News published on 2014-12-24 17:00:27 from the The Economist about GraphicdetailLess holy, more holly The rise of the modern Christmas (and its trimmings) News published on 2014-12-24 17:00:00 from the The Economist about Graphicdetail'American Sniper' Review: The Good, the Terse and the Tragic Bradley Cooper puts another notch in his gun as he plays the legendarily lethal U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. News published on 2014-12-24 16:50:29 from the Wall Street Journal about Film ReviewThe Glory Days of Frankincense and Myrrh The resins that the Magi gave to the baby Jesus played a central role in daily life since the dawn of civilization. Today, they’re used in massage oil and mouthwash. News published on 2014-12-24 11:03:56 from the Wall Street Journal about Historically SpeakingISIS Captures Jordan Pilot A Jordanian air force pilot was captured by Islamic State militants in Syria after his plane crashed near the city of Raqqa, Jordan’s armed forces said. News published on 2014-12-24 08:15:58 from the Wall Street Journal about Middle East NewsU.S. Stocks Edge Higher U.S. stocks edged higher for a sixth straight session Wednesday, continuing a rally sparked by the Federal Reserve’s reiteration last week that it would be patient about raising interest rates. News published on 2014-12-24 08:15:46 from the Wall Street Journal about Today S MarketsThe baseball-card bubble OUR Christmas issue of News published on 2014-12-24 07:58:41 from the The Economist about GametheoryHandicapped OUR Christmas issue of News published on 2014-12-24 07:54:30 from the The Economist about GametheoryMilitants Kill Dozens in Northeast India Suspected separatist rebels in India’s northeastern state of Assam killed at least 56 people and wounded others in a series of attacks. News published on 2014-12-24 07:40:53 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia NewsSMFG President: Oil Drop May Lead to More Caution on Deals The president of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group said the recent fall in oil prices may make him more cautious about selecting projects for financing, although he doesn’t see a big impact on the bank’s energy-related portfolio. News published on 2014-12-24 07:04:05 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia MarketsMissouri Police Officer Kills Man Who Pulled Gun The police-involved shooting death of an allegedly armed black man in a St. Louis suburb led to small protests, scuffles with police and four arrests overnight, according to police. News published on 2014-12-24 06:35:47 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsPiles of Cash Pour Onto Hong Kong Road An armored van spilled nearly $2 million in cash onto one of Hong Kong’s busiest roads, bringing traffic to a halt as people got out of cars and scooped up money. News published on 2014-12-24 03:59:56 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia NewsEuropean Shares Mixed European shares were mixed in a holiday-shortened session ahead of the Christmas break. News published on 2014-12-24 03:00:51 from the Wall Street Journal about Europe MarketsRosario Dawson Switches It Up in 'Top Five' Rosario Dawson has done a lot of things on-screen, from Broadway musical adaptations to Tarantino. Comedy, rarely. But now she’s starring opposite Chris Rock in his new film, ‘Top Five.’ News published on 2014-12-23 21:26:47 from the Wall Street Journal about NY CultureTribal militants kill 48 in India’s Assam Bodo separatist guerrillas launch attacks in retaliation for offensive against them News published on 2014-12-23 21:20:15 from the Financial Times about IndiaWe Are What We Drive: The Year's Most Interesting Cars You can learn a lot about a person by examining an object they hold dear. Which raises a question: How do people end up with a passion for a specific automobile? News published on 2014-12-23 21:15:27 from the Wall Street Journal about AutosThe Drones On Autopilot That Follow You (Usually) Drones with cameras can bring a stunning aerial dimension to our photos. But pilots of these increasingly popular mini-copters have an unfortunate tendency to crash into things. I myself have flown them into trees, houses…and a friend. News published on 2014-12-23 21:15:25 from the Wall Street Journal about Personal TechnologyTras el auge energético en Texas, ahora hay inquietud por los precios del petróleo Los analistas dicen que es demasiado temprano para predecir cuán fuerte la caída de los precios del crudo golpeará a Texas, pero pocos están en desacuerdo en que habrá un impacto. News published on 2014-12-23 21:02:30 from the Wall Street Journal about Detrás de la decisión de Arabia Saudita de mantener la producción del crudo La historia de la nueva estrategia petrolera de Arabia Saudita no se trata de un esfuerzo coordinado entre el reino saudita y su aliado estadounidense. Es más bien la historia de una naciente rivalidad, impulsada por lo que Arabia Saudita percibe como un News published on 2014-12-23 21:02:25 from the Wall Street Journal about Video: Cómo el fútbol está influenciando al fútbol americano Los evaluadores de talento de la NFL dicen que hay un nuevo tipo de atleta que está dominando la liga de fútbol americano en esta temporada: el jugador de fútbol. News published on 2014-12-23 21:02:20 from the Wall Street Journal about La economía de EE.UU., en un récord de 11 años La economía de EE.UU. está cerrando 2014 en un punto óptimo en el que se combinan el crecimiento robusto, un aumento sostenido del empleo y la disminución del desempleo, lo que genera optimismo de que un patrón de expansión lenta presente desde la r News published on 2014-12-23 21:02:18 from the Wall Street Journal about El mayor regreso de 2014: los discos de vinilo Las ventas subieron 49% en EE.UU., conforme los jóvenes compran más discos, atraídos por la percibida calidad de sonido superior del vinilo y el ritual de poner la aguja en acción. Pero las fábricas anticuadas tienen problemas para seguir el ritmo de News published on 2014-12-23 21:02:16 from the Wall Street Journal about Nothing Says 'Christmas' Quite Like a Knicks Game The Knicks’ Christmas-day meeting with the Wizards at Madison Garden will mark their 50th appearance on the holiday, more than any other NBA team. Here’s a look back at the first 49. News published on 2014-12-23 20:47:14 from the Wall Street Journal about SportsAustralian Police Arrest Two in Counterterror Raid Australian police arrested two men in operations to disrupt an alleged plot to carry out a terrorist strike on a government target—hours after the prime minister warned a militant attack was thought likely following a recent hostage siege by a lone gunm News published on 2014-12-23 20:28:25 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsPlumlee Shines as Nets Beat Nuggets Mason Plumlee helped ignite a game-winning run to give the Nets a 102-96 win over the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, Brook Lopez’s move to the bench might become permanent. News published on 2014-12-23 20:20:36 from the Wall Street Journal about Brooklyn NetsIron-Ore Prices Hit Low as China Demand Remains Weak Iron-ore prices sagged to a fresh 5½-year low as demand from China, the world’s No. 1 buyer, remained weak and supplies ample. News published on 2014-12-23 20:12:55 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsHumbugs: Christmas Trees May Be Trimmed With 'Hitchhikers' Christmas trees can bring all sorts of