A record $4 trillion year in mergers and acquisitions could soon see another mega-deal, as Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) and DuPont (NYSE:DD) reportedly mull a combination. Whether the two giants end up joining or not, analysts predict that more companies in the agricultural and chemical industries could find themselves tugged into the merger market.
One consequence of Donald Trump’s fiery rhetoric against Muslims is that is has renewed attention to the discrimination Trump espouses: Islamophobia. But what is Islamophobia, exactly? The word is broad in meaning, often serving as an umbrella term to encapsulate negative sentiments ranging from an individual’s anti-Islam or anti-Muslim views to society-wide discrimination against Muslims. It evokes similar pejorative labels for discrimination against other groups of people, like homophobia or anti-Semitism, civil rights activists said.
Ahead of the highly anticipated GOP presidential debate next week, Ohio Gov. and candidate John Kasich condemned President Barack Obama's foreign policy efforts in Syria while laying out his own proposal for fighting Islamic extremism. The White House hopeful, speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City Wednesday, cautioned against divisive political rhetoric while pushing for a stronger military response to the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, as well as expanded intelligence-gathering... Читать дальше...
Let's call 2015 the year of space. "The Martian" was a box-office sensation, NASA captivated us with a closeup of Pluto, and seasonal water was found flowing on Mars. That's a lot to absorb for a space enthusiast. And yet shopping for an amateur astronomer can be tricky because there's just so much out there. Whether it's some new art, a great read or a starter set of tools for exploring the night sky, our holiday gift guide has something for all the space and astronomy fans on your list. The Perfect... Читать дальше...
China's notorious smog may mean Beijing cannot restrict Western business as much as it would like to. On Tuesday, Beijing issued its first smog level red alert, the highest such alert the government can use. The move sparked debate about the future of the country's environmental efforts.
On the heels of a California mass shooting that left 14 dead, gun rights groups in Texas said they will conduct a staged mass shooting at the University of Texas this weekend. The fake mass shooting, called the Open Carry Walk and Crisis Performance Event, will feature actors being shot by faux-attackers with cardboard weapons, reported the Austin American-Statesman Wednesday.
U.S. stocks swung deep into the red Wednesday after starting the day with a strong rally driven by a brief rise in oil prices and news that Dow Chemical and DuPont are in talks to merge, which would create a $130 billion chemicals behemoth. Investors are jittery right now as they weigh the implications of last week’s good U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he rejected Donald Trump’s recent comments about Muslims, emphasizing that Israel “respects all religions.” The Israeli leader issued a statement just hours after it was announced that Trump would be meeting with him during a visit to Israel at the end of December, the Associated Press reported.
You love your dad, but let's be honest: he's not the easiest guy to shop for. He loves tech, for sure, but he's particular. If he needs something, he usually buys it right away. But 2015 also brought tons of great gadgets that he may not know he really wants. If you have yet to figure out what to buy, here are eight of the best tech gadgets to check out for dad this holiday season. For A Smarter Home - The Nest Learning Thermostat $249
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch criticized European privacy laws and urged better cooperation and data sharing with the U.S. in order to prevent future terrorist attacks. In comments made in London on Wednesday, the top U.S. law enforcement official said European privacy laws are making it harder to track extremism and disrupt plots.
As the Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about the constitutionality of an affirmative action program at the University of Texas, Justice Antonin Scalia suggested admissions plans that consider race harm minority students by allowing them to attend schools that are too challenging for them.
The Italian government blocked European Union attempts Wednesday to extend sanctions against Russia, calling on the 28-country bloc to discuss the matter in full first. The EU envoy had hoped to pass the economic sanctions, which were imposed on Moscow last year over its involvement in Ukraine, without delay after an informal agreement between all EU members was allegedly passed last month during the G20 meeting in Turkey.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you love dressing up. Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities are the perfect opportunity to wear something flashy and stand out in a crowd of tipsy partygoers. Think bright colors, revealing styles, bold sequins and soft silks. Below are our favorite trends for holiday clothes that will win over all the naughty and nice people you're hoping to impress this year.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the United States is just the latest move from the mogul to hit him where it hurts most: the wallet. A major retailer in the Middle East announced it was dropping Trump's home products from its stores following the GOP candidate's comments, reported CNN Money Wednesday.
As Christmas gets closer, your favorite football fan is probably curled up on the couch watching the game or bundled up at the stadium, cheering on their favorite sports team. Football fans are actually super easy to shop for; anything with their favorite team’s logo proudly displayed across it will likely satisfy them. But if you’re looking for something more unique, check out the list below of the best gifts for football fans this year.
Christmas cards are a thoughtful way to send love, joy and well wishes to family and friends around the world. But making or buying these cards, licking stamps and stuffing envelopes is time consuming and expensive. Thanks to the likes of Paperless Post and Red Stamp, there are plenty of free, easy options that will spread Christmas cheer this season. Here are five ways to send Christmas ecards to loved ones near and far without charge.
America is now in its sixth straight month of Trumpmania. The mogul-turned-GOP front-runner is a man for all seasons. There has not been a week that’s gone by without Trump dominating headlines, cable news segments, and Twitter feeds. Every time his critics declare he’s gone too far, another poll drops showing him bursting ahead of the competition. Diagnosing “peak Trump” has become a fool’s game.
Plastic tubes filled with green-tinted microbes stretch over an acre at Joule Unlimited’s desert facility in Hobbs, New Mexico. Inside the tubes, the microbes and a mix of carbon dioxide, brackish water and blazing sunlight combine to produce a potentially game-changing energy solution -- fuels that can power automobiles and airplanes without most of the greenhouse gas emissions that spew from today’s tailpipes.
The economic battle between Russia and Ukraine could enter the courtroom soon with Russian authorities calling Ukrainian officials “crooks.” Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday if Ukraine does not repay $3 billion worth of debt by the Dec. 20 deadline a lawsuit would be filed, Reuters reported.
Samsung has entered the automotive industry. The South Korean electronics giant currently manufactures smartphones, televisions, washing machines and computers, but announced the creation of a new unit Wednesday. The team will focus on components that could be used in self-driving cars.
U.S. President Barack Obama commemorated Wednesday the 150th anniversary of the 13th Amendment during a speech at the U.S. Capitol. In marking the landmark legislation that effectively abolished slavery in America, Obama ran down a list of milestones achieved in the country to show how far the nation has progressed, and how far the nation still has to go.
CENTENNIAL, Colorado -- Marc Rabinoff lines up the paper target in the sites of his Wilson Combat 9mm handgun and squeezes the trigger. “I love doing this,” he says as the shot echoes around the shooting range. “It’s a great feeling when you hit that target. It’s an accomplishment.”
No Islamic State group target is beyond the reach of the U.S. military, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday, adding that the Pentagon will support local ground forces to beat the terror group. However, he was unable to outline any timeline to take back the ISIS strongholds of Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria.
U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to make sweeping changes to the nation's public education system after the Senate Wednesday passed a revamp of the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind law. Senators voted 85-12 in support after the House passed the measure, officially known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, in an overwhelming vote last week.
The iPhone 7, Apple Watch 2, a redesigned MacBook Air. As in previous years, Apple is expected to bring loads of new hardware to the table in 2016. But 2016 is also going to be the year that Apple becomes less a hardware company and more focused on services and subscriptions, Piper Jaffray managing director Gene Munster told Business Insider's "Ignition" conference on Wednesday.