Washington Post Army veteran Vincent Viola, billionaire owner of the Florida Panthers, named Trump's Army secretaryWashington PostPresident-elect Donald Trump has nominated as his Army secretary Vincent Viola, an Army veteran who became a billionaire after founding an electronic trading firm and went on to buy the Florida Panthers hockey team. Viola is a 1977 graduate […]
Wall Street Journal Authorities Allege $1 Billion Fraud at Platinum PartnersWall Street JournalIn June 2014, the founder of hedge fund Platinum Partners sent a panicked email to his partner. “It can't go on like this,” wrote Mark Nordlicht, fretting about mounting requests from investors for their money back. “This is code red.” For two more […]
New York Times Art Underground: A First Look at the Second Avenue SubwayNew York TimesAs the city's newest train line nears completion, we take you into the stations along the route that will house the artwork of Chuck Close, Sarah Sze, Vik Muniz and Jean Shin. By NIKO KOPPEL and KAITLYN MULLIN on Publish Date […]
NDTV GST Rollout May Be Pushed To July, Industry Needs Time: ExpertsNDTVNew Delhi: With "turf issue" over tax payer jurisdiction continuing to clog GST Council deliberations, the Goods and Services Tax rollout could be delayed by a quarter to July 1 as industry would require time to prepare itself, experts said. The … and more » […]
Reuters Venezuela postpones currency move after chaos, protestsReutersBroken showcases are seen after a shoe shop was looted in Maracaibo, Venezuela December 16, 2016. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia. 14/14. left. right. Venezuelan National Guards clash with demonstrators in La Fria, Venezuela December 17, 2016.Venezuela Extends Use of 100-Bolivar Bill Following ProtestsNew York TimesVenezuela Extends Use of 100-Bolivar Bill […]
KATU Uber says it will keep self-driving cars in San FranciscoKATUIn this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, an Uber driverless car is displayed in a garage in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg). Uber Self Driving Car_Leak (3).jpg · Uber Self Driving Car_Leak (2).jpg · Uber Self Driving Car_Leak (1).jpg · Uber …Uber defies order […]
New York Daily News Harlem deer's carcass set for cremation as pols point fingersNew York Daily NewsThe carcass of the Harlem deer stressed to death during a feud between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo was awaiting cremation Saturday as officials continued to lock antlers over the bizarre beef. Under normal circumstances, a deer carcass […]
Chicago Tribune FBI agent under scrutiny for role in case involving Phil MickelsonWashington PostAn FBI agent is under Justice Department scrutiny after federal prosecutors said they found “incontrovertible evidence” that he leaked confidential information about an insider-trading probe of Las Vegas gambler Billy Walters and golfer Phil Mickelson …Prosecutors: FBI agent leaked info in trading […]
CBS News Corpus Christi had 3 reports of dirty water before ban, official saysCBS NewsCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There were three reports of dirty water before the 300,000 residents of Corpus Christi were told not to drink the city's water due to a chemical leak at an asphalt plant, a top Corpus Christi official said […]
CNET Elon Musk vows to start company that digs tunnels under trafficCNETTechnically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. One of Musk's tweets. Enlarge Image. Hole-y serious? Or a comedy, um, bit? Photo by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET (screenshot). Traffic can have a numbing effect. For …Elon Musk might start […]