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Ivanka Trump and husband's finances laid bare
- April 02, 2017
Kushner , like Donald Trump a real estate developer and heir to a family fortune, resigned from 266 companies and sold off 58 businesses or investments that lawyers identified as posing potential conflicts of interest. A handful of staff - like Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, and Gary Cohn, the former Goldman Sachs president who is now the National Economic Council director - are very rich. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Kushner , like Donald Trump a real estate developer and heir to a family fortune, resigned from 266 companies and sold off 58 businesses or investments that lawyers identified as posing potential conflicts of interest. A handful of staff - like Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, and Gary Cohn, the former Goldman Sachs president who is now the National Economic Council director - are very rich. (more...)
Pennsylvania judge, 91, in fair condition after ordeal
- April 02, 2017
State police searched the area via helicopter but found no immediate trace of Kosik's gray 2015 Acura SUV, which has driver's-side damage. Kosik had been taking medication for memory loss, but the U.S. Pane did not say whether the judge had any injuries. He is believed to be wearing jeans and a blue winter coat, and has a bruise on the left side of his forehead. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
State police searched the area via helicopter but found no immediate trace of Kosik's gray 2015 Acura SUV, which has driver's-side damage. Kosik had been taking medication for memory loss, but the U.S. Pane did not say whether the judge had any injuries. He is believed to be wearing jeans and a blue winter coat, and has a bruise on the left side of his forehead. (more...)
Daniel Jacobs On Golovkin Power - What It Felt Like
- April 02, 2017
We saw, with the Kell Brook fight, that a quick, gutsy boxer who made Golovkin back up could neutralize his ungodly offense. Forbes scored it 114-113 for Jacobs. Instead of sealing another quick finish after knocking down Jacobs by belting him flush on the jaw with a fourth-round punch, the 34-year-old Golovkin was left to contend with a bigger, younger man who personifies a no-quit attitude following his comeback from bone cancer in 2011-12. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
We saw, with the Kell Brook fight, that a quick, gutsy boxer who made Golovkin back up could neutralize his ungodly offense. Forbes scored it 114-113 for Jacobs. Instead of sealing another quick finish after knocking down Jacobs by belting him flush on the jaw with a fourth-round punch, the 34-year-old Golovkin was left to contend with a bigger, younger man who personifies a no-quit attitude following his comeback from bone cancer in 2011-12. (more...)
Congress Revokes Broadband Privacy Rules (CMCSA, VZ)
- April 02, 2017
Requiring the service providers to adhere to FCC rules put them at a disadvantage to companies such as Facebook (FB) and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), which only had to adhere to the FTC regulations. Here's what we found : While there wasn't a huge difference in funds received by lawmakers overall voting for and against the resolution, there was a gap in the Republican vote. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Requiring the service providers to adhere to FCC rules put them at a disadvantage to companies such as Facebook (FB) and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), which only had to adhere to the FTC regulations. Here's what we found : While there wasn't a huge difference in funds received by lawmakers overall voting for and against the resolution, there was a gap in the Republican vote. (more...)
Joe Gallagher backing Anthony Crolla to achieve great British win in Manchester
- April 02, 2017
Linares, who was referred to powerful Japanese promoter Akihiko Honda by the late former WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Sr., now lives and trains in Las Vegas. We've written on here before how WBO Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan is probably one of the most underestimated world champions now in boxing. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Linares, who was referred to powerful Japanese promoter Akihiko Honda by the late former WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Sr., now lives and trains in Las Vegas. We've written on here before how WBO Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan is probably one of the most underestimated world champions now in boxing. (more...)
Pfizer issues voluntary recall of EpiPen and EpiPen Junior
- April 02, 2017
Mylan is recalling EpiPens in the United States. "While the number of reported failures is small, EpiPen products that potentially contain a defective part are being recalled because of the potential for life-threatening risk if a severe allergic reaction goes untreated", the company said in a statement . (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Mylan is recalling EpiPens in the United States. "While the number of reported failures is small, EpiPen products that potentially contain a defective part are being recalled because of the potential for life-threatening risk if a severe allergic reaction goes untreated", the company said in a statement . (more...)
