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Stores open for last minute Christmas Eve shopping
- December 26, 2018
Panda Express: Many open on Christmas Day but may have limited hours. Its stores in the Trafford Centre, Heathrow and St Pancras are set to open on Boxing Day but most shoppers will have to wait until December 27 to browse the shops for a bargain. (more...)
- December 26, 2018
Panda Express: Many open on Christmas Day but may have limited hours. Its stores in the Trafford Centre, Heathrow and St Pancras are set to open on Boxing Day but most shoppers will have to wait until December 27 to browse the shops for a bargain. (more...)
Claim of no drones at Gatwick due to 'poor police communications'
- December 26, 2018
A damaged drone had been recovered close to the perimeter of the airport, he said, and it was being forensically examined. But they were released Sunday, and police said they were no longer suspects . Sussex Police did not disclose the ages or genders of those arrested, instead saying that officers used a "range of tactics" to hunt for the drone operators and "build resilience to detect and mitigate further incursions" from the device. (more...)
- December 26, 2018
A damaged drone had been recovered close to the perimeter of the airport, he said, and it was being forensically examined. But they were released Sunday, and police said they were no longer suspects . Sussex Police did not disclose the ages or genders of those arrested, instead saying that officers used a "range of tactics" to hunt for the drone operators and "build resilience to detect and mitigate further incursions" from the device. (more...)
Mega Millions Christmas jackpot tops $320 million; Powerball hits $294 million
- December 26, 2018
Tickets for both games are $2 each. The last Mega Millions jackpot victor came in October when a $1.5 billion-winning ticket was sold in SC. The cash option is $193.7 million. Mega Millions is played in 44 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. All you need to do to buy your lottery tickets is bring your ID, and have your money ready to purchase. (more...)
- December 26, 2018
Tickets for both games are $2 each. The last Mega Millions jackpot victor came in October when a $1.5 billion-winning ticket was sold in SC. The cash option is $193.7 million. Mega Millions is played in 44 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. All you need to do to buy your lottery tickets is bring your ID, and have your money ready to purchase. (more...)
Dow Suffers Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Losses
- December 26, 2018
In Christmas holiday-thinned half-day trading in Europe, France's CAC 40 fell 1.5 percent, while the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares slid 0.5 percent. All 30 components of the Dow industrials finished in the red on Monday. Mnuchin said the CEOs all assured him they have ample money to finance their normal operations, even though there haven't been any serious liquidity concerns rattling the market. (more...)
- December 26, 2018
In Christmas holiday-thinned half-day trading in Europe, France's CAC 40 fell 1.5 percent, while the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares slid 0.5 percent. All 30 components of the Dow industrials finished in the red on Monday. Mnuchin said the CEOs all assured him they have ample money to finance their normal operations, even though there haven't been any serious liquidity concerns rattling the market. (more...)
Brent crude edges up, but concern over demand limits gains
- December 26, 2018
OPEC and its allies agreed to cut production on December 7, but they've had little success so far in propping up prices. OPEC is set to hold its next oil output policy decision meeting that month in Vienna. As for OPEC's cuts, "they have to follow through on their rhetoric in a significant way" in order for the price decline to stop, Kilduff said. "A few years ago, Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia were competing with one another as the biggest crude oil producers in the world, then the ... (more...)
- December 26, 2018
OPEC and its allies agreed to cut production on December 7, but they've had little success so far in propping up prices. OPEC is set to hold its next oil output policy decision meeting that month in Vienna. As for OPEC's cuts, "they have to follow through on their rhetoric in a significant way" in order for the price decline to stop, Kilduff said. "A few years ago, Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia were competing with one another as the biggest crude oil producers in the world, then the ... (more...)
FDA: Adding CBD product to food is illegal
- December 25, 2018
So, states may continue to regulate CBD derived from industrial hemp after the 2018 Farm Bill . The FDA also said that while cannabis products with less than 0.3 percent THC are now legal, they are not allowed in food. For years, numerous producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law - manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. (more...)
- December 25, 2018
So, states may continue to regulate CBD derived from industrial hemp after the 2018 Farm Bill . The FDA also said that while cannabis products with less than 0.3 percent THC are now legal, they are not allowed in food. For years, numerous producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law - manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. (more...)
Shoppers grab last-minute gifts during 'Super Saturday'
- December 25, 2018
Many other stores have extended hours and major sales to attract consumers looking for their final gifts - or for those just getting started. "It's a wonderful thing to see the kids smiling", Ponce said. Latchney isn't alone, with more than a third of shoppers still having some shopping to do. "I just wanted to get in on the festive and get out here and get some shopping done, see all the people, the lights, the attractive scenery, and just you know to celebrate Christmas", said Ronald ... (more...)
- December 25, 2018
Many other stores have extended hours and major sales to attract consumers looking for their final gifts - or for those just getting started. "It's a wonderful thing to see the kids smiling", Ponce said. Latchney isn't alone, with more than a third of shoppers still having some shopping to do. "I just wanted to get in on the festive and get out here and get some shopping done, see all the people, the lights, the attractive scenery, and just you know to celebrate Christmas", said Ronald ... (more...)
