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The gains ease some concerns about the economic impact of falling oil prices on oil-producing regions and the economy at large. The price of U.S. crude has been trading at six-year lows because of a global supply glut and worries about the health of China's economy. Some of acquisitions are already happening, and he feels that after more deals are struck, production will go down further and companies will also be able to make money with lower oil prices.

U.S. stocks closed mostly higher on Friday, capping a volatile week. Stocks fell heavily in the first two days of trading this week on concerns about the health of China's economy. The market then rebounded sharply as investors decided to scoop up bargains.

Activist investor Carl Icahn took an 8.5 percent stake in the mining company as it cuts costs due to declining copper prices. The discount retailer's quarterly results beat analysts' estimates and it boosted its full-year earnings outlook. The design software company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, but revenue fell short of forecasts.

Fed Chair Janet Yellen decided to skip this year's meeting, so Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer is commanding top attention, with investors eagerly parsing his every word. Incoming economic data and market developments over the next two weeks will play crucial roles in determining whether the Fed raises interest rates at its September meeting. In an interview Friday with CNBC, Fischer acknowledged that before the recent market volatility, "there was a pretty strong case" for a rate hike at the Sept. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of the company that runs adultery website Ashley Madison is stepping down in the wake of the massive breach of the company's computer systems and outing of millions of its members. "Unless they can immediately assure the public that their information is protected, then their business is over," says Lawrence Kellogg, a partner with the law firm Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider & Grossman LLP, who specializes in class action lawsuits. Kellogg says that if the lawsuits from Ashley Madison members keep piling up... Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal prosecutors prevailed Friday in their yearlong fight to force Google Inc. to turn over the emails of an indicted Republican consultant with close ties to Ron and Rand Paul. U.S. District Judge John Jarvey rejected a request to quash a warrant ordering Google to give the FBI the contents of Jesse Benton's Gmail account, which he used to work on Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's 2014 re-election bid. Jarvey's ruling... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. Total public debt subject to limit Aug 2718,112,975Statutory debt limit18,113,000Total public debt outstanding Aug 2718,151,249Operating balance Aug 27109,509Interest fiscal year 2015 thru July209,314Interest same period pvs fiscal year215,822Deficit fiscal year 2015 thru July465,539Deficit same period pvs fiscal year460,485Receipts fiscal year 2015... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A legal fight over late actor Robin Williams' possessions includes his large bicycle collection, artwork, books and other items worth millions of dollars, an attorney for his widow said Friday. "Robin Williams clearly intended that the trustees, people he knew for a very long time, would be interpreting his trust rather than the court and frankly the beneficiaries," she said. The actor's wife has said he struggled with depression, anxiety and a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Verizon wants to make your older vehicle a little smarter. This week, the company announced Hum, a new gadget for older vehicles that gives them some of the same features as new models leaving the lot. It won’t turn your ’87 Buick into a self-driving car, but it will add features like roadside assistance and car

Music streaming services that charge monthly fees or play ads are becoming increasingly popular as people gravitate away from digital stores, such as Apple's iTunes, that sell entire albums or individual songs that can be stored on devices. The shift is the main reason that Apple decided to build its own streaming service with a library of more than 30 million songs. Since its debut, Apple's music service has been criticized for being too complicated to use and for having trouble customizing suitable... Читать дальше...

A line of rotary tools that can overheat and melt are among this week's recalled consumer products. Other products being recalled include mowers with leaky gas tanks and defective bicycles. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate of the product, which is on the side opposite the Dremel logo. The tool's circuit board can overheat and melt the tool's enclosure. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control changing to high speed in use, turn on by themselves, or may not turn off, posing a personal injury hazard. Читать дальше...

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Black Raven Brewing is about to release its seasonal, sessionable IPA: Nothing but Flowers. Here’s the release announcement. Nothing but Flowers SIPA (Session IPA Series) Release date: Tuesday, September 1st @3PM This is the next beer in our session IPA series. Built on a simple malt base,... The post Beer Release – Nothing but Flowers, Black Raven Brewing appeared first on Beer News.

