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Wells Fargo to pay $185m over bogus accounts
- September 11, 2016
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Staff at the USA bank funded the accounts by transferring money from customers' authorised accounts without permission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney said. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Staff at the USA bank funded the accounts by transferring money from customers' authorised accounts without permission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney said. (more...)
TEAM: Feds - Stop Using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones
- September 11, 2016
In the USA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission urged users to power down their phones and said it would be providing guidance about an official recall "as soon as possible". In a press briefing with Korean media, the company's management bowed deeply in apology to local consumers and admitted Samsung faced "steep losses" from the crisis. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
In the USA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission urged users to power down their phones and said it would be providing guidance about an official recall "as soon as possible". In a press briefing with Korean media, the company's management bowed deeply in apology to local consumers and admitted Samsung faced "steep losses" from the crisis. (more...)
Allina, nurses continue to negotiate Friday
- September 11, 2016
Thousands of nurses at five Minnesota hospitals are scheduled to go on strike at 7 a.m. Monday, Labor Day, in a dispute over health insurance, workplace safety and staffing levels. "When the union is ready to move forward and accept a fair compromise, we will be there to meet with them", Allina said, as quoted by CBS Minnesota. While essential services will continue at all of the hospitals, some specialty services such as water births might be shelved. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Thousands of nurses at five Minnesota hospitals are scheduled to go on strike at 7 a.m. Monday, Labor Day, in a dispute over health insurance, workplace safety and staffing levels. "When the union is ready to move forward and accept a fair compromise, we will be there to meet with them", Allina said, as quoted by CBS Minnesota. While essential services will continue at all of the hospitals, some specialty services such as water births might be shelved. (more...)
North Korea's fifth nuclear test prompts USA calls for more sanctions
- September 11, 2016
The United States, Britain and France pushed for the 15-member body to impose new sanctions. South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se is scheduled to attend the week-long U.N. U.S. President Barack Obama condemned North Korea's nuclear test on Friday. Artificial seismic waves measuring 3.9 were reported after North Korea's first nuclear test in 2006, for instance, and a 4.8 was reported from its fourth test this January. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The United States, Britain and France pushed for the 15-member body to impose new sanctions. South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se is scheduled to attend the week-long U.N. U.S. President Barack Obama condemned North Korea's nuclear test on Friday. Artificial seismic waves measuring 3.9 were reported after North Korea's first nuclear test in 2006, for instance, and a 4.8 was reported from its fourth test this January. (more...)
Putin Talks with Obama at G20 Summit in China
- September 11, 2016
Washington should " aim to find a compromise which would reflect the interests of both cooperating sides ", Putin said , adding that sometimes the USA leadership only considers its " own benefit ". Xi Jinping said that the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies have agreed to continue to push forward quota and voting right reform of worldwide financial institutions. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Washington should " aim to find a compromise which would reflect the interests of both cooperating sides ", Putin said , adding that sometimes the USA leadership only considers its " own benefit ". Xi Jinping said that the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies have agreed to continue to push forward quota and voting right reform of worldwide financial institutions. (more...)
Giuliani says Trump dropped birther theory
- September 11, 2016
The remarks echoed those of Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of NY, who went on television late Thursday to assure Americans that Trump now accepts the legitimacy of Obama's citizenship. Back in 2011, Trump derided Obama for months as an illegitimate president. MATTHEWS: He subsequently said he does not accept that as the final word. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The remarks echoed those of Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of NY, who went on television late Thursday to assure Americans that Trump now accepts the legitimacy of Obama's citizenship. Back in 2011, Trump derided Obama for months as an illegitimate president. MATTHEWS: He subsequently said he does not accept that as the final word. (more...)
US Judge Gives Hanjin Shipping a Reprieve Allowing Ships to Dock
- September 11, 2016
South Korean government officials have also said government-backed creditors are ready to provide a separate 100 billion won in funds if Hanjin Group, the parent firm, provides collateral. Australia has adopted and legislated the Model Law in the Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2008 (Cth) and Australian courts have recognised a number of foreign shipping insolvencies over recent years, including some other Korean shipping receiverships. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
South Korean government officials have also said government-backed creditors are ready to provide a separate 100 billion won in funds if Hanjin Group, the parent firm, provides collateral. Australia has adopted and legislated the Model Law in the Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2008 (Cth) and Australian courts have recognised a number of foreign shipping insolvencies over recent years, including some other Korean shipping receiverships. (more...)