Fed Seen Making Dovish Hike With 2019 Pause: Decision Day Guide
- December 25, 2018
At a news conference after the Fed's announcement, Powell said Trump's tweets and statements would have no bearing on the central bank's policymaking. Stock markets on Thursday continued a selloff that has driven the S&P 500 down 15 percent since October, with investors reacting negatively to the outcome of this week's Fed meeting and their dashed hopes policymakers would declare interest rate hikes at an end. (more...)
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- December 25, 2018
At a news conference after the Fed's announcement, Powell said Trump's tweets and statements would have no bearing on the central bank's policymaking. Stock markets on Thursday continued a selloff that has driven the S&P 500 down 15 percent since October, with investors reacting negatively to the outcome of this week's Fed meeting and their dashed hopes policymakers would declare interest rate hikes at an end. (more...)
Is Dunkin’ open on Christmas Day 2018?
- December 25, 2018
All locations will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve . But there are a few still open for those desperate to devour a burger today. All 24-hour stores will have those regular hours as well. local time. Of the grocery stores open on Christmas Day , most have limited business hours. Almost all 7-Eleven stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - so yes, they're open on Christmas Day and other major holidays like New Year's Day . (more...)
- December 25, 2018
All locations will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve . But there are a few still open for those desperate to devour a burger today. All 24-hour stores will have those regular hours as well. local time. Of the grocery stores open on Christmas Day , most have limited business hours. Almost all 7-Eleven stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - so yes, they're open on Christmas Day and other major holidays like New Year's Day . (more...)
Last-minute shoppers hit the stores on Christmas Eve
- December 25, 2018
Publix: Open until 7:00 p.m. Rite Aid: Most Rite Aid stores that are normally 24-hours will have those regular hours on the holiday. Dick's Sporting Goods will also be open on December 24, with locations open from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. Smith's: Open on Christmas Eve . On New Year's Eve , it closes at 6 p.m. and remains closed on New Year's Day . The company warned that individual store hours may vary, so call your local branch to confirm hours. (more...)
- December 25, 2018
Publix: Open until 7:00 p.m. Rite Aid: Most Rite Aid stores that are normally 24-hours will have those regular hours on the holiday. Dick's Sporting Goods will also be open on December 24, with locations open from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. Smith's: Open on Christmas Eve . On New Year's Eve , it closes at 6 p.m. and remains closed on New Year's Day . The company warned that individual store hours may vary, so call your local branch to confirm hours. (more...)
Shopping, banks, skiing and more: What's open and closed during Christmas
- December 25, 2018
Royal Ontario Museum Christmas Eve - 10 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Christmas Day - closed Boxing Day - 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Even Chick-fil-A will be open the day before Christmas Day . The Lanspeary Lions and Charles Clark Square outdoor skating rinks will close for Christmas Day and New Year's Day . Sawgrass Mills: Open until 6 p.m. (more...)
- December 25, 2018
Royal Ontario Museum Christmas Eve - 10 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Christmas Day - closed Boxing Day - 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Even Chick-fil-A will be open the day before Christmas Day . The Lanspeary Lions and Charles Clark Square outdoor skating rinks will close for Christmas Day and New Year's Day . Sawgrass Mills: Open until 6 p.m. (more...)
Gatwick drones: Police communication was a 'mess-up', say ministers
- December 24, 2018
First published December 22, 11:25 a.m. PT Update, 11:46 a.m.: Adds mention of tweets by Sussex police and statement from Gatwick CEO concerning deliberate nature of incident. The dangers posed by drones include the possibility of a device smashing into a passenger plane or being sucked into an engine where its highly flammable lithium battery could cause a catastrophe. (more...)
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- December 24, 2018
First published December 22, 11:25 a.m. PT Update, 11:46 a.m.: Adds mention of tweets by Sussex police and statement from Gatwick CEO concerning deliberate nature of incident. The dangers posed by drones include the possibility of a device smashing into a passenger plane or being sucked into an engine where its highly flammable lithium battery could cause a catastrophe. (more...)
Crude hovers near multi-month lows with market in doldrums
- December 24, 2018
Brent crude fell 32 cents a barrel to US$54.03 by 1.08pm EDT (1808 GMT) after earlier touching US$52.79 a barrel, its weakest since September 2017. Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, said on Thursday he does not expect a sharp increase in oil prices in the short term, unless there are geopolitical problems. (more...)
- December 24, 2018
Brent crude fell 32 cents a barrel to US$54.03 by 1.08pm EDT (1808 GMT) after earlier touching US$52.79 a barrel, its weakest since September 2017. Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, said on Thursday he does not expect a sharp increase in oil prices in the short term, unless there are geopolitical problems. (more...)
Jennie-O recalls more than 164,000 pounds of ground turkey
- December 24, 2018
They include 3-, 1- and 2.5-pound packages of ground turkey, taco-seasoned ground turkey, Stater Bros. ground turkey and Italian-seasoned ground turkey. A patient in MI tested positive for salmonella after consuming some of the affected ground turkey. This bacteria was "closely related genetically" to the bacteria from the patients. (more...)
