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Spotify is finally going public

March 02, 2018

According to the prospectus , investors trading Spotify's shares in private transactions have valued the company as highly as $23 billion. Spotify in its filing said that the share listing could be worth $1 billion but cautioned that it was only offering the number informationally to meet regulatory rules.

1 in 14 Women Smoke During Pregnancy

March 02, 2018

Patricia Folan, director of the Center for Tobacco Control at Northwell Health in Great Neck, N.Y, said, "This study indicates that women of certain age groups, ethnicity and educational background are more likely to smoke during pregnancy".

Hasan Minhaj to leave 'Daily Show' for Netflix talk show

March 02, 2018

Netflix said his new show will explore the modern cultural and political landscape. He also hosted the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I've been a big fan of Hasan's for many years", Bela Bajaria, vice president of content for Netflix, said in a statement.

Coming to a Pump Near You: Gas-Price Spike

March 02, 2018

Prices at USA pumps have dipped in recent weeks, but the trend is not expected to continue, with AAA forecasting costs to rise to highs not seen since 2015. The average retail price of regular gas in Chattanooga Sunday was $2.22 per gallon, or 28 cents per gallon below the USA average of $2.50 a gallon.

Long-lost painting of 'African Mona Lisa' sold for £1.2m

March 02, 2018

Part of Bonhams' Africa Now auction, the London art dealer said in a statement that the painting sold to an anonymous telephone bidder after a "20-minute bidding frenzy". Bonham's director of modern African art Giles Peppiatt discovered the painting after he was invited to appraise artworks at a "modest north London flat".

Boilermakers Rout Golden Gophers On Senior Night

March 02, 2018

Edwards also won Big Ten Player of the Week honors on January 22, following wins over Wisconsin and Iowa. On the season, Minnesota basketball averages 76.4 points, 38.7 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game. Her 624 career rebounds are 18th all-time at Purdue, while her 326 assists rank 15th for the Boilermakers and her 164 career steals are 21st. Purdue's 26 regular-season wins are tied for second most in school history, one short of the record posted by the 1987-88 team.

NFL Scouting Combine: 5 intriguing running back targets for the Bills

March 02, 2018

They have a lot of young talent. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is probably going to be a quarterback. Along with practicing against a pair of receivers who will soon be playing for a paycheck, Biletnikoff Award victor James Washington and Marcela Ateman, Flowers also notched career-highs with 80 tackles and 2 interceptions in the pass-happy Big 12.

Two AAP MLAs summoned for questioning in Delhi Chief Secretary assault case

March 02, 2018

Nitin Tyagi and Rajesh Rishi - were today summoned by the police for questioning at Civil Lines Police Station by 4 pm. He, however, reached the police station around 6pm and joined the questioning by police. However, the party has refuted the allegation and has been maintaining that the Chief Secretary was not assaulted . She had also demanded the Delhi government to provide security to the officers and guarantee them protection from any further instances of violence or misconduct.The ...

Johnny Manziel NFL comeback? QB talking to coaches

March 02, 2018

Back in 2016, it was reported/rumored that the Broncos might have interest in signing Manziel with some significant stipulations, including him getting professional help. "Teams have been informed that Manziel will take zero dollars guaranteed, minimum salary, if need be", Garafolo said, according to Sports Illustrated .

Ranbir Kapoor thought Anushka Sharma is playing dog-woman in Pari

March 02, 2018

The film is going to release in the good number of screens in India and overseas. Earlier, the makers released a video about making of Kalapori, the evil or the ghosty characters played by Mansi Multani and how Clover changed her look using Prosthetic make-up.

Cowboys not planning to babysit Ezekiel Elliott during offseason

March 02, 2018

Ever since Elliott's six game suspension was announced last summer, Jones' has seemingly had it out for the commissioner, doing everything he could to disrupt and derail his position going forward. The news comes after it was announced on Monday that the National Football League will order Jones to pay more than US$2 million in legal fees for his battle against commissioner Roger Goodell over the renewal of Goodell's contract.

Senators to force vote against US involvement in Yemen war

March 02, 2018

Yemen's conflict began in 2014, when the Houthis, Shia rebels from the country's north, seized the nation's capital and ousted the Saudi-backed ruler, Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who lives in exile in Riyadh. "With this resolution, Congress can re-assert power over foreign policy decision-making". A similar effort , introduced previous year in the House by two Democrats and two Republicans, has 50 co-sponsors.

