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Drawing attention to rising gas prices this week, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) called for President Trump to ease pain at the pump by leveraging his relationships with key OPEC leaders as well as the presidential bully pulpit to exert pressure on oil companies. “These higher oil prices are translating directly to soaring gas prices, something we know disproportionately hurts middle- and lower-income people,” the senator added.

Lionsgate reported earnings for its fiscal 2018 fourth quarter on Thursday that were above Wall Street’s expectations. The film and TV studio reported earnings of 41 cents per share for the quarter. Adjusted earnings were 25 cents per share, up from 28 cents per share during the same quarter a year ago. Analysts were expecting the company to report a loss of 4 cents per share, according to estimates gathered by Yahoo Finance. Revenue for the quarter was $1.04 billion, down from the $1.26 billion Lionsgate reported last year... Читать дальше...

The mayor adds that there will be a celebration in the forecourt at noon on Tuesday, in honour of the Ontario Hockey League champions.

The 1994 major-league season brought about two significant changes with regard to the makeup of each league’s standings. Since 1969, the National and American Leagues had used a two-division format, one East and one West, to accommodate the burgeoning expansion in the big leagues. The NL and the AL had both grown by four teams since the AL began to swell in 1961.

I’ll be honest. I’ve toyed with the idea of getting a tiny bit of Botox for a couple of years now. Just a hint in the forehead to reduce the frown lines that my recently-turned 30-year-old face can feel slowly creeping in. I haven’t — yet. But it turns out there are many alternatives to...

President Donald Trump earned $107,186 last year from the LLC behind TrumpStore.com, a website for Trump-branded merchandise, USA Today reported Thursday. USA...

It’s a sight you don’t expect in Cape Town, where the city administration has threatened to turn off the taps because of prolonged, severe drought: children careening down gushing slides into pools of fresh water.   This is Water World, a fun park based entirely around … water, of course.   Manager Markham Adams says 12 years ago the owners found a water source beneath their feet. “Our water we use in the slides is all well point water. It’s off the municipal grid; it’s been off for the last eight, nine years,” he says. Читать дальше...

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• Despite being absurdly popular, "Fortnite" is a tremendously difficult game to master.
• Due to the nature of how the game works, there's little opportunity to practice without risk of death.
• In an upcoming update, the game is getting a new mode that offers players a much better opportunity to practice the game in relative safety.

Tired of getting wiped out in "Fortnite" before you've even had a chance to try that shiny new weapon or build your dream fortress? Читать дальше...

It doesn’t seem Kristaps Porzingis is holding a Marc Gasol grudge. In breaking his silence since the Knicks hired David Fizdale, Porzingis on Thursday tweeted from Europe that he’s finally spoken to the new coach — and has positive reviews. “Just had a great conversation on the phone with Coach Fiz. Man im excited!!!!! Lets...

Retirement can be difficult for some men, calling time on years of structured days and familiar colleagues. Many take up golf, build kit cars or finally get time to do something with the garden. Former math teacher Clive sits in the back of a van outside strangers’ houses pleasuring himself. But the happily married 62-year-old...

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• Bonuses are a great opportunity to make the most of your money — whether it's Christmas gift, inheritance, or work bonus. 
• The smartest strategy for this extra sum of money is to save or invest it, but buying something valuable could also be a great decision if you only spend about 15-20% of your bonus. 
• However you choose to use your bonus, get it out of your checking account right away, says investing and retirement specialist Andrea Coombes. Читать дальше...

Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell more than 6% late Thursday after the retailer posted first-quarter earnings and sales above Wall Street expectations but predicted weaker second-quarter earnings. Ross said it earned $418 million, or $1.1 a share, in the quarter, compared with $321 million, or 82 cents a share, a year ago. Sales rose 9% to to $3.6 billion. Same-store store sales grew 3%, the same gain as the first quarter of 2017. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected per-share earnings of $1.07 on sales of $3.5 billion... Читать дальше...

Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell more than 6% late Thursday after the retailer posted first-quarter earnings and sales above Wall Street expectations but predicted weaker second-quarter earnings. Ross said it earned $418 million, or $1.1 a share, in the quarter, compared with $321 million, or 82 cents a share, a year ago. Sales rose 9% to to $3.6 billion. Same-store store sales grew 3%, the same gain as the first quarter of 2017. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected per-share earnings of $1.07 on sales of $3.5 billion... Читать дальше...

Crews are working around the clock trying to clean up the devastation left behind after massive flooding earlier this month in southern parts of New Brunswick.

Deadpool 2: The new “Deadpool” gets all its nastiness out of the way, concentrating instead on some genuinely funny comedy and a story about Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) actually trying to do something good — save a young mutant from a time-traveling assassin (Josh Brolin) Rated R. 119 minutes. — Mick LaSalle Disobedience : Rachel Weisz stars as a New York woman who, on the occasion of her father’s funeral... Читать дальше...

PopTart wrote:

An old boss of mine once surprised me when he announced to the whole team that he had favourites in every team he managed.
He went on to explain his favourites were always the ones who worked hard, had integrity in what they did, and delivered the goods.
I imagine Chester is the same.

Being young, or from Wakefield, or behind someone who isn't actually playing at their best doesn't guarantee you a place. You have to earn it with hard work, talent and execution. Читать дальше...

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• Brett Favre struggled with an addiction to Vicodin during his playing days, even taking as many as 14 pills at once.
• He went to rehab twice for Vicodin addiction. 
• He went to rehab again a third time for drinking and was able to get sober after that. 

In his last MMQB column for Sports Illustrated, veteran NFL reporter Peter King was able to get some candid comments from Brett Favre about his battles with addiction to his NFL career... Читать дальше...

[Gareth] wrote:

As in, although he has been a successful coach in the past, he did little with england and i think we should be looking for the next up and coming coach ala maguire

We need a completwlt new direction and to re-invent ourselves. Wane has been great for us but if we are to move on, we need to make a statement

I have no idea who the right person is though

Valve’s vaunted Steam sales whip PC gamers into a buying frenzy, but the “Spring Cleaning” event that kicked off today has the opposite goal: coaxing people into playing games that they already own, but rarely play.

Activists made a final push for votes Thursday on the eve of a historic referendum on Ireland's constitutional ban on abortion, which has divided the staunchly Catholic nation.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After inflating a bubble of expectation for a historic summit with North Korea, President Donald Trump popped it. His withdrawal from a hastily arranged summit with Kim Jong Un drew strong criticism and some praise in Washington. Trump opponents said he botched a delicate, diplomatic dance with North Korea, at the risk of fueling tensions, cold-shouldering allies like South Korea and making China less willing to put economic pressure on Pyongyang. But some North Korea watchers said it was the right thing to do.

Davido's record label known as Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) has welcomed yet another artiste to the crew, Idowest. As curious fans await his performance, NAIJ.com has details about the newest signee. Read more.