Facebook Takes Down Networks Linked to Russian Disinformation
WASHINGTON — Facebook announced on Thursday that it was taking down three disinformation networks that it said were linked to Russia’s military and intelligence agencies, […]
IMF says global economic outlook amid pandemic better than June prediction
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The global economic outlook is less bleak than projected in June, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesman said on Thursday (Sept 24), […]
How much gold is there left to mine in the world?
Last month the price of gold hit a record high, pushing above $2,000 (£1,575) an ounce. While this price rise was driven by gold traders, […]
U.S. Commandos Use Secretive Missiles to Kill Qaeda Leaders in Syria
WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Operations forces, with no fanfare, killed a top Qaeda leader in northwest Syria in an unusual drone strike nearly two weeks […]
Karen McDougal’s defamation suit against Fox News is dismissed.
Fox News won a legal victory on Thursday after a federal judge dismissed a defamation suit brought against its host Tucker Carlson by a former […]
Bloomingdale’s Puts New Twist on ‘Pink’ Campaign
Bloomingdale’s is putting some fun into its fund-raising efforts. The retailer’s annual Pink campaign, Friday through Nov. 1, this time features stand-up comics and boxing […]
Blue Cross Insurers Reach Tentative Settlement in Antitrust Lawsuit
The nation’s Blue Cross plans have reached a tentative $2.7 billion settlement in a federal lawsuit filed by their customers that accuses the group of […]
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of U.S. election hack-and-leak threat
LONDON (Reuters) – Facebook Inc FB.O said on Thursday it has dismantled three networks of fake accounts which could be used by Russia’s intelligence services […]
Sipekne’katik First Nation to meet with DFO next week
After multiple calls to meet with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, members of the Sipkene’katik First Nation will sit down with Fisheries Minister Bernadette […]
Job Rebound Is ‘Losing Steam’ as Crisis Passes Six-Month Mark
New filings for unemployment benefits rose last week, signaling continued layoffs even before autumn chills outdoor business. By Ben Casselman Six months into the pandemic-induced […]