Featured Stock to Focus: Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD)

March 02, 2018

The stock decreased 0.93% or $0.32 during the last trading session, reaching $34.19. About 5.64M shares traded or 80.67% up from the average. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) has risen 0.32% since February 28, 2017 and is uptrending. LendingTree had 41 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Jefferies Group set a $9.00 price objective on shares of Brookdale Senior Living and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, February 23rd.

Chief Justice Sereno's 'forced leave' exposes widening cracks in Judiciary - lawyers group

March 02, 2018

What's virtually definite is that we are headed for a second impeachment trial of a chief justice in less than seven years. "Neither is her leave a prelude to her resignation", Deinla said in a text message to the Businessmirror when asked to confirm reports that Sereno was convinced by her fellow magistrates during their en banc session to go on indefinite leave.

Insider Trading in Focus: British American Tobacco plc (BTI)

March 02, 2018

The stock decreased 2.38% or $1.02 during the last trading session, reaching $41.76. About 951,248 shares traded. Keystone Financial Planning Inc. raised its position in British American Tobacco by 0.7% in the fourth quarter. Andra Ap reported 0.54% of its portfolio in The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL). Hartford Fincl Mngmt reported 25,952 shares or 0.84% of all its holdings.

India to shut 39 non-viable overseas branches of PSBs

March 02, 2018

State-run banks will consolidate 35 overseas operations without affecting their worldwide presence, Rajiv Kumar, secretary, department of financial services wrote on micro blogging site Twitter, adding another 69 operations have been identified for consolidation.

Governor, ministers welcome Yusuf Buhari after treatment overseas

March 02, 2018

Yusuf Buhari , only son of President Muhammadu Buhari , has returned to Nigeria after spending weeks in Germany receiving medical treatment. In the post, she thanked God, NIgerians and Governor Yahya Bello of Kogi State among others for their support.

Bobby Brown Doesn't Think Whitney Houston Died From Drugs

March 02, 2018

When his current wife and manager, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, tells Bobby that there were drugs found in her system, Brown replies, "Well, I don't think so", and adds that, in his opinion, "being broken-hearted" was the real cause of the legendary singer's death.

Buhari asks APC leaders to prepare for 2019 elections

March 02, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari addresses APC leaders and members at the party's NEC meeting on February 27 in Abuja . The Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan, moved the motion for the adjournment of plenary on Tuesday. We have restored prudence to manage of resources and confidence in Nigeria has been restored. If we resolve them, then we can build a genuinely democratic party.

Florida voters oppose teachers with guns, support banning assault weapons

March 02, 2018

Opinions on this issue are split along gender lines, especially in small cities or suburbs, where 72 percent of women and 46 percent of men would support a candidate who supports an assault rifle ban. Both polls also find most Floridians oppose the idea of arming teachers, an idea floated by President Donald Trump and the Republican leadership of the Florida Legislature .

Woman poisoned with cheesecake in identity theft attempts

March 02, 2018

A day later, the victim's friend reportedly found her unconscious in her bed with pills scattered around her body as if the woman had attempted to kill herself. Her lawyer Barbara Byrne has refused to comment on the case. Nasyrova previously told CBS that she did not force the woman to eat the cheesecake. After she reported the thefts, detectives tested the cheesecake and discovered it contained the Russian tranquiliser Phenazepan.

Nigeria Battles Record High Lassa Fever Outbreak

March 02, 2018

The acute viral hemorrhagic fever has been reported in 18 states since the first case was detected on January 1. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that the number of recorded Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has risen to 317.

'Frustrating' to watch Ashes from sidelines, admits Stokes

March 02, 2018

The 26-year-old scored 63 not out and combined with captain Eoin Morgan (62) in an 88-run partnership as the visitors cantered to 225 for four in 37.5 overs to level the series at 1-1. We came out here tonight and I think that fielding performance showed that is where we really wanted to improve: the catching, the run outs, the energy we had in the field was 10 times better'.

Couples tote AR-15 assault rifles to Pennsylvania church blessing

March 02, 2018

Hundreds of couples toting AR-15 rifles packed a Unification church in Pennsylvania on Wednesday to have their marriages blessed and their weapons celebrated as "rods of iron" that could have saved lives in a recent Florida school shooting.

Flu Season May Be Losing Its Momentum

March 01, 2018

Five pediatric deaths were reported so far this season in IL. In the meantime, he stressed that even this season's flu shot is far from worthless. "Our community has not seen an increase in absences compared to this time a year ago", said Julie Wilken, R.N., director of the Department of Health Services.

