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Starbucks latest to expand parental leave benefits

TheRepublic.com 

NEW YORK — Starbucks is telling employees that it’s expanding their parental leave benefits. The move comes as companies are trying to retain workers given low unemployment rates. Overall, paid maternity and paternity leave in the United States lags behind standards elsewhere. Federal law requires only unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a

9 artists who reportedly turned down performing at Trump's inauguration

BusinessInsider.com 

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The US presidential inauguration has been a major stage for popular music acts. Performers for recent Republican and Democratic presidential inaugural events have included Barbra Streisand, Ricky Martin, Beyoncé, and Kelly Clarkson.

Donald Trump's inaugural committee, however, has reportedly faced some difficulties booking A-list musicians for the president-elect's big day.

Elton John, Kiss, and Garth Brooks are among those who have refused offers to play the inauguration, according to various sources. Читать дальше...



Iran to 'Surprise' Trump if 2015 Nuclear Deal Gets Canceled

Sputnik International 

Iran is not worried about the possible cancellation of the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal by US President-elect Donald Trump, because the country has other options and may "surprise" the US president-elect, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

LSU dismisses nose guard Travonte Valentine from team

TheRepublic.com 

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU coach Ed Orgeron says he has dismissed sophomore nose guard Travonte Valentine for violating team rules. Valentine, of Hialeah, Florida, had 10 tackles in the 2016 season’s first five games, sitting out the final seven. Valentine arrived at LSU in 2014 as a highly touted defensive tackle. The Advocate reports

Championship week PA and Florio podcast is up

NBCSports.com 

It’s AFC and NFC title-game time, and the PA and Florio podcast will help get you ready for the games. The latest edition of the half-hour-or-so discussion is available wherever podcasts can be obtained, specifically at  iTunes and audioBoom, and free of charge as always. PA is, for those of you who ask every week, Paul Allen.…

CSX and Netflix advance while Rent-A-Center tumble

TheRepublic.com 

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: CSX Corp., up $8.63 to $45.51 The railroad is being targeted by an activist investor and the former CEO of competitor Canadian Pacific. Netflix Inc., up $5.15 to $138.41 The streaming video company reported strong results thanks to its expanding number of subscribers. La

Broadcasters prep for peaceful transfer of power

CNN Money 

The nation's television networks play a pivotal role in every inauguration by blanketing Washington with dozens of cameras and transmitting every moment of the day. By literally showing the peaceful transfer of power, the news coverage sends signals to the country and the world about American democracy.

Trump steps into security bubble; will he bring his phone?

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON — A few hours after President-elect Donald Trump was briefed by intelligence officials about Russian meddling in the election, an Associated Press reporter called his cell phone seeking an interview. With Trump, it’s simply how business gets done, whether he’s fielding calls from real estate partners and longtime friends or foreign leaders and congressional lawmakers in the weeks after the election. [...] as Trump prepares to take the oath of office Friday, the future of his ever-present... Читать дальше...





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