- December 24, 2018
They include 3-, 1- and 2.5-pound packages of ground turkey, taco-seasoned ground turkey, Stater Bros. ground turkey and Italian-seasoned ground turkey. A patient in MI tested positive for salmonella after consuming some of the affected ground turkey. This bacteria was "closely related genetically" to the bacteria from the patients. (more...)
Powerful winds, snow warnings in B.C. cuts off power, cancels ferries
- December 24, 2018
BC Hydro said the task of restoring power continues to be challenging and requires individual repairs in many cases, including re-stringing hundreds of spans of power lines and replacing power poles and transformers. While the water is safe to drink, the city urged its residents and businesses to restrict their use until the full system is restored, in order to preserve enough for firefighting emergencies. (more...)
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- December 24, 2018
BC Hydro said the task of restoring power continues to be challenging and requires individual repairs in many cases, including re-stringing hundreds of spans of power lines and replacing power poles and transformers. While the water is safe to drink, the city urged its residents and businesses to restrict their use until the full system is restored, in order to preserve enough for firefighting emergencies. (more...)
GO Transit operating under holiday hours for Christmas and New Year's
- December 23, 2018
Parking meters will be free on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day , and on New Year's Day , but must be fed on New Year's Eve . Hood River Garbage's office and transfer station will close at 2 p.m. The Social Security Administration will close up entirely for Christmas Eve and Christmas though. Your mail delivery should arrive as usual, and USPS blue collection boxes with pickup times before noon will also go out as scheduled. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Parking meters will be free on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day , and on New Year's Day , but must be fed on New Year's Eve . Hood River Garbage's office and transfer station will close at 2 p.m. The Social Security Administration will close up entirely for Christmas Eve and Christmas though. Your mail delivery should arrive as usual, and USPS blue collection boxes with pickup times before noon will also go out as scheduled. (more...)
Schumer, Pelosi Hammer Trump Over Shutdown: He Got ‘What He Wanted’
- December 23, 2018
He wrote that administration officials were "hopeful that this lapse in appropriations will be of short duration" - an expectation that was widely shared. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) echoed Murphy's sentiments, blaming Trump for the "truly absurd" shutdown. Pat Roberts. "I've been through about five of them in my career". (more...)
- December 23, 2018
He wrote that administration officials were "hopeful that this lapse in appropriations will be of short duration" - an expectation that was widely shared. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) echoed Murphy's sentiments, blaming Trump for the "truly absurd" shutdown. Pat Roberts. "I've been through about five of them in my career". (more...)
Stocks End Miserable Week with More Losses
- December 23, 2018
Barring a Christmas miracle, this could be the worst December the market has had since the Great Depression. The S&P 500 is down 256.99 points, or 9.6 per cent. Oil, the Russell 2000, the Dow transports index, and stock markets in China , Italy, Germany, Japan and South Korea are all in bear markets, too. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
Barring a Christmas miracle, this could be the worst December the market has had since the Great Depression. The S&P 500 is down 256.99 points, or 9.6 per cent. Oil, the Russell 2000, the Dow transports index, and stock markets in China , Italy, Germany, Japan and South Korea are all in bear markets, too. (more...)
NASA Engineer Builds Fart Spraying Glitter Bomb Trap To Stop Package Thieves
- December 22, 2018
Thieves' houses or auto interiors are filmed being covered with glitter and fart spray, and in some cases they are shown laboriously vacuuming the extra-fine glitter off of their premises and belongings. Four smartphones were installed to film the action from every angle, along with a can of "fart spray", which goes off every five seconds, and "a pound of the world's finest glitter" to be thrown everywhere after the lid is lifted off. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Thieves' houses or auto interiors are filmed being covered with glitter and fart spray, and in some cases they are shown laboriously vacuuming the extra-fine glitter off of their premises and belongings. Four smartphones were installed to film the action from every angle, along with a can of "fart spray", which goes off every five seconds, and "a pound of the world's finest glitter" to be thrown everywhere after the lid is lifted off. (more...)
Facebook to develop cryptocurrency for money transfer on WhatsApp
- December 22, 2018
WhatsApp has sought approval from the Reserve Bank of India to expand its payment service to all users. There has always been speculation surrounding Facebook's eventual position within cryptocurrency . "We don't have anything further to share", a company spokesman said in a statement to Bloomberg . (The first four words of Facebook's mission have always been "give people the power".) Back in the 1990s and 2000s, most people believed technology would be a decentralizing force.But ... (more...)
- December 22, 2018
WhatsApp has sought approval from the Reserve Bank of India to expand its payment service to all users. There has always been speculation surrounding Facebook's eventual position within cryptocurrency . "We don't have anything further to share", a company spokesman said in a statement to Bloomberg . (The first four words of Facebook's mission have always been "give people the power".) Back in the 1990s and 2000s, most people believed technology would be a decentralizing force.But ... (more...)
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