Rand steady as Nene, Gordhan return to Cabinet

March 02, 2018

Despite positive implications of the reshuffle, the Rand was seen weaker, even as South Africa's ten year government bond yield ticked higher by a few tenths of a percent, to 8.07%, suggesting that the Rand's fall is mostly the result of domestic factors.

Bentonville Student Leaves Threatening Note In School Bathroom

March 02, 2018

Police arrested a student for making threat Wednesday morning. Dr. Butts says officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department questioned the student, and he has been charged as an adult with felony intimidation. A student had reported seeing and hearing another student make threats against the school and staff while displaying pictures of guns. "The investigation is ongoing to determine if this student has access to other weapons".

Varicose Veins Linked to Increased Risk of DVT

March 01, 2018

Compared with the control group, the varicose vein group had increased incidence rates for DVT (absolute risk difference [ARD], 5.32), PE (ARD, 0.20), and PAD (ARD, 4.51). "We believe that varicose veins are not merely a cosmetic or symptomatic concern", Chang concluded. However, they say the observational nature of their research means they can not prove cause and effect.

Court declines to immediately halt district map

March 01, 2018

Today that state's Republican lawmakers returned to the Supreme Court , asking the justices to block what they characterized as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's "intentional seizure of the redistricting process". Bills were filed in the state legislatures of Massachusetts, Iowa and New Jersey to remove state supreme court judges who approved same-sex marriages.

Teen depression screening recommended, childhood obesity increasing

March 01, 2018

The new guidelines also call for families with a depressed teen to develop a safety plan and to restrict the access to lethal means of harm. "While we don't really know what causes that, it aligns directly with social media, and the pressures that teens, particularly female teens, go through is astronomical compared to a generation ago", Dr.

California Could Begin Fully Driverless Car Tests In April

March 01, 2018

Many tech companies, including Uber , are eager to advance autonomous vehicle testing on public streets. Uber is now testing autonomous cars in Arizona, a state that does not regulate driver-less vehicles. Cars will also be required to detect and defend themselves from cyberattacks. About 50 companies have already obtained permits to test autonomous vehicles on California roads with a driver present in the driver seat.

Prince William is in denial about baby number three, says Kate

March 01, 2018

Since the royals announced they were expecting their third child , rumors have swirled that the two are welcoming twins. She also took part in discussion on tackling the stigma around women's health, in particular, maternal mental health, a subject which is close to her heart and on which she has spoken in the past.

Instant Pot warns certain Gem 65 multicookers are overheating

March 01, 2018

If you have a Instant Pot multicooker in your home, you may want to check to see if it is faulty. If your product has one of these numbers, the company says to "immediately stop use of the product" and contact them. Anyone with questions about the product is asked to call the company's customer care team at 1-800-828-7280. Owners of the Gem 65 8-in-1 cooker can verify the unit's batchcode by locating a four-digit product code on the label underneath the product.

Maldives Declines India's Invitation For 16-Nation Naval Exercise

March 01, 2018

Maldives has declined to participate in the Milan multilateral naval exercise to be held in Andaman next month without ascribing any reason, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba announced here on Tuesday. "From a sub-regional event started in 1995, Milan has grown into a prestigious worldwide event and encompasses participation by maritime forces from not just the Bay of Bengal and South East Asia but the larger Indian Ocean Region ".

Kelly Clarkson Shows Love to Fellow 'Voice' Coaches in New Video

March 01, 2018

Shelton makes the mistake of calling Clarkson out as a newbie on The Voice , with the "Since U Been Gone" singer reminding him that she mentored his team all the way back on the show's second season (much to the delight of Adam Levine and Alicia Keys ).

Gafford scores 21 to lead Arkansas past No. 14 Auburn

March 01, 2018

The loss pushed the Tigers into a first place tie with Tennessee, a 76-54 victor at Mississippi State. "We need to play a lot harder", Macon said. It was Auburn's second game since losing forward Anfernee McLemore to a season-ending leg injury.

New trailer for The Week Of starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock

March 01, 2018

The Week Of is produced by Sandler and Allen Covert with Barry Bernardi and Tim Herlihy as exec. producers. If we're talking cast and crew, you should know that Sandler and Rock aren't the only amusing folks in "The Week Of", slated for an April 27 release.

Apple will provide in-house medical care for employees

March 01, 2018

The career section lists 10 healthcare professional vacancies from a phlebotomist to nurse practitioner to primary and acute care physicians. While little information is now available, AC Wellness' website boasts that their Network will combine technology, high-quality care, and a unique patient experience to drive engagement and achieve exceptional health outcomes.

