The cost of living as measured by the consumer price index climbed 0.4 percent last month as fuel and food costs continue to rise, the Labor Department reported today. Minus food and energy costs, the so-called core gauge inched higher by 0.2 percent. The rising cost of living may be tempered by an improved job […]
Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics put to rest speculation that the head coach will depart next season for retirement or another team by inking a five-year deal with Boston. With the signing of Doc Rivers, Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge secured some stability for the storied NBA franchise well past the Big Three era. […]
Justin Bieber in Manila concert was almost either cancelled or shortened if organizers had their way. But the pop teen sensation was determined to give his fans a night to remember as he performed in spite of a nasty chest infection. He had earlier posted a message on microblogging site Twitter: “Sick as a dog…but […]
Dwarf planets are relatively new discoveries by Earth’s astronomers and the term to refer to these mysterious objects beyond Neptune has only been designated in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union. Little is known about these celestial objects floating around the Kuiper Belt. But astronomers in Europe now know for certain that at least one […]
Mel Gibson had mouthed sexist and racial slurs to his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva several months ago when they had a domestic dispute over the custody of their daughter. The tirade was recorded and was planned to be the basis for a domestic violence lawsuit filed by Ms. Grigorieva against Mr. Gibson. But last week she […]
Bed bugs are a growing problem in many cities and even small communities in the United States and Europe. The small critters can be found in hotel beds, clothes, airline seats and home furnishings. When bitten, people can develop rashes and allergic symptoms but seldom cause deaths. Now, Canadian researchers have discovered that […]
U.S. immigration is a vital element for America’s economic prospects and must be prioritized, U.S. President Barack Obama reiterated in a speech at El Paso, Texas yesterday. Speaking before an audience at the Chamizal National Memorial to commemorate an old border treaty with Mexico, Obama described U.S. immigration reform as an “economic imperative” that is […]
FIFA corruption has plagued the worldwide governing body of football for many years now despite moves by association leaders to quash it. The latest FIFA corruption allegation involves claims by English football officials that at least six members of the executive panel were bribed during the bidding for the right to host the 2018 World […]
Larry Bird will stay on as team president of the Indiana Pacers and will have the chance to continue his vision to make the team league contenders once again. The announcement to retain Larry Bird was made after the NBA legend met with Pacers owner Herb Simon in Los Angeles. David Morway will also hold […]
Climate change caused by global warming may be lessened by the widespread use of renewable forms of energy such as wind and solar power, an international panel of experts said Monday. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that for renewable energy to have a significant impact, countries would need to commit much […]
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