surprises, including needle midges, root weevils and aphids. Growers are going to greater lengths to remove critters from their trees—even though they say they are perfectly natural. One method: giving trees a hot News published on 2014-12-23 20:11:53 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedChurches Resisting Mergers Appeal to Higher Powers At least 18 parishes are seeking recourse with the Vatican to overturn or limit the scope of mergers pushed by the Archdiocese of New York, according to a canon lawyer advising the churches. News published on 2014-12-23 20:09:23 from the Wall Street Journal about NY RegionAdventurous Cocktails at Upper East Side's Gilroy The Gilroy, an Upper East Side bar that opened earlier this year, has several types of Negroni, among other drinks, with an upscale pub food menu. News published on 2014-12-23 20:07:19 from the Wall Street Journal about NY Lunch Box'Jim Harbaugh' Goes to Michigan Dressed up as Jim Harbaugh, Jason Gay goes to Ann Arbor to discuss The Important Sports Question of the Moment: why Harbaugh should flee the NFL and coach his alma mater Michigan. News published on 2014-12-23 19:59:06 from the Wall Street Journal about Jason GayThe Sports Holiday Power Rankings For Americans who want to watch a full day of diverse, high-quality sports, Christmas is far from the most inclusive holiday. It is actually the worst. News published on 2014-12-23 19:56:48 from the Wall Street Journal about The CountHumbugs: Your Tree May Be Trimmed With 'Hitchhikers' SALEM, Ore.—’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring—well, except for the needle midges, root weevils and aphids. News published on 2014-12-23 19:55:23 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedGeorge H.W. Bush Hospitalized Former President George H.W. Bush was taken to a Houston hospital after experiencing shortness of breath. News published on 2014-12-23 19:52:36 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsCity Prepares Two Goodbyes for Fallen Officers The New York Police Department is preparing to bid farewell to two of their own, Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were ambushed in their patrol car by a lone gunman. News published on 2014-12-23 19:41:07 from the Wall Street Journal about NY CrimeAsia bourses subdued as year-end nears Nikkei climbs after big revision to US GDP growth sends S&P 500 to fresh peaks News published on 2014-12-23 19:28:14 from the Financial Times about MarketsNo Way Out for Iraqis Who Helped U.S. Iraqis who put their lives on the line to aid the U.S. during the war are being marked for death by Islamic State as collaborators. The Americans who counted on them and are safe at home can only wonder and worry. News published on 2014-12-23 19:10:00 from the Wall Street Journal about Middle East NewsMark Sanchez Reflects on His Flop in Philadelphia After a strong start, Mark Sanchez’s season with the Eagles hit a wall in December with three straight losses. Now he’s set to be a free agent, and his future is once again in limbo. Might he cross paths with Rex Ryan again? News published on 2014-12-23 18:48:27 from the Wall Street Journal about NFLMets Prospect L.J. Mazzilli Banned 50 Games for Drugs The Mets infield prospect and son of former Met and Yankee Lee Mazzilli was suspended by Major League Baseball for his second positive test for a drug of abuse, the league announced. News published on 2014-12-23 18:47:23 from the Wall Street Journal about NY MetsCredit-Default Swaps Get Activist New Look Hedge-fund managers are putting a new twist on credit-default swaps, using the contracts to fortify bets on troubled companies. News published on 2014-12-23 18:46:28 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsGreenhorns Are Giving Big Blue Reason for a Rosy Outlook The Giants’ recent draft classes are giving the organization reason to believe that things are looking up after two down seasons. Not so much for the Jets, who haven’t reaped many benefits from their younger players. News published on 2014-12-23 18:46:09 from the Wall Street Journal about NY GiantsTexas's Perry Retools His Approach After missteps in his 2012 presidential bid, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and his advisers are offering blunt critiques of that campaign and aiming to show he is more prepared this time around. News published on 2014-12-23 18:14:59 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyObama and Gas Prices Cloud Keystone Future Prospects for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline are dimming amid two recent developments: lower gasoline prices and increased skepticism from President Barack Obama. News published on 2014-12-23 18:01:32 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsU.S. Oil Firms Face Prisoner's Dilemma If the global glut of oil that has sent crude prices plunging has come largely from the U.S., why aren’t American energy companies turning off the tap? The catch: Each one of them is waiting for a rival to do so first. News published on 2014-12-23 17:39:11 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessA Trove Both Precious and Powerful The dazzling objects in ‘Treasures from India: Jewels from the Al-Thani Collection’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art have back stories as rich as their materials. News published on 2014-12-23 17:25:39 from the Wall Street Journal about Art ReviewFacebook Scores NFL Video Clips With Ads From Verizon Facebook has scored a big partner as it ramps up its online video ambitions: the NFL, which begin posting short video clips on the social network. News published on 2014-12-23 17:20:49 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessGas Indigestion Ahead for Drillers Chances of a white Christmas in the U.S. haven’t been so low in at least a decade. That has natural-gas drillers feeling blue this holiday season. News published on 2014-12-23 16:57:27 from the Wall Street Journal about Ahead Of The Tape By Spencer JakabBad Day For Bonds May Be Just Noise As the Dow Jones Industrial Average was soaring to new heights Tuesday, U.S. Treasurys had their worst day in more than a year. News published on 2014-12-23 16:57:26 from the Wall Street Journal about Credit MarketsSternlicht Checks Back in to Hotels On a rainy December afternoon, real-estate investor Barry Sternlicht was in his element, surveying the gilded interiors of his soon-to-open Baccarat hotel in Manhattan while telling staff what they did wrong. News published on 2014-12-23 16:57:25 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsFor America's Allies In Iraq, a Grim Race The first emails from Iraq landed in John Kael Weston’s inbox while he was eating breakfast at a Utah ski resort. Islamic Statefighters had just seized Fallujah, and the former State Department diplomat fired off a worried message to the Iraqi policeman News published on 2014-12-23 16:54:46 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedTaller Than Mom and Dad When a child surpasses the parent in height, it is an emotional milestone for many families. News published on 2014-12-23 16:52:15 from the Wall Street Journal about Work FamilyHouse Republicans Offer Budget Change to Help Tax Proposals House Republican leaders unveiled a budget change that could have a significant impact on tax proposals next year, directing congressional budget analysts to estimate the economic growth caused by tax cuts. News published on 2014-12-23 16:33:31 