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Facebook shares soar as results beat expectations while Apple and Twitter drop
- May 01, 2016
The company posted earnings of 57 cents per share (accounting for stock-based compensation, etc.; the headline was 77 cents vs. 62 expected) on revenues of $5.4 billion in the quarter, far exceeding the 44 cents and $5.23 billion expected. In recent months, Zuckerberg has been focused on integrating video more deeply into the Facebook timeline. Some observers believe that this move is created to keep Zuckerberg in charge of the company. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
The company posted earnings of 57 cents per share (accounting for stock-based compensation, etc.; the headline was 77 cents vs. 62 expected) on revenues of $5.4 billion in the quarter, far exceeding the 44 cents and $5.23 billion expected. In recent months, Zuckerberg has been focused on integrating video more deeply into the Facebook timeline. Some observers believe that this move is created to keep Zuckerberg in charge of the company. (more...)
Abbott Labs to spend $19.3 billion to buy St. Jude Medical
- May 01, 2016
Jude is in more mature cardiac rhythm management markets, so does this really become additive to the overall Abbott revenue growth rate?" "If this is a catalyst to jumpstart the market, that'd be great", a banker said. Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P) ended at $9.43with decline of -0.21%.The stock traded in the last session between $9.38 and $9.65 and exchanged hands with 13.55M shares. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
Jude is in more mature cardiac rhythm management markets, so does this really become additive to the overall Abbott revenue growth rate?" "If this is a catalyst to jumpstart the market, that'd be great", a banker said. Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P) ended at $9.43with decline of -0.21%.The stock traded in the last session between $9.38 and $9.65 and exchanged hands with 13.55M shares. (more...)
As expected, quarterbacks go 1-2 in first round of draft
- May 01, 2016
Because of the Rams and Eagles moving to the top, the 2016 NFL Draft could be one of the most dramatic drafts, if not then it's the most weirdest. The Ravens took Notre Dame offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley instead. Each team will have a player who was a team or national victor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award make the third-round draft announcements. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
Because of the Rams and Eagles moving to the top, the 2016 NFL Draft could be one of the most dramatic drafts, if not then it's the most weirdest. The Ravens took Notre Dame offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley instead. Each team will have a player who was a team or national victor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award make the third-round draft announcements. (more...)
North Korea sentences American to 10 years of hard labour for spying
- May 01, 2016
His detention was first made public on January 11, soon after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test, and the North Korean state media said that the officials captured him as he was waiting to receive a USB drive containing sensitive military information from a source in the North Korean special economic zone Rason, Yonhap reported. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
His detention was first made public on January 11, soon after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test, and the North Korean state media said that the officials captured him as he was waiting to receive a USB drive containing sensitive military information from a source in the North Korean special economic zone Rason, Yonhap reported. (more...)
Overdose theory investigated in Prince death probe
- May 01, 2016
One of the last sightings of the singer was at Walgreens pharmacy, where he went to collect his last prescription the day before his death. Although investigators are still waiting for the results of toxicology tests, the development suggests similarities to probes into the deaths of celebrities like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
One of the last sightings of the singer was at Walgreens pharmacy, where he went to collect his last prescription the day before his death. Although investigators are still waiting for the results of toxicology tests, the development suggests similarities to probes into the deaths of celebrities like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. (more...)
Israeli forces shoot dead 16-year-old Palestinian boy and his sister
- May 01, 2016
The woman momentarily retreated, according to the police, but then suddenly spun around, took a butcher knife from her handbag and threw it at a nearby policeman. The man with her was not immediately named although some reports said she was the woman's husband. "He touched the woman and then they shot him", the eyewitness says, as additional shots ring out. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
The woman momentarily retreated, according to the police, but then suddenly spun around, took a butcher knife from her handbag and threw it at a nearby policeman. The man with her was not immediately named although some reports said she was the woman's husband. "He touched the woman and then they shot him", the eyewitness says, as additional shots ring out. (more...)
Kate Middleton Covers British Vogue in 'Landmark' Shoot
- May 01, 2016
A further five pictures, all styled by British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers , will run alongside an article in the centenary edition of the fashion magazine released next week. On the cover, the duchess is wearing a Burberry coat and shirt, and a vintage hat from Beyond Retro. "I am incredibly grateful to Alexandra Shulman for placing her faith in me for such an important and historic assignment". (more...)
- May 01, 2016
A further five pictures, all styled by British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers , will run alongside an article in the centenary edition of the fashion magazine released next week. On the cover, the duchess is wearing a Burberry coat and shirt, and a vintage hat from Beyond Retro. "I am incredibly grateful to Alexandra Shulman for placing her faith in me for such an important and historic assignment". (more...)
