Latest news, breaking stories
Mexican economic growth moderated in the fourth quarter after accelerating in the previous two quarters, largely led by a deceleration in the growth of the tertiary sector, preliminary data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, or INEGI, showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product advanced an unadjusted 3.5 percent year-over-year in the December quarter, […]
Continue Reading
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the Autumn Statement the state pension would increase by 10.1 […]
Continue Reading
ROAD markings in the UK are designed to ensure safety and to help drivers get to their destination. Here, we look at one in particular that has baffled drivers across the country. What does the curved arrow road marking mean? This arrow tells drivers who are attempting to overtake that they need to return to […]
Continue Reading
Canadian gold mining giant Barrick Gold has indicated it is unlikely to challenge a $24 billion takeover offer for top Australian gold miner Newcrest, reducing the chance of a bidding war over the company. Barrick Gold had been widely considered a possible rival suitor for ASX-listed Newcrest after the world’s largest gold producer, Newmont Corporation, […]
Continue Reading
CNN and PBS took home two prizes apiece, headlining tonight’s duPont-Columbia Awards handed out by Columbia Journalism School. Founded in 1942, the awards aim to uphold journalism standards, inform the public about accomplishments by video and audio journalists and support journalism education and innovation. CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O’Donnell and Co-Anchor of PBS NewsHour […]
Continue Reading
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment report for January showed that the number of jobs surged by 517,000. That was unexpected. Also, the jobless rate dropped to 3.4%, which is a 50-year low. When viewed through the lens of race and gender, the figures looked very different. The jobless rate for adult men was […]
Continue Reading
UK car registrations increased for the sixth straight month in January on the back of strong demand for hybrid electric vehicles, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, or SMMT, showed on Monday. Car registrations grew by 14.7 percent on a yearly basis in January, following an 18.3 percent rise in December. Data […]
Continue Reading
U.S. stocks are down firmly in negative territory on Monday, with those from the technology sector suffering sharp losses as investors await earnings updates from top notch tech firms. Investors are also looking ahead to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. The Bank of England and the European Central Bank are also scheduled […]
Continue Reading
A STRANGE arch that looks like a UFO has been spotted over the skies of south London. A shocked walker noticed an odd wavy object circling up above. It was seen in the morning time from a school field in Croydon. And space nerds have all sorts of theories about what it might be. Commenters […]
Continue Reading
THE top cars that will rise in value this year have been revealed – is yours on the list? Investing in a classic car may be more profitable in the long run than collecting works of art or jewellery. Historic car expert Hagerty announced their annual UK Bull Market List at the end of last […]
Continue Reading