Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Wall Street bounces back after two-day Brexit rout

(Reuters) - Wall Street bounced back on Tuesday, recouping some recent losses, as investors sought cheap assets after a two-day equities rout sparked by Britain's decision to leave the European Union.


US military failed Americans in Benghazi, says House

A new report from Republicans in the House of Representatives finds that the US military failed to protect the four Americans who died in Benghazi.

For Detroit's Children, More School Choice but Not Better Schools

Michigan leapt at the promise of charters 23 years ago, betting that more competition would improve public education. Instead, old problems grew worse.

Olympic unisuits protect against polluted waters

The U.S. Olympic rowing team will appear in seamless unisuits when they hit the bay waters of Rio de Janeiro this summer. Though many viewers will notice only the second-skin fit, these innovative suits will also be providing much-needed protection against the foul waters of Guanabara Bay. The unisuits are knitted with antimicrobial material, their designer said.


ISTANBUL AIRPORT ATTACK: 28 DEAD, 60 INJURED

In total three bombs exploded, Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin told Turkey's state-run news agency TRT.


5,300 U.S. water systems are in violation of lead rules

18 million Americans live in communities where the water systems are in violation of the law; the EPA knows of the issues and has done very little to stop them.


Monday, June 27, 2016

Oil, FX bounce from early lows as investors hunt for bargains

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Sterling and Asian emerging market currencies regained some footing on Tuesday and crude oil bounced as investors scooped up beaten down assets after Britain's shock vote to exit the European Union.


Is Trump softening his tone?

Donald Trump may be finally gearing up to do what many Republican leaders have hoped: soften his rhetoric and pivot to the center.


Wall Street sings Brexit blues with brutal two-day slide

(Reuters) - Wall Street tumbled again on Monday after Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union, sending major U.S. stock indexes to their worst two-day swoon in about 10 months.


Strict Texas abortion law struck down

The US Supreme Court strikes down a 2013 Texas abortion law that imposed restrictive regulations on the procedure, in a landmark ruling.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Sterling, Asian stocks struggle with Brexit hangover

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell and the British pound tumbled more than 2 percent on Monday as markets struggled to shake off deep uncertainty sparked by Britain's decision to leave the European Union.


Clinton's big advantage: Hindsight

Hillary Clinton has one big advantage over Donald Trump heading into November: hindsight.


Speak Up or Stay Hidden? Undocumented Immigrants Cautious After Court Ruling

Many immigrants now wonder how aggressively they can push for change, or even just live their lives, when one wrong move could mean being deported.

Wall Street eyes low rates, earnings after Brexit rout

(Reuters) - With markets reeling after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, some on Wall Street expect cooler heads to prevail over the next several sessions as investors focus domestically on the outlook for the U.S. economy and company earnings.