US Elections 2016: Donald Trump secures most unbound delegates in Pennsylvania
- May 01, 2016
Mrs Clinton emerged from this week's primaries with a stronger claim on her party's nomination. After listing the number of issues on which Sanders and Clinton agree - including LGBTQ rights, maintaining Obamacare, supporting Planned Parenthood, sustaining the separation between church and state - Takei reminded viewers of what Sanders himself said late past year. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
Mrs Clinton emerged from this week's primaries with a stronger claim on her party's nomination. After listing the number of issues on which Sanders and Clinton agree - including LGBTQ rights, maintaining Obamacare, supporting Planned Parenthood, sustaining the separation between church and state - Takei reminded viewers of what Sanders himself said late past year. (more...)
Tense protests outside Trump speech in California
- May 01, 2016
Burlingame police said in a statement on Thursday night that they are preparing for the expected protests against Trump by drawing officers from law enforcement agencies throughout the region. Skirmishes are breaking out between protesters turning out at the Burlingame, California , hotel where Donald Trump is speaking at the California GOP convention and Trump supporters. (more...)
- May 01, 2016
Burlingame police said in a statement on Thursday night that they are preparing for the expected protests against Trump by drawing officers from law enforcement agencies throughout the region. Skirmishes are breaking out between protesters turning out at the Burlingame, California , hotel where Donald Trump is speaking at the California GOP convention and Trump supporters. (more...)
William and Kate near fifth wedding anniversary
- April 30, 2016
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also helped officially open a new enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, which was named the Prince George Bilby Exhibit. Last week, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent the evening socializing with the young couple at Kensington Palace . Want to keep up with the latest royals coverage? There's plenty of room for George and Charlotte to run around and be as carefree as they wish, while William and Kate have privacy to raise their children. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also helped officially open a new enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, which was named the Prince George Bilby Exhibit. Last week, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent the evening socializing with the young couple at Kensington Palace . Want to keep up with the latest royals coverage? There's plenty of room for George and Charlotte to run around and be as carefree as they wish, while William and Kate have privacy to raise their children. (more...)
Luke Walton Hired As New Head Coach Of LA Lakers
- April 30, 2016
Luke Walton is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers as head coach following a meteoric rise up the coaching ladder with the Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers hired Golden State Warriors assistant Luke Walton as new head coach for the 2016-17 National Basketball Association season, the team announced Saturday, April 30 (Friday, April 29 in Manila). (more...)
- April 30, 2016
Luke Walton is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers as head coach following a meteoric rise up the coaching ladder with the Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers hired Golden State Warriors assistant Luke Walton as new head coach for the 2016-17 National Basketball Association season, the team announced Saturday, April 30 (Friday, April 29 in Manila). (more...)
British astronaut breaks record with London Marathon run from space
- April 30, 2016
British Astronaut Tim Peake will undoubtedly have an out-of-this-world running time when he completes the London Marathon this Sunday. During the Boston Marathon in 2007, the astronaut Sunita Williams ran on the Space Station completing the race in just under 4 hours and 24 minutes. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
British Astronaut Tim Peake will undoubtedly have an out-of-this-world running time when he completes the London Marathon this Sunday. During the Boston Marathon in 2007, the astronaut Sunita Williams ran on the Space Station completing the race in just under 4 hours and 24 minutes. (more...)
More Panama Papers To Come, Journalists Say
- April 30, 2016
Now the team behind the previous leak, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is preparing to send even more rich and famous to the cleaners with the next installment of Panama Papers. The selected and limited information is being published in the public interest, it added. The group already caused worldwide controversy by releasing information about how a range of business leaders, politicians, and celebrities avoided taxes by storing money in overseas tax havens. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
Now the team behind the previous leak, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is preparing to send even more rich and famous to the cleaners with the next installment of Panama Papers. The selected and limited information is being published in the public interest, it added. The group already caused worldwide controversy by releasing information about how a range of business leaders, politicians, and celebrities avoided taxes by storing money in overseas tax havens. (more...)
Does Brady have a chance of overturning suspension?
- April 30, 2016
Brady was once again tagged with a four-game suspension after the National Football League won its appeal of Judge Berman's ruling. "I'm not going to trust any league-led investigation when it comes to anything". Atallah said the NFLPA is still reviewing the decision and weighing appeals options - including an appeal to the full federal appeals court panel or to the Supreme Court. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
Brady was once again tagged with a four-game suspension after the National Football League won its appeal of Judge Berman's ruling. "I'm not going to trust any league-led investigation when it comes to anything". Atallah said the NFLPA is still reviewing the decision and weighing appeals options - including an appeal to the full federal appeals court panel or to the Supreme Court. (more...)
