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HowStuffWorks Unearths Omnibus, a Podcast for the Post-Apocalyptic World

Dec 07, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

ATLANTA, Dec. 07, 2017 -- If you’re reading this, the apocalypse has happened, and you have survived. In the post-calamity world, you may have found ways to satisfy your hunger for food, but what about your hunger for...

First Horizon Announces Final Capital Bank Financial Merger Consideration Allocations

Dec 07, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 07, 2017 -- First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) (“First Horizon”) today announced the final merger consideration election and allocation results for its acquisition of Capital Bank...

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Dec 07, 2017 13:55 pm UTC| Business

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 07, 2017 -- On December 6, 2017, Texas Roadhouse, Inc.’s (Nasdaq:TXRH) Board of Directors authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $0.21 per share of common stock. This payment will be...

FlitWays Files Third Quarter Financial Report Showing 400% Sales Growth

Dec 07, 2017 13:55 pm UTC| Business

CULVER CITY, CA, Dec. 07, 2017 -- FlitWays Technology Inc. (OTC Pink: FTWS), a leading ground travel technology company, today announced the filing of its financial results for the third quarter of 2017, which shows a...

Rafael Pharmaceuticals to Present New Data Validating Efficacy of CPI-613 in Treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia at the 2017 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition

Dec 07, 2017 13:55 pm UTC| Business

Newark, NJ, Dec. 07, 2017 -- CPI-613 is Rafael Pharmaceuticals' lead drug candidate, a first-in-class anticancer compound designed to disrupt the altered energy production pathways in cancer cells by targeting...

Paragon Software Systems Proof of Delivery Solution, fleXipod, Enhances Customer Experience for Brampton Brick

Dec 07, 2017 13:50 pm UTC| Business

DALLAS, Dec. 07, 2017 -- Paragon Software Systems, Inc., a leader in vehicle routing and scheduling optimization solutions, announces that Brampton Brick, a world leader in brick and concrete stone manufacturing, has...

LawVision Group Announces First E-Learning Legal Project Management Essentials Program

Dec 07, 2017 13:46 pm UTC| Business

WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2017 -- LawVision Group, one of the premier management consulting firms for the legal profession, announced today the release of LPMAware, a new program to help legal professionals understand how...

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Economy

Cleveland Fed President Warns of Ongoing Inflation Challenge

The U.S. continues to face an inflation problem, according to Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack, who spoke with The Wall Street Journal on Friday. Hammack, who opposed a December Fed decision to cut...

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Wall Street Slips as Apple Drags Tech Amid Mixed Economic Data

The SP 500 dipped Thursday as banking sector strength was overshadowed by a tech slump led by Apple. At market close, the Dow fell 0.2%, the SP 500 dropped 0.2%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.9%. Apple shares tumbled 4% after...

Politics

Mike Pence to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration Amid Strained Relations

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to attend President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, according to the New York Times. The report, citing sources familiar with the planning, noted that representatives...

GOP States File Lawsuit Against Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions

Republican-led states filed a lawsuit challenging outgoing President Joe Bidens recent ban on new offshore oil and gas development across most U.S. coastlines. Announced on January 6, the ban impacts 625 million acres of...

Trump Administration Plans Major Immigration Raid in Chicago

Donald Trumps incoming presidential administration is set to launch a large-scale immigration raid in Chicago the day after his inauguration, according to the Wall Street Journal. The operation, expected to begin Tuesday...

Trump’s Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold

President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday will be held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda instead of outdoors, marking the first indoor ceremony in 40 years due to severe cold. Trump announced on Truth Social,...

Biden Commutes 2,500 Sentences in Historic Clemency Action

President Joe Biden, set to leave office next week, announced the commutation of sentences for nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses. The action highlights his commitment to criminal justice...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years

On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space. It took 30 years to build, but in three...

Technology

SpaceX Starship Explosion Investigated After Caribbean Debris Fallout

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating SpaceXs Starship explosion, which sent debris across the northern Caribbean and forced flight diversions. The...

Trump's Inauguration Ushers in a Transformative Era for Cryptocurrency

President-elect Donald Trumps administration, featuring several pro-crypto appointees, is expected to influence U.S. policy on emerging technologies. The crypto industry, which has long faced regulatory challenges, hopes...

SpaceX Starship Breaks Apart After Launch, Disrupting Air Traffic

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart minutes after launching from Texas, disrupting airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico due to falling debris. The rocket, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, lost...

TSMC Faces Challenges in Bringing Advanced Chipmaking to U.S.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is encountering significant hurdles in its effort to bring advanced chip production to its new $65 billion Arizona facilities. CEO C.C. Wei highlighted that compliance issues,...

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Console, Launch Expected This Year

Nintendo has announced the release of the highly anticipated Switch 2 console, a successor to its popular hybrid home-portable gaming device. The Kyoto-based company revealed plans to provide more details, including...