Image copyright Getty Images Mitch Kahn remembers how, when fighting began in the second war in Iraq, prices for US crude oil spiked $10 per barrel overnight. That would have meant a profit of $50,000 if a trader had made the smallest purchasing trade possible. Or, just as big a loss if the trader had […]
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The Alaska Volcano Observatory says a volcano in the Aleutian Islands erupted and sent an ash cloud high into the air January 3, 2020, 9:55 PM 2 min read ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands erupted Friday and sent up an ash cloud, prompting a warning for planes. Shishaldin Volcano shot ash
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The Patriots have been compared to a sporting dynasty and to Palpatine’s Evil Empire. Regardless of which is true, there’s no denying that New England enters these playoffs more vulnerable than in quite a few years. One thing we’ve learned since Tom Brady went from 199th draft pick to dominant NFL figure is not to
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In a story January 2, 2020, about changes in laws and regulations affecting small businesses, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the minimum wage was rising in 13 states as of Jan. 1 January 3, 2020, 10:09 PM 1 min read NEW YORK — In a story January 2, 2020, about changes in laws and
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HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability subject to change. It’s official: We’re in a new decade now. That means you might be feeling a little (or a lot) of pressure to make and actually keep your New Year’s resolution. With small changes like these, you
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Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden surprised fans this week by announcing the birth of their first child. The proud parents shared the news with a heartfelt post on their respective Instagram accounts Friday. “We are so happy, blessed and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, Raddix Madden,”
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The NFL goes into the playoffs with its regular-season ratings having gone up for the second straight year, the first time the league has seen back-to-back increases since 2010 By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer January 3, 2020, 9:47 PM 4 min read The NFL goes into the playoffs with its regular-season ratings having gone
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WASHINGTON — Senate leaders wrangled on Friday over the terms of President Trump’s impeachment trial, deepening their impasse and throwing the start date further into doubt amid disputes over whether to call witnesses or introduce documentary evidence. In a pair of barbed back-to-back speeches on the Senate floor, the top Republican and the top Democrat
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SAN DIEGO — In 2020, the Federal Reserve is hoping to give patience another try. The Fed had an active 2019, as officials shifted away from a steady set of interest rate increases to pause before cutting rates three times in the face of trade tensions and global weakness. But at their final meeting last
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Image caption Matthew Gibson says he didn’t want to go out before Pokémon Go Pokémon Go was a record-breaking phenomenon when it launched in 2016, tempting gamers out of their homes to capture cute and colourful “creatures” outdoors. While some of its original players may have moved on to virtual pastures new, many others have
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