T-Mobile, Sprint Merger To Create 3,000 Jobs, Better 5G Service
Despite challenges and a protracted regulatory process on T-Mobile-Sprint merger, proposed in April 2018, prospects of thousands of new jobs and better 5G wireless service are on offer.
US Creates Space Force To Defend Outer Space
President Donald Trump has signed a Space Policy Directive (SPD-4) directing to establish a Space Force as the sixth wing of the American military.
US Cancels $929M In California Rail Funds After State Sued Trump
After taking on the Congress with a partial shutdown of the government, President Donald Trump showed that he would not compromise on the Mexico wall funding issue. Now it seems, Trump has a California time and the state is at the receiving end of his wrath.
China Slams Zara For Model With Freckles, Claims It ‘Uglifies’ Chinese People
When China’s concept of feminine beauty clashed with a local model’s international aspirations an interesting tale took birth.
Bernie Sanders Joins 2020 Presidential Race
It is official now. Veteran Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will join the 2020 presidential race. For the immensely experienced politician, this will be a determined effort after four years.
Mixed Open Likely For US Markets: Oil Slips, Gold Up
Mixed open likely for U. S stock markets Tuesday as stock futures remained flat, indicating the anxiety of market participants for a clear picture on the latest U.S.-China trade talks.
Is Iran Getting Ready For War? Launches New Submarine With Advanced Weaponry
Even as Iran claims of escalating threats from Israel and the U.S, it is hastily adding new weapons to its armory. The latest is an indigenously produced submarine.
Google Hacked, Links ‘Best Toilet Paper In The World’ Search With Pakistan Flag
Equating a nation’s flag with toilet paper is no less than calumny. But recently those who searched for “best toilet paper in the world” at Google got curious results that showed Pakistan’s national flag. This followed a terror attack in India.
Should El Chapo Fund Trump’s Border Wall? Ted Cruz Thinks So
Finding money for the Mexican border wall is a big issue in American politics with President Donald Trump vouching to declare Emergency to make it a reality. Even as Democrats are demurring against it, a brave new idea by a Republican senator is going viral.
‘Risk Of War’ Mounting In Iran, Blames US And Israel
Iran has alleged that Israel is provoking a war in the oil-rich Middle East region abetted by hostile policies of the United States while keeping “international laws on the shelf.”
Trump Is Obese According To Physical Exam Results
The latest in Donald Trump news is the physical examination that the president underwent at the Walter Reed military hospital on Friday. According to a White House release, the President is in good health barring the minor issue of a slight weight gain that made him “obese” from a medical point of view.
Is New York Losing 25,000 Jobs After Amazon Cancels HQ2?
For the tech giant Amazon, it was a soured shopping in New York for a second headquarters. Amazon’s offer was indeed jobs galore but the decision to pull out without any compromise meant 25, 000 new jobs lost in New York.
Lower Opening Likely For US Markets: Oil High
A lower open likely for the U.S markets Friday. This follows the slump in top U.S. stock index futures apparently by the weaker than expected U.S retail data.
Facebook Uses Its App To Track Users That Threaten Its Employees
Facebook, the world’s top social networking site has a rigid side. According to reports, the social media giant is rigorous in using own apps to track users to make itself secure from potential threats.
SpaceX Questions NASA's Partnership With Rival ULA, Says It's Overpriced
Trade war seems to be engulfing the space market. In a new development, billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX challenged the U.S space agency NASA for awarding nearly $150 million worth contract to competitor ULA, a joint arm of Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Can El Chapo Escape Prison Again? Drug Lord Escaped Mexico Jail Twice
Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, found guilty of multiple criminal charges in the U.S faces the specter of being shut in ADX--the mother of all prisons. The record jailbreaker will face the harshest ever prison life there.
Higher Open Likely For US Markets: Oil Jumps
A higher open is likely for the U.S markets as top stock index futures moved up on Thursday morning. The market participants are looking for cues from the U.S.-China trade talks in Beijing.
Valentine's Day Online Dating Scams Cost Americans $143M
Valentine’s Day is here and love is in the air validating George Sand’s words that the only happiness in life is “to love and be loved.” But the Federal Trade Commission in the U.S has warned lovers against the perils of falling prey to romantic frauds.
7.3M Jobs Available in USA, Highest In Two Decades
The United States is in a phase of a jobs boom. This was apparent in the newly released jobs report Tuesday showing the U.S. employers notified the maximum number of open jobs in December, which is a 20-year record, highest since 2000.
US, China Trade Deficit Is Short Term Issue: Alibaba Co-Founder
Concerns over the U.S. trade deficit with China are temporary as it would reverse itself in the long term, according to Alibaba co-founder Joseph Tsai.
Better Start Likely For US Markets; Oil, Gold Up
The surge in U.S. stock index futures indicates a higher open for the market on Wednesday.
Valerie Reyes’ Boyfriend Says She Died During Sex Romp
The mysterious death of 24-year old Valerie Reyes took a new turn with the arrested ex-boyfriend Javier Da Silva, a Venezuelan national, claiming that she died during a sex romp.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
Why Is SpaceX Falcon 9 Certification Under Review By Pentagon?
The Pentagon’s decision to order a fresh review of the fitness of Space X Falcon launch vehicles has sprung a surprise. This was communicated to the Air Force on Monday via a memo signed by Michael Roark, deputy for intelligence and special program assessments at Pentagon.
McDonald's Confirms Donut Sticks, Waffle House Offers Valentine's Day Reservation
The importance of a good breakfast is always underscored in studies and health tips. We are told, a good breakfast ensures an energetic day. Case in point is McDonald’s newly announced breakfast food items. The restaurant chain is betting big on the new menu to boost growth in that segment.
Paris Sues Airbnb For Illegal Ads, Could Pay $14.2M
Paris will sue American rental website Airbnb for its 1,000 illegal rentals ads that violated a French rule of having to use a registered number in the advertisement.
Politician To Stop New York Recreational Marijuana Push, ‘It’s About Money’
Despite the best efforts of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, strong resistance is brewing from the counties, suburbs, and sheriffs. In fact, in many counties, the matter is snowballing into a political issue.
Lower Open Likely For US Markets: Oil Down, Gold Steady
A lower open is likely for the U.S markets Monday after the major stock indices showed a decline as investors turned focus to the U.S.-China trade talks and developments relating to global economic growth. However, 6.30 a,m ET surge in Dow futures can hold for a better positive open as well.
US, China Trade War Puts 2 Million Jobs At Risk In America
The ongoing U.S.-China trade war can put to risk at least 2 million U.S. jobs. The figure will increase if the U.S. goes ahead with the proposed 25 percent tariff on other Chinese imports starting early March.
Keep Down Big Expectations On Stock Market in 2019: Goldman Sachs Expert
Investors expecting big returns from stock markets in 2019 must scale down their expectations, advised Peter Oppenheimer, the chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs.