Currency war fears ease; oil hits six-year low
August 18, 2015
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Currency war fears ease; oil hits six-year low

If it sets Friday’s mid-point below Thursday’s level, at 6.4010 to the dollar, it could…

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Drought Causing $2.7 Billion Economic Hit In California
August 18, 2015
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Drought Causing $2.7 Billion Economic Hit In California

A study (PDF) conducted by the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences estimated the state’s…

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Housing starts near eight-year high, but permits fall
August 18, 2015
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Housing starts near eight-year high, but permits fall

Compared with a year ago, July housing starts were up 10.1 percent, as the housing…

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Hailey Dawson throws first pitch for Baltimore Orioles with 3D-printed hand
August 18, 2015
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Hailey Dawson throws first pitch for Baltimore Orioles with 3D-printed hand

One Las Vegas mother might have changed the course of her 4-year-old daughter Hailey’s life…

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Apple Working on Self-Driving car According to New Report
August 18, 2015
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Apple Working on Self-Driving car According to New Report

According to The Guardian, in the documents, Apple engineer Frank Fearson wrote, “We would ……

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Thai PM: Video shows ‘some suspects’ in blast that killed 20
August 18, 2015
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Thai PM: Video shows ‘some suspects’ in blast that killed 20

The suspect in the Bangkok bombing, carrying a backpack. Police described the man as a…

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IKEA nightlights recalled due to shock hazard
August 18, 2015
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IKEA nightlights recalled due to shock hazard

IKEA recommends any customer who purchased the light stop using it immediately.

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Tsipras May Call Confidence Vote Amid Syriza Schism Over Greek Bailout Deal
August 18, 2015
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Tsipras May Call Confidence Vote Amid Syriza Schism Over Greek Bailout Deal

Greece’s political turmoil has raised uncertainty over how the government will implement the bailout deal,…

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EU Commission: Third bailout deal with Greece possible before August 20
August 18, 2015
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EU Commission: Third bailout deal with Greece possible before August 20

“The Greek government has worked very constructively, and has made a 180 degree change”, SPD…

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TSX Set for Slide As China Fears Weigh on Commodities
August 18, 2015
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TSX Set for Slide As China Fears Weigh on Commodities

The Toronto Stock Exchange was down Tuesday morning amid concern about the strength of China’s…

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