Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed his campaign email account was hacked by Russians. Sen. Lindsey Graham also told CNN that he believed “the Russians” hacked into the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and accused them of trying to “destabilize democracy all over the world”. Russian officials have repeatedly denied hacking accusations. Donald Trump rejected a… Continue reading Sen Lindsey Graham Accuses Russia of Hacking His Campaign Email
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Joshua Samuel Aaron: Man Linked to JPMorgan Hack Arrested at JFK Airport
Joshua Samuel Aaron, who was charged with the largest financial cyber-attack in America’s history, has been arrested at New York’s JFK airport. The 32-year-old American will appear in court on December 15. Joshua Samuel Aaron is one of three men accused of illegally accessing the personal information of 100 million people between 2012 and 2015.… Continue reading Joshua Samuel Aaron: Man Linked to JPMorgan Hack Arrested at JFK Airport
Yahoo Hack Attack May Affected More than One Billion Accounts
More than one billion Yahoo accounts may have been affected in a hacking attack dating back to 2013, the internet giant reveals. Yahoo said it appears separate from a breach disclosed in September, when it revealed some 500 million accounts were accessed in 2014. The company said names, phone numbers, passwords and email addresses were… Continue reading Yahoo Hack Attack May Affected More than One Billion Accounts
Fed Raises Interest Rate from 0.5% to 0.75% on Stronger Economic Growth
The Fed has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, from 0.5% to 0.75%, citing a stronger economic growth and rising employment. This is only the second interest rate increase in a decade. The central bank said it expected the economy to need only “gradual” increases in the short term. Fed chief Janet… Continue reading Fed Raises Interest Rate from 0.5% to 0.75% on Stronger Economic Growth
Five Myths About Filing Bankruptcy
No one imagines that they will ever have to file for bankruptcy in their lives. Everyone’s dream is to get a good job or start a successful business that will cater for his or her expenses and savings for life. However, things may turn around, and one finds themselves in a situation where they are… Continue reading Five Myths About Filing Bankruptcy
Smart Ways To Grow Your Own Personal Wealth Fund In Your 50s
We all know that midlife can be a time of profound challenges as well as great opportunities. Most people in their 50s have to cope with the rising costs of tuition for their kids and they worry about losing their jobs, just in case they can’t afford retirement. But they also have the luxury of… Continue reading Smart Ways To Grow Your Own Personal Wealth Fund In Your 50s
Rex Tillerson Confirmed as Donald Trump’s Nomination for Secretary of State
Donald Trump has confirmed that Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state. In a statement, the president-elect praised Rex Tillerson, 64, as among the “most accomplished business leaders and international dealmakers” in the world. Rex Tillerson is said to have a good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, alarming both… Continue reading Rex Tillerson Confirmed as Donald Trump’s Nomination for Secretary of State
Cuba and Google Sign Internet Access Deal
Google and Cuba’s state-run telecommunications company ETECSA have signed a deal that will enable faster access to content from the tech giant. Under the deal, Google will install servers in Cuba to improve connectivity speeds to its services, including Gmail and YouTube. ETECSA and Google have reached their agreement in the final weeks of Barack… Continue reading Cuba and Google Sign Internet Access Deal
Recount 2016: Judge Paul Diamond Rejects Bid for Pennsylvania Vote Recount
A federal judge has blocked Jill Stein’s attempt to force a recount in Pennsylvania of votes cast in last month’s presidential election. The Green Party’s candidate has sought a recount there, as well as in Michigan and Wisconsin. Donald Trump narrowly beat Hillary Clinton in all three states. Last week a judge halted a recount… Continue reading Recount 2016: Judge Paul Diamond Rejects Bid for Pennsylvania Vote Recount
Oil Prices Surge After Non-OPEC Countries Agreed to Cut Output
Oil prices have jumped after oil producing countries that are not OPEC members agreed to cut output. Brent crude oil price surged to $57.89 a barrel – the highest since July 2015 – before falling back to $56.55, although that was still a gain of 4.1% on the day. On December 10, non-OPEC countries agreed… Continue reading Oil Prices Surge After Non-OPEC Countries Agreed to Cut Output
Venezuela to Replace 100-Bolivar Banknotes with Coins
Venezuela will replace its 100-bolivar banknotes with coins within 72 hours. The government hopes swapping the country’s highest denomination notes will help to stop smuggling and tackle shortages of food and other items. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro says gangs operating in border areas will not have time to repatriate the notes. Nicolas Maduro’s critics dismissed… Continue reading Venezuela to Replace 100-Bolivar Banknotes with Coins
Bill English Becomes New Zealand’s Prime Minister
Bill English has become New Zealand’s prime minister after John Key unexpectedly resigned from office last week. The former finance minister and deputy prime minister for the ruling National Party was sworn in at Government House in Wellington. Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has been named as deputy prime minister. The appointments were confirmed after… Continue reading Bill English Becomes New Zealand’s Prime Minister
Gambia: Yahya Jammeh to Launch Legal Challenge to Contest Election Defeat
Gambian incumbent President Yahya Jammeh says he will launch a legal challenge to contest an election defeat that will bring an end to his 22-year rule. Yahya Jammeh initially conceded after rival Adama Barrow won last week’s vote, but then backtracked on December 9, saying he “totally” rejected the result. The United Nations Security Council… Continue reading Gambia: Yahya Jammeh to Launch Legal Challenge to Contest Election Defeat