Seoul: N. Korea erects mock-up of Seoul presidential palace
- April 30, 2016
It analysed that if launched successfully, it could hit Japan and also theoretically put the USA territory of Guam within range. Given the potential threat coming from a North Korean missile test, Earnest said the U.S. In January it conducted its fourth nuclear test with a hydrogen bomb, sparking outrage. Seoul's Defence Ministry said it has no such intelligence. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
It analysed that if launched successfully, it could hit Japan and also theoretically put the USA territory of Guam within range. Given the potential threat coming from a North Korean missile test, Earnest said the U.S. In January it conducted its fourth nuclear test with a hydrogen bomb, sparking outrage. Seoul's Defence Ministry said it has no such intelligence. (more...)
Beyonce's Fans Slay with 'Single Ladies' Dance On Stage During Formation Tour!
- April 30, 2016
Beyonce finally put the rumours to rest and publicly declared her love for Jay Z . Leaphart's comments come just days after Beyoncé and Jay Z were photographed without their wedding rings. It was the end of the show, her performance was coming to a close and the first notes of " Halo " began to fill the arena. What did you think of Lemonade? In the song Love Drought , gossip inducing lyrics include "10 times out of nine I know you're lying". (more...)
- April 30, 2016
Beyonce finally put the rumours to rest and publicly declared her love for Jay Z . Leaphart's comments come just days after Beyoncé and Jay Z were photographed without their wedding rings. It was the end of the show, her performance was coming to a close and the first notes of " Halo " began to fill the arena. What did you think of Lemonade? In the song Love Drought , gossip inducing lyrics include "10 times out of nine I know you're lying". (more...)
Leicester City, injuries and pressure to earn UEFA Champions League place
- April 30, 2016
Before the bells ring out for Leicester's triumph, though, he accepted there was much hard work to do, especially with fifth-placed United still sniffing Champions League qualification. I am waiting on United Chelsea, Liverpool, City and Arsenal to arrive at the top, and we are fighting. 'I would literally hug you if you were here because for this city, what you've created, the family, the essence of the stadium, it's fantastic. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
Before the bells ring out for Leicester's triumph, though, he accepted there was much hard work to do, especially with fifth-placed United still sniffing Champions League qualification. I am waiting on United Chelsea, Liverpool, City and Arsenal to arrive at the top, and we are fighting. 'I would literally hug you if you were here because for this city, what you've created, the family, the essence of the stadium, it's fantastic. (more...)
Susan Sarandon: I "broke up" with Hillary Clinton over Iraq vote, fracking
- April 30, 2016
Her environmental record doesn't pass muster with Sarandon, either, who said she was against Fracking. "I don't trust her". How can I go back with her? Stephen Colbert noted that the Academy Award-winning actress formerly supported Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and displayed a photo of the two on CBS's " The Late Show ". (more...)
- April 30, 2016
Her environmental record doesn't pass muster with Sarandon, either, who said she was against Fracking. "I don't trust her". How can I go back with her? Stephen Colbert noted that the Academy Award-winning actress formerly supported Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and displayed a photo of the two on CBS's " The Late Show ". (more...)
Hillary Clinton also wants Britain to stay in the EU
- April 30, 2016
While some of the comments from London Mayor Boris Johnson and others have been seen as racially charged, the White House is keenly aware of the risk of being seen as interfering. An estimated 30 000 people attended a demonstration in Hanover the day before the U.S. leader was due to arrive in the city to open the world's largest industrial trade fair. (more...)
- April 30, 2016
While some of the comments from London Mayor Boris Johnson and others have been seen as racially charged, the White House is keenly aware of the risk of being seen as interfering. An estimated 30 000 people attended a demonstration in Hanover the day before the U.S. leader was due to arrive in the city to open the world's largest industrial trade fair. (more...)
Former SS Auschwitz guard to testify at his trial in Germany
- April 30, 2016
I am truly sorry", said the white-haired, bespectacled widower, who owned a dairy store after the war. Prosecutors argue that as a guard, he helped the death camp function so he can be found guilty of accessory to murder. At least 1.1 million people are believed to have been killed in Auschwitz between 1940 and 1945. "How can you apologize for that?" he tells the AP, adding that he is not angry, but that Hanning "should say more for the sake of the young generation today because the ... (more...)
- April 30, 2016
I am truly sorry", said the white-haired, bespectacled widower, who owned a dairy store after the war. Prosecutors argue that as a guard, he helped the death camp function so he can be found guilty of accessory to murder. At least 1.1 million people are believed to have been killed in Auschwitz between 1940 and 1945. "How can you apologize for that?" he tells the AP, adding that he is not angry, but that Hanning "should say more for the sake of the young generation today because the ... (more...)
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