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'Game of Thrones' showrunner: 'Yeah, Jon Snow is dead'

BusinessInsider.com 

HBO

When "Game of Thrones" returns to HBO Sunday evening, fans have one question they want answered: Did Jon Snow survive the brutal attack from his Night's Watch brothers at the end of season five?

By now, fans have heard numerous times from producers, actors, and even the HBO programming president himself that Jon Snow is "deader than dead."

Well, here's another nail in the coffin.

In a new interview with Variety, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss reiterate the fact that Jon Snow is dead. Читать дальше...

Yahoo Posts a Loss as Revenue Falls

WSJ.com 

Suitors for Yahoo Inc. got a reminder of the challenges facing the struggling Web business on Tuesday when it reported first-quarter results.

Judge in PG&E criminal trial limits evidence jury can hear

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Jurors in the criminal trial of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. can hear evidence about the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion — clearly relevant to the charges that PG&E violated pipeline-safety standards and obstructed justice — but won’t hear some of the most graphic details, like the death and devastation it caused to a neighborhood, or view the wrecked pipe itself, a federal judge has ruled. “Avoiding accidents like the San Bruno explosion is the very purpose of the Pipeline Safety Act” that PG&E is charged with violating... Читать дальше...

Intel Corp. to cut 11% of workforce, reports better-than-expected earnings

MarketWatch.com 

Intel Corp. said late Tuesday it will lay off 12,000 employees, or about 11% of its workforce, saying in a statement the restructuring is aimed "to speed its transition to a company that powers the cloud." The layoffs will occur through mid-2017 through consolidation worldwide, a combination of voluntary and involuntary departures, and a re-evaluation of programs, the chipmaker said. Separately, Intel reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company said it earned $2 billion... Читать дальше...



Intel to cut 12,000 jobs globally

The Globe and Mail 

The company said it would record a pretax restructuring charge of $1.2-billion in the second quarter

420 Meaning: The Very Odd Beginnings Of Marijuana’s Global Holiday

International Business Times 

The numbers “420” have become synonymous with marijuana consumption. On Wednesday, all over the world, from the Canadian Yukon to South Africa, folks will light up in honor of 4/20, the unofficial cannabis holiday. Marijuana aficionados have a tendency to get high at 4:20 p.m., and, among the truly adventurous, at 4:20 a.m.

Palmer, Tshimanga set NU visits

JournalStar.com 

The Nebraska men's basketball team will have official visits from recruits each of the next two weekends.

Goldman Sachs profit sinks 55 percent in quarter

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Goldman Sachs had its worst quarter in more than four years as volatile markets hit nearly all of the company’s business lines. Goldman’s revenue and profit have suffered as volatile markets and increased regulations have crimped the trading and investing businesses where the company is most focused. After the latest disappointing results, the company faced sharp questions about its business prospects from several analysts. Chief Financial Officer Harvey Schwartz defended the company’s approach Tuesday ... Читать дальше...

'Forse tegenvaller in huishoudboekje regering'

Tubantia 

De fractievoorzitters van coalitiepartijen VVD en PvdA komen woensdagavond bijeen voor een overleg met minister van Financiën Jeroen Dijsselbloem over het huishoudboekje van ministeries. Er zou een gat zijn ontstaan door de matige inflatie.

Senate takes up energy bill after 2-month delay for Flint

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday revived a wide-ranging bill that would promote a variety of energy sources, from renewables such as solar and wind power to natural gas, hydropower and geothermal energy.

Senate takes up energy bill after 2-month delay for Flint

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday revived a wide-ranging bill that would promote a variety of energy sources, from renewables such as solar and wind power to natural gas, hydropower and geothermal energy.

Senate takes up energy bill after 2-month delay for Flint

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday revived a wide-ranging bill that would promote a variety of energy sources, from renewables such as solar and wind power to natural gas, hydropower and geothermal energy. The two laws aimed to boost U.S. energy independence by cutting reliance on imported oil, boosting fuel economy standards for cars and imposing a mandate for ethanol in gasoline. [...] the U.S. energy landscape has changed dramatically, as improved drilling techniques, including hydraulic fracturing... Читать дальше...





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