Democrat Gil Cisneros is the apparent winner in the tight race in California’s 39th Congressional District, beating his Republican challenger Young Kim, who conceded the race more than a week after the election. The victory is significant, given that the 39th district is one of four seats in Orange County […]
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Here’s what Cisco’s CEO told employees about mental illness after 2 celebrity suicides
In June, less than a week after the shocking suicides of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins felt compelled to address the matter head-on with his employees. From Orlando, where Robbins was attending a conference called Cisco Live, he sent a company-wide email. “In light of […]
Black Friday isn’t just about retail: Here’s where you can get travel deals
Hotels from Maine to Hawaii and beyond, will offer up room deals to travelers. Some may be tied to loyalty programs, so it may be a good time to consider signing up. Maine’s Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC) will offer gift card bonuses on Cyber Monday. Buy a $500 gift card […]
Power outages and bank runs: Here are the ‘cyber 9/11’ scenarios that really worry the experts
For years, government security specialists have predicted the inevitable “cyber 9/11,” an event originating as a digital attack that spills over into other aspects of society, causing widespread harm to people and the global financial sector. Former NSA head Admiral Michael Rogers told CNBC last month that “nothing is beyond […]
Survey: Wealthy investors think the bull market is coming to an end, but they don’t blame politics
Investors think the end of the record bull run is almost here — but they aren’t blaming the change of power in Congress. Those are among the takeaways of a new report by E-Trade, which found that only 9 percent of investors with at least $1 million in a self-directed […]
US shale firms offer $100 million to aid Texas, New Mexico
More than a dozen top U.S. energy companies have pledged $100 million toward easing stresses on health care, education and civic infrastructure from the shale oil and gas boom in West Texas and New Mexico, the group said on Sunday. Chevron, EOG Resources, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell are […]
French protesters rail against Macron’s fuel taxes with road blocks
Thousands of French protesters hit out at higher fuel taxes and President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies in demonstrations across motorways on Saturday, sparking major logjams and several accidents, including a fatality at one road blockade. Dozens of people were also injured, as drivers tried to get around stoppages, after protestors […]
British PM May says changing leadership will delay Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that the number of letters required to trigger a no-confidence vote in the Parliament had not been met and a change in leadership will only delay Brexit. “As far as I know, no, it has not,” May told Sky News, when asked […]
Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes to Republican Ron DeSantis in Florida governor’s race
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum conceded Florida’s governor’s race on Saturday as a recount of ballots neared its end, and the Democrat congratulated Republican former Congressman Ron DeSantis on becoming the state’s next governor. “This has been the journey of our lives. We’ve been so honored by the support that we’ve […]
Trump tours devastation wrought by ‘monster’ California wildfire
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California’s killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape. “We’re going to have to work quickly. … Hopefully this is going to be […]