FILE PHOTO: Stickers bearing the Facebook logo are pictured at Facebook Inc’s F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, U.S., April 30, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (Reuters) – Shares of Facebook Inc (FB.O) rose nearly 5% on Thursday, a day after the social network reported its third straight rise in the pace of quarterly sales growth
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Thursday upheld the convictions of two drug industry executives for defrauding Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc through a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme, but reduced how much they must forfeit for their crimes. FILE PHOTO: Ex-senior Valeant director Gary Tanner walks on the street after exiting the Manhattan Federal
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – At least 78 people were killed during protests in Ethiopia last week over the treatment of a prominent activist, the prime minister’s spokeswoman said on Thursday. Billene Seyoum told news conference that 409 people had been detained over the unrest and that investigations were ongoing. Reporting by Giulia Paravicini; Writing by
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers will cast the first vote on Thursday in the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump as the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives takes up a measure that sets up the next steps in the fast-moving effort. Timothy Morrison, special assistant to the president and senior director for Europe and Russia at
We’ve all been there: 13 years young, skateboard tucked self-consciously under arm, and a pair of baggy jeans slung precariously low around the buttocks. To tie the look together, two trainers so puffy they would make a pair of Ugg boots seem positively aerodynamic. Skate shoes. Unless you’re among the 0.000001 per cent of people
Modern Family has always loved Halloween, but this year, for its very last Halloween installment, things got a little depressing. Everybody was realizing that the kids were growing up and Halloween was no longer the event it used to be, so it was time for the adults to try and have a little fun of
Netflix’s new anthology series, Heartstrings, will bring life to Dolly Parton’s biggest hits, with Julianne Hough taking the role as the man-taking Jolene in the episode of an unlikely friendship. However, the icon recently revealed to Entertainment Tonight that she originally dreamed that her goddaughter Miley Cyrus would be cast. ”Years back when I used to think of Jolene,
RELATED STORIES After months of hype and big-money deals, Apple is finally rolling out its new streaming service, Apple TV+, this Friday. But who wants to fork over money for yet another streamer without knowing if the shows are any good? That’s where we come in: Apple’s new service debuts with four original series, and
33 minutes ago Halloween is a time for watching re-runs of the Disney classic Hocus Pocus, eating copious amounts of candy and, of course, dressing up. Even celebrities often get into the action, and this year a slew of them got into the holiday spirit with movie-themed costumes. Without further ado, we’ve rounded up some
TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors banked on more economic stimulus by China after weak PMI data, partly recovering from losses in the previous session on a surprise build in U.S. crude stocks. FILE PHOTO: A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Company near Guthrie,
FILE PHOTO: Teachers protest during a rally and march on the first day of a teacher strike in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. October 17, 2019. REUTERS/John Gress CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago’s public school teachers will remain on strike, with classes canceled, for an 11th straight school day on Thursday, the school district said in a statement
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Authorities in Hong Kong tightened security and braced for potential evening clashes between masked “Halloween” pro-democracy protesters and fancy-dressed clubbers in a popular party district in the heart of the city. Riot police member runs to detain a protester during an anti-government rally in Hong Kong, China October 30, 2019. REUTERS/Kim
Former CIA director John Brennan speaks during a forum on election security titled, “2020 Vision: Intelligence and the U.S. Presidential Election” at the National Press Club in Washington, U.S., October 30, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former CIA Director John Brennan said on Wednesday that at least some American voters were swayed as a
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#EasyBreezyBeautiful indeed By Maddison Glendinning Date October 30, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s no secret that Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart is a beauty junkie. The actress has frequently spoken out about her own skin journey and the products she loves to use. Now, the 23-year old star has got a new gig – as the face
Hilary Duff once sang, “Let the rain fall down and wake my dreams,” and she did just that while filming the first day of Lizzie McGuire for Disney+. From the looks the first photo from the start of production, the Lizzie McGuire revival sequel series is staying true to exactly what it said it would