Britain’s top minister for leaving the European Union said Sunday that lawmakers should let Prime Minister Theresa May “get on with the job” of quitting the bloc, and the main opposition Brexit spokesman said he expects the divorce papers to be filed this week. Brexit Secretary David Davis said lawmakers should pass a bill authorizing exit talks on Monday without amendments so the government can enter EU negotiations “with no strings attached.”
Day: March 12, 2017
Iran unveils domestically produced tank, production line
This picture released by the official website of the Iranian Defense Ministry on Sunday, March 12, 2017, shows a domestically manufactured tank called “Karrar” in an undisclosed location in Iran. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency is reporting that the country has unveiled the domestically manufactured tank and has launched a mass-production line.
Week Ahead: Stocks Could Wobble if Fed Hints at More Than 3 Rate Hikes in 2017
Wall Street has slowly grown accustomed to the likelihood of three rates hikes this year. A hint of any more than that could cause market waves.
Trifecta Stocks: Hut 1, Hut 2…
The following commentary is an excerpt from the Weekly Roundup to Trifecta Stocks subscribers originally sent on March 10. Click here to learn more about this dynamic portfolio and market information service. While the stock market tried to rally this morning off of a very solid February jobs report that likely paves the way for the Fed to nudge interest rates higher next week, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 all ticked lower for the week.
Op Ed: The surge in anti-Semitism? Here’s how to stop it
Almost daily accounts of vandalized cemeteries, spray-painted swastikas and bomb threats to JCCs and other Jewish agencies have naturally evoked considerable alarm. Clearly, we must never reconcile ourselves to an America where this is considered normal.
How Trump’s Vow To Protect Second Amendment Is Causing Turmoil for Outdoor Retailers
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to “totally” protect the Second Amendment has eased gun owners’ worried minds, his lax stance on firearms is causing a negative impact on the outdoor retail industry. The F.B.I. said it conducted 2.23 million background checks in February, representing a 14% decline from February 2016.
AT&T Outage Takes Down 911 Lines
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Obituary listings for March 12, 2017
Bottoms, Mrs. Vara Louise Holland, 94, of Henrico, a retired nurse at Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital, widow of William D. Bottoms. Carter, Mr. William E. Jr., 96, of Richmond, a World War II Navy veteran, a retired attorney, husband of Catherine B. Carter.
Who and why, twin mysteries behind leak of CIA’s cybertools
This April 13, 2016, file photo shows the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. WikiLeaks’ release of nearly 8,000 documents that purportedly reveal secrets about the CIA’s tools for breaking into computers, cellphones and even smart TVs has given rise to multiple theories about whodunit and why.
Filmart: Chinese Actors Say Farewell to Hollywood
No longer content to play underdeveloped roles in overstuffed tentpoles, China’s screen talents are turning down L.A. offers in search of bigger paydays, greater exposure and meatier roles at home. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Hong Kong’s A-list talent weren’t considered true superstars until they had made their mark in Hollywood.
The Latest: Ousted S.Korea leader leaves presidential palace
In this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, file photo, a South Korean national flag with a picture of impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye is seen during a rally opposing her impeachment in Seoul, South Korea. Hundreds of police officers, reporters and supporters of the ousted president have gathered near her Seoul home in anticipation of her return from the presidential palace.
Reza Aslan: “I Want To Be The Interpreter Of Religion For People”
Reza Aslan has spent a lot of time talking and writing about religion. You’ve likely heard from the religious scholar and author in appearances on CNN , perhaps in a contentious segment from 2014 during which Aslan fielded questions about whether Islam promotes violence .
How Trello Employees Use Trello
At Trello, we have a “don’t do nothing” mind-set, which is pretty much what it sounds like: If you see a problem that needs to be addressed, just go ahead and make a decision. That decision could be to do nothing at all, but the spirit of the principle is to never assume someone else has it covered.
Machine Learning: A New Weapon In The War Against Forced Labor And Human Trafficking
Recent United Nations estimates indicate that approximately 21 million people around the world are trapped in forced labor situations, including about 1.5 million in North America. Many of these people are being exploited in ways that have existed throughout history: About 22% are victims of “forced sexual exploitation,” with others made to work in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, or domestic labor, according to the report from the U.N.’s International Labor Organization.
After recalls, marijuana industry focuses on sharing test results
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Air Canada invites passengers to make cash offer to sit in better class
Want a more comfortable flight? On select Air Canada flights, passengers can now bid on a better seat. Sophia Harris has worked as a CBC video journalist across the country, covering everything from the start of the annual lobster fishery in Yarmouth, N.S., to potash prices in Saskatchewan.
Money laundering watchdog scrutinizes Facebook, social media
Award-winning reporter Elizabeth Thompson covers Parliament Hill. A veteran of the Montreal Gazette, Sun Media and iPolitics, she currently works with the CBC’s Ottawa bureau, specializing in investigative reporting and data journalism.