Paolo Gentiloni Appointed Italian Prime Minister
Paolo Gentiloni has been appointed Italy’s new prime minister after Matteo Renzi’s resignation. Matteo Renzi resigned after losing a referendum on constitutional reform last week. The 62-year-old former foreign minister is a loyalist from Matteo Renzi’s Democratic Party. Correspondents say that if Gentiloni is successful in rallying support a government could be formed in days.… Continue reading Paolo Gentiloni Appointed Italian Prime Minister
Rex Tillerson Tipped as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State
Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson is being tipped as Donald Trump’s secretary of state. Rex Tillerson, 64, has met the president-elect amid growing speculation that he is being considered for secretary of state. NBC News quotes sources close to Donald Trump as saying that Rex Tillerson is likely to be named next week. Former UN… Continue reading Rex Tillerson Tipped as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State
Yahya Jammeh Rejects Gambia Election Results After Admitting Defeat
Gambia’s incumbent President Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after admitting defeat. Yahya Jammeh, who took power in a coup in 1994, cited “abnormalities” in the vote and called for fresh elections. He was defeated by Adama Barrow, who won more than 43% of this… Continue reading Yahya Jammeh Rejects Gambia Election Results After Admitting Defeat
Gary Cohn: Goldman Sachs COO to Join Donald Trump’s Cabinet
According to new reports, Donald Trump is expected to appoint Gary Cohn, the third Goldman Sachs executive, to his administration. Despite vilifying Goldman Sachs while campaigning, the president-elect is tipped to pick Goldman president Gary Cohn to lead the White House National Economic Council. Gary Cohn would join former colleagues Steven Mnuchin – the incoming… Continue reading Gary Cohn: Goldman Sachs COO to Join Donald Trump’s Cabinet
Donald Trump Chooses Andrew Puzder to Lead Labor Department
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen anti-regulation fast-food executive Andrew Puzder, opposed to a higher minimum wage, to lead the US Department of Labor. Donald Trump said Andrew Puzder, the latest tycoon added to his cabinet, had a “record fighting for workers”. Andrew Puzder is the chief executive of CKE Restaurants, which operates the Carl’s Jr.… Continue reading Donald Trump Chooses Andrew Puzder to Lead Labor Department
Carrier Jobs: Donald Trump Slams Union Leader Chuck Jones for Calling Him Liar
President-elect Donald Trump has blasted union leader Chuck Jones, who accused him of lying about his deal to stop air conditioning maker Carrier from moving jobs to Mexico. Donald Trump said Chuck Jones had done a “terrible job” for workers at Carrier, moments after Jones had criticized the president-elect on CNN. According to Chuck Jones,… Continue reading Carrier Jobs: Donald Trump Slams Union Leader Chuck Jones for Calling Him Liar
Russia: Rosneft in Surprise $1.3 Billion Deal
Commodities trader Glencore and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund are together buying a 19.5% stake in Rosneft, Russia’s largest oil company, the Kremlin has announced. Russian President Vladimir Putin said: “It is the largest privatization deal, the largest sale and acquisition in the global oil and gas sector in 2016.” The surprise move sees Glencore and… Continue reading Russia: Rosneft in Surprise $1.3 Billion Deal
Donald Trump Urged to Continue Cuban Thaw
Cuban business owners have appealed to Donald Trump not to reverse a recent thaw in bilateral relations. In a letter, more than one hundred business owners said additional measures to boost travel, trade and investment would benefit both nations. The president-elect, who takes office on January 20, has said he will end a deal under… Continue reading Donald Trump Urged to Continue Cuban Thaw
Italy: PM Matteo Renzi Resigns Three Days After Losing Referendum Vote
Italy’s PM Matteo Renzi has handed in his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella, three days after losing a constitutional referendum he had staked his career on. Matteo Renzi had promised to wait until the Senate passed the 2017 budget, which it did earlier in the day. President Mattarella will start consultations with political parties over… Continue reading Italy: PM Matteo Renzi Resigns Three Days After Losing Referendum Vote
Donald Trump to Nominate Terry Branstad as US Ambassador to China
Donald Trump will nominate Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as US ambassador to China. Terry Branstad was seen entering Trump Tower in New York on December 6 for talks with the president-elect. He called Xi Jinping a “long-time friend” when the he visited Iowa before becoming Chinese president. After Bloomberg first reported the nomination, which requires… Continue reading Donald Trump to Nominate Terry Branstad as US Ambassador to China
Investment Investigations: Which Ones Have High Returns?
https://pixabay.com/en/stock-trading-monitor-desk-1863880/ If you were to throw a (metaphorical) dart randomly at the internet, the chances are that it would land on an article about investing of some sort. And this is no different, on the surface! Investing is a minefield for so many people that they have no idea where to begin, where to go… Continue reading Investment Investigations: Which Ones Have High Returns?
Italy Referendum 2016: PM Matteo Renzi to Hand in His Resignation
Italy’s PM Matteo Renzi will meet President Sergio Mattarella to hand in his resignation after suffering a defeat in a constitutional referendum. President Sergio Mattarella must either appoint a new prime minister or call early elections, as demanded by Italy’s opposition anti-establishment parties. The president might also try to persuade Matteo Renzi to stay in… Continue reading Italy Referendum 2016: PM Matteo Renzi to Hand in His Resignation