Donald Trump's team: Who's worth what at the White House
- April 02, 2017
In all, they listed assets worth between $237 million and $740 million, against liabilities ranging from $19 million to $95 million. Ms Ivanka Trump's stake in the Trump International Hotel, located blocks from the White House, is one source of income that could represent a conflict of interest. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
In all, they listed assets worth between $237 million and $740 million, against liabilities ranging from $19 million to $95 million. Ms Ivanka Trump's stake in the Trump International Hotel, located blocks from the White House, is one source of income that could represent a conflict of interest. (more...)
Trump touts executive orders, then neglects to sign them
- April 02, 2017
A White House official said he signed the measures later. The study also will examine past trade deals that have failed to produce forecast benefits for the United States, as well as World Trade Organization rules that U.S. One order will include a study looking at causes of the deficit by examining unpaid duties and foreign trade abuses. "The fact is that our trade deficit overall is about $500 billion a year". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
A White House official said he signed the measures later. The study also will examine past trade deals that have failed to produce forecast benefits for the United States, as well as World Trade Organization rules that U.S. One order will include a study looking at causes of the deficit by examining unpaid duties and foreign trade abuses. "The fact is that our trade deficit overall is about $500 billion a year". (more...)
London attack: Two men continue to be questioned as seven released
- April 02, 2017
The attack took four innocent lives including 75-year-old Leslie Rhodes from south London , who died in the hospital overnight from his injuries sustained on Westminster Bridge on Wednesday. Masood, who used "a number of aliases", according to police, has a criminal record that dates to at least November 1983, when he was convicted of criminal damage. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The attack took four innocent lives including 75-year-old Leslie Rhodes from south London , who died in the hospital overnight from his injuries sustained on Westminster Bridge on Wednesday. Masood, who used "a number of aliases", according to police, has a criminal record that dates to at least November 1983, when he was convicted of criminal damage. (more...)
Oil Prices Fall After Three-Day Rally
- April 02, 2017
Major oil traders gathered in Switzerland this week said they expected the output cuts to be extended, providing Russian Federation complies. Brent for May settlement, which expires Friday, was 4 cents higher at $52.46 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Major oil traders gathered in Switzerland this week said they expected the output cuts to be extended, providing Russian Federation complies. Brent for May settlement, which expires Friday, was 4 cents higher at $52.46 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. (more...)
Spain Condemns New Israeli Settlement on Palestinian Lands
- April 02, 2017
The cabinet also invited tenders for almost 2,000 new homes in existing settlements and discussed retroactively legalizing three outposts, Peace Now said. It is the first one built in more than two decades in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territory. According to media reports, the new settlement will be built in the West Bank near one already in existence called Shiloh, and will house about 2,000 residents. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The cabinet also invited tenders for almost 2,000 new homes in existing settlements and discussed retroactively legalizing three outposts, Peace Now said. It is the first one built in more than two decades in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territory. According to media reports, the new settlement will be built in the West Bank near one already in existence called Shiloh, and will house about 2,000 residents. (more...)
Oil retreats, set to become first quarter's worst-performing asset
- April 02, 2017
While U.S. crude supplies rose to a record last week, they increased by less than they were expected to, signaling that more oil is being pulled out of storage. But the news follow reports last week that Libya planned to raise its output to 800,000 barrels a day by April, from current production of 700,000 barrels a day. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
While U.S. crude supplies rose to a record last week, they increased by less than they were expected to, signaling that more oil is being pulled out of storage. But the news follow reports last week that Libya planned to raise its output to 800,000 barrels a day by April, from current production of 700,000 barrels a day. (more...)
Trump to sign executive orders tackling unfair trade
- April 02, 2017
The first order directs the Commerce Department to review the practices that leads to the trade deficit and violations of trade rules. The president said the order ensures "that we fully collect all duties imposed on foreign importers that cheat, the cheaters ". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The first order directs the Commerce Department to review the practices that leads to the trade deficit and violations of trade rules. The president said the order ensures "that we fully collect all duties imposed on foreign importers that cheat, the cheaters ". (more...)
