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Trump Uses France Terror Attack To Push For His Border Wall
"We are going to strengthen our borders even more,” Trump pledged on Twitter.
Topics: France, Social Media
Google Office in China Engulfed in Massive Fire, Employees Evacuated (VIDEO)
A violent fire was first reported at 11 AM local time (3 AM GMT) on Wednesday at the Google office in the Zhongguancun tech district, also known as China's Silicon Valley, in the country's capital.
Topics: Google, China, World Videos
401(k): How does the stock market drop affect my retirement savings?
401(k) retirement plans are taking a hit from the stock market drop. Declines are steeper for all-stock portfolios.
Lebanese leaders show new optimism on ending government deadlock
BEIRUT/LONDON – Lebanese leaders expressed fresh confidence on Wednesday about reaching a deal to form a new government, with President Michel Aoun saying results of his efforts to break the months-long deadlock would appear this week....
Topics: Lebanon, United Kingdom, London
White House Counselor: Ocasio-Cortez ‘Doesn’t Seem to Know Much About Anything’
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway has engaged in a verbal confrontation with Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), calling her “a 29-year-old congresswoman who doesn’t seem to know much about anything.”
Topics: White House
Industrial Services Industry on a Roll: 4 Stocks to Bet on
The Zacks Industrial Services industry is riding on an improving overall economy. Increased investments in e-commerce and digital capabilities, and growth in end markets will further boost the industry. Rising Demand a Boon Industrial...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Takes Steve King Gaffe, Fires It Right Back At GOP Critics
AOC had a witty retort for Republicans who have criticized her in recent weeks.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alphabet, Facebook, Apple, Amazon.com and Netflix
For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – December 12, 2018 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the...
Topics: Facebook, Social Media, Apple (AAPL), Amazon, Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX)
We want every laptop to be as thin as an iPhone. But is it practical?
The Acer Swift 7 is the thinnest notebook you can buy, and it feels like the notebook of the future. But it makes too many compromises along the way, and some weird design choices hold it back.
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Topics: Laptops, Iphone, Mobile Technology, Acer
DSW (DSW) Gains on Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat, Higher View
Shares of DSW Inc. DSW soared 8.1% during the trading session on Dec 11, driven by robust third-quarter fiscal 2018 results and an upbeat outlook. Results were backed by robust earnings and rise in comparable sales (comps). Notably, this Zacks Rank...
Putin’s Stasi identity card discovered in German archives
The identity card, issued more than three decades ago by East Germany’s Stasi secret police, would be of little interest were it not for the name of the man staring out: Vladimir Putin. The card was issued in 1986 when Putin was a mid-ranking...
Topics: Vladimir Putin, Germany, Police
WATCH Thrill-Seeker Cruise From High-Rise Block in Russia
CCTV has caught a daring parachutist jumping off a high-rise apartment house near Saint Petersburg. The video evidence of his air escapade has emerged on social media. While some slammed the daredevil for posing a threat to locals, others applauded...
Topics: Russia, World Videos, Social Media
North Carolina Republicans Say They'd Support Election Do-Over If Voting Results Were Leaked
They say they'll send people back to the polls if officials can determine the race between Mark Harris and Dan McCready was tainted by fraud.
Topics: Polls
Do you use PayPal? Beware of this Android Trojan
A new Android Trojan has been detected and it's the kind that will literally cost you money, as it will transfer funds from your PayPal.
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Topics: Paypal, Android, Mobile Technology, Trojan Horses, Computer Security
COP24 gets political after first week
People attend a demonstration to urge politicians to act against climate change in Paris, France, as the COP24 is held in Poland, December 8, 2018. PHOTO: Piroschka van de Wouw/ REUTERSBy Saleemul HuqDec 12 2018 (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)The first...
Topics: France, Paris, Poland, World Photos, Bangladesh
Rally to Mark One Year Since Arrest of Myanmar Reuters Journalists
Protesters in Yangon Wednesday will mark one year since the arrest of two Myanmar Reuters journalists who exposed a massacre of Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state.
Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, were arrested outside a Yangon restaurant on...
Topics: Myanmar, Reuters, Protests
India Negotiating Purchase of Russian Igla-S Missile System - Indian Def Min
India’s Minister of State for Defense Subhash Bhamre said in the parliament that the case of purchase of the missile system is at contract negotiation stage with Rosoboronexport of Russia, the L1 vendor, which has offered Igla-S missile system.
Topics: India, Russia
Keeping Vyshinsky in Custody is 'Violation of Media Freedom' - EU Journo Group
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is disappointed with the decision of a Ukrainian court to keep Ukraine portal head Kirill Vyshinsky in custody and considers it a blatant violation of media freedom, EFJ...
Topics: Belgium, Brussels, Ukraine