Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis attends a parliamentary session before a confidence vote for the newly appointed government he leads, in Prague, Czech Republic January 10, 2018. REUTERS/David W Cerny January 15, 2018 PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech lawmakers resume debate on Tuesday ahead of a confidence vote on Prime Minister […]
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Here’s Where State Income Taxes Jumped in 2018
Recent tax reform at the federal level has many taxpayers hoping that they’ll be able to reduce their tax bill to the IRS for the 2018 tax year. Yet at the state level, many Americans aren’t seeing the same generosity. Continue Reading Below A few states implemented increases to their […]
Baby products for dads getting military flair: Report
A growing number of entrepreneurs and baby product companies are selling military-inspired baby carriers, diaper bags and other gear aimed at dads looking for a masculine alternative to typical parenting fare, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Continue Reading Below The trend toward baby products designed specifically for fathers […]
Cold brew coffee isn’t a fad, it’s a big part of Starbucks future
Starbucks is placing an even bigger bet on one of its fastest growing products: cold brew coffee. The Seattle-based cafe chain will partner with Joyride Coffee Distributors to bring draft cold brew coffee to Starbucks’ foodservice accounts at hospitals, bookstores, college and university campuses and offices. Joyride, which was founded […]
“I’m crying my eyes out”: Family’s reaction to false missile alert
HONOLULU — Officials in Hawaii are trying to figure out how to prevent another accidental emergency alert after residents and tourists were erroneously warned of an impending missile attack over the weekend. The false alarm has become a wake-up call for those responsible for security in the state. On Monday, […]
13 siblings ‘held captive’ by parents, some shackled, officials say
An investigation is underway in California after 13 siblings ages 2 to 29 were allegedly held captive in a home, some “shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release. Two parents, 57-year-old David Allen Turpin and 49-year-old Louise Anna Turpin, […]
Android Smartphone Makers Shying Away From Apple-Like 3D-Sensing Tech
According to a new report from DIGITIMES, “not many Android-based smartphones launched in the first half of 2018 will come with 3D sensing technology…” The reasons for that, the publication says, are “technological and cost barriers.” Continue Reading Below DIGITIMES further goes on to explain that while wireless chip giant […]
Simone Biles, four-time Olympic gold medalist, alleges Larry Nassar sexually abused her
Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Simone Biles stepped forward Monday to allege she also was abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. “I too am one of the many survivors that was sexually abused by Larry Nassar,” Biles wrote in posts on Twitter and Instagram. “Please believe me when I […]
Will 2018 Be Alcoa Inc.’s Best Year Yet?
Leading aluminum producer Alcoa (NYSE: AA) continues to flirt with new 52-week highs in the beginning of 2018. The stock’s strong start to the year was made possible by a nearly 30% gain in December and 91% gain from the beginning to the end of last year. But don’t think […]
Jared Kushner reportedly was warned about his ties to Wendi Deng Murdoch, ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch
The U.S. cautioned President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner that a close friend, Rupert Murdoch’s former wife Wendi Deng Murdoch, could be using her ties to Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump to aid the Chinese government, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Counterintelligence officials also warned […]