Two House bills introduced this month by Republicans seek to redirect federal funds from California’s high-speed rail project and use the money for other purposes. It comes on the heels of the Trump administration demanding funds back from the controversial project, which has been plagued by cost overruns and delays. […]
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Two GOP bills seek to redirect federal funds from California high-speed rail project
Two House bills introduced this month by Republicans seek to redirect federal funds from California’s high-speed rail project and use the money for other purposes. It comes on the heels of the Trump administration demanding funds back from the controversial project, which has been plagued by cost overruns and delays. […]
There’s one reason why stocks are doing just fine despite worries about earnings and the economy
Corporate earnings are expected to contract in the first quarter and fears of an economic slowdown abound. Yet the U.S. stock market is still up more than 13 percent this year. There is one reason why these opposing scenarios are developing simultaneously: an accommodative Federal Reserve. The Fed said Wednesday […]
Sugary drinks may help fuel colon cancer tumors, study in mice suggests
Sugary drinks may feed colon cancer tumors, according to a study published Thursday in the journal “Science.” High-fructose corn syrup feeds colon tumors in mice, suggesting that drinking soda may produce similar effects in humans, a study from Weill Cornell Medicine, a medical school, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital found. Researchers said […]
Sheriff in Robert Kraft prostitution case expects video will be eventually released to the public
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft really doesn’t want the public to be able to see videos that prosecutors say show him getting sexual services in a Florida spa for cash — but the case’s top cop expects that salacious footage eventually will be given to the media and others. […]
Comcast has a new streaming box for cord cutters that you can get for $5 per month
Comcast is making it easier for its broadband-only customers to access streaming video without an outside set-top box. For $5-per-month, Comcast will give its internet-only customers a connected box to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming applications, eschewing the need for a separately purchased device such as a Roku, […]
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Levi Strauss, Biogen, Micron & more
Check out the companies making headlines midday Thursday: Apple — Apple shares climbed over 3 percent in midday trading after Needham upgraded the stock to strong buy from buy ahead of a launch event on March 25. The technology giant is expected to introduce its video streaming service at the […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers become the first NFL team to hire two full-time female coaches
On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made history by becoming the first NFL team to add two full-time female coaches to their staff. According to the team’s website, head coach Bruce Arians has appointed Maral Javadifar to assistant strength and conditioning coach, and Lori Locust to assistant defensive line coach. […]
Trump ally Roger Stone’s legal fund hits $100,000 goal — and another crowdfunding page is coming
The online legal defense fund for President Donald Trump‘s longtime confidant Roger Stone met its $100,000 target in March, even after a strict gag order in Stone’s criminal case halted the Republican operative’s campaign of criticism against special counsel Robert Mueller. As Stone’s Nov. 5 trial approaches, former Trump political […]
2020 hopeful Beto O’Rourke says he’d rather see Big Tech regulated than broken up
Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke said Wednesday he’d rather see Big Tech regulated than broken up. The comments take a slightly different tack than Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her proposal to dismantle some of Silicon Valley’s giants, but ultimately pit another Democratic 2020 candidate against the likes of Facebook and Google. […]