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsUPS, FedEx Cap Holiday Deliveries UPS and FedEx started capping air express deliveries in recent days after an 11th-hour increase in packages caused some retailers to exceed agreed-upon limits, according to people briefed on the situation. News published on 2014-12-23 16:17:08 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessA Trio of Archival Discoveries Some of the best new jazz releases aren’t new at all, but are unearthed and restored decades-old live recordings. News published on 2014-12-23 16:05:15 from the Wall Street Journal about Music ReviewLabour attacks families’ housing shortage Party says 87,000 children face Christmas ‘tragedy’ in emergency accommodation News published on 2014-12-23 16:04:54 from the Financial Times about Politics Amp PolicyTechnology keeps track of wildlife Non-profits use off-the-shelf products to help species to survive News published on 2014-12-23 16:02:53 from the Financial Times about The Connected BusinessKatia Abreu Named Brazil's Agriculture Minister Katia Abreu, a rural politician once dubbed “Miss Deforestation” by environmentalists, was named Brazil’s agriculture minister, setting the stage for potential conflicts over the future of the Amazon rain forest. News published on 2014-12-23 15:34:05 from the Wall Street Journal about Latin America NewsFor FelCor, Less-Is-More Strategy Pays Off The real-estate investment trust’s share price has soared as it has shrunk its hotel portfolio to 40 properties from 125 in 2005. News published on 2014-12-23 15:06:19 from the Wall Street Journal about Real EstateThe Drones on Autopilot That Follow Your Lead (Usually) Tech Review: Geoffrey A. Fowler takes Iris+ and Ghost on flight tests. They can trail their owners and take great pictures, but not without some white-knuckle moments. News published on 2014-12-23 14:39:56 from the Wall Street Journal about Personal TechnologyA Year's Worth of Love Affairs Between Drivers and Cars How do people end up with a passion for a specific automobile? The full range of love affairs between drivers and cars is on display each week in the WSJ’s My Ride column. Here’s a look back at 10 of the best. News published on 2014-12-23 14:37:03 from the Wall Street Journal about AutosChina aprueba proyectos de infraestructura por US$4.000 millones El máximo órgano de planificación económica de China anunció el martes que aprobó seis proyectos más de infraestructura con una inversión total de 25.300 millones de yuanes (US$4.100 millones), principalmente en la parte occidental del país, la m News published on 2014-12-23 14:22:21 from the Wall Street Journal about The 2014 Economist Advent calendar - door 24
News published on 2014-12-20 03:20:49 from the The Economist about GraphicdetailJapan Oil Refiner Idemitsu in Talks to Buy Showa Shell Japan’s second-biggest oil refiner and distributor, Idemitsu Kosan, says it is in talks to buy industry peer Showa Shell Sekiyu as falling domestic oil demand pinches the margins of wholesalers. News published on 2014-12-20 02:53:35 from the Wall Street Journal about Asian Business NewsJakarta School Sex-Abuse Case Nears an End Verdicts are expected Monday for five janitors accused of sexually abusing a child at a prestigious international school, in a case that has riveted the city’s expatriate community. News published on 2014-12-20 02:50:57 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia NewsObama Says Sony 'Made a Mistake' Pulling Film President Obama criticized Sony Pictures for pulling a movie in response to a hack attack U.S. officials blame on North Korea, saying it sets a bad precedent. News published on 2014-12-20 00:42:54 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyFlipkart Internet Raises $700 Million Flipkart Internet, India’s largest e-commerce company by sales, said it raised $700 million in a third round of financing this year as global investors seek to get a piece of India’s growing online market. News published on 2014-12-20 00:38:01 from the Wall Street Journal about Asian Business NewsHIV Infections in Cambodia Village Could Rise The number of confirmed HIV cases stemming from a mass infection in a remote northwestern part of Cambodia leapt to 140 and concerns are mounting that the tally could climb higher. News published on 2014-12-19 23:54:32 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia NewsLearning That There's No Santa Taught Me to Believe Essay: He’s a kind of training-wheel Jesus, presenting aspects of faith in a way children can handle. News published on 2014-12-19 21:39:25 from the Wall Street Journal about EssayLeaders of the Packers Four style setters share suitcase strategies for their upcoming holiday trips. News published on 2014-12-19 21:37:40 from the Wall Street Journal about FashionGreater New York Watch: News Digest A roundup of news from across the tri-state region. News published on 2014-12-19 21:16:43 from the Wall Street Journal about NY RegionAre You Sure You Want to Use Email? Devastating leaks from Sony’s computer systems have dramatized the risks of storing corporate email for extended periods. Some people in Silicon Valley wonder if it is time to rethink that practice. News published on 2014-12-19 21:02:17 from the Wall Street Journal about TechnologyWhat’s News: Business & Finance What’s News: Business & Finance Top Stories News published on 2014-12-19 21:01:00 from the Wall Street Journal about Whats News Business FinanceMexico Raises Minimum Wage by 4.2% The Mexican minimum-wage commission on Friday determined to raise the country’s daily minimum wage by 4.2%—in line with current inflation—to about 70 pesos a day, less than $5 at current exchange rates. News published on 2014-12-19 20:50:55 from the Wall Street Journal about Latin America NewsFDA Backs AbbVie's Hepatitis Treatment U.S. regulators on Friday approved AbbVie’s new multidrug regimen for hepatitis C, and the company priced it below rival treatments from Gilead Sciences. News published on 2014-12-19 20:18:29 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessSafety Gains In Newer Cars Cut Traffic Fatalities Deaths in car crashes have fallen by about a quarter since 2005, new federal data released Friday show, as safety features built into the latest models have powered a drop in fatalities even as auto-safety recalls have surged. News published on 2014-12-19 20:03:51 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessNothing Says Happy Holidays Like a Ferret in a Santa Hat Since Neil, a 5½-inch-long tortoise, already donned a Santa hat and an elf cap for past holiday celebrations, this year Cindy Breninger, a legal secretary who lives in West Sacramento, Calif., made a 4½-inch-tall Christmas tree for him to wear over his News published on 2014-12-19 20:03:49 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedWhat's News: Business & Finance Google is looking for auto-industry partners to bring its vision of a self-driving car to the market. B1 News published on 2014-12-19 20:03:45 from the Wall Street Journal about Whats News Business FinanceWhat's News: World-Wide Obama delivered a rare criticism of a major corporation, saying it was “a mistake” for Sony Pictures to cancel a film release in response to a hacking attack theFBI blamed on North Korea.A1• The president sought to temper expectations on a reset in News published on 2014-12-19 20:03:41 from the Wall Street Journal about Whats News World WideObama Faults