Basketball Hall of Famers get orange jackets with induction
- September 11, 2016
I want them to feel like they're Hall of Famers. The six-time All-Star averaged 19 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Their influence pushed the NBA beyond the realm of basketball and into the world of hip-hop and Hollywood. Iverson, 41, said his induction will be a proud moment for his fans, and all the people that are waiting for A.I.to get a chance to say He did what you never thought he could do.. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
I want them to feel like they're Hall of Famers. The six-time All-Star averaged 19 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Their influence pushed the NBA beyond the realm of basketball and into the world of hip-hop and Hollywood. Iverson, 41, said his induction will be a proud moment for his fans, and all the people that are waiting for A.I.to get a chance to say He did what you never thought he could do.. (more...)
IAF training aircraft crashes in Rajasthan; pilots eject safely
- September 11, 2016
A MiG-21 of the Indian Air Force crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan while on a routine flight. It has been reported that pilot managed to eject safely. Of all the aircraft crashes suffered by the Indian Air Force (IAF) since 2012, half involved MiG fighters, according to data compiled by the defence ministry. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
A MiG-21 of the Indian Air Force crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan while on a routine flight. It has been reported that pilot managed to eject safely. Of all the aircraft crashes suffered by the Indian Air Force (IAF) since 2012, half involved MiG fighters, according to data compiled by the defence ministry. (more...)
IRS head Koskinen meets with House Republicans as impeachment vote looms
- September 11, 2016
Speaker Paul RyanPaul RyanSenate leader set to jam House conservatives in spending fight IRS chief makes his case to GOP lawmakers McMullin challenges Johnson, Stein to undercard debate MORE (R-Wis.), who has been cool to the impeachment talk, said Wednesday that the House Republican Conference will meet about the resolution next week, and members "are going to vote the way they want to vote on this". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Speaker Paul RyanPaul RyanSenate leader set to jam House conservatives in spending fight IRS chief makes his case to GOP lawmakers McMullin challenges Johnson, Stein to undercard debate MORE (R-Wis.), who has been cool to the impeachment talk, said Wednesday that the House Republican Conference will meet about the resolution next week, and members "are going to vote the way they want to vote on this". (more...)
Court Denies Standing Rock's Attempt To Stop Dakota Access Pipeline
- September 11, 2016
That's more than 19.7 million gallons of crude oil a day - or enough to make 374.3 million gallons of gasoline per day. The tribe sought the injunction to halt construction along portions of the pipeline - those authorized by the Army Corps - while the lawsuit plays out. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
That's more than 19.7 million gallons of crude oil a day - or enough to make 374.3 million gallons of gasoline per day. The tribe sought the injunction to halt construction along portions of the pipeline - those authorized by the Army Corps - while the lawsuit plays out. (more...)
Hillary Clinton slams Trump supporters as 'basket of deplorables'
- September 11, 2016
This time , he bent a criticism that's been aimed at him back onto her. And it wasn't a small number. "Right?" Clinton said , per The Post's Abby Phillip. The Republican National Committee held a press call addressing Hillary Clinton's statement labeling millions of Americans as a "basket of deplorables". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
This time , he bent a criticism that's been aimed at him back onto her. And it wasn't a small number. "Right?" Clinton said , per The Post's Abby Phillip. The Republican National Committee held a press call addressing Hillary Clinton's statement labeling millions of Americans as a "basket of deplorables". (more...)
Trump says Schlafly was 'there for me'
- September 11, 2016
She then categorized Trump's base as divided between people yearning for change, but disparaged the other half as "a basket of deplorables ". Mrs Clinton said most Trump supporters are people who feel maligned by the political system. The other basket of Mr Trump's supporters constituted individuals desperate for change who felt let down by the government and the economy, Mrs Clinton added. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
She then categorized Trump's base as divided between people yearning for change, but disparaged the other half as "a basket of deplorables ". Mrs Clinton said most Trump supporters are people who feel maligned by the political system. The other basket of Mr Trump's supporters constituted individuals desperate for change who felt let down by the government and the economy, Mrs Clinton added. (more...)
