Cannes Watch: Don't ask the Coens about TV
CANNES, France (AP) — Don’t ask the Coen brothers about TV. They’re not watching.
Cannes Watch: Don't ask the Coens about TV
Business inventories barely rise, suggest first quarter GDP contraction
U.S. business inventories barely rose in March as sales recorded their biggest gain in eight months, the latest indication that the economy actually contracted in the first quarter. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday business inventories edged up 0.1 percent after a downwardly revised 0.2 percent gain in February. Retail inventories excluding autos, which go into the calculation of GDP, ticked up 0.1 percent in March. The government estimated that
UK publishes Prince Charles' secret letters to officials
LONDON (AP) — The British government has released previously secret letters written by Prince Charles to government officials — letters that were the subject of a lengthy legal battle that pitted Charles’ right to privacy against the public’s right to know.
American Apparel ex-CEO Charney sues company, alleging defamation
The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in California Superior Court, seeks a minimum of $20 million in damages. The lawsuit is one of several from Charney, who was suspended as CEO last June and dismissed six months later. Charney also filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit last week against Standard General LP, one of American Apparel’s biggest investors.
CBS cancels 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS is saying goodbye to its long-running hit “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” with a two-hour finale this fall and hello to “Supergirl,” an unusual genre show for the network.
Women take spotlight as curtain rises on Cannes film fest
A gritty French social drama by a female director opened the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday rather than a customary Hollywood blockbuster, helping to underline this year’s focus on women. Director Emmanuelle Bercot became the first woman since 1987 to open the world’s most famous film festival with “Standing Tall”, starring French icon Catherine Deneuve. The tough drama marks a change from the normally star-studded openers of past years, such
US shale has 'blinked' in battle against OPEC: IEA
U.S. oil producers appear to have lost their battle with OPEC over market share, the International Energy Agency warned Wednesday.
Blog site Tumblr launches anti-bullying support campaign
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Elizabeth Banks, singer Jordin Sparks and Vice President Joe Biden are among those helping Tumblr establish a safe place from bullies online.
Greenspan: Get ready for another taper tantrum
Another market disruption from higher interest rates is virtually certain, according to former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
Don't let the slobber fool you, your dog could be a brainiac
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When her muscles locked and left her unable to move or speak, Wallis Brozman was glad she had a genius for a service dog.