Sony Decision To Pull Film WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama sharply criticized Sony Pictures Entertainment for canceling a movie release in response to a hacking attack blamed on North Korea, saying it was “a mistake’’ and urging the entire entertainment industry not to su News published on 2014-12-19 20:03:39 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyCocktail Recipes by the Numbers Acquire the codes for classic drinks, and you can improvise infinitely. Food-science authority Dave Arnold provides the standard ratios for shaken, stirred, built and blender drinks. News published on 2014-12-19 20:02:11 from the Wall Street Journal about Food DrinkBlintzes, Sweet and Savory These festive pancakes are more than a mere delivery system for caviar—though they do that deliciously, too. Here are three blini recipes to serve at a New Year’s Eve soirée or for brunch the next day. News published on 2014-12-19 20:02:02 from the Wall Street Journal about Food DrinkThe Ultimate Home-Design Shortcut Some busy people let interior designers choose all of their ‘personal’ items. Time-saving strategy or shameful secret? News published on 2014-12-19 20:01:58 from the Wall Street Journal about DesignTrump Taj Mahal Expected to Remain Open, for Now The endangered Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., is expected to remain open through the weekend while lawyers work to complete a $20 million lifeline from billionaire Carl Icahn. News published on 2014-12-19 19:59:30 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessLundqvist Reclaims His Mojo on the Road For the first time since the NHL aligned into Eastern and Western conferences in 1993, the Rangers swept a three-game West Coast swing. News published on 2014-12-19 19:25:03 from the Wall Street Journal about NHLTwo Fed Dissenters Air Opposing Views The presidents of the Minneapolis and Philadelphia regional Fed banks both dissented for different reasons at the central bank’s policy meeting Wednesday and on Friday elaborated on their dovish and hawkish rationale. News published on 2014-12-19 19:24:46 from the Wall Street Journal about Central BanksCities Target Elevated Pedestrian-Death Level After a variety of safety efforts have successfully reduced deaths from car crashes, transportation officials around the country are now focusing on another traffic-related problem: a general increase in pedestrian deaths since 2009. News published on 2014-12-19 19:15:30 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsCar Safety Gear Cuts Traffic Deaths Deaths in U.S. car crashes have fallen by about a quarter in the last decade, new federal data show, as safety features in newer models have powered a drop in fatalities even as auto-safety recalls have surged. News published on 2014-12-19 19:13:44 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessAround the World, on Two Wheels An inside look at one man’s attempt at an increasingly popular pursuit: cycling across the globe. News published on 2014-12-19 19:05:30 from the Wall Street Journal about SportsWith Jennings Injured, Williams to Carry Load Andre Williams, the Giants’ fourth-round pick, should factor significantly in Sunday’s game against the 6-8 St. Louis Rams. News published on 2014-12-19 19:01:57 from the Wall Street Journal about NY GiantsInvestors Continue to Scoop Up TIPS The retreat of inflation hasn’t killed investors’ appetite for bonds that protect against rising price levels. News published on 2014-12-19 18:58:41 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsGoldman Sachs Adds 2 to Board Goldman Sachs has appointed Mark O. Winkelman, a former Goldman executive, and Mark A. Flaherty to its board, bringing the total number of directors to 14. News published on 2014-12-19 18:56:47 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsPatriots Game Is the Jets' Super Bowl For the Jets’ Rex Ryan and Geno Smith, Sunday’s game against the Patriots is their Super Bowl. News published on 2014-12-19 18:54:36 from the Wall Street Journal about NY JetsBusinesses Help With Home-Sharing Duties More and more travelers are opting to rent their apartments while they are gone— through home-sharing websites. Now, these time-strapped New York area hosts have help to prepare for their guests: online property management firms. News published on 2014-12-19 18:49:44 from the Wall Street Journal about NY Real Estate ResidentialMayor's Wife Names New Chief of Staff New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s wife, Chirlane McCray, named the executive director of Gracie Mansion as her new chief of staff, a month after her top aide stepped down amid a controversy over her boyfriend. News published on 2014-12-19 18:48:01 from the Wall Street Journal about NY PoliticsCuomo to Give Inaugural Speech at World Trade Center New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will give an inaugural address at the World Trade Center site in New York City, followed by another in Buffalo, according to people familiar with the matter. News published on 2014-12-19 18:45:00 from the Wall Street Journal about NY PoliticsPuzzling Social Commentary and Silky Elegance in Bronze Art exhibits by Ivan Witenstein, Ken Greenleaf and Barbara Chase-Riboud in New York City. News published on 2014-12-19 18:40:26 from the Wall Street Journal about NY CultureIn SoHo, the Buildings Become Drums The composer Daniel Goode, as part of Make Music New York, will lead people through SoHo as they drum on the neighborhood’s cast-iron buildings. News published on 2014-12-19 18:35:33 from the Wall Street Journal about NY CultureBank Bailouts Approach a Final Reckoning The U.S. government closed a chapter in financial-crisis history when it sold its remaining shares of Ally Financial and shuttered its auto-bailout program, ending the last major pieces of a $426 billion rescue package. News published on 2014-12-19 18:25:09 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsIt Takes More Than a 'Charlie Brown Christmas Tree' to Boost Business Dozens of developers and business-improvement districts across New York City put up Christmas trees and festive holiday scenes in hopes of attracting crowds and drawing more business.. News published on 2014-12-19 18:25:03 from the Wall Street Journal about Metro MoneyWhistleblowers Score Big Payday Four whistleblowers will collect a total of more than $170 million for helping investigators get a record $16.65 billion penalty against Bank of America, among the biggest such payouts to tipsters in history. News published on 2014-12-19 18:22:24 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsMayor Meets Protesters, but Police Conduct Protests Go On Seeking to calm protests calling for wholesale changes to law-enforcement policies, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio met with some of the movement’s organizers on Friday. News published on 2014-12-19 18:18:47 from the Wall Street Journal about NY PoliticsIs a Roth Account Right for You? Tax Report: More people now have access to what can be the best of all retirement accounts—Roth IRAs and 401(k)s. Here’s how to take advantage of them. News published on 2014-12-19 18:18:43 from the Wall Street Journal about Tax ReportPain Remains for Cuban-Americans in Congress Many politicians see U.S.