Look who stole the limelight of Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s latest news conference. Malloy recently found himself upstaged by a beluga whale during a tourism news conference at the Mystic Aquarium. Malloy was standing in front of the Alaskan Coast exhibit Wednesday touting an increase in summer tourism in […]
Breaking down stock info, without all the confusing slang
It can be tough to sort all the slang and lingo that can make your head spin when it comes to investing. So here’s how we’ll break down the recent stock downturn in plain English. The stock market’s sharp downturn in recent weeks has pulled the three major U.S. stock […]
Chinese warships gather off the coast of Alaska
Five Chinese warships have moved into the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska as President Barack Obama continues his travel throughout the state. It’s the first time the Chinese have made such a move and Pentagon officials are keeping a close eye on the situation The Chinese vessels moved […]
As ECB weighs policy, figures show euro economy holding up
Policymakers at the European Central Bank are considering whether to boost their stimulus program for the eurozone, it’s being reports. And reports showed Thursday that the currency zone’s economy has held up better than many had expected over the summer months. Though fears over the global economy have increased in […]
US markets recover a day after big plunge
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. and global stock markets were recovering in midday trading Wednesday after a sharp sell-off a day earlier. Investors remain on edge after the latest market plunge, which was triggered by more signs of slowing growth in China. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average rose […]
[URGENT] Iran could have nukes within the year
President Barack Obama nearly has the votes to sustain a veto of any Republican efforts to scuttle his nuclear accord with Iran. But critics say the weak inspections language in the deal could leave Iran with a nuclear arsenal in a matter of months. With their nuclear program at full […]
Duped! Secret Obamacare tax hits millions of Americans
Millions of Americans could soon see a huge spike in health care fees and taxes, thanks to another tax hike as a part of Obamacare. The last major piece of President Barack Obama’s health care law will dramatically raise health care costs for large corporations when it takes effects in 2018. But as companies plan […]
Hey boys! Carly crashes Republican debate
Business executive and GOP presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina is soaring in the polls and may have won herself a seat on the main stage at the September 16 Republican debate. And that could leave other candidates who are lagging, like New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, on the outside looking in. CNN […]
Manhunt underway for latest cop killers
The manhunt continues in and around the village of Fox Lake, Ill. for the suspects in the fatal shooting of Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, a sheriff’s office spokesman said. Hundreds of police have poured into the normally sleepy town to help in the search for the cop killers. Gliniewicz’s death […]
The cowardly case of Sen. Ben Cardin
Tuesday, key Democratic Senator Ben Cardin, the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, said he can’t decide if he supports Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. Cardin then admitted he could see the deal’s high risk. But pundits say what Cardin is really hoping is that President Barack Obama gathers enough votes […]