Scott Skiles stunningly resigned as Magic coach this morning. He reportedly disagreed with general manager Rob Hennigan on multiple issues – including the coach’s contract. Brian Windhorst of ESPN: Philosophical differences central reason Scott Skiles resigned but sources say he was also unhappy an option year in contract not picked up — Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) […]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota says the new chancellor for the university's Morris campus has abruptly withdrawn his candidacy.
Anthony Senecal, Donald Trump’s longtime loyal servant, spouted off on Facebook that President Obama “should be hung for treason."
Private equity group eyes controlling stake to value energy reporting group at £950m
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alberta's municipal affairs minister says the province will have a plan within two weeks for getting residents of wildfire-ravagd oil sands capital Fort McMurray back into their homes.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alberta's municipal affairs minister says the province will have a plan within two weeks for getting residents of wildfire-ravagd oil sands capital Fort McMurray back into their homes.
World’s biggest economy is ‘major secrecy jurisdiction and tax haven’, says Isle of Man chief minister
Inside a top-floor suite of New York’s Crosby Street Hotel, Ruby Rose has just wrapped a fashion photo shoot. She is poised and relaxed,...
What is Donald Trump even running on anymore?
This is an awkward thing to admit: I actually took Donald Trump at his word about something.
Not much, mind you. Just two things. As much as he might flip-flop with abandon, and lie with ease, about most campaign issues, I figured that two things would remain: He would promise to build a border wall and make Mexico pay for it, and he would promise to ban Muslims from entering the US "until we figure out what's going on."
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The board features an LED display for Twitter and weather updates.
Activision Blizzard Inc. wants to make eSports mainstream by bringing the video game competitions not to TV, but rather to the world’s largest social media company.
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Poverty runs rampant in many developing nations, but robots could actually cause problems for people in these countries.
Industrial robots could eliminate the traditional path out of poverty for people in these countries, according to The Verge. If factory jobs evaporate, then these nations could grow their industrial bases without the need to move workers from fields to factories. Читать дальше...
Discussing the potential trading range in oil as well as energy market outlooks with John LaForge, Wells Fargo Head of Real Assets Strategy, and Bob McNally, The Rapidan Group Founder and President.
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For the first time in a decade, the global population is drinking less.
Globally, 1.7 billion fewer liters of alcoholic beverages were sold in 2015 compared to 2014, a decline for 0.7%, research firm Euromonitor has reported in a release.
Regions including China, Brazil, and Eastern Europe can be held responsible for the decline, with the areas' alcohol sales decreasing 2.5% to 4.9% by volume.
On the other hand, Americans continue to up their alcoholic intake... Читать дальше...
Cops are ganging up on gangs.
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LOS ANGELES, May 12 (UPI) -- Chloe Grace Moretz says her four older brothers most likely had a sit-down with her current boyfriend, Brooklyn Beckham, at the beginning of their relationship.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 12 (UPI) -- The Danish Ministry of Defense recommended Thursday that the government buy 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets to replace its aging F-16s.
A gay Spanish soccer referee says he is giving up the job after repeatedly being the target of verbal abuse at games because of his sexual orientation
Washington Post | Judge strikes down Obama health law insurance subsidy in victory for House GOP |
Nicholas Hoult isn't alone—his fellow X-Men are also in full Beast Mode! Bryan Singer, director of the upcoming sequel X-Men: Apocalypse, posted on Instagram Thursday...
Ballast Point, the popular San Diego-based brewery, best known for Sculpin IPA and all its flavorful variations, is opening a restaurant in L.A. County.
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The board of supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System announced the search on Thursday. The college serves about 20,000 students in credit, non-credit and adult education programs and offers more than 70 degree, certificate, and certified training programs.
When it comes to getting dressed in Hollywood, Elizabeth Olsen has some reservations. Sure, she's an acclaimed actress with five full years in the film industry, but even the...
A judge revoked Owen Labrie's bail in March.
