Why Jennifer Lawrence, George Clooney, and 12 other celebrities hate social media
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Celebrities dominate social media, with big names like Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber comprising some of the most-followed accounts on Instagram and Twitter. However, some celebrities have shirked social media entirely by choosing to delete their accounts or never launching them in the […]
Jamie Foxx health: Star’s secret health battle – how to know if you have it too
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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JAMIE Foxx – who won an Oscar for his mesmerising portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray – is usually a very guarded man; one who prefers to keep his personal life away from the limelight. However, the 52-year-old Texan-born actor has admitted he […]
Civilian Killings Mount in Idlib as Cease-fire Breaks Down
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The cease-fire in Syria’s Idlib apparently broke down before it even began. High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet’s spokesman, Jeremy Laurence, told VOA that immediately following the supposed cease-fire declared nearly a week ago, ground-based strikes were being lobbed by both the Syrian government and rebel forces. […]
S&P/TSX composite in record territory for another day, U.S. stocks mixed
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Canada’s main stock index was in record-high territory for another day as a broad-based rally helped it move higher even as energy stocks stepped back. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
US housing starts reach highest level in 13 years after ‘spectacular’ December surge
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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US housing starts soared nearly 17% in December to a 13-year high, according to a Friday release from the Census Bureau. The seasonally adjusted annual rate for home starts reached 1.61 million last month, topping estimates from economists surveyed by Bloomberg and leaping higher from […]
Taliban: Discussions Continue With US on Afghan Peace Deal
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Taliban said Friday its latest meetings with representatives of the United States in Qatar have discussed the signing of a peace deal between the two adversaries to end their 18-year-old Afghan war. The insurgent group’s assertions come two days after its political envoys in […]
Susan Warby death: Whistleblower letter to husband ‘revealed blunders’
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The hospital reportedly demanded fingerprints and samples of handwriting to find the whistleblower. read more >>> Source:: BBC
US housing starts jump 40% annually, the highest in 13 years
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CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on a blockbuster number for US housing starts to end 2019. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
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Understanding the importance and impact of India’s personal data protection bill on the hoteliers. read more >>> Source:: HotelNewsresource.Com
The 5 most valuable US tech companies are now worth more than $5 trillion after Alphabet’s record close
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Google-parent Alphabet soared to a $1 trillion valuation Thursday, pushing the total value of the five biggest tech companies to a record $5 trillion. Apple and Microsoft both boast market caps above the four-comma threshold, while Amazon sank to a $930 billion valuation after first […]
The battle between Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ and Disney Plus’ ‘The Mandalorian’ previews what’s to come in the streaming war
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“The Witcher” surpassed “The Mandalorian” as the most in-demand streaming series over the past week, according to data provided to Business Insider by Parrot Analytics. That turned the tables from the week before, when “The Mandalorian” passed “The Witcher,” locking the two shows in a […]
Stereo Dawn’s New Song Is Called ‘Bad Idea,’ But This Indie Pop Duo Is Worth Your Time
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Chris Dwan and Will Van Dyke aim to strike a balance of “tongue-in-cheek optimism” and “pound-the-pavement angst” on their latest single and video. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Trump Reinforces Right to Pray in Public Schools
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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On National Religious Freedom Day, Jan. 16, the U.S. government released what it refers to as an updated guidance that lays out what President Donald Trump calls the “right to pray.” White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story. read more >>> Source:: VOANews.Com
Hong Kong airline made woman take pregnancy test
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A Hong Kong airline forced a Japanese woman to take a pregnancy test before allowing her on a flight to a Pacific island popular with mothers seeking U.S. citizenship for their babies. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
VOA Our Voices 210: Behind Modern Slavery
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A crime that capitalizes on the vulnerabilities of its victims, a form of modern-day slavery, this week #VOAOurVoices examines international efforts to combat human trafficking and help resettle survivors. Aisha M’uazu of VOA Hausa joins to share how survivors in Nigeria are rebuilding their lives, […]