-Cuba relations as an obsolete preoccupation of the Cold War. But for a small cadre of Cuban-Americans in Congress, it is a personal, painful and urgent concern. News published on 2014-12-19 18:06:13 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyNigerian Insurgents Take a Shot at Governing In government-held areas of Nigeria, Boko Haram still creates chaos with near-daily bombings, shootings, and kidnappings. But in the areas the Islamist insurgency controls, it is beginning to establish its own order. News published on 2014-12-19 17:52:57 from the Wall Street Journal about Africa NewsBrendan Byrne, 90 Years Old and Still in the Mix New Jersey’s oldest-living governor paved the way for legalized gambling in Atlantic City, preserved nearly a quarter of New Jersey’s land and imposed the state’s first income tax. Now he is making the rounds with a new biography. News published on 2014-12-19 17:50:13 from the Wall Street Journal about NY PoliticsThe Year’s Advances in Stem Cell Research It was a year of high-profile advances and one big scandal in the field of stem cell science. News published on 2014-12-19 17:48:33 from the Wall Street Journal about Deco Summary ContentOld Planes Get New Lease on Life Falling oil prices promise lower fuel costs for many of the world’s airlines. They also may give older jets a new lease on life. News published on 2014-12-19 17:45:21 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessLocally Sourced Cuisine Served in a Homey Setting On the border of SoHo and the South Village, Chalk Point Kitchen brings homey charm and farm-to-table food to an area in need of a little more local flavor. News published on 2014-12-19 17:29:09 from the Wall Street Journal about NY Lunch BoxNothing Says Happy Holidays Like a Ferret in a Santa Hat During the holidays plenty of people shower their dogs and cats with treats and toys. Now, families are trying to include other types of pets in their festivities, including guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters and rabbits. News published on 2014-12-19 17:27:38 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedPakistan Moves to End Policy on 'Good Taliban' In the wake of the Peshawar school massacre, some U.S. and Afghan officials are beginning to express optimism that Pakistan may finally be changing its decadeslong policy of supporting jihadist groups. News published on 2014-12-19 17:17:33 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsWanda frontrunner for Infront Media deal
News published on 2014-12-18 21:42:08 from the Wall Street Journal about Whats News Business FinanceU.S. Struggles for Response to Hack The U.S. government is looking for ways to retaliate for North Korea’s apparent hacking of Sony Pictures but is struggling for an appropriate solution, according to people familiar with the discussions. News published on 2014-12-18 21:42:06 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsDiana Rigg's Enduring Appeal How Emma Peel, the glamorous, quick-witted and fearless secret agent played by Diana Rigg in “The Avengers,” became a lifelong inspiration. News published on 2014-12-18 21:40:56 from the Wall Street Journal about Arts EntertainmentU.S. Sues New York City Over Rikers Troubles Federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against New York City for alleged civil-rights violations at Rikers Island, demonstrating their impatience with the city’s efforts to improve conditions at the jail complex. News published on 2014-12-18 21:40:52 from the Wall Street Journal about NY CrimeDe Blasio, So Far, Gets His Way With Council New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first-year agenda has faced next-to-no resistance in the City Council, a feat some say is inextricably linked to his successful effort to install his choice for speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito. News published on 2014-12-18 21:40:47 from the Wall Street Journal about NY Region8 Children Found Dead in Australian Home Eight children were found dead on Friday inside a home in the northern Australia city of Cairns, police said. News published on 2014-12-18 21:24:36 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsCollectors See Cuba's Art Scene Heating Up With the U.S. and Cuba restoring diplomatic ties, some art-world cognoscenti are betting that the tiny island could become the next hot corner of the global art market. News published on 2014-12-18 21:16:55 from the Wall Street Journal about Art AuctionsPhish Moves Its NYC New Year's Eve Bash to Miami Rock band Phish is taking its NYE show--a multi-night blowout at Madison Square Garden the last four years—to Miami, and DJs Diplo and Skrillex hope to fill their shoes. News published on 2014-12-18 21:16:07 from the Wall Street Journal about MusicGetting Into the Swing of the Holiday Season Christmas concerts from Town Hall to Carnegie Hall in Jazz Scene. News published on 2014-12-18 21:10:23 from the Wall Street Journal about NY CultureBinder & Binder Files for Chapter 11 Binder & Binder, one of the nation’s largest Social Security disability firms, filed for bankruptcy protection amid shrinking demand for its services as government scrutiny of disability claims tightens.
News published on 2014-12-18 21:10:00 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsChina data revision lifts GDP by $308bn But 3.4% adjustment, equivalent to entire Singapore economy, may not allay scepticism over country’s official statistics News published on 2014-12-18 21:09:18 from the Financial Times about Chinese EconomyObama Spells Out College-Ranking Framework The Obama administration will spell out an ambitious college-rating plan on Friday that introduces new metrics to judge the nation’s roughly 5,000 colleges and universities. News published on 2014-12-18 21:08:31 from the Wall Street Journal about EducationHoliday Traditions on the Party Circuit Chuck Pfeiffer and George Farias and Jay and Anne Hearst McInerney host annual lunches, plus a kids’ gala at the Jewish Museum. News published on 2014-12-18 21:08:18 from the Wall Street Journal about NY Heard SceneSamsung Says 'Cya' to Messaging App Samsung said it would discontinue ChatON, a mobile-messaging chat service that it had promoted heavily in recent years. News published on 2014-12-18 21:05:50 from the Wall Street Journal about TechnologySecond Avenue Awaits Plans to Jell Two luxury high-rises are on the horizon for a small strip of Yorkville. But for now, a handful of the tenement-style buildings stand empty, waiting for construction to begin. News published on 2014-12-18 21:03:01 from the Wall Street Journal about NY SchoolsLa crisis rusa, una historia diferente a la de 1998 La moneda rusa atraviesa su tercer colapso en menos de dos décadas. Ahora, la pregunta es si la actual crisis del rublo se propagará a otras partes del mundo o si Rusia logrará contenerla. News published on 2014-12-18 21:02:18 from the Wall Street Journal about Video: Los riesgos para 2015 que los inversionistas deben considerar A continuación, algunos riesgos que los inversionistas deberían tomar en cuenta para el próximo año. News published on 2014-12-18 21:02:14 from the Wall Street Journal about Japanese Institute Fails to Reproduce Stem-Cell Results Japan’s Riken research institute said efforts by embattled researcher Haruko Obokata to reproduce results of what was once billed as a groundbreaking method of creating stem cells have failed. News published on 2014-12-18 20:48:32 from the Wall Street Journal about Japan NewsHow a Memo Cost Big Banks $37 Billion A government lawyer’s discovery of a warning to J.P. Morgan officials