Yellen puts rate hike on the table
Yellen sketched a generally upbeat assessment of the economy in a speech to an annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyo. She pointed to strong gains in employment and strength in consumer spending. The rate had been kept at a record ... More..
EU, German officials play down reports of trade talk failure
The European Commission "stands ready to close this deal by the end of the year, spokesman Margaritis Schinas said in Brussels on Monday". The comments come after Germany's economy minister and vice chancello...More..
Sachin Clicks Selfies, Presents India's Rio Champions With BMWs
Also present at the event was Hyderabad District Badminton Association President who gifted the cars to these players. Under the guidance of Gopichand, Sindhu clinched the silver medal in womens singles, ma...More..
Yellen suggests rate hike is coming but offers no timetable
At the same time, consumer spending, which makes up more than two-thirds of economic activity, grew at the fastest rate since the fourth quarter of 2014. "Although fiscal policies and structural reforms can pla...More..
Channel highway reopens day after bridge collapse
Quite often pedestrian bridges are put in place in three sections - two supports and a drop-in section in the middle, and it appears as if this middle section has come down. The graphic designer, a passenger tr...More..
Deaf driver killed by trooper afraid of police
Daniel Harris, a deaf man who was shot and killed by a North Carolina state trooper after he didn't stop for the officer's blue lights was unarmed and likely did not understand the officer's commands, the slain...More..
Lotte Group vice chairman found dead before corruption probe
Lotte Chemical, for one, is under investigation over unfair business deals as well as alleged tax evasion and fraud. The body of Lee In-Won was found hanging from a tree near a hiking trail in the eastern tow...More..
Amazon to expand physical bookstores
Prices will be comparable to those found on Amazon.com, but the selection will be a little bit less expansive than the anything-you-could-ever-want offerings online. Customers can go online and find just about ...More..
Uber to let you book in advance
Mr. Elvidge stated the feature had been rolled out based on customer feedback, and Uber's tech-savvy dynamics appear to have pleased customers, causing an increase in demand for innovative perks. London will be...More..
Miami Beach official: No confirmation of Zika spreading
Today I have directed DBPR to work closely with hotels, attractions and restaurants in Miami-Dade County to connect them with resources for Zika prevention and education. New locally acquired cases of Zika illu...More..
Bruce Springsteen breaks his record for longest United States show
During the show, Bruce dedicated "My City of Ruins" to the natural disaster victims in Italy. The 35-song set ran close to four hours in length, reports Billboard , and the singer was joined by a string se...More..
Hull v Man Utd - Match Preview & Betting markets
But interim manager Phelan has overseen an excellent start to the campaign with Premier League wins over Leicester City and Swansea City being followed by a second-round triumph against Exeter City in the EFL C...More..
New European publishing rules could cost Google and Facebook
Under the proposals publishers could charge services like Google for displaying parts of a work in search results. Many media organisations are struggling financially in the switch to digital and online-only ...More..
New high-speed Amtrak trains heading to N.J
The new trains will have one-third more seating, increasing capacity by 40%. "It's not hard to imagine what life along this corridor would be without Amtrak", Vice President Joe Biden said. Last year, federal...More..
Fugitive tech CEO expected to plead guilty in fraud case
In a letter to a judge, the prosecutors said Jacob "Kobi" Alexander had dropped his extradition fight in Namibia and would plead guilty to securities fraud on Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn. The backdat...More..
Declining inventories curb US second-quarter growth; consumption surges
Current-dollar GDP increased 3.4%, or $154.9bn, in the second quarter to a level of $18,436.5bn. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 0.8%. That was slightly down from the 1.2 percent rate it reported last ...More..
Greg Gutfeld Doesn't Dig Red Hot Chili Peppers
Let's deconstruct this. It all begins with this adorable video of Koko the Gorilla playing Flea's bass. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that they will play their first Dublin concert in four years ...More..
Analysts Observable Stocks: Twilio, Inc. (NYSE:TWLO) , Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK)
The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Analysts projected the maximum potential price target of $50 however minimum reachable price target is $32 expected by them, according to WSJ data. The stock's ...More..
Tesla Model S P100D 'quickest' in the world
The Wall Street Journal reports the 100 kilowatt-hour battery gives the vehicle maker a range unmatched by major auto companies; it's the first to push past the 300-mile mark. While there has been much specul...More..
EU rejects US Treasury concerns over tax probe bias
In a white paper commissioned by US Treasury secretary Jack Lew , the Obama administration warned that Brussels was overstepping its powers and becoming a "supranational tax authority", The Guardian reported o...More..