Amazon plows ahead with high sales and spending; profit plunges Amazon.com Inc on Thursday reported a jump in retail sales along with a profit slump, as its rapid, costly expansion into new shopping categories and countries showed no sign of slowing. The world’s largest online retailer posted second-quarter revenue of […]
Cancer patient sues motor vehicle office over alleged head scarf incident Cancer patient sues motor vehicle office over alleged head scarf incident:- A mother battling breast cancer is suing the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, after she claims an employee demanded she remove her head scarf for a new photograph […]
U.S. durable goods, trade data boost second-quarter growth estimate U.S. durable goods, trade data boost second-quarter growth estimate: Shipments of key U.S.-made capital goods increased in June for a fifth straight month, suggesting that business spending on equipment helped to boost economic growth in the second quarter. Signs that the […]
New thrill rides for Independence of the Seas include a trampoline park New thrill rides for Independence of the Seas include a trampoline park:-Thrill seekers take note: Royal Caribbean International is planning to add a trampoline park, escape rooms and laser tag to its ship Independence of the Seas, which […]
Xiaomi gains new $1 billion loan to drive retail push, expansion overseas Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc said on Friday it had signed a deal for a new $1 billion loan to accelerate its drive into brick-and-mortar stores and help a push overseas. The three-year syndicated loan comes as China’s […]
7 diseases you can get from your pet 7 diseases you can get from your pet:- Every day, your pets bring a smile to your face. Maybe you like watching the antics of your fish swimming around his bowl. You might laugh at your cat getting stuck in objects inside […]
S&P 500 declines with transports oil extends recent rally S&P 500 declines with transports; oil extends recent rally: The S&P 500 ended lower following a drop in technology and transportation shares on Thursday, while oil prices extended their recent rally. The S&P 500, along with the Nasdaq, reversed gains […]
Want a tiny home? Two dozen are rolling into a Colorado festival this weekend Keensburg will become the temporary tiny-home capital of Colorado this weekend, when 25 homes go on display for those curious about downsizing and living off the grid. Bob Kamtz and his son Luke, who have a […]
Mom befriends stranger who donated life-saving kidney Mom befriends stranger who donated life-saving kidney:- A Massachusetts mother has found a lifelong friend in the stranger who felt moved to act after reading an article on her need for a kidney. Kara Yimoyines and Nicole Baltzer, both 41, live in the […]
Asian shares pull back after U.S. techs knocked off highs Asian shares pull back after U.S. techs knocked off highs: Asian stock markets sagged on Friday after U.S. tech shares retreated from recent rallies, though optimism about U.S. corporate earnings and the global economy underpinned overall sentiment. MSCI’s broadest index […]