The 5 best credit cards for earning bonus points or cash back on your grocery spending
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Some rewards credit cards offer bonus points or cash back on purchases at the grocery store. Since this is a popular spending category, it’s worth choosing a card that will reward you for this spending. The American Express® Gold Card has the best earning rate […]
Sports-betting insiders explain why Barstool is a hot acquisition target, and how a sale could spark more media and gambling tie-ups
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Barstool Sports is close to selling to a casino company, according to Vox. A deal could help Penn National, the casino company, expand its national profile and cut down on the cost to acquire new gamblers. A Barstool sale, if completed, could also spur, and […]
Housing starts jumped to 13-year high in December
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CNBC’s Rick Santell and Diana Olick break down December housing starts and building permits data. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
The world’s most accurate economic forecaster 8 years running told us why Trump’s Phase One trade deal is not nearly enough to prevent a looming US slowdown
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Phase One trade deal between the US and China will not serve as a silver bullet that reignites stateside economic growth, according to Christophe Barraud, the chief economist of Market Securities. Barraud has been ranked as the top forecaster of the US economy for […]
Amid Kenya Power Struggle, IMF Says Investment Program in Crisis
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Hundreds of mismanaged infrastructure projects have stalled in Kenya and it will cost around $10 billion to revive them, the IMF said in a report whose findings point to a growing power struggle at the heart of government. Amid mounting public anger over ballooning state […]
Grammys Head Put On ‘Administrative Leave’ After Misconduct Allegation
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“A senior female member of the Recording Academy team” accused Grammys president and CEO Deborah Dugan of misconduct. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Google parent company Alphabet is now a $1 trillion company
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Shares of Google parent company Alphabet hit a new all-time high Thursday, pushing the company’s market value to $1 trillion in the process. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Charles Schwab just took the broker wars to the next level by pulling the plug on a nearly $100 billion program that sold rivals’ ETFs (SCHW)
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Charles Schwab has shuttered a program used to sell products from third-party firms like State Street and BlackRock for zero commissions. The move underscores the difficult spot asset managers have found themselves in following the major brokerages’ decisions to eliminate online trading fees late last […]
Bond Fans Get Spoof Sneak Peek At Billie Eilish’s Theme Song On ‘The Late Show’
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“He’s a Bond guy….” read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
SoftBank to invest $40 billion for new Indonesia capital
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Japan’s SoftBank is offering to invest $30 billion to $40 billion in the development of a new Indonesian capital, an official said Friday. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Trump Impeachment Resumes Tuesday
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The actors in the somber drama of U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment have a long weekend to contemplate their roles and responsibilities, thanks to the Martin Luther King national holiday Monday. The Senate issued a summons to Trump on Thursday, notifying him of the trial […]
Ukrainian Prime Minister Offers Resignation
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Ukraine’s prime minister offered his resignation on Friday after an audio recording was leaked in which he was heard making disparaging comments about president’s understanding of the economy. Oleksiy Honcharuk said in a Facebook post that he took the job of prime minister to fulfill […]
Prostate cancer deaths reach record high – symptoms you need to look out for
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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PROSTATE cancer is killing our men. The death toll for this deadly disease has hit an all-time high and recognising symptoms might save your life. read more >>> Source:: The Daily Express
A Goldman Sachs client poll finds 87% expect Trump to win the next election
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Goldman Sachs surveyed dozens of its clients and found that 87% expect President Trump to win the election this year. The bank’s strategists polled attendees at a conference this week and received an average of 160 responses to their questions. Only 5% of respondents expect […]
Scotland bid to regulate beauty filler industry
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A new licensing scheme will target non-healthcare professionals who carry out work such as lip enhancements. read more >>> Source:: BBC
Health latest: Sepsis ‘now killing more than cancer’
