Новости за 18.12.2014

The ex-wife of British hedge fund manager Chris Hohn won't appeal the divorce settlement and prioritize their children, New York Times reports.

She died from her injuries in hospital.

Putin may still be popular in Russia but his miscalculation could change that, said well-known economist Jim O'Neill.

Versatility and adaptability are key qualities if want to keep working in the ever-changing film industry, and composer Ilan Eshkeri has shown those skills across a variety of movies. From period drama "The Young Victoria," to comic book mayhem in "Kick-Ass," rom-coms like "I Give It A Year" and "Austenland," and fantasies such as "Stardust," Eshkeri has shown a remarkable ability to roll with the demands of different films and deliver at a high level. That's the case for "Still Alice," and today... Читать дальше...

Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell zip around on a motorcycle while filming scenes for their latest venture together titled Daddy’s Home on Tuesday (December 16) in New Orleans, La. The 43-year-old actor recently explained why he wants a pardon for his crime of beating up a man back in 1988. “I think for most people, [...]

‘Difficult political environment’ blamed for failure of German-Russian deal

Plum Creek CEO returned his $2 million bonus after investors failed to see return of investment during his tenure.

Here are the top excuses offered by drivers at CounterAttack roadchecks across B.C.

Is it worth it for a prime basketball recruit to play fewer minutes in a rotation at Kentucky on his way to the NBA?

A public lava viewing area opened yesterday in the Big Island town of Pāhoa, just before stores at the area’s largest shopping center began to close in expectation of lava advancing across Highway 130—the sole access road into the town and the lower Puna District. The first Big Island Video News video posted below shows

President predicts rebound to take two years

Record penalty for L’Oréal, Unilever and other consumer goods groups

A Canadian has ended his month-long search for a woman to travel with who happens to have his ex-girlfriend's name.

Bill Murray, who will play Baloo, will sing the famous “The Bare Necessities” song in the upcoming Jungle Book movie – Entertainment Weekly Kris Jenner isn’t planning a TV special about a Bruce Jenner sex change – Gossip Cop Guess who just spent time with Beyonce? – Just Jared Jr Jennifer Lawrence rocks a pair [...]

CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera provides insight to the potential boost to small businesses in Cuba on changed policies with the U.S., as well as the government there.

The prospects for trade with the US and likely impact on the cigar market

The General Assembly approved a resolution demanding better privacy protection, another response to revelations of U.S. spying.

And the ramifications of North Korea's hack of Sony keep spreading outward to other studios. First, Sony pulled their release of Seth Rogen and James Franco's "The Interview," not long after, New Regency and Fox announced they were cancelling the planned Gore Verbinski and Steve Carell picture "Pyongyang," and now Paramount is swooping in to avoid potentially ruffling an North Korean feathers. In response to Sony yanking "The Interview," a small handful of theaters—Capitol Theater in Cleveland, Plaza Atlanta in Atlanta... Читать дальше...

Paramount Pictures has now cancelled screenings of Team America: World Police in light of The Interview‘s cancellations due to the massive Sony hack. Both movie’s plots rely heavily on North Korea and specifically the North Korean dictators Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un. After this Texas theater made headlines for saying it was showing Team America: [...]

Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone Chairman and CEO, explains why his firm sees opportunities in energy.

Kids are key to future growth in Greek yogurt, and Chobani's doubling down to win them over.

IAG boss will have an eye on lucrative Heathrow slots and routes to US

The Fed gave banks more time to meet a provision in the Volcker rule that bans them from betting with their own money through investments in risky hedge and private equity funds.