South Africa fast bowler Morkel to quit worldwide cricket

February 26, 2018

Morkel will now be free to play in Twenty20 leagues around the world, although he went unsold in the recent auction for this year's Indian Premier League. South Africa take on Australia at Kingsmead, Durban in first of four test matches starting March 1. "He has been a regular selection for both the Standard Bank Proteas Test and ODI squads since 2008, having made his debut as far back as 2006", he said.

CBI books Punjab CM's son-in-law for bank fraud

February 26, 2018

The bank has alleged that Simbhaoli Sugar "dishonestly and fraudulently diverted" a Rs 148 crore loan sanctioned in 2011 for financing cane farmers for private use. Additionally, last week, the CBI also booked Dwarka Das Seth International Pvt Ltd for the alleged fraud of Rs 389.85 crore towards the state-run bank.

Diet shown to reduce stroke risk may also reduce risk of depression

February 26, 2018

A diet used to tackle high blood pressure with plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grains is also linked to a lower risk of depression among older people, a new study suggests. Participants were divided into three groups based on how closely they adhered to the diets. The odds of becoming depressed over time were 11 percent lower among the top group of DASH adherers versus the lowest group.

School Shooting Suspect Got In Fight At Home Last November

February 26, 2018

Paul Gold, Roxcanne Deschamps' former boyfriend, took Cruz to his mother's funeral, which was attended only by Gold, Deschamps and the two Cruz sons. A day later, the woman who took in Cruz's brother petitioned a court to be named the personal representative of Lynda Cruz's estate.

Broward County Sheriff's office investigating other deputies' actions during school shooting

February 26, 2018

Thousands of students joined their parents in walking past the three-story building where the February 14 massacre took place. They were able to see their friends again Sunday as they continue to seek recovery from the shooting. The attack left 17 people dead and more than a dozen others wounded. Video footage showed Peterson did none of that, Israel said. The cops entered the building to engage the shooter on their own, and then a new batch of Broward County deputies arrived, and two of ...

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM) Shares Bought by Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc

February 26, 2018

The institutional investor owned 19,490 shares of the insurance provider's stock after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the quarter. Old Mutual Global Investors UK Ltd. (NASDAQ:AMGN). Weatherly Asset Lp invested in 0.18% or 3,574 shares. Ubs Asset Americas reported 0.01% of its portfolio in White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

Plan International aid charity confirms child sex abuse cases involving staff

February 26, 2018

The disclosure comes as the aid sector has been hit by allegations of sex abuse and exploitation by workers. One involved a staff member and the other five were associates. Ex-Save the Children chief executive Justin Forsyth resigned from Unicef on Thursday after the BBC reported he had faced three complaints about his behaviour by Save the Children staff.

Wild horses declared extinct in new study

February 26, 2018

But researchers this week upended that theory on an examination of the genomes of dozens of ancient and modern horses . They said if they were still wild horses hunters, it wouldn't have been feasible or supported a large human population with large villages of up to 150 or more houses.

UNSC to vote on British-drafted resolution on Yemen tomorrow

February 26, 2018

Negotiations were continuing on Sunday. The experts said in a January report that they'd identified Iranian missile remnants and other equipment introduced into Yemen after the 2015 arms embargo that were fired into Saudi Arabia. US Ambassador Nikki Haley is pushing for council action to rein in Iran and prevent the war in Yemen from escalating into a broader regional conflict.

Peace School MD MM Akbar nabbed from Hyderabad

February 26, 2018

The arrest of Akbar comes at a time when the State government had initiated steps to close down all schools run by the Peace Foundation in the State. A four-member squad led by Vipin Das, sub-inspector of police, Ernakulam North, soon left for Hyderabad and recorded his arrest at 11.30 am on Sunday.

Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease through tears

February 26, 2018

Tears were pooled from both eyes for analysis of alpha-synuclein, CC chemokine ligand 2 (CCL-2), and DJ-1 (Parkinson's disease protein 7). "We believe our research is the first to show that tears may be a reliable, low-cost and noninvasive biological marker of Parkinsons disease", said Mark Lew from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Tim Tebow suffers freakish injury during New York Mets' spring training

February 26, 2018

The Mets announced that Tebow is day-to-day with a left ankle sprain. This poor franchise just can not catch a break. He stepped on a sprinkler head while running, rolling his ankle. Tebow has been hitting in the batting cage and shagging flies, but he's avoiding cuts on the bases. He's yet to appear in a game. In a move perhaps unrelated, Tebow took to Twitter to share a Bible verse shortly after the news broke.

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