about shaky mortgages jump-started the Justice Department’s probe of financial-crisis wrongdoing. News published on 2014-12-18 20:47:09 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessNew York Condo With a Block-Long Terrace To List for $39 Million The 5,577-square-foot apartment has a terrace that is 192 feet long; a typical city block is about 200 feet News published on 2014-12-18 20:46:43 from the Wall Street Journal about Private PropertiesFor Cuba, Few See Rapid Change, Especially in Economy The U.S. moves will provide badly needed economic relief, but larger improvements will be gradual and political developments may take even longer. News published on 2014-12-18 20:41:14 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsU.S. Spy in Havana Exposed American Moles Intelligence Officer whom President Obama singled out for prisoner exchange helped convict agents for Cuba in Washington. News published on 2014-12-18 20:39:08 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsCan Wal-Mart Clerks Ship as Fast as Amazon Robots? Retailers’ answer to the threat of Amazon.com is something called ‘omnichannel’—an attempt to use one set of inventory and assets to fill all orders. Wal-Mart, Macy’s and Target are relying on the approach more heavily than ever this holiday sea News published on 2014-12-18 20:39:01 from the Wall Street Journal about TechnologyThai Union to Buy Bumble Bee Seafoods Thai Union Frozen Products, the world’s largest seafood company by sales and owner of Chicken of the Sea, has agreed to purchase Bumble Bee Seafoods from Lion Capital for $1.51 billion. News published on 2014-12-18 20:37:09 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessTokyo's Haneda Airport Takes Off Haneda is challenging cross-town Narita International Airport as Japan’s primary international gateway, and global airlines are scrambling to add flights to meet the growing demand. News published on 2014-12-18 20:35:28 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessA Tiny Apartment Works Twice as Hard For his 670-square-foot New York apartment, interior designer Amir Khamneipur chose pieces that could do double-duty. News published on 2014-12-18 20:28:55 from the Wall Street Journal about The TradeUh Oh: Tom Brady Is Celebrating Again Catching touchdowns from Tom Brady is easy. The hard part for his New England Patriots teammates is dealing with the star quarterback’s unusually intense celebrations. News published on 2014-12-18 20:27:17 from the Wall Street Journal about NFLU.S. Appeals Court Expands Gun Rights A federal appeals court in Cincinnati deemed unconstitutional a federal law that kept a Michigan man who was briefly committed to a mental institution decades ago from owning a gun. News published on 2014-12-18 20:23:19 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyAmid Warren's Rise, a Democratic Split Becomes Apparent A schism is emerging among Democrats over the party’s economic message, pitting those who favor policies that foster broad economic growth against others rallying behind Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for a focus on income inequality. News published on 2014-12-18 20:20:05 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyU.S. Struggles for Response to Sony Hack The White House is walking a fine line in its search for a response to North Korea’s apparent hack of Sony Pictures, a breach that doesn’t align with the scenarios laid out in the government’s contingency plans for cyberattacks. News published on 2014-12-18 20:14:48 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsCraft Spirits From Unusual Locations Limoncello from London, organic gin from northern Sweden and rum from Massachusetts—small distilleries across the globe are producing exciting new artisan spirits. Our pick of the best. News published on 2014-12-18 20:14:03 from the Wall Street Journal about Half FullBringing Music Back Home After decades of music on the move, we’re finally putting the sound system back where it should be—right in the heart of the house. News published on 2014-12-18 20:13:54 from the Wall Street Journal about GearObama's New Path: Plowing Ahead Solo The six weeks since his party suffered historic losses indicate how the president plans to govern in his final two years: plowing ahead with his agenda regardless of the political fallout. News published on 2014-12-18 19:58:01 from the Wall Street Journal about Capital JournalThe Business Prize of an Open Cuba: Cigars and Rum If the Obama administration’s move to normalize ties with Cuba does lead to an end to the U.S. embargo, it could reignite battles over the U.S. rights to sell two of the island’s most prized exports: cigars and rum. News published on 2014-12-18 19:52:08 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessHollywood Searches for New Villain Ripples from Sony Pictures’ decision not to release its controversial comedy “The Interview” immediately reached other entertainment projects in the works as producers and studios sought to distance themselves from productions involving North Korea. News published on 2014-12-18 19:52:00 from the Wall Street Journal about General NewsMobile's Rise Poses Riddle for Banks A waitress from Queens, N.Y., Ethel Bueno represents the promise—and the pitfalls—of a recent surge in the popularity of mobile banking. News published on 2014-12-18 19:50:03 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsLawsuit Alleges Price Gouging by Maker of Hepatitis Drug Ever since Gilead Sciences began selling its Sovaldi hepatitis C treatment, there has been controversy over the high price. Last week, the transit agency that serves greater Philadelphia filed an unusual lawsuit claiming that Gilead is price gouging. News published on 2014-12-18 19:50:00 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessAnother American in Paris A failed American novelist inherits a luxurious but crumbling Paris apartment that’s occupied by two iron-willed Frenchwomen in ‘My Old Lady,’ writes Wall Street Journal drama critic Terry Teachout. News published on 2014-12-18 19:43:50 from the Wall Street Journal about Theater ReviewIn China, Expectant Dads Line Up to Experience Labor Pains A maternity hospital looks to increase spousal sympathy by simulating the sensation of childbirth for men. News published on 2014-12-18 19:40:36 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedAsia markets ending week on firm footing Equities take cue from S&P 500’s best day in nearly two years after Fed reassures News published on 2014-12-18 19:38:02 from the Financial Times about MarketsObama Signs Russia Sanctions Into Law President Barack Obama on Thursday signed a new package of Russia sanctions into law but won't put them in place, he said in a written statement. News published on 2014-12-18 19:35:25 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsOil's Drop Hits Big Investors Hard Carl Icahn and John Paulson, among others, have suffered large losses as their energy-related bets have soured. News published on 2014-12-18 19:30:23 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsAfter Sony Hack, Hollywood Searches for a New Villain Ripples from Sony Pictures’ decision not to release its controversial comedy “The Interview” immediately reached other entertainment projects in the works as producers and studios sought to distance themselves from productions involving North Korea. News published on 2014-12-18 19:28:57 