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Wall Street dips after data, Cisco curbs decline

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:35:03 +1000

U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday after softer-than-expected data on the manufacturing sector and labor market, but gains in Cisco helped temper declines.

Man Has Sex With Hornet’s Nest: Top Five Hoax News Stories

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:32:42 +1000

After IBTimes was stung by news of a man having sex with a hornet's nest, we look back at some more classic spoofs.

How to Beat US Cicada Invasion? Eat Them [VIDEO]

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:58:40 +1000

Billions of locust-like insects set to swarm over eastern US as cooks draw up recipes for cicada tacos and others.

Wall Street little changed as commodity sector weighs

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:42:01 +1000

Stocks traded mostly flat on Friday as a sharp drop in commodity prices hit energy and materials shares, though the S&P 500 drew support from Priceline's earnings-related gain.

Amid budget cutbacks, U.S. shipping sector seeks more federal funds

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:14:03 +1000

As Congress imposes deep spending cuts on everything from national defense to child care, shipping industry executives are urging lawmakers to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on a river network that accounts for a declining share of the nation's domestic freight.

Smart Tissue Box and ‘Talking Tissues’ Say ‘Bless You’ When You Sneeze

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:41:03 +1000

Researchers at Penn State have developed a tissue box that says "bless you," "here, take a tissue," or "take care," when a person around it sneezes.

Back from the Dead: Daughter Rages on Twitter after 'Dead' Mum Brenda Heist Re-emerges after 11 years

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:21:49 +1000

Woman whose disappearance led to her being declared dead comes back for family - but they do not want her.

It’s National Masturbation Month in Philadelphia (VIDEOS)

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:49:02 +1000

It's 27 days of verbal wanking for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the city celebrates May as the National Masturbation Month.

U.S. jobless claims fall sharply to five-year low

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:00:21 +1000

The number of Americans filing new jobless benefits claims fell sharply last week to its lowest level since the early days of the 2007-09 recession, a sign the job market is still healing even though the economy remains weak.

Wall St. falls on growth worries as commodities slide

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:21:02 +1000

Stocks fell on Wednesday after a batch of economic data indicated weaker-than-expected growth in the world's top economies a day after the S&P 500 index closed at a record high.

Wall St. slips on weak data, declining materials shares

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:28:03 +1000

Stocks fell on Wednesday after a batch of economic data indicated weaker-than-expected growth in the world's top economies a day after the S&P 500 index closed at a record high.

No end in sight for Fed stimulus as inflation sags

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:14:02 +1000

The Federal Reserve's debate over U.S. monetary policy could begin to shift away from the prospect of reducing stimulus toward a discussion about doing more, given the signs of economic weakness and slowing inflation.

After Saenz, will Botin follow Botin at Santander?

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:35:03 +1000

Deep in the pages of Santander's latest annual report is a list of 11 names who might replace Emilio Botin in case the chairman were to die or retires from the Spanish bank.

Berkshire size, Buffett age cloud annual gathering

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:21:01 +1000

Warren Buffett may be on safari for major acquisitions, which he likes to call elephants, but shareholders may wonder if his Berkshire Hathaway Inc has become the biggest elephant in the room.

Santander boss Saenz steps down after legal battle

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:49:04 +1000

Alfredo Saenz, chief executive of the euro zone's biggest bank, Santander , stepped down on Monday ahead of a decision that could have banned him from banking because of a criminal conviction.

Consumer spending rises, driven by utility costs

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:49:02 +1000

Consumer spending unexpectedly rose in March, temporarily boosted by demand for utilities due to colder weather, according to data on Monday that did little to alter a picture of a cooling in the economy.

Vicious Feral Pigs on Rampage in New York State

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:18:37 +1000

States are struggling to contain the numbers of wild pigs in the USA, attacking people and causing billions of pounds of damage to the economy.

9/11 Plane Wreckage Found Lodged Between New York Buildings Near Ground Zero

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:06:11 +1000

The landing gear believed to belong to one of the hijacked planes that was flown into the World Trade Centre on 9/11 was found in an 18-inch space between buildings.

Hershey's profit beats estimates as costs drop

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:04 +1000

Chocolate maker Hershey Co reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit and boosted its full-year profit forecast as lower commodity prices and new products boosted margins.

Harley-Davidson sees consumer rebound accelerating; stock up

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:21:02 +1000

Harley-Davidson Inc sounded an upbeat note about the state of the global consumer on Thursday with a 34 percent increase in quarterly profit and a big jump in shipments of its iconic motorcycles ahead of the traditional spring selling season.

Jobless rates plummet in U.S. states with housing recovery

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:49:03 +1000

Unemployment rates dropped in most U.S. states in March from the year before, including California where joblessness fell to a four-year low, as the recovery picked up in places hit hard by the housing downturn.

BAE Systems, suppliers warn of fallout from Bradley shutdown

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:35:02 +1000

Executives from Britain's BAE Systems and dozens of companies that build parts for BAE's Bradley Fighting Vehicle rallied in Washington this week to lobby for U.S. Army orders they say are needed to keep the Bradley production line open.

Serial Killers Have Under-Developed Brains, Says New Study

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:36:21 +1000

Neuro-imaging of serial killers and psychopaths points to diminished areas of brain.

Jobless rates plummet in states with housing recovery

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:04 +1000

Boston Marathon Bombing: Indian-Origin Sunil Tripathi Not a Suspect

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:53:11 +1000

An Indian-origin youth, Sunil Tripathi, has been wrongly identified as the suspect in the Boston Marathon Bombing case, according to various media reports.

Boston Marathon Bombing: Indian-Origin Man One of Alleged Suspects?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:24:40 +1000

Boston police on Friday revealed the names of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing, one of whom is an Indian origin person, Sunil Tripathi, reported CBS-affiliated television station WFSB.

Jobs, factory data point to slowing economy

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:35:03 +1000

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week and factory activity in the nation's Mid-Atlantic region cooled in April, further signs of a moderation in economic growth.

U.S. jobs, factory data point to slowing economy

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:35:02 +1000

Carbon Dating Confirms Mayan Calendar Ended December 2012

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:08:09 +1000

The Mayans were both right and wrong about Dec 21, 2012, scientists who used carbon dating said over the weekend.

Belarus Beaver Bites Man to Death

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:03:53 +1000

Fisherman bitten to death by beaver as he tried to take photo.