Новости за 21.07.2015

Breakingviews columnists talk about the digital threat to the $70 bln annual market for U.S. TV ads, and why media companies should prepare for the carnage that decimated print advertising.

July 21 (Reuters) - South Africa's bowlers will have to show patience on day two as they seek to seize back control of the first test against Bangladesh in Chittagong, Temba Bavuma said.

The latest on the Chattanooga shootings at two military facilities:

An uncle of the man who killed four Marines and a sailor in attacks on Tennessee military sites has been in custody in Jordan since a day after the attack, a lawyer said Tuesday.

Citigroup will refund $700 million to consumers and will pay $70 million in fines for illegal and deceptive credit card practices, the bank and federal regulators said Tuesday.

With off-field issues overshadowing his program once again, Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said Tuesday the Seminoles are "stepping up" their process of educating players about domestic violence and other issues.

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer Mick Fanning sat up on a high stool, straight backed and good humored, recounting the story he will be telling for the rest of his days, about how he fought off a shark with...

Old South Carriage Company has released an update on Blondie, the 12-year-old carriage horse who fell on East Bay Street last week.

PITTSBURGH, July 21 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he is not yet satisfied that hospitals providing care to veterans have made enough improvements after a scandal last year forced reforms, and urged Congress to help with funding for the Veterans Affairs department.

Dozens of mayors from around the world demanded Tuesday that their national leaders take bold steps at the Paris climate talks this year, saying that could be the last chance to keep the Earth's warming to levels still...

(Reuters) - Novavax Inc said its experimental Ebola vaccine induced a substantial immune response to the deadly infection in an early-stage trial involving 230 healthy adults.

(Reuters) - Novavax Inc said its experimental Ebola vaccine induced a substantial immune response to the deadly infection in an early-stage trial involving 230 healthy adults.

Unemployment rates fell last month in 21 U.S. states and were unchanged in 17, as widespread job growth and a shrinking workforce reduce the ranks of those out of work.

Internet sensation Migz Haleco and international singer Maya got a taste of how esteemed they are by their new management team, PPL Entertainment, via the concert “Merge” backed by a full band and with named guest performers in Jay Durias and Gloc-9. The show held at 19 East a few days ago is the kind […]

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said it is experiencing some issues with its App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store and some other services.

(Reuters Health) - In a small new study, volunteers who were shown chocolate and sports drinks after an exercise workout could not correctly guess how much would be an equal ‘reward’ for the calories they had just burned.

(Reuters Health) - In a small new study, volunteers who were shown chocolate and sports drinks after an exercise workout could not correctly guess how much would be an equal ‘reward’ for the calories they had just burned.

The House Independent Bloc yesterday called for a congressional probe into the P424-billion lump-sum or discretionary funds allocated to 11 major government agencies under the P2.606-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2015. Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who heads the bloc, asked Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. to direct an investigation to look into former Sen. […]

(Reuters) - Citigroup Inc's consumer bank has been ordered to pay $700 million (450.33 million pounds) in relief to borrowers for illegal credit card practices, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.

The first time I encountered ‘OOTD’ was as a caption on a picture of a semi-celebrity acquaintance who was standing beside an art piece. The ‘Of The Day’ part is easy enough to decipher, but for the first ‘O’ — I honestly had to ask on Facebook what it means. Was it Obra (for the […]

After news that Miley Cyrus will be returning to the VMAs (to host, not perform) MTV has announced the list of nominees for this year’s awards.

For several weeks now, we have been treated to the spectacle of  the ruling party in the Philippines, the Liberal Party (LP), seemingly unable to decide on its candidates for the 2016 elections and looking around for outside help. The President himself has invited Sen. Grace Poe to meetings in Malacanang, with persistent reports – […]

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Region 6 (Western Visayas) yesterday indefinitely suspended the operations of Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SCC) following the tragic mine collapse on Semirara Island in Antique last July 17 that left nine people dead. The EMB-Region 6 issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against SCC, a company under […]

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said it is experiencing some issues with its App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store and some other services.

It turns out the so-called “Kamag-anak Inc.,” the controversial term referring to relatives of President Aquino in government, has an upside. Two landmark economic legislations vigorously pushed by Senator Bam Aquino and the late Tarlac Rep. Enrique Cojuangco were signed into law yesterday by President Aquino to promote fair business competition and push economic growth […]