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessIn Sri Lanka's Post-Tsunami Rise, China Is Key A town laid to waste by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is now getting a $1 billion port and a new airport with the help of Chinese money. But some worry that funding comes with strings attached. News published on 2014-12-18 19:23:48 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsYankees President Defends the Team's Frugal Fall Randy Levine cautioned Yankee fans to be “realistic” about the team’s payroll and pursuit of top-tier free agents. He also said “it seems like every year we have some kind of distraction,” when asked about Alex Rodriguez. News published on 2014-12-18 19:17:29 from the Wall Street Journal about NY YankeesAs Season Winds Down, Beckham's Numbers Do All the Talking Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is leading all NFL rookies in receiving yards, and has the most receiving yards per game of any rookie ever. The question is: How is he not the league’s offensive rookie of the year? News published on 2014-12-18 19:14:12 from the Wall Street Journal about NY GiantsAnthony Ponders a Long Break as Injuries Mount for Knicks “It gets frustrating not knowing what’s going to happen with your body,” Carmelo Anthony said Thursday before the Knicks took on the Chicago Bulls without him. The Knicks were missing their top three scorers for the game. News published on 2014-12-18 19:07:43 from the Wall Street Journal about NY KnicksAsian Shares Rise on Fed Stance Stocks in Japan and Australia made gains for a second day on Friday, as investor confidence continued to be bolstered by expectations the U.S. is in no rush to raise interest rates. News published on 2014-12-18 19:06:55 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia StocksWhite House Proposes Vetting Projects for Climate Change The White House is calling on federal agencies to consider the climate-change impact of a wide range of energy projects that require government approval. News published on 2014-12-18 18:57:14 from the Wall Street Journal about U S NewsGoogle says Hollywood pushes censorship
News published on 2014-12-17 23:20:29 from the Financial Times about GlobaleconomyStakes Are High as Xi Jinping Visits Macau When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Macau on Friday for the 15th anniversary of its return to China, he will see a city facing flagging growth, a mainland anticorruption drive and calls to diversify its economy. News published on 2014-12-17 23:16:15 from the Wall Street Journal about China NewsGift to Tufts Isn't a White Elephant Exactly, but Has Some Big Issues Dick Reynolds’ six-figure gift to Tufts will pay for a new statue of Jumbo. But rebuilding the school’s beloved P.T. Barnum stuffed elephant has been slow-going. News published on 2014-12-17 22:33:07 from the Wall Street Journal about A-hedCrude Inches Up in Asian Trading Crude-oil prices fluctuated in Asia but held on to most overnight gains after some buying interest appeared to stem the recent selloff in oil markets. News published on 2014-12-17 22:33:05 from the Wall Street Journal about Oil MarketsChina Ban Reversal Paves Way for Corn Byproduct China’s surprise decision to reverse a ban on imports of a genetically modified strain of corn may benefit distillers dried grains market. News published on 2014-12-17 22:10:06 from the Wall Street Journal about China NewsCuba detente latest sign cold war is over US debate had shifted from what the island does beyond its borders to what it does within them, writes Richard Haass News published on 2014-12-17 22:05:54 from the Financial Times about OpinionPutin Holds Key to Fallout From Ruble How far the turmoil from Russia’s collapsing currency spreads depends partly on whether an isolated President Vladimir Putin wants to deploy foreign-currency reserves to soothe Western creditors. News published on 2014-12-17 22:05:42 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsChina Home Prices Fall Further The average price of new homes in 70 Chinese cities continued to fall in November, signaling a decline in home prices hasn’t run its course. News published on 2014-12-17 21:34:00 from the Wall Street Journal about China NewsANZ Says It Is Ready for Capital Rules The chairman of one of Australia’s largest lenders tentatively welcomed a sweeping review of the financial system that has called for banks to hold additional capital as a buffer against potential financial crises. News published on 2014-12-17 21:29:47 from the Wall Street Journal about Asian Business NewsFracking Ban Puts Cuomo in Tight Spot The decision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing in New York state exposed the deep divisions over the issue and highlighted the political tightrope Gov. Andrew Cuomo had to tiptoe across. News published on 2014-12-17 21:27:32 from the Wall Street Journal about NY PoliticsAirlines Compete to Become First in First Class The luxury arms race in the air hits overdrive, including the Residence, Etihad’s 125-square foot private ‘apartment.’ News published on 2014-12-17 21:22:41 from the Wall Street Journal about The Middle SeatPlease. Pretty Please. R.S.V.P. For this year’s client holiday party, Blue Ribbon Bags, a luggage-insurance company, isn’t taking chances with its head count. A staffer at the New York company will spend this week [NOTE: Week of Dec. 15] contacting the 3,300 travel agents who haven News published on 2014-12-17 21:17:06 from the Wall Street Journal about Life StyleChina housing market trims losses Prices still falling but at slower pace, with a rebound possible in big cities soon News published on 2014-12-17 21:16:16 from the Financial Times about Chinese EconomyPort Delays Leave Retail Goods Stuck in Transit Tommy Bahama planned to adorn store displays this week with a new selection of brightly colored knit shirts aimed at vacationers, but those shirts are stuck in Puget Sound, a casualty of congestion snarling ports on the West Coast. News published on 2014-12-17 21:15:29 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessUber Seeks EU's Help To Fight a French Ban Is Uber Technologies Inc. a modern-day taxi company or an “information society service”? News published on 2014-12-17 21:15:19 from the Wall Street Journal about TechnologyWhat's News: World-Wide
News published on 2014-12-17 21:13:28 from the Wall Street Journal about Whats News World WideWhat's News: Business & Finance Oracle’s net dropped 2%, but adjusted profits and revenue exceeded estimates. B3 News published on 2014-12-17 21:13:28 from the Wall Street Journal about General NewsSony Hack Shines Light on North Korea's Cyber Attackers Blamed by the U.S. for the Sony hack, North Korea selects some of its brightest talent for its cyberwarfare program as its conventional forces age, defectors and experts say. News published on 2014-12-17 21:12:50 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia NewsChristie Faces Pressure to Make Call on 2016 Jeb Bush’s move to explore a White House bid is likely to complicate the path for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. News published on 2014-12-17 21:06:57 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyAustralian Police Sidestep Siege Questions Three days after the start of a deadly Sydney siege, Australian police and intelligence agencies are declining to answer questions about how events unfolded, including how two hostages died. News published on 2014-12-17 20:52:35 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsChevron Suspends Canada Arctic Drilling Program Chevron told Canadian regulators that it has ‘indefinitely’ suspended plans to drill for oil in Arctic waters, citing uncertainty over the outlook for crude prices. News published on 2014-12-17 20:45:39 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessAbbVie Pins Hopes on Hepatitis C Treatment AbbVie is hoping for regulatory approval this month of its first significant new drug product in a decade: a multidrug regimen for the liver disease hepatitis C. AbbVie currently relies on just one drug to generate 63% of its revenue: the anti-inflammator News published on 2014-12-17 20:38:32 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessEU Considers Uber's Request to Block French Taxi Law The EU is considering Uber’s latest legal maneuver to block a new French law that could upend how the company operates. News published on 2014-12-17 20:35:29 from the Wall Street Journal about TechnologyU.S.