Global Arms Sales Reach $375 Billion, First Rise Since 2010
Global arms sales reached almost $375 billion in 2016, the first increase since 2010, according to the latest annual report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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Warner Bros 2017 Box Office Soars Above $2 Billion
Among the reasons AT&T wants to take over Time Warner is the value of its movie studio asset. Its domestic box office total for movies produced or distributed has topped $2 billion for 2017.
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Bitcoin futures have started to trade, "Coco" stayed on top at the box office this weekend, global arms sales were up for the first time in seven years, and more important headlines.
Black Unemployment at 7.3%
The United States added 228,000 jobs in November, and unemployment stayed at 4.1%, the lowest level in decades. However the unemployment rate among black Americans was 7.3%, which shows the extent to which black…
US Could Face Trouble in Fight With Russia and China According to New Analysis
New research shows that under some circumstances, America could have deep trouble in a battle against either China or Russia, particularly both simultaneously.
Overweight and Older Woman Face Huge Employment Bias
Companies are not supposed to pick new workers on the basis of race, color or creed. That usually also extends to weight and age. However, these two groups are at a distinct disadvantage when…
Airlines Don’t Have to Tell You About Baggage Fees
Airlines will no longer have to tell passengers about some baggage fees. Happy holidays, travelers. Your trips may have gotten more expensive.
Boston Herald: Another American Paper Goes Bankrupt
The Boston Herald's Chapter 11 filing is another in long line newspaper problems that have signaled the demise of the industry.
How Can Dollar General Afford to Open 900 Stores?
Dollar General plans to open 900 new stores. It has been successful because it is in places the other retailers ain't.
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Walmart has announced pre-Christmas deals, China posted unusually strong trade numbers, YouTube will launch a paid music service, and more important headlines.
What Happens to Huge Sponsors If US Pulls Out of 2018 Winter Olympics?
For sponsors the reason Team USA does not participate in the 2018 Winter Games may not matter much. It still means a loss of a large investment and opportunity to get global exposure.
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Eurozone GDP rose in the third quarter, Disney CEO Robert Iger will probably renew his contract, GM will upgrade its pickups, and more important headlines.
Happy Holidays: GE Plans to Cut 4,500 Jobs in Europe
French media reports that General Electric plans to cut 4,500 jobs in Europe, another brutal step as management tries to turn around the floundering company.
Will People Get Their Gifts in Time for Christmas?
UPS has warned both retailers and the shopping public that it may not have enough trucks and delivery people to make all delivery dates.
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Apple may enjoy a massive tax windfall under the new tax code, UPS warns some holiday deliveries could be delayed, and other important headlines.
Consumer Reports Gives iPhone X Poor Marks for Broken Glass, Battery Life
Despite the iPhone X's many strengths, a new Consumer Reports tests faulted it for a screen that breaks too easily and poor battery life.
More Holiday Layoffs Bring Joy to the Season
Large companies do not appear to care whether they destroy the holidays for some of their workers. Pre-Christmas layoffs seem to be rampant this year.
Will the Ability to Order Coffee Sell Self-Driving Cars?
The public is intrigued by self-driving cars, and some people are a little afraid. GM has come up with one more way to swing people's opinion in the direction of autonomous vehicle acceptance.
Can 10,000 People Police YouTube?
YouTube means to employ over 10,000 people to police hate content, fake news and sexually explicit postings. Is that enough?
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Nissan has launched it first self-driving car, YouTube will increase its efforts to take down offensive videos, China aims to corner the market in a key component of self-driving cars, and more important headlines.