The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly higher in midday trading Monday as investors weighed the economic implications of the terrorist attacks in Paris. European markets shook off an early loss and ended mixed. Telecommunications companies were among the biggest gainers. Travel-related stocks were down, while defense contractors moved higher. … [Read more...]
Antonio Banderas Changed After Playing Gay Character
From Philadelphia and Zorro to Puss in Boots, Antonio Banderas is full of surprises each time he hits the big screen. Banderas is now playing playing “Super” Mario Sepúlveda, the man who took charge while trapped with 32 other miners in Chile in 2010. … [Read more...]
How KIND Are You?
People are inherently and genuinely good — we see evidence of this every day by witnessing acts of kindness, or by coming across them in stories that go viral. When you witness an act of kindness, no matter how big or small, it's tough not to smile. What's magical about kindness is that it makes both the doer and the recipient of the kindness feel the positivity. … [Read more...]
Allegiant Sued by Ex-Pilot for Malicious Firing
Allegiant Airlines Capt. Jason Kinzer was feeling tense. It was June 8. With the smell of acrid smoke filling his cabin, he’d just made an emergency landing at Florida's St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, where ground fire crews had informed him that his No. 1 engine was smoking. … [Read more...]
Is Khloe Kardashian Into Polygamy?
Khloe Kardashian called off her divorce to Lamar Odom—but not for romantic reasons. Lamar faces a long road to recovery ahead, and in a legal sense, Khloe is able to support him and help with medical decisions if they're still technically married. … [Read more...]
Jihadi John Killed in Airstrike
As the U.S. government is working today to confirm the death of "Jihadi John", a U.S. official appeared confident the notorious ISIS executioner was taken out in what he called a "flawless" American airstrike. … [Read more...]
Runaway Emu Finally Recovered After 60 days
Dan Stonebraker is co-owner of 3 Palms Petting Zoo in Clayton. He says the bird has been put in a trailer and will be moved to a secure facility. The runaway emu was spotted Monday near Spring Meadow Elementary School and Old State Elementary School, leading to a "soft lockdown" at both schools. … [Read more...]
Electric Skateboards by Stary Are Super Cool
Electric skateboards are cool — that’s official — but they come ten-a-penny these days. If you want to find a good one, China is the place to look. But don’t worry, we went there and did the searching for you. … [Read more...]