-Cuba Deal Welcomed in Latin America President Barack Obama’s move to end an unpopular Cold War policy toward Cuba received an embrace across Latin America. News published on 2014-12-17 20:33:58 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsJohn Woo’s Epic Journey The veteran Hong Kong director reflects on his two-part wartime drama, ‘The Crossing,’ and making films in China. News published on 2014-12-17 20:33:00 from the Wall Street Journal about Arts EntertainmentPutin's Year of Defiance, Miscalculation The Kremlin gambled that Russia could tolerate Western sanctions over Ukraine. Then oil prices plunged. News published on 2014-12-17 20:30:47 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsEl desplome del rublo aumenta la preocupación de las compañías europeas La fuerte caída del rublo --y la posibilidad de medidas drásticas por parte del gobierno ruso para hacer frente a ella-- agudiza los temores de las empresas europeas que dependen de Rusia en lo que se refiere a ventas, materiales y materias primas. News published on 2014-12-17 19:44:59 from the Wall Street Journal about Miami ahora corteja a los millonarios chinos Miami ha sido desde hace muchos años un imán para los ricos de Sudamérica que llegan en busca de bienes raíces. Ahora, los promotores inmobiliarios tienen su mira puesta en los chinos. News published on 2014-12-17 19:44:55 from the Wall Street Journal about Un camino a la Tarjeta Verde: Financiar proyectos inmobiliarios Los enormes camiones bombeando cemento en el mayor proyecto de bienes raíces en Nueva York en una generación, están siendo financiados por una fuente inusitada: unas 1.200 familias chinas que quieren obtener visas para Estados Unidos. News published on 2014-12-17 19:44:49 from the Wall Street Journal about Dentro de la escuela en que murieron 132 niños A medida que comienza un periodo de duelo de tres días en Pakistán, un video impactante muestra el interior de la escuela en Peshawar en la que el Talibán exterminó a al menos 148 personas. News published on 2014-12-17 19:44:46 from the Wall Street Journal about Nigerian Court Sentences 54 Soldiers to Death A court-martial in Nigeria sentenced 54 soldiers to death for mutiny, assault, cowardice and refusing to fight Islamist extremists. News published on 2014-12-17 19:41:30 from the Wall Street Journal about Africa NewsBofA Whistleblower to Get Nearly $58 Million Edward O’Donnell, the former Countrywide Financial executive who filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former firm, will collect nearly $58 million for a separate lawsuit against Bank of America. News published on 2014-12-17 19:31:20 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsCheil shares double on trading debut Investors drive up value of Samsung’s de facto holding company News published on 2014-12-17 19:27:09 from the Financial Times about TechnologyPeople Affected by Hunger in West African Ebola Nations Could Double The number of people threatened by hunger in three West African nations battling the worst Ebola outbreak in history could double to one million by March if food supplies don't improve, two U.N. agencies warn. News published on 2014-12-17 19:26:51 from the Wall Street Journal about World NewsChina interest rates rise despite PBoC Expectations of more easing propel stock market even as actual borrowing costs rise News published on 2014-12-17 19:24:35 from the Financial Times about Capital MarketsJunk Bond Market Turns Negative The junk-bond boom has emerged as the biggest U.S. casualty of the oil bust, as a selloff in the debt of low-rated companies has punished investors. News published on 2014-12-17 19:24:18 from the Wall Street Journal about Credit MarketsJefferies Banker Kelly Resigns Jefferies Group’s global health-care investment banking head has resigned from the investment bank to focus on family matters. News published on 2014-12-17 19:02:06 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsAn Italian Cafe With a Golden Touch Lunchers around Union Square looking for an Italian setting with features that boast a Midas touch are in luck. Enter Florian Cafe, and you are greeted by a large gold sculpture of a nude woman opening a bottle of wine. News published on 2014-12-17 19:01:49 from the Wall Street Journal about NY Lunch BoxHow to Stay Moisturized at 35,000 Feet Antoine Le Galloudec, founder of beauty brand Apot.Care, talks about his in-flight skin-care routine, Thai food, and a fortuitous encounter on Mount Kilimanjaro. News published on 2014-12-17 19:00:49 from the Wall Street Journal about Off Duty TravelLas nuevas relaciones con Cuba abren el apetito de las empresas de EE.UU. La decisión de la Casa Blanca de normalizar sus lazos diplomáticos con Cuba les daría a las empresas de Estados Unidos acceso a un mercado que ha estado fuera de su alcance por más de medio siglo y que hoy tiene menos atractivo comercial de lo que tuv News published on 2014-12-17 18:56:01 from the Wall Street Journal about New York Board Awards Casino Licenses A New York state board named three developers it will recommend for coveted casino licenses Wednesday, in a long-anticipated decision the state hopes will lift the fortunes of some of New York’s most economically troubled areas. News published on 2014-12-17 18:55:40 from the Wall Street Journal about NY RegionAsian Shares Rise Stocks in Japan jumped, leading most of Asia higher, after signals that the U.S. isn’t in a hurry to raise interest rates. News published on 2014-12-17 18:52:51 from the Wall Street Journal about Asia StocksKKR Shale Investment Stumbles KKR’s deal for energy company Samson Investment offers a cautionary tale of the U.S. shale boom, with the investment deep in the red. News published on 2014-12-17 18:51:13 from the Wall Street Journal about MarketsBusinesses Urge Passage of Terror Insurance Program Business leaders warned of disruptions in the insurance and commercial real-estate markets after Congress adjourned without extending the federal government’s terrorism insurance program. News published on 2014-12-17 18:42:07 from the Wall Street Journal about Politics And PolicyCorporate Watch: News Digest Avon Products settled foreign bribery charges involving its China unit with the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, agreeing to pay $67.6 million in criminal penalties.
News published on 2014-12-17 18:18:00 from the Wall Street Journal about BusinessChevron drops Arctic drilling plan