Fast-food giant McDonald’s is suing the Italian city of Florence for €18 million after it was blocked from opening a restaurant on one of its most historic plazas. McDonald’s had its plans for an outlet on the Piazza del Duomo rejected by Florence’s mayor in June. The decision was upheld in July by a technical… Continue reading McDonald’s Sues City of Florence for Blocking Restaurant Opening
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Election Day 2016: Donald Trump Casts His Vote in Manhattan
Republican candidate Donald Trump cast his vote at a polling station in Manhattan, New York City. Donald Trump greeted voters before casting his vote in the presidential election. He was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and daughter, Ivanka, who also cast their ballots. Speaking earlier by phone to Fox News, Donald Trump said: “I see so many… Continue reading Election Day 2016: Donald Trump Casts His Vote in Manhattan
Election Day 2016: Hillary Clinton Casts Her Vote In Chappaqua
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has just voted at a polling station near her in Chappaqua, New York state. Emerging from the polling station, a smiling Hillary Clinton shook hands with supporters. “I’m so happy,” she said. “I’m just incredibly happy. All my friends and my neighbors, it makes me so happy.” Hillary Clinton was escorted… Continue reading Election Day 2016: Hillary Clinton Casts Her Vote In Chappaqua
Election Day 2016: Voting Begins on East Coast
American voters are heading to the polls to choose a new president after one of the most rancorous election campaigns the US has seen. Voting has begun on the East Coast at 06:00 EST , though some villages in New Hampshire have already polled. Both candidates criss-crossed America in a hectic last-minute campaign push for… Continue reading Election Day 2016: Voting Begins on East Coast
Incredible Benefits Offered By Native Advertising
Native Advertising is slowly gaining colossal popularity as it possesses much higher potential for advertising products when compared with banners, and is much more transparent than the print advertising. Owing to the huge benefits offered by Native Advertsing, many companies have stated leveraging it and several advertising firms have started offering these services. For instance,… Continue reading Incredible Benefits Offered By Native Advertising
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Set for Final Rallies Before Election Day
On the final day before the vote, both candidates will visit several key battleground states. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before traveling to Allendale, Michigan, later in the day. She will then return to Philadelphia, also in Pennsylvania, for a rally with President Barack Obama and the First Lady, Bill and… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Set for Final Rallies Before Election Day
FBI Clears Hillary Clinton In New E-mail Investigation
FBI Director James Comey says the bureau has found no evidence of criminality in a new batch of Hillary Clinton emails. In a letter to congressmen, he said the agency had finished its review and found nothing to alter its original conclusion. In July, James Comey said Hillary Clinton had been careless but not criminal… Continue reading FBI Clears Hillary Clinton In New E-mail Investigation
Donald Trump Taken Off Stage by Secret Service At Nevada Rally
Republican nominee Donald Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service during a rally in Reno, Nevada, when a man appeared to rush the stage. Donald Trump noticed a protestor in the crowd and told event security to remove him. Security personnel ran to the stage and grabbed him by the shoulders and rushed… Continue reading Donald Trump Taken Off Stage by Secret Service At Nevada Rally
Donald Trump to Target Democratic Strongholds Pennsylvania, Michigan and Minnesota
Donald Trump has announced he is going to target states seen as Democratic strongholds in the last two days before the Election Day. The Republican nominee will visit Pennsylvania, Michigan and also Minnesota, which has not gone Republican since 1972. Donald Trump started off a four-state swing on November 5 in Florida, where rival Hillary… Continue reading Donald Trump to Target Democratic Strongholds Pennsylvania, Michigan and Minnesota
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Target Florida
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both campaigning in Florida, a key battleground state that could tip November 8 presidential election. Florida is the largest swing state and is seen as a must-win for Donald Trump. Donald Trump will later fly to North Carolina before heading west to Nevada. Opinion polls in recent days have… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Target Florida
Donald Trump Gains Support In Latest Opinion Polls
Donald Trump’s momentum in latest opinion polls forced Hillary Clinton to campaign in states that had been considered safe for the Democrats. Both teams are now concentrating more on getting their supporters to vote, rather than swaying those undecided. Thirty-seven million early ballots have already been cast. Meanwhile, authorities say they are assessing the credibility… Continue reading Donald Trump Gains Support In Latest Opinion Polls
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Renew Attacks On Each Other’s Fitness for Office
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have reiterated attacks on each other’s fitness for office as polls suggest the race for the White House is tightening. The Democratic candidate – who has seen her national opinion poll lead shrink in recent days – targeted her Republican rival’s temperament and attitude to women. Donald Trump said Hillary… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Renew Attacks On Each Other’s Fitness for Office
Tips for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