NEW YORK (AP) — A billion people logged in to Facebook on a single day this week, marking the first time that many members used the world's largest online social network in a 24-hour period. [...] CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who founded the network in his Harvard dorm room 11 years ago, reflected on the occasion with a post. Two years ago, Facebook launched Internet.org, a partnership with other tech giants that aims to improve Internet connectivity around the world. The group's plans include developing... Читать дальше...

If you've got an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus on the AT&T network and you've called another Houston-area AT&T customer with a similar smartphone, you may have noticed that the call sounds different. Here's why.

NEW YORK (AP) — When it seems like the stock market has lost its mind, big banks and investment firms often turn to one particular psychiatrist: Richard Peterson, CEO of MarketPsych, a firm that applies research from behavioral science to financial markets. MarketPsych's computer programs attempt to gauge the market's mood by scanning news and Twitter and other social media. The data feed it sells to traders sifts through more than 3 million articles each day, registering confusion, optimism and fear. Читать дальше...

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Silver City Brewery announces the return of Oktoberfest Lager for the fall season and the 2015 release of Le Fat: Oak Barrel Aged Belgian Sour Scotch Ale. Oktoberfest Lager Celebrate the season with tradition and authenticity. This classic amber lager presents rich malty sweetness and spicy hop... The post Two Beer Releases from Silver City Brewery, Oktoberfest and Le Fat appeared first on Beer News.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Not to be confused with the official Bellingham Beer Week brew (read about it), Fremont Brewing is releasing it’s annual Bellingham Beer Week Beer. It is currently on tap at the brewery and they’ll release bottles on Labor Day weekend. Here’s the release info from the brewery:... The post Beer Release – Bellingham Beer Week 4, Fremont Brewing appeared first on Beer News.

Most of the kids haven't even gone back to school yet, and already we have our first autumn-type storm of the season.

The Harris Ranch neighborhood sits about five miles from campus, off a road that continues into the foothills and the popular Lucky Peak reservoir. The night should be a mix of excitement — for Boise State's season and an appreciation of what Petersen created. First of all it's a football culture over there. The blue turf, though, sparkled like never before when Petersen roamed the sideline. Current Boise State coach Bryan Harsin is thankful for the advice and counsel Petersen provided — and... Читать дальше...

After years of slinging super-sized servings, some fast-food chains are starting to see the benefits of offering daintier bites. The more modest serving sizes are intended to serve a variety of eating habits, including the uptick in people snacking and eating smaller meals around the clock. Snacks on fast-food menus aren't entirely new; McDonald's has offered snack wraps for years — and White Castle might as well have patented the slider. [...] overall, Arby's Chief Marketing Officer Rob Lynch... Читать дальше...

In May, Comcast said it would launch its Gigabit Pro network in Houston. The cable company never formally said when this 2-gigabit-per-second service would be lit up here. But Comcast spokesman Michael Bybee told me today it has been available in Houston for the past month. The company has not promoted it, but yes, it's here.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Talk to folks on the street about the "holy trinity" and you're as likely to get a lesson on onions, celery and peppers as you are Catholicism. Restaurants were shuttered amid the chaos and destruction; waiters, bartenders and chefs — along with the institutional memory of the cuisine they held — dispersed across the country; customers were nowhere in sight. Since Katrina, the city's food scene not only recovered, it grew. Not surprisingly, the established powerhouses of New Orleans cuisine ... Читать дальше...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — A visit to Texas A&M football practice is musically akin to a trip to a swanky hip-hop club in downtown Houston or a hotspot on Miami's South Beach. The Aggies opened fall practice with Drake's Meek Mill diss track "Back to Back" as a prelude to several other tunes on the cutting edge of rap. In the middle of the bobbing heads of more than a 100 young men in their late teens to early 20s was Kevin Sumlin, who at 51 just might be the coolest coach in college football. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer spending up moderate 0.3 percent in July, while incomes rise 0.4 percent.

In prison, surprises are seldom pleasant. A few weeks ago, though, federal inmate Nickia Striet got a big one – having fought an unjustly long prison term for 12 years, he found out he was going to be free.