WASHINGTON – The Senate is moving ahead on a Republican budget plan, a critical step in President Donald Trump and the party’s politically imperative drive to cut taxes and simplify the IRS code. Continue Reading Below The nonbinding budget plan would permit Republicans to pass follow-up tax cuts later this […]
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Malaysia Airlines outgoing CEO says Ryanair needs his help
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia Airlines outgoing CEO Peter Bellew said Wednesday he decided to return to Ryanair as a form of national service because the Irish budget airline needed his help. Continue Reading Below He is the second CEO to quit the Malaysian flag carrier in less than two […]
‘Love for country’ behind move to Ryanair, says Malaysia Airlines’ CEO
October 18, 2017 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia Airlines’ outgoing chief executive Peter Bellew said on Wednesday his decision to leave the airline for Ryanair <RYA.I> was due to a sense of responsibility to his native country. His departure after just over a year in charge means Malaysia’s national carrier […]
Highlights from Tuesday’s NHL games
Oct 17, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) battles Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) for control of the puck during a game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports October 18, 2017 (The Sports Xchange) – Highlights from […]
BOJ’s Sakurai says no need to take excessive steps to meet price target
FILE PHOTO: Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) board member Makoto Sakurai speaks during an interview with Reuters at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai October 18, 2017 By Stanley White and Sumio Ito TOKYO/HAKODATE (Reuters) – Bank of Japan board member Makoto Sakurai on Wednesday dismissed […]
Michael Jordan scores again, this time with his Jumpman logo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jordan is showing he still has the ability to score big — even though he hasn’t played in nearly 15 years. Continue Reading Below The Hornets owner’s latest slam dunk off the court might come by way of the NBA’s new uniform contract with Nike. Since […]
Texas cities also woo Amazon with diversity, arts, sunshine
DALLAS – Economic incentives are expected to be major selling points for a number of Texas cities making pitches to Amazon for the Seattle-based company’s second headquarters and the estimated 50,000 jobs that would come with it. Continue Reading Below Formal proposals are due to the company Thursday. The Associated […]
Oklahoma City, Tulsa tout quality of life to lure Amazon HQ2
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City and Tulsa are showcasing their cultural, recreational and quality-of-life attractions as they compete for Amazon’s second headquarters in North America, a massive $5 billion project that will eventually include as many as 50,000 high-paying jobs. Continue Reading Below The online retail giant will clearly need […]
IBM beats revenue estimates; hints at sales growth
International Business Machines Corp’s shift to newer businesses such as cloud and security services helped it beat analysts’ quarterly revenue estimates, and the technology major hinted at sales growth after nearly six years of declines. Continue Reading Below Shares of the Dow component rose nearly 5.1 percent to $153.93 in […]
Australian casino denies lawmaker’s criminal allegations
CANBERRA, Australia – A lawmaker on Wednesday accused a major Australian casino company of rigging slot machines and concealing potential money laundering at its largest casino with the state regulator covering up criminal behavior. Continue Reading Below Andrew Wilkie, an independent who has long campaigned against slot machines, presented to […]