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More Health-Care Insurers Seek Big Premium Increases: Rate hikes of 10 percent or more for 2016; Approval underway?

Major Health Insurance Companies are seeking a huge increase for the ObamaCare insurance premiums on 2016. The request for increase was supported by data but no assurance to be approved?

Jun 02, 2015 7:17 AM EDT


Solar Impulse 2 Plane Landed Unexpectedly In Japan; Team Is Still Up For The World Attempt

Nagoya, Japan -- Solar Impulse 2 had its incidental landing considering the bad weather taking off the western Pacific Ocean.

Jun 02, 2015 6:12 AM EDT


Protesters Rally Against ‘Fake Name’ Policy outside Facebook’s Headquarters

Over 100 protestors have shown up outside Facebook’s headquarters to rally about the “fake name” policy of the social media site.

Jun 02, 2015 5:55 AM EDT


NetaApp CEO Tom Georgens Steps Down: Executive VP George Kurian Steps Up As CEO; Netapp Rumored to Cut About 500 Jobs?

CEO Tom Georgens left his job, and NetApp gives his position to Executive Vice-President of Product Operations George Kurian. The company is also cutting 500 jobs.

Jun 02, 2015 5:29 AM EDT


Senate to vote on future of US telephone spying powers

The Senate will vote on a reformed legislation that would decide the future of telephone spying powers. The governing body allowed the old bulk phone records programme to expire while replacing a new bill.

Jun 02, 2015 5:04 AM EDT


Two More Bodies Washed During Hays County Flood Found, Sue McNeil Carey And Laura Schultz McComb Identified

Two more bodies were found last week from the flooded Hays County in Texas. The bodies were identified as that of Sue McNeil Carey and Laura Schultz McComb.

Jun 02, 2015 4:19 AM EDT


Draghi And Lagarde Head To Berlin For Talks On Greek Debt: Leaders Of France And Germany Make Statement To Media Prior To Meeting; Doubts Greece Ability To Meet Financial Obligations?

ECB Chief Mario Draghi and IMF Head Christine Lagarde joined the unplanned late-night mini summit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The goal of the said talk is to resolve Greek crisis.

Jun 02, 2015 4:06 AM EDT


Jolla Promotes Sailfish OS to BRICS Countries to Counter Android and iOS

Jolla promotes it flagship independent OS Sailfish to the BRICS countries starting in South Africa. The Finnish developer Jolla announced an extension of its strategy to the BRICS countries to promote its flagship operating system Sailfish.

Jun 02, 2015 3:49 AM EDT


U.S. Journalist Casey Coombs Held Hostage In Yemen Freed By Houthis, Arrived In Oman Safely

American freelance journalist Casey Coombs, who has been held hostage in Yemen, was released by the Houthis. The freelance journalist has been transported safely to Oman.

Jun 02, 2015 3:36 AM EDT


Britain joins E.U. in criticizing Russia’s travel blacklist

Britain and E.U. both expressed criticisms on Russia's 'stop list' that bans a list of European nationals and military leaders from traveling io Russia.

Jun 02, 2015 3:28 AM EDT


Suicide attack slows Iraq’s Ramadi fight

A suicide attack further slowed Iraq’s fight to take back Ramadi from the hands of Islamic State (IS). The incident killed 37 people and hurt 30.

Jun 02, 2015 3:28 AM EDT


Credit Suisse names Cameron Lester head of Internet Banking

Credit Suisse appoints Cameron Lester as head of the global internet banking division. Lester will be replacing Imran Khan who left the firm in December.

Jun 02, 2015 3:07 AM EDT


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