Schumer seizes on Trump offer to work with Dems
- April 02, 2017
In the run-up to the vote, healthcare workers were among the most vocal in their opposition to repealing the law because they see firsthand what happens when patients delay or forgo care because they can't afford it. White House aides insist the health care debacle won't spread to other parts of the president's agenda. "I don't think we need to go home until we get this done", said Rep. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
In the run-up to the vote, healthcare workers were among the most vocal in their opposition to repealing the law because they see firsthand what happens when patients delay or forgo care because they can't afford it. White House aides insist the health care debacle won't spread to other parts of the president's agenda. "I don't think we need to go home until we get this done", said Rep. (more...)
Canada determined to diversify despite Keystone XL approval
- April 02, 2017
The greatest technology known to man. It's one of several steps the administration is expected to take in the coming weeks to prioritize economic development over environmental concerns. He claimed that the project can create "a lot of jobs, 28,000 jobs, great construction jobs". Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump officially announced the approval shortly after the State Department issued TransCanada's permit, making good on one of his campaign promises. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The greatest technology known to man. It's one of several steps the administration is expected to take in the coming weeks to prioritize economic development over environmental concerns. He claimed that the project can create "a lot of jobs, 28,000 jobs, great construction jobs". Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump officially announced the approval shortly after the State Department issued TransCanada's permit, making good on one of his campaign promises. (more...)
Anti-Brexit protesters hit London streets
- April 02, 2017
A minute of silence was observed at the Parliament Square for the victims of the March 22 terror attack and flowers were laid at the memorial. "As well as so-called 'remainers, ' there are also people here who voted for Brexit, but they want a Brexit that will keep ties with Europe alive, not the kind of Brexit that seems to be on the cards". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
A minute of silence was observed at the Parliament Square for the victims of the March 22 terror attack and flowers were laid at the memorial. "As well as so-called 'remainers, ' there are also people here who voted for Brexit, but they want a Brexit that will keep ties with Europe alive, not the kind of Brexit that seems to be on the cards". (more...)
Venezuela Supreme Court Backtracks on Parliament Takeover
- April 02, 2017
A woman wears a banner over her mouth with a message that reads in Spanish: "Venezuela lives in a dictatorship" during a protest, in Caracas , Venezuela, Friday, March 31, 2017. The court announced it is handing back the powers after government leaders earlier Saturday had urged a review of its decision from earlier this week. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
A woman wears a banner over her mouth with a message that reads in Spanish: "Venezuela lives in a dictatorship" during a protest, in Caracas , Venezuela, Friday, March 31, 2017. The court announced it is handing back the powers after government leaders earlier Saturday had urged a review of its decision from earlier this week. (more...)
Federal agency refuses to ban pesticide used on crops
- April 02, 2017
The groups who issued the petition , including the Natural Resources Defense Council and United Farm Workers, are now shunning Pruitt and the agency's decision , accusing them of creating "adverse neurodevelopmental harm to children ", as put in a press release by Earthjustice . (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The groups who issued the petition , including the Natural Resources Defense Council and United Farm Workers, are now shunning Pruitt and the agency's decision , accusing them of creating "adverse neurodevelopmental harm to children ", as put in a press release by Earthjustice . (more...)
III ban: Huge discounts being offered to clear inventory
- April 02, 2017
DEALERS of two-wheelers in the city closed down shutters of their showrooms as the entire stock of Bharat Stage-III vehicles was sold off within hours of opening on Friday. People were seen thronging showrooms to buy vehicles as dealers are offering heavy discounts to the tune of 40 percent. "We had customers coming to us till evening, but our stock was exhausted by 4pm", Singhania said. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
DEALERS of two-wheelers in the city closed down shutters of their showrooms as the entire stock of Bharat Stage-III vehicles was sold off within hours of opening on Friday. People were seen thronging showrooms to buy vehicles as dealers are offering heavy discounts to the tune of 40 percent. "We had customers coming to us till evening, but our stock was exhausted by 4pm", Singhania said. (more...)
U.S. laptop ban: What does it mean for travelers?
- April 02, 2017
The restriction prohibits airline passengers from carrying laptops in cabin luggage on inbound direct flights from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. About 50 daily USA -bound direct flights are affected. The government said it has also been in close touch with the Americans to "fully understand" their position. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The restriction prohibits airline passengers from carrying laptops in cabin luggage on inbound direct flights from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. About 50 daily USA -bound direct flights are affected. The government said it has also been in close touch with the Americans to "fully understand" their position. (more...)
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