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Climate scientists to use robots in Indian Ocean

Climate scientists have turned to the United States and Australian navies to deploy robotic measuring devices in the Indian Ocean where pirates have made the area too dangerous for researchers.

Futures little changed ahead of JPMorgan results

Stock index futures were little changed on Thursday ahead of earnings from JPMorgan, the first big bank to report its quarterly scorecard as investors look for signs of weakness after a slowdown in the economy.

Sweden raids stock exchange in competition probe

Swedish regulators have raided leading local bourse operator Nasdaq OMX Group in a competition probe sparked by a complaint from a small local rival, officials said on Thursday.

‘Playboy’ Hugh Hefner and his many ‘playmate’ girlfriends

Playboy’s Hugh Hefner Latest Victim of Twitter Death Hoax

Playboy kingpin Hugh Hefner is the latest celebrity to fall victim to internet death hoax. Rumors on Twitter and Facebook suggested that Hugh Hefner had died of heart attack, as have many other fake celebrity death reports.

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Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris arrive at the opening night gala of the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival featuring a screening of a restoration of 'An American In Paris' in Hollywood, California April 28, 2011.

Hugh Hefner is a Playboy at 85: Secret Behind This Incredible Icon

Celebrity death hoaxes are nothing new, but when the false death news of Hugh Hefner, spread after a hack of his Twitter account, many panicked as the iconic man behind Playboy magazine is 85. The rumors of my death are, as Mark Twain observed in a similar situation, greatly exaggerated. I'm very much alive and kicking, Hefner tweeted, responding to the hoax. I'm lying in bed next to Shera Bechard with a big smile on my face, reading tweets about my unexpected demise. I'm ...

Oprah Winfrey is the new CEO of OWN

Oprah Winfrey will take over as the new CEO of OWN, the cable channel announced on Wednesday.

Playboy's Hugh Hefner Says I’m Alive and Kicking

Playboy kingpin Hugh Hefner is not dead, despite recent Internet rumors. The founder and publisher of America’s Playboy magazine is still alive and thriving, and did not suffer from a heart attack.

For JPMorgan, forecasts matter more than results

When JPMorgan Chase & Co reports second-quarter results on Thursday, Wall Street will care more about its forecasts than its earnings, looking for clues on the direction of the U.S. lending business.

Japan escalates warning as yen continues to rise

Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda warned on Thursday that recent yen strength does not reflect economic fundamentals, escalating a verbal campaign to cool the rising yen although traders saw little immediate chance that authorities would intervene directly in the market.

US to Face Japan in Women's World Cup Title Clash [Photos]

United States will play against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, July 17, after both sides recorded 3-1 victories in the semi finals.

Palin Might Run for President After All, Will Decide by Late Summer

She might be in it to win it after all.

Overweight Children Should Be In Foster Care: Journal of the American Medical Association

Some experts have said that chronically obese children should be taken away from their parents, read the Journal of the American Medical Association as poor caretaking is only one risk factor for childhood obesity. And a question arises: Should the government step in and take these children from their homes or is this akin to banning circumcision in California?

CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett

The Chinese, Moody’s, Bernanke, and Buffett All Warn on Debt Ceiling

A Chinese-government affiliate ratings agency, Moody's, Warren Buffett, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke all warned lawmakers and Obama on the looming US debt ceiling.

Spotify to launch in US after long wait

Spotify, the popular European music service, is set to launch in the United States on Thursday the company said.

Fed’s Bernanke said Gold is Not Money, But is He Right?

During his bi-annual monetary testimony before Congress, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was confronted by none other than die-hard Libertarian Ron Paul.

Instant view: Moody's puts U.S. rating on review for downgrade

Moody's Investors Service said it may cut the United States' triple-A rating due to the rising chance its debt ceiling is not raised.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie getting married?

In the aftermath of Britain's royal wedding, it appears Hollywood might be getting one of its own.

Restaurant Bans Kids, Gets Acclaim

A restaurant in Pittsburgh suberb is banning kids.

Moody's: Pressure on U.S. ratings to stay high

Even if the United States manages to avoid a technical default in August, downward pressure on its AAA credit rating will likely remain high, Moody's analyst Steven Hess said on Wednesday.

Senators call for DOJ, SEC probe into News Corp

Three U.S. senators called for the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether News Corp broke a U.S. law banning bribes to foreign officials.

Analysis: U.S. racketeering charges unlikely to bite News Corp

What kind of legal problems could Rupert Murdoch's News Corp face in the United States from the UK phone-hacking scandal? Securities litigation? Likely. Anti-bribery prosecution? Possible. Anti-racketeering laws? That may be more of a stretch.

Bernanke prepared to respond if economy worsens

The Federal Reserve is ready to ease monetary policy further if economic growth and inflation slow much more, Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, giving a boost to the bruised stock market.

Citigroup may keep store credit card unit: report

Citigroup Inc is considering keeping its store credit card business after trying to dispose the $41 billion business, the Financial Times reported.

Moody's: US On Review for Downgrade

Credit-rating service Moody's said that it is putting the U.S. government on review. Our government may see a downgrade from its Aaa bond rating because of the increasing possibility that the debt ceiling will not be raised in time to prevent a missed payment of interest or principal on outstanding bonds and notes.

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