U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced Friday that the Federal Communications Commission will grant a temporary emergency waiver to all Jewish Community Centers that have been targeted during the recent wave of bomb threats. Schumer said the emergency waiver will help authorities track down and identify the people making those threatening calls that frighten communities and waste resources of local law enforcement.
Day: March 3, 2017
FCC Approves Waivers to Track Threats Against Jewish Centers
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has reportedly granted emergency temporary waivers to Jewish community centers and the telecommunications carriers that serve them, with hope of locating those who have threatened them over the phone, the agency said on Friday. Jewish community centers and schools in 13 U.S. states have reported to receiving bomb threats this year, a cause for fear of a resurgence of anti-Semitism.
Amazon is Pulling Out All the Stops Against Apple and Google in the Voice Assistant Wars
Echo home speaker/voice assistant has turned into a surprise hit and yielded a blizzard of positive media attention, the Alexa voice assistant powering Echo hardware is still in key respects at a strategic disadvantage relative to Alphabet /Google Google and Apple’s assistants each shipped with hundreds of millions of mobile devices last year, and Microsoft’s perhaps on close to 200 million PCs. By contrast, Echo sales were likely only in seven figures.
Yellen signals Fed will likely raise rates in March
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said a March rate hike would be “appropriate” if the economy continues to evolve as expected, signaling that the central bank will likely raise its benchmark interest rate sooner than many economists and investors had expected just a few weeks ago. Until as recently as last week, Wall Street saw a rate hike as likelier in June.
Pai’s agenda is good for rural USA
Being connected to the internet has become essential to staying in touch with the rest of the world, keeping up with news and managing day-to-day activity on our farms, ranches and businesses.
Trump Won’t Be Successful With Putin Negotiations: Gen. Jack Keane
Former Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jack Keane weighs in on Russia hacking the DNC and the fallout over White House-Russia questions.
Trump Aides’ Bid to Plug Leaks Creates Unease Among Some Civil Servants
US President Donald J. Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2017. Traditionally the first address to a joint session of Congress by a newly-… elected president is not referred to as a State of the Union.
Juan Thompson ‘threatened Jewish centres to frame ex’
A former journalist fired for fabricating details in stories made at least eight of a recent slew of threats against Jewish institutions across the US, as part of a But that left unsolved more than 100 other threats made since the beginning of the year, some of which forced the evacuation of Jewish community centres and schools. Law enforcement authorities are also investigating attacks on Jewish cemeteries in three cities which saw hundreds of gravestones tumbled and broken.
FCC waiver helps Jewish community centers ID bomb threats
Following a string of more nearly 70 anonymous bomb threats made to Jewish community centers in 27 states since the start of the year, the Federal Communications Commission issued an emergency order on Friday. The order , which takes effect immediately, waives the telecommunications restriction that prevents phone carriers from sharing the calling party number with the call’s recipient.
Will History Rhyme?; A Report From La La Land: Best of Kass
In highlights from this week’s trading diary and posts, Kass discusses whether history will rhyme, and also visits the West Coast. Doug Kass fills his blog on RealMoney every day with his up-to-the-minute reactions to what’s happening in the market and his legendary ahead-of-the-crowd ideas.
FCC: Schumer Requested Jewish Center Waivers
The Federal Communications Commission says Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer requested an emergency waiver to Jewish community centers and their phone carriers in the wake of threats nationwide. The FCC said Friday that it will grant the waiver to allow the centers and carriers to track the numbers of callers who make threats, even if the caller tries to block the number.
The Latest: Reporter says bomb threat suspect harassed him
The Latest on an arrest in connection with threats made to Jewish institutions nationwide and the Anti-Defamation League’s headquarters in New York : A former journalist from St. Louis accused of making threats to at least eight Jewish community centers had been accused of bizarre behavior before. Juan Thompson is facing a federal charge of cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend.
Colin Kaepernick officially opts out of contract with 49ers
That inevitability became official Friday when the quarterback filed paperwork to opt out of the final year of his contract. Kaepernick will hit the open market when free agency begins Thursday.
Heartbreaking Photos Show Veterans Lying on a VA Hospital Floor
Retired Marine Stephen McMenamin and his wife Hanna McMenamin on the photos they took of neglected veterans at a VA center in Durham, North Carolina, and whether President Trump can improve VA care. Some powerful heartbreaking images of our nation’s heroes forced to wait in extreme pain at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Durham, North Carolina have gone viral after Hannah, the wife of retired Marine Stephen McMenamin decided to post the photos to her Facebook account .
