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Obama criticizes Romney jobs record in new ad
President Barack Obama is keeping up a drumbeat of skepticism over Mitt Romney's insistence — displayed in a blitz of TV interviews — that he stepped down from his private equity firm years earlier than federal records indicate.
JP Morgan Chase CEO Denies That Growing Trading Losses Prove His Bank Is Too Big To Manage
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon held a conference call today to announce the bank’s latest earnings and address the mounting losses from the so-called “London Whale” trade. So far, the bank’s losses from that trade total nearly $6 billion, and could be headed north to $9 billion. During the call, one analyst asked Dimon [...]
The Dark Knight Rises Cast and Crew Interviews
Christopher Nolan, Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman and more discuss this Batman finale. [...]
Sigourney Weaver’s New Show ‘Political Animal’ Is All About Hillary Clinton — Wait, No, It’s Not? Huh?
Sigourney Weaver is back, y’all (!), for her new show Political Animals, set to air on USA network, and she’s channeling the mighty Hillary Clinton — wait, what? That show isn’t about Hillary OR the Clintons? Now you’re just fucking with me, right? You must be, USA Network, because the entire premise of the show [...]Show More Summary
Watch The 'Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn' Trailer That Just Debuted At Comic-Con
The trailer for "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" debuted yesterday at Comic-Con in San Diego.
It previews the five-episode web series that tells the story leading up to the hotly anticipated "Halo 4."
The game is going to be released November 6 but in the meantime fans can watch the live action mini-series beginning October 5. Show More Summary
NBA Trade Rumors: The Dwight Howard Trade That Should Have Happened
Have you heard the latest Dwight Howard news? The Brooklyn Nets have withdrawn from the Howard trade talks and instead signed restricted free agent Brook Lopez to a new deal. Howard still wants out of Orlando, and the Houston Rockets...Show More Summary
Romney responds
(Scott Johnson) The Obama campaign has made progress in smearing Mitt Romney for his work at Bain Capital. The attacks on Romney are what Obama has on offer in 2012. It’s quite a contrast with 2008. The Obama folks know what they’re doing. Show More Summary
Supreme Court: RapidShare Liable For Copyright Infringement – Sometimes
A German court has ruled that file-hosting services can be held liable for the copyright infringements of their users if certain conditions are met. The ruling was reached in a case involving Swiss-based RapidShare and video games company Atari, after the latter accused the former of providing unlawful access to the game Alone in the Dark. Show More Summary
New Evidence Indicates Media ‘Jumped the Gun’ by Branding George Zimmerman as Racist
When George Zimmerman shot black teenager Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, on February 26, the media were quick to accuse the 28-year-old Hispanic of being a racist, but new information gathered by the FBI indicates that Zimmerman did not shoot the...
Wells Fargo To Pay $175 Mil. To Settle Racial Discrimination Accusations
Yesterday, the Justice Department announced an agreement by Wells Fargo to pay $175 million in order to settle claims that its independent brokers discriminated against black and Hispanic borrowers. The Wells Fargo settlement, if approved, will be the second largest residential fair-lending settlement in DOJ’s history. Show More Summary
Sylvester Stallone's son Sage Stallone found dead
Just a day after Sylvester Stallone made an appearance at Comic-Con 2012 to promote his upcoming movie, "The Expendables 2," the actor's son -- Sage Stallone -- was found dead, possibly of a drug overdose.
How the ESPYs dominated the social TV charts [infographic]
The ESPYs (ESPN's sports awards) are the latest major awards ceremony on TV to leverage the social web and top the charts. The ceremony, which took place Wednesday night, was the most social program (out of 1,078 programs) across broadcast and cable according to Social Guide Intelligence (SGI). Show More Summary
Kyrie Irving vs. Kobe Bryant: Irving Challenges Kobe to a $50,000 1-on-1 Game
Kyrie Irving won the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year and has ultimately begun the process of feeling himself out. After a Team USA scrimmage, Irving thought it smart to challenge one of the greatest players of all time, Kobe Bryant, to a one-on-one showdown for $50,000 to the winner's charity. Show More Summary
Jeremy Lin signs the Houston Rockets offer sheet; New York Knicks have three days to match – NBA News
Jeremy Lin signs the Houston Rockets offer sheet; New York Knicks have three days to match – NBA News The Houston Rockets have lived up to their end of the deal with restricted free agent Jeremy Lin by officially signing him to a three...Show More Summary
Suicidal CEO Arrested on Fraud Charges
Police today arrested Russell Wasendorf Sr., the CEO of Peregrine Financial Group and its PFGBest unit, who allegedly tried to kill himself this week, the US Attorney's office announced. Wasendorf, who was charged with lying to regulators, reportedly admitted embezzling "millions of dollars." The complaint against Wasendorf gives the public...
Android Central international round-up - July 14, 2012
Google’s Nexus 7 tablet is almost upon us, and although most of us are still waiting for the much-anticipated device to arrive, we’ve had plenty to keep us occupied in the way of international Android news. Just as Android 4.1 JellyShow More Summary
Hedge Fund News: Boaz Weinstein, Russell Wasendorf, Twitter
HF Manager Buys NYC Pad (HedgeFund) New York City’s Fifth Avenue has a new resident from the hedge fund world. Bloomberg reported that Boaz Weinstein of New York-based hedge fund... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Katie Holmes Treats Suri To Ice Cream
Katie Holmes continues to hang out with her adorable little girl, Suri. They made another visit to the Children’s Art Museum. Suri got her face painted. Then the duo stopped by FAO Schwartz where Suri got a new toy (that’s … Continue reading »
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean changelog posted in celebration of the Nexus 7 shipping
So, your shiny new Nexus 7 is either in hand or on the way, and your Samsung Galaxy Nexus -- in most cases -- just got an OTA to Android 4.1.1. But, when you're asked; "so just what is all the fuss about with Jelly Bean?" What wouldShow More Summary
WDBJ Urges Viewers to Look Up Porn Online
For a story about a former porn star who is now volunteering as a local EMT, Roanoke CBS-affiliate WDBJ urged viewers to check out her adult films online.
“The Cave Spring Rescue Squad has been around for more than 60 years. In that time, it’s probably never had a volunteer like Harmony Rose,” WDBJ reporter Justin McLeod told viewers on Thursday. Show More Summary
