON (Reuters) – British foreign minister Boris Johnson will travel to Moscow later this year to discuss international security issues, the British government said on Friday. Johnson canceled what would have been the first visit to Russia in five years by a British foreign secretary in April […]
President Trump to decertify Iran nuclear deal in major shift in U.S. policy
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 2017 Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC, U.S. October 13, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas October 13, 2017 By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will strike a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement in defiance of international support […]
ECB’s Draghi sees insufficient inflation progress
European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi waits to address the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in Brussels, Belgium September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir October 13, 2017 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The euro zone continues to need substantial monetary stimulus as the European Central Bank has not yet managed […]
Will Facebook’s food delivery service threaten GrubHub’s business model?
Facebook (FB) rolled out its service allowing food ordering directly from its website on Friday, months after the company originally expressed interest in joining the fast-growing food delivery business. Continue Reading Below “We’re launching the ability to order food for pick-up and delivery, directly on Facebook. People already go to […]
Luxury jet buyers think resale value in tough market
Members of the elite private jet set are customizing their planes with full-sized showers, beds and windows – but when it comes to decorating, an increasing number are steering clear of gold panels and gaudy features, opting instead for the airborne equivalent of beige. Continue Reading Below The reason, industry […]
Brown: JFK Jr.’s college application now for sale was stolen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University says the college application of John F. Kennedy Jr. that is now up for auction was stolen, and it wants the documents back. Continue Reading Below University spokesman Brian Clark says the records are university property and confidential. He says the school is taking “every […]
Timeline of Weinstein allegations dating back decades
NEW YORK – Here is a timeline of allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein, who has denied having any nonconsensual sexual conduct with any women. Continue Reading Below — 1984: Tomi-Ann Roberts, a 20-year-old aspiring actress, meets Weinstein in his New York hotel room to discuss a film. Weinstein is […]
Why Sonus Networks, Inc. Stock Jumped on Friday
What happened Continue Reading Below Shares of network communications and network security company Sonus (NASDAQ: SONS) rose as much as 12.3% on Friday after the company released preliminary results for its third quarter. The stock is up 5.5% as of 12:15 EDT. The stock’s move likely reflects the company’s significant outperformance […]
What’s Sending Shares of Hostess Brands 10% Lower Today?
What happened? Continue Reading Below Shares of everyone’s favorite cream-filled cakes, Hostess Brands (NASDAQ: TWNK), the second-largest producer of sweet baked goods in the United States, are down 10% Friday morning. This came a day after the announcement its chief executive officer would be retiring effective March 1, 2018, or […]