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Oil falls to new lows. Here’s why it’s BAD for some…

The world’s biggest oil companies are slashing jobs and backing off major investments as the price of crude falls to new lows — and there may be more pain to come. Companies like BP, which said Tuesday it is cutting 4,000 jobs, are slimming down to cope with the slump… Read More

The newest cars being released for 2016

Automakers plan to debut 45 new vehicles at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which opens to the public Jan. 16. Here are some of the buzz-worthy new cars and trucks at the show. MERCEDES E-CLASS The tenth generation of the midsize E-Class sedan borrows the elongated… Read More

Powerball reaches staggering $1.3 BILLION

Disappointed you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot this weekend? Don’t be. Lottery officials say the prize has swelled to an estimated $1.3 billion — the world’s largest. Ever. “Biggest jackpot in the history of the world. Absolutely confirmed,” Texas Lottery executive director Gary Grief said. The jackpot is so big… Read More

$800 million Powerball jackpot – How to increase your odds

Saturday’s huge Powerball jackpot promises to be the largest lottery prize in US history — and the jackpot total could reach up to $800 million. The record-breaking $700 million to $800 million Powerball jackpot is the stuff of dreams, and it all boils down to math. Saturday night’s drawing is… Read More

Rigged lotto scandal deepens as another state added

The former security chief for a national group that operates state lotteries personally bought two prize-winning tickets in Kansas worth $44,000, investigators said Monday, bringing to five the number of states where he may have fixed games to enrich himself and associates. Investigators recently linked the winning 2010 Kansas tickets… Read More

Record breaker! Will Star Wars be biggest movie EVER?

To say that the force is strong with this one is an understatement. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a galactic $238 million over the weekend, making it the biggest North American debut of all time according to studio estimates on Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. earnings destroy the… Read More

Hey ladies! Women earning MORE than men

Women may be badly outnumbered in the top ranks of corporate America, but at least they aren’t underpaid. Compensation for female chief financial officers at S&P 500 companies last year outpaced that of their male counterparts, according to an analysis by executive compensation firm Equilar and the Associated Press. It… Read More

Federal Reserve announces it’s finally raising interest rates

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates after seven years of record lows. But it’s signaling that further rate hikes will likely be made slowly as the economy strengthens further and muted inflation rises. The Fed’s move to lift its key rate by a quarter-point to a range of 0.25… Read More