Brexit talks should start as soon as possible says Tusk
- September 11, 2016
But behind the scenes, countries are pragmatic. They gave Australia a ticking off on Thursday for starting talks on a free trade deal with Britain, complaining that it might hurt negotiations on a planned free trade deal with the European Union - of which Britain is still a member. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
But behind the scenes, countries are pragmatic. They gave Australia a ticking off on Thursday for starting talks on a free trade deal with Britain, complaining that it might hurt negotiations on a planned free trade deal with the European Union - of which Britain is still a member. (more...)
Enbridge, Spectra Energy Combine to Form Largest North American Energy Infrastructure Company
- September 11, 2016
Shares of Spectra Energy (SE) were up more than 14% in midday trading Monday to $41.34. Enbridge fell 1.4 percent to $40.40. In total, the company boasts 21,000 miles of natural-gas and crude oil pipelines, almost 300 billion billions of cubic feet of natural-gas storage and 4.8 million barrels of crude oil storage. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Shares of Spectra Energy (SE) were up more than 14% in midday trading Monday to $41.34. Enbridge fell 1.4 percent to $40.40. In total, the company boasts 21,000 miles of natural-gas and crude oil pipelines, almost 300 billion billions of cubic feet of natural-gas storage and 4.8 million barrels of crude oil storage. (more...)
Europe lower, Asia mixed after European Central Bank keeps policy unchanged
- September 11, 2016
BAD OUTLOOK: Tractor Supply slumped 15.6 percent after the farm equipment retailer said its business is being hurt by cuts in oil, gas and coal production, declining outlays by farmers and weak spending on wood stoves and heating fuel for this fall and winter. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
BAD OUTLOOK: Tractor Supply slumped 15.6 percent after the farm equipment retailer said its business is being hurt by cuts in oil, gas and coal production, declining outlays by farmers and weak spending on wood stoves and heating fuel for this fall and winter. (more...)
Brandon Marshall lost an endorsement deal for kneeling during national anthem
- September 11, 2016
He thought it through because he understood there are strong feelings on both sides. He says his family and teammate Virgil Green were the only ones who knew about his plan to kneel . "I feel like this is the right platform". This is our only platform to really be heard ... And once we go against the grain, it's an issue. "Anything we want to do, it's not going to be individual". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
He thought it through because he understood there are strong feelings on both sides. He says his family and teammate Virgil Green were the only ones who knew about his plan to kneel . "I feel like this is the right platform". This is our only platform to really be heard ... And once we go against the grain, it's an issue. "Anything we want to do, it's not going to be individual". (more...)
Pence Blasts Clinton: Trump Backers 'Are Not A Basket Of Anything'
- September 11, 2016
At the NY restaurant, Clinton bemoaned the people she described as "deplorables", saying "unfortunately there are people like that". The Democratic nominee accused Mr Trump of galvanising this "irredeemable" group, saying "he has lifted them up". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
At the NY restaurant, Clinton bemoaned the people she described as "deplorables", saying "unfortunately there are people like that". The Democratic nominee accused Mr Trump of galvanising this "irredeemable" group, saying "he has lifted them up". (more...)
Reliance Jio 90 Days UNLIMITED Preview offer now available for Apple iPhone
- September 11, 2016
According to Reuters , when Jio does eventually begin commercial operations, it will offer free calls to other networks and charge data at approximately one fifth the prevailing cost per gigabyte in India. Jio is an ultra affordable cellular network and definitely a nightmare for other cellular network providers who were charging loads of money for cellular data and calls. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
According to Reuters , when Jio does eventually begin commercial operations, it will offer free calls to other networks and charge data at approximately one fifth the prevailing cost per gigabyte in India. Jio is an ultra affordable cellular network and definitely a nightmare for other cellular network providers who were charging loads of money for cellular data and calls. (more...)
'Battle at Bristol' draws NCAA-record crowd of 156990
- September 11, 2016
Buildings were gutted, locker rooms were built and "thousands" of seats were added to the race track for its temporary conversion to a football field for the epic game going down September 10th. If they improve, then the Vols should win. According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Volunteers are 11-point favorites versus the Hokies while the over/under now sits at 52 points. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Buildings were gutted, locker rooms were built and "thousands" of seats were added to the race track for its temporary conversion to a football field for the epic game going down September 10th. If they improve, then the Vols should win. According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Volunteers are 11-point favorites versus the Hokies while the over/under now sits at 52 points. (more...)
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