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Ben Carson proposes elimination of Mortgage and Charitable deductions

Dr. Ben Carson proposed to eliminate all itemized tax code deductions, including mortgage and charitable deductions during the recent Republican debates.

Nov 13, 2015 09:10 PM EST


Indonesia challenges China's claims on South China Sea claims

Indonesia announced Thursday that its country asked China to clarify and prove its claims on the South China Sea, as it plans to bring the matter to international court.

Nov 13, 2015 08:35 PM EST


Google, The Leader in Autonomous Driving

Google can power related technologies and information from its projects and investments compared to traditional vehicle manufacturers making Google the leader in the most progressive development when it comes to self-driving technology.

Nov 13, 2015 07:53 PM EST


Are Women Competitive Enough To Get Good Salaries? Math Tournament Says Yes

The results of a math tournament claims women are truly competitive enough to get a good salaries equal to men.

Nov 13, 2015 10:23 AM EST


Elizabeth Warren Introduced Bill Providing Special Bonus to Social Security Recipients

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. introduced a bill that would pay social security recipients a one-time stipend designed to offset the absence of a cost living adjustment in 2016.

Nov 13, 2015 10:13 AM EST


Smart Helmet Gives Eyes Behind Your Back

Skully AR-1, the new helmet that can give its wearer back view is introduced. The inventor's passion in human-centered technology and design created a new invention that changed the world.

Nov 13, 2015 10:08 AM EST


Pope Francis urges Catholics to put down technology at the dinner table

Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to put down their smartphones and other technological devices when at the dinner table and favor engaging with each other by talking and listening to one another to strengthen the value of the family.

Nov 13, 2015 09:37 AM EST


Berkshire Hathaway Doubles Profit in Third Quarter

Berkshire Hathaway doubled its profit in the third quarter to $14 billion mainly due to a $4.4 billion gain from the merger between H.J. Heinz Co and Kraft Group Inc.

Nov 13, 2015 09:34 AM EST


Federal rule to ban smoking in public housing nationwide

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday a proposal that would ban smoking in public homes nationwide, which would impact the New York City Housing Authority the most.

Nov 13, 2015 09:28 AM EST


Dunkin Donuts praised for Christmas design on their cup, opposite Starbucks

Unlike Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts embraced the Christmas season with its festive holiday cup that has the world “Joy,” giving them plenty of praises from users.

Nov 13, 2015 09:20 AM EST


Swiss, Italian scientists developed robot dog for disaster missions too dangerous for humans

Robotics Engineers developing HyQ, which is a robot dog that can replace humans in search and rescue missions and dangerous environmental disaster events.

Nov 13, 2015 09:09 AM EST


FDA Recommends 10 percent of sugar in total calories intake of a person per day

The Food and Drug Administration released a new guideline limiting added sugar intake to only 10 percent of calories per day.

Nov 13, 2015 09:07 AM EST


Disney CEO to Bring NFL's Raiders and Chargers Back to LA

In a relocation plan to Los Angeles, two NFL team, Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers successfully bring Bob Iger, Disney CEO on board the team. Both of them have already created a joint venture Carson Holdings, LLC to manage the $1.7 billion stadium in southern Los Angeles.

Nov 13, 2015 08:53 AM EST


Alibaba breaks own record for most sales in China's Singles' Day sales with 91.2 billion Yuan

Alibaba broke its own record in the China's Single’s Day shopping event with 91.2 billion Yuan sales.

Nov 13, 2015 08:41 AM EST


Fiverr raises $60M funding to attract more freelancers online, removes the $5 minimum fee

Fiverr raised $60 million in funding led by Square Peg Capital, along with its existing investors, Bessemer Venture Partners, Qumra Capital, and Accel Partners to “aggressively attract the vast majority of freelancers who still operate offline.”

Nov 13, 2015 07:59 AM EST


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