FILE PHOTO: Facebook logo is seen at a start-up companies gathering at Paris’ Station F in Paris, France on January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo October 19, 2017 By Dustin Volz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc will send their general counsels to testify on Nov. 1 before […]
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Merck cyber attack may cost insurers $275 million: Verisk’s PCS
A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration October 19, 2017 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Insurers could pay $275 million to cover the insured portion of drugmaker Merck & Co’s loss from a cyber […]
Liberia first round election results put soccer star Weah ahead
Supporters of George Weah, former soccer player and presidential candidate of Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), celebrate after the announcement of the presidential election results on the radio, in Monrovia, Liberia October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon October 19, 2017 By Edward McAllister MONROVIA (Reuters) – Former soccer star George Weah […]
Technology companies lead US stocks lower; oil down
Technology companies pulled U.S. stocks slightly lower in afternoon trading Thursday, placing the market on course to snap a four-day winning streak. Cruise lines, fast-food restaurants and other consumer-focused companies also declined. Health care stocks were among the big gainers. Investors were poring over the latest batch of company earnings. […]
Backers of oil terminal pour money into Washington port race
SEATTLE – Developers of a proposed oil-by-rail terminal that would be the largest in the nation have poured big money into a port commissioner race in Washington state that may shape the project’s future. Continue Reading Below Backers of the Vancouver Energy project have given $370,000 in cash to support […]
US troops met with ‘overwhelming force’ in Niger ambush, official says
Confusion over what happened during an ambush of U.S. Special Forces in Niger earlier this month apparently sparked a full Pentagon probe of the incident announced Thursday, which some officials say could have had even worse casualties than four American soldiers killed from the small, “out-matched” team. Officials have described […]
Whirlpool vs. LG, Samsung: US holds hearing on potential tariffs, penalties
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold a hearing on Thursday regarding what actions should be taken to remedy damage done to U.S. washing machine producers by the dumping of cheap foreign products into the domestic market. Continue Reading Below On Oct. 5, the commission voted unanimously in […]
Trump’s ObamaCare subsidy shutdown could lead to free insurance
If President Donald Trump prevails in shutting down a major “Obamacare” health insurance subsidy, it would have the unintended consequence of making free basic coverage available to more people, and making upper-tier plans more affordable. Continue Reading Below The unexpected assessment comes from consultants, policy experts, and state officials, who […]
GOP senator criticizes Trump’s response on health proposal
WASHINGTON – Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says President Donald Trump’s inconsistent stance on a bipartisan health deal has hurt prospects for the Senate proposal aimed at stabilizing insurance markets and lowering premiums. Continue Reading Below Johnson tells reporters: “It’s always best for the president to be completely consistent in […]
Security ramped up for white nationalist’s Florida event
Police have geared up for protests expected this afternoon on the University of Florida campus, where self-described white nationalist Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at an event. Security measures are in place throughout Gainesville, where the school is located. The added precautions stems partly from Gov. Rick Scott’s decision […]