Caterpillar Sued by a Shareholder After Federal Raid
Caterpillar Inc was sued on Friday for allegedly deceiving shareholders about its business, one day after federal law enforcers raided three of its buildings in connection with a probe into the heavy machinery manufacturer’s offshore tax practices. In a complaint filed in Chicago federal court, Jacob Newman accused Caterpillar of defrauding him and other shareholders in regulatory filings by touting its commitment to good ethics, while concealing how it “unlawfully used foreign subsidiaries” to avoid paying billions of dollars of U.S. taxes.
Snap Shows Investor Appetite to Again Bet on Young Companies
If there’s one lesson Silicon Valley can learn from Snap Inc.’s trading debut, it’s that investors in initial public offerings are again willing to stomach the uncertainty of betting on hopeful, young companies. While concerns still loom about growth and profitability at the maker of disappearing-photo app Snapchat, interest in the IPO is undeniable.
Week in Review: Yellen and Fed Push Dow to Fourth Straight Week of Gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes out Friday with its fourth straight of gains, powered higher by the Federal Reserve’s confidence in the U.S. economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed out Friday with its fourth straight of gains, powered higher by the Federal Reserve’s confidence in the U.S. economy.
‘The market just refuses to comply with the negative script.’
Once again the bears figured it was curtains. I am talking about yesterday’s session when we saw the worst decline in “ages,” where the market ended “hideously,” where the bull was on its “last legs.”
Deutsche Bank Says It’s Considering EU8 Billion Capital Raise
Deutsche Bank AG said it’s making plans for a possible 8 billion-euro capital raise and several other potential strategic measures, including an initial public offering of a minority stake in its asset management unit.
Uber’s – Greyball’ Draws Ire for Blocking Government Stings
An Uber Technologies Inc. program used to counteract government officials attempting to conduct “sting” operations is drawing scrutiny amid a flurry of scandals plaguing the ride-hailing company. Uber said the effort is meant to enforce violations of its terms of service agreement that customers accept when they sign up to use the app.
Snap IPO Shows Investor Appetite to Again Bet on Young Companies
If there’s one lesson Silicon Valley can learn from Snap Inc.’s trading debut, it’s that investors in initial public offerings are again willing to stomach the uncertainty of betting on hopeful, young companies. While concerns still loom about growth and profitability at the maker of disappearing-photo app Snapchat, interest in the IPO is undeniable.
Gilead Executive Says Pharmacy Benefit Managers Keep Prices High
Gilead Sciences Inc.’s hepatitis C cure set off a firestorm of criticism over high drug prices in 2014 that hasn’t let up since. Now an executive says the company can’t cut the product’s price because middlemen who manage drug benefits would refuse to cover it.
Perrigo Joins Firms With Generic Drugs Under U.S. Glare
U.S. prosecutors are examining the prices of skin treatments made by Perrigo Co. and a handful of other companies as part of a sweeping criminal investigation into possible collusion in the generic drug business, according to a document filed in court this week.
Jewish Centers get FCC help in tracking bomba
Jewish Centers get FCC help in tracking bomb threats Jewish Community Centers are getting a federal waiver to help them identify perpetrators behind a wave of bomb threats. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lnCTD4 People evacuated because of a bomb threat return to the David Posnack Jewish Community Center and David Posnack Jewish Day School, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Davie, Fla.
White House fight on import tax puts Congress in limbo
A major split among senior White House officials over whether to effectively create a new tax on imported goods has stalled the broader tax overhaul effort on Capitol Hill, with Republicans looking to the Trump administration for leadership on an issue that has drawn fierce resistance, according to several officials with direct knowledge of the matter. White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon, senior adviser Stephen Miller and National Trade Council director Peter Navarro have all voiced internal support for the creation of a border adjustment tax or something like it.
Elliott Settles With Advisory Board as Strategic Review Continues
The healthcare technology and consulting firm reached a deal with activist investor Paul Singer’s fund that ends the threat of a director battle-for now. Advisory Board on Friday reached a settlement with activist investor Elliott Management’s Paul Singer that ends the threat of a director battle-for now-as the healthcare technology and consulting firm continues to explore strategic alternatives, such as a sale.