There are times when you come up with a brilliant idea that will surely be revolutionary. Everything’s all set. The only problem is money. How do you raise the necessary funds so your idea can take off and become a reality? What if banks and lending agencies do not approve your loan? Where will you… Continue reading Tips for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Melania Trump Gives Her First Campaign Speech since GOP Convention
Melania Trump gave her first campaign speech since the Republican Convention. The aspiring First Lady talked about her appreciation of America, her early days in Slovenia and her husband, Donald Trump. If Donald Trump wins the presidency, Melania will be the first foreign-born first lady in 187 years. She spoke in Berwyn, a Philadelphia suburb.… Continue reading Melania Trump Gives Her First Campaign Speech since GOP Convention
Ivanka Trump Campaigns for Her Father In New Hampshire
Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of Republican candidate Donald Trump, has appeared for the first time in New Hampshire to support her father. The businesswoman said few issues are unique to women: “Women’s issues are jobs, women’s issues are security, women’s issues are the major issues affecting this country.” Ivanka Trump has become a popular… Continue reading Ivanka Trump Campaigns for Her Father In New Hampshire
Egypt Floats Its Currency to Meet IMF Demands for $12BN Loan
Egypt has decided to float its currency in a move that has reduced the Egyptian pound’s value by almost 50% against the US dollar. One dollar is buying 13.5-14 Egyptian pounds, up from the nine Egyptian pounds the central bank was trying to keep it at. Egypt’s central bank said the move was one of… Continue reading Egypt Floats Its Currency to Meet IMF Demands for $12BN Loan
Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Is a Threat to Civil Rights
Barack Obama has urged Democrats of all ethnic backgrounds to get out and vote for Hillary Clinton, warning that the fate of the US – and the world – is at stake. The president said Donald Trump was a threat to hard-earned civil rights. Barack Obama was speaking at a rally in North Carolina. Donald… Continue reading Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Is a Threat to Civil Rights
Hillary Clinton Labels Donald Trump A Bully for Treatment of Alicia Machado
Hillary Clinton has labeled rival Donald Trump a “bully” for criticizing women for their looks. Speaking at a Florida rally, the Democratic nominee said Donald Trump had a 30-year history of “demeaning, degrading, insulting and assaulting” women. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has branded Hillary Clinton “corrupt” and said she would “destroy American healthcare forever”. Donald Trump… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Labels Donald Trump A Bully for Treatment of Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado Introduces Hillary Clinton at Dade City Rally
Hillary Clinton has been introduced by former Miss Universe Alicia Machado at a rally in Dade City, Florida. Alicia Machado, who won the Miss Universe pageant in 1996, said she has lived for 20 years with the agony of what Donald Trump did to her after she won the Miss Universe title: shame her, over… Continue reading Alicia Machado Introduces Hillary Clinton at Dade City Rally
Donald Trump Leads Hillary Clinton For First Time Since May In ABC Poll
In the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll, produced for ABC by Langer Research Associates, Hillary Clinton is now one point behind Donald Trump, for the first time since May. In the latest results, 46% of likely voters support Donald Trump, and 45% are for Hillary Clinton. With the data taken to a decimal place… Continue reading Donald Trump Leads Hillary Clinton For First Time Since May In ABC Poll
Variety Announces Support for Hillary Clinton
Variety is backing Hillary Clinton in its first ever presidential endorsement in 111 years. In its endorsement statement, Variety said: “We believe that Clinton is not only the best candidate for the job, but the only candidate. “The time has come to elect our first female president. Women, young and old, are ready to have… Continue reading Variety Announces Support for Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Criticizes James Comey’s Double Standards
Hillary Clinton’s camp has blasted FBI Director James Comey for “blatant double standards” over the new inquiry into the Democratic candidate’s email use. The comments came after media reports that James Comey had urged against publicly accusing Russia of interfering in the US election, including alleged email hacking. James Comey’s concern about releasing the information… Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Criticizes James Comey’s Double Standards
Simple Ways to Eliminate Stress While Working in the Finance Industry
The financial markets are certainly a place of great stress, regardless of what job you do. From hedge fund managers to accountants, everyone has different levels of stress and different stress triggers. However, there are some general rules that can be applied to handling stress no matter what your job in the finance industry. In… Continue reading Simple Ways to Eliminate Stress While Working in the Finance Industry
What Are The Pros of Settlement Loans?
Pre-settlement funding is a type of funding which is available to those who have filed a settlement claim through a lawyer. Personal injury loans are probably the most common form of pre-settlement funding and can be especially important if you have lost your complete or partial working and earning capacity and your life has been… Continue reading What Are The Pros of Settlement Loans?
Venezuela Opposition Meets Nicolas Maduro amid Political Crisis
Venezuela’s opposition parties and the government are meeting for the first time this year to try to resolve the country’s deep political crisis. President Nicolas Maduro is attending the talks, which are being supervised by a Vatican envoy and other mediators. Opposition is demanding a referendum be allowed to take place on whether Nicolas Maduro… Continue reading Venezuela Opposition Meets Nicolas Maduro amid Political Crisis