Though he denies it today, presumptive Republican Party vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan?s primary economic and fiscal influence was Ayn Rand, an extremely conservative thinker whose flawed economic and social theories were only outdone in perniciousness by her utter disregard for society and the common good.
Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB), Germany's largest bank, is being investigated by U.S. officials over ties to Iran and Sudan.
It may be surprising to many who believe that Wall Street and global finance are inherently malevolent that a century ago, the public had a very similar perception of financial services, a notion that was channeled by editorial cartoonists in hard-hitting illustrations in magazines like Puck and newspapers like the New York Herald. These cartoons would be as fitting today as they were in 1912.
The 49ers and Texans meet in both teams second preseason game of the year.
The Jets and Giants face off in their second 2012 preseason game. Here?s how to watch a live stream online, as well as a preview and prediction of Tim Tebow?s New York debut.
The rags-to-riches, self-publishing story of "Fifty Shades of Grey" has garnered plenty of industry attention, with articles dedicated to how the phenomenon is sounding the death knell for printed books and traditional publishing houses.
France, Germany, Spain, China and Japan, among other nations, have moved by leaps and bounds ahead of the U.S. in cutting-edge rail transportation (and in rail line profitability), while Amtrak struggles to survive on budgetary scraps from Congress. Many rail experts believe that only investments from the private sector and sovereign wealth funds can save Amtrak.
Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on sites in Ballston Spa and Austerlitz, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network, which the company launched locally in August 2011.
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David Beckham’s chiseled pecks are on full display. The soccer phenom has a 10-foot-tall silver statue made in his likeness standing tall in the streets of New York City in order to promote his new underwear line for H&M.
At roughly one-and-a-half mile long, driving through New York's Lincoln Tunnel during rush hour could take an everyday commuter an average of 15-20 minutes. But if you're Scottish former Formula One racing driver David Coulthard, the trip is apparently not as long.
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox meet once again at Yankee Stadium Friday night.
Selections for the 2012 New York Film Festival have been announced and the line-up couldn't be more appealing.
Vanessa Bryant is saying that her words were taken out of context after an interview with "New York Magazine" caused controversy
Hungary's best and brightest are feeling pinched by an increasingly demanding government.
The regime's newfound zeal for bilateral trade with China may reveal that new economic reforms are in the pipeline. But it also risks letting more North Koreans see that things outside are way, way better
Catherine Bosley, a television news anchor, recently won a case against Hustler Inc. who had published a photo of her dancing in a wet T-shirt contest without her permission. On Thursday a federal appeals court ruled against the photographer, who argued that the image was protected under the First Amendment, according to Reuters.
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's newly appointed running mate, Paul Ryan, has become as well known for his six pack as for his political stances.
Major League Baseball is exploring the possibility of expanding instantly replay in 2013. MLB will test new radar and camera based replay systems at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.
Less than six months after announcing a divorce from husband Peter Facinelli and dropping some pounds, Jennie Garth is dating a new boyfriend: photographer Noah Abrams. But who is the newly slimmed down actresses' new boyfriend?
Electronic Arts is "quietly exploring" opportunities for sale to private equity firms, according to a New York Post report. Coming amid weak financial results for EA, the report casts doubt on the company's ability to transition into digital publishing effectively.
Chris Brown is apparently not happy that Rihanna keeps talking about his brutal attack on her in 2009, which left her with a black eye and bruised lip.