The Latest: FCC says Schumer requested Jewish center waivers
The Latest on the arrest in connection with threats made to at least eight Jewish institutions nationwide and the Anti-Defamation League’s headquarters in New York City : The Federal Communications Commission says Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer requested an emergency waiver to Jewish community centers and their phone carriers in the wake of threats nationwide. The FCC said Friday that it will grant the waiver to allow the centers and carriers to track the numbers of callers who make threats, even if the caller tries to block the number.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Dr. Oz over fake olive oil claims
Television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz won a legal victory after a judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging he violated a Georgia food libel law after making claims on his show that some imported olive oil sold in U.S. supermarkets could be fake. The New Jersey-based North American Olive Oil Association filed the lawsuit against Oz last November in the state court in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking an unspecified amount in damages and payment for the group’s legal fees.
Feds will let JCCs obtain blocked numbers after bomb threats 0:0
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department K-9 officers search the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada after an employee received a suspicious phone call on Feb. 27. The Federal Communications Commission will offer temporary emergency waivers to Jewish Community Centers so they can obtain numbers for blocked callers in the wake of numerous bombs threats against the institutions nationwide, The Post has learned. “It’s a nationwide preemptive waiver for all JCCs and their carriers which lets them and law enforcement agencies get numbers even when the caller tries to block his or her number – no application necessary,” a US official said.
FCC approves waivers to track Jewish center threats
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is granting an emergency temporary waiver to Jewish community centers and telecommunications carriers that serve them to help track down callers who have made threats, the agency said on Friday. Jewish community centers and schools in at least 13 U.S. states have reported receiving bomb threats this year, stoking fears of a resurgence of anti-Semitism.
A Peek at the 2017 Investment Outlook for Oil ETFs
Crude oil prices have somewhat stabilized after languishing in response to the sudden influx in supply. However, with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries now setting a production ceiling, oil-related exchange traded funds may find themselves on better footing.
2017 ETF Inflows Are Already Smashing Records
Fueled by the ongoing risk-on environment amidst the so-called Trump rally, exchange traded funds attracted new assets at their fastest pace of any year on record.
Trump’s trade policy violates basic rules of behavior we teach…
In kindergarten, most children are taught lessons they are meant to carry through the rest of their lives. This is where they are socialized, and become humans capable of working with other humans.
The Emergency Fund You Can Eat
Cash can help you survive an emergency, but saving as much as financial planners typically recommend – three to six months’ worth of expenses – can take years. You can build an edible emergency fund a lot quicker.
CSX Said Near Deal to Name Harrison CEO as Soon as Next Week
CSX Corp. may install Hunter Harrison as chief executive officer as early as next week as the railroad and an activist shareholder move closer to ending an impasse over Harrison’s compensation, people familiar with the matter said. Harrison would start as soon as possible under a four-year contract, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.
JCCs can now trace threatening calls after bomb scares
After more than 30 Jewish Community Centers around the country received call-in bomb threats this week, the Federal Communications Commission on Friday granted Sen. Charles Schumer’s request that Jewish organizations that feel targeted be allowed to trace threatening calls. The Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center on Manor Road in Sea View was one of 31 around the country that received a threatening phone call Monday.
Pershing Square Has No Current Plans to Sell Stake in Chipotle
Hedge Fund Pershing Square filed SEC documents to sell 2.88 million shares of Chipotle stock. The sale would represent Pershing’s entire investment in the company.
Tax Reform Becomes a Trending Topic in Earnings
Tax reform is a hot topic in corporate earnings, coming up in hundreds of calls since the summer of 2016. The issue has been discussed in hundreds of earnings calls since House Republicans announced their ” Better Way for Tax Reform ” blueprint in June 2016, according to a new analysis from Businesses United for Interest Loan and Deductibility .
FCC chair wants carriers to block robocalls from spoofed numbers
Blocking robocalls from spoofed numbers may soon become easier, as the Federal Communications Commission is preparing to give carriers authority to take more aggressive action against this type of scam call. The FCC in 2015 made it clear that voice service providers can offer call blocking tools to customers, but commissioners said at the time that more needed to be done about Caller ID spoofing.
Progressive Leans on Flo as Texting Drivers Lead to `Rate Shock’
Progressive Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. auto insurer, boosted spending on marketing this year to win customers after scaling back in the second half of 2016 when increased costs from car accidents threatened the company’s profit goals. “We’re excited to be back in, with full advertising,” Chief Executive Officer Tricia Griffith said Friday in a conference call discussing results at the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based company.