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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SEPSIS is now a bigger killer worldwide than cancer – with more than double the number of deaths than previously estimated, a study suggests. read more >>> Source:: The Daily Express
China’s economy grew at the slowest pace in nearly 30 years as Trump’s trade war bites
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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China’s economy grew 6.1% last year, its lowest pace of growth in nearly 30 years. The slowdown from 6.6% growth in 2018 reflected the impact of China’s trade war with the US as well as tepid consumer spending, rising unemployment, and a lack of business […]
Ghosn Lawyers Rebut New Nissan Claims Against Fugitive Exec
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The legal team of Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn issued a statement Friday refuting the latest allegations by the Japanese automaker against the fugitive businessman. Nissan Motor Co. on Thursday filed a new set of allegations to the Tokyo Stock Exchange against Ghosn, who skipped […]
How Gay Art Survives in Beijing, as Censors Tighten Grip
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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An art gallery in China’s capital provides a lens into the city’s quietly present gay community. read more >>> Source:: The New York Times
Eminem Drops Surprise Album, Advocates Changes to Gun Laws
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Rapper Eminem once again dropped a surprise album, releasing of “Music to be Murdered By” on Friday. The follow-up to 2018’s “Kamikaze” – also released without warning – was announced on Twitter just after midnight. The Detroit rapper also released a new music video for […]
Tempo by Hilton joins growing portfolio
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Hilton has launched Tempo by Hilton, what it is calling an approachable lifestyle brand. It is curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers” who seek a hotel experience that reflects their ambition. read more >>> Source:: BreakingTravelNews.Com
Mumps symptoms: Four signs to watch out for after outbreaks reported in the UK
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MUMPS outbreaks have been reported across areas of the UK, prompting warnings from health officials people check they’re up to date with their MMR vaccinations. read more >>> Source:: The Daily Express
Government-imposed internet blackouts cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019, and 2020 could be even worse
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A new report on global internet shutdowns found there were 122 major shutdowns in 2019, and in total they cost the world economy roughly $8 billion. Internet shutdowns are frequently used to clamp down on civil unrest, particularly during protests and national elections. The countries […]
Key to Russia’s Political Shakeup? Putin is Here to Stay
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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President Vladimir Putin moved to consolidate plans for constitutional reform and name a new government Thursday — one day after the 20-year Russian leader altered the political landscape by hinting at plans to retain influence when his current and final presidential term ends in 2024. […]
What Exactly Do Closing Costs Cover?
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Share this financial breakdown with clients so they understand what they’re paying for at the closing table. read more >>> Source:: Realtor.org
11 US Troops In Hospitals After Last Week’s Iranian Attack In Iraq
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The U.S. military says 11 service members are in hospitals after displaying concussion symptoms, following Iran’s attack last week on Iraqi bases where U.S. troops were stationed. Iran’s ballistic missile attack on two Iraqi bases was launched in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike that […]
Iran’s State TV Airs Apparent Prank Call to C-SPAN to Back False Claims of US Casualties
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Iranian state TV has broadcast what appears to be a prank call to a U.S. television network to try to support false Iranian claims of heavy U.S. casualties in an Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base last week. Several Iranian diaspora journalists tweeted a […]
How to lose visceral fat: Consume these three drinks to reduce the harmful belly fat
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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HOW TO lose visceral fat: Fatty tissue comes in different forms and visceral fat is the most harmful because it is located near vital organs in the body. While shunning certain dietary items can help to combat the harmful belly fat, evidence suggests consuming certain […]
Senate Passes North American Trade Pact
| 01/17/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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On the day his Senate impeachment trial formally began, U.S. President Donald Trump scored a bipartisan victory Thursday as the Senate passed a North American trade pact, known as USMCA. The international accord replaces the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and governs […]
Colbert Drops GIF-Worthy Response To Latest Trump Impeachment Bombshell
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The “Late Show” host updated an old meme in response to new accusations against the president. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
