Four in Ten to Get Cancer: British Charity
MacMillan stated that only ten years ago, only about one-third of the population was destined to develop cancer.
Why Are Westerners So Fat and Unhealthy? It’s The Genes
Specifically, there is a “genetic switch” that prompts people to eat unhealthy foods.
Romanian Police Arrest 90 In Online Fraud Case
The products “sold” included cars, motorbikes, boats and electronics.
Volkswagen Sets New Sales Record
Deliveries for Europe’s largest car company rose by 14 percent over the same period last year, driven primarily by solid growth in Asia.
German Rights Group Withdraws Award to Vladimir Putin
A German human rights group has withdrawn a prize issued to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin after a wave of criticism and condemnation.
Obama Defies China, Meets With Dalai Lama
U.S. President Barack Obama has defied and angered by meeting privately with the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.
Why Does RIM Have Two CEOs?
RIM shareholders have long questioned this executive management arrangement at the top, and now with the stock in a deep free-fall (shares have plunged about 60 percent since February), calls are getting louder for either or both of the CEOs to step down
Michelle Bachman Quits Anti-Catholic Church
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has officially quit her church.
Who's Sari Now: Should Western Women Wear Indian Saris?
A number of celebrities and even politicians wives have “gone Bollywood” in recent years.
Increasing Numbers of Pets Have Their Own Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Accounts
An unknown number of dogs, cats, birds and other creatures also likely have their own pages on the social network giant.
Aishwarya Rai Condemns Mumbai Bombings
Aishwarya condemned the terrorist attacks on Mumbai, the center of India’s huge film industry.
Netflix Indirectly Owes Its Existence to ‘Apollo 13’ Film
In 1997, company co-founder Reed Hastings was annoyed by the $40 late fee he was charged for returning a video of the film “Apollo 13” after the due date.
Who Singer Roger Daltrey Blasts Labour Party For Allowing “Mass Immigration” Into Britain
Roger Daltrey, one of the two remaining members of the legendary British rock group, The Who, lashed out at the country’s Labour Party on the issue of immigration during their most recent stay in power.
Can RIM Survive With Two CEOs?
RIM shareholders have long questioned this executive management arrangement at the top, and now with the stock in a deep free-fall (shares have plunged about 60 percent since February), calls are getting louder for either or both of the CEOs to step down
Levi Aron, Brooklyn Child Killer, Loved Karaoke, Recorded Duets on Internet
Aron harbored dreams of appearing on the “American Idol” TV show and sang covers of popular songs on the SingSnap.com Web site.
U.S. Formally Recognizes Libyan Rebel Group
The United States will recognize the Transitional National Council (TNC), the rebel group fighting Moammar Gaddafi in Libya, as that country’s “legitimate governing authority, said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Murdoch Faces Mounting Lawsuits, Government Pressure in U.S.
Not only is the FBI investigating his News Corp. over allegations they may have hacked the phone of the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks, but his own corporate board members may sue him and his son.
Pressure from Murdoch’s Daughter, Saudi Prince Helped Push Out Rebekah Brooks
Rebekah Brooks had at least two prominent enemies at News Corp. which likely prompted her departure as chief executive of News International, the UK company that is embroiled in a huge phone-hacking scandal.
Reaction to Rebekah Brook’s Resignation
Rebekah Brooks’ resignation as chief executive of scandal-scarred News International has elicited waves of reaction, from relief to outright cynicism.
Rebekah Brooks’ Resignation Letter (FULL-TEXT)
Rebekah Brooks resigned as chief of News International, amidst an enormous phone-hacking scandal. Here is her resignation letter.
Google CEO Larry Page’s Comments on Earnings (FULL-TEXT)
Larry Page's remarks on Google's earnings, which he posted on his Google+ page.
Gaddafi Will Blow Up Tripoli If Rebels Attack: Russian Envoy
Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi will destroy Tripoli by blowing it up if rebels take control of the capital, a Russian diplomat told the Izvestia newspaper.
British MP Committee Member on Murdoch Probe Has Long History of Race-Baiting Behavior
Conservative backbencher Philip Davies, who represents Shipley in West Yorkshire, considers himself a one-man warrior against “political correctness”.
Levi Aron Brooklyn Child Killer ‘Hears Voices’; Placed Under Suicide Watch
Kings (Brooklyn) County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes said he will ask a grand jury to impose the maximum charges permitted by law for the vicious and callous murder and dismemberment of eight-year-old Leiby Kletzky.
FBI to Probe Phone-Hacking of 9/11 Victims by News Corp.: Report
Word comes from across the Atlantic that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation will investigate whether or not journalists at News Corp. tried to illegally access the phone records of those perished in the 9-11 attacks.
Levi Aron Brooklyn Child-Killer: A Real-Life Hans Beckert
Portrayed by the legendary actor Peter Lorre in the classic German film “M,” Beckert is a sad, lonely, pathetic pedophile who genuinely feels remorse for his nightmarish deeds, but is helpless to stop.
Blackberry Maker Research in Motion Hurt by 'Gross Mismanagement'
Mike Abramsky, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, said the business should be split into a phone division and a network operations segment.
Rainbow Toad Found in Borneo
Three colorful Borneo rainbow toads, which had not been verifiably seen since 1924, was spotted by researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on a tree during a late night surveillance.
Netflix Price Increase: Is It Time to Dump the Stock?
Since early March, the stock’s value has jumped about 50 percent to just under $300 per share, an all-time high.
One-Third of Netflix Customers May Quit Over Higher Prices: Poll
About one-third of Netflix’s existing customers may cancel their subscriptions in response to the online streaming company’s plan to increase prices, according to an online poll.