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The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Good morning! Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday. 1. Iceland’s prime minister, Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, has reportedly resigned over revelations contained in… Read More ›

The biggest pharmaceutical merger in history got scrapped — and the rest of the industry is delighted

The biggest pharmaceutical merger in history got scrapped — and the rest of the industry is delighted

Shares in European pharmaceutical companies are jumping on Wednesday morning after media reports that American firm Pfizer is abandoning its merger with Allergan — a… Read More ›

‘He is a Trojan horse’: Donald Trump rages after getting crushed in Wisconsin

‘He is a Trojan horse’: Donald Trump rages after getting crushed in Wisconsin

  Donald Trump’s presidential campaign unleashed a furious statement Tuesday night after Ted Cruz easily defeated him in the Wisconsin primary. “Ted Cruz is worse… Read More ›

Sacramento, CA – Planned Parenthood Videos Bring Raid, Abortion Activist Says

Sacramento, CA – Planned Parenthood Videos Bring Raid, Abortion Activist Says

  Sacramento, CA – An anti-abortion activist who made undercover videos at Planned Parenthood clinics says California Department of Justice agents have raided his home.… Read More ›

Washington – Cruz Haul Raises Odds Of Contested Convention

Washington – Cruz Haul Raises Odds Of Contested Convention

  Washington – Ted Cruz won most of the delegates in the Wisconsin primary, increasing the likelihood of a contested convention. Cruz has won at… Read More ›

Heists? Burning stones? 5 incredible facts about this $31.8m rare blue rock

Heists? Burning stones? 5 incredible facts about this $31.8m rare blue rock

Another blue diamond has hit the auction block, but this particular rock has far more to show off than its $31.8 million price tag. Dubbed… Read More ›

Celebrating 100 years of Bavarian beauty from BMW

Celebrating 100 years of Bavarian beauty from BMW

  This month “the ultimate driving machine” passes an important milestone: BMW, aka Bavarian Motor Works, is turning 100. It’s not the oldest automaker out… Read More ›

Australia: No refugee kids left in detention here; Critics: They’re offshore

Australia: No refugee kids left in detention here; Critics: They’re offshore

Baby Samuel spent the first ten months of his life in immigration detention. Now, he’s quickly learning to navigate around his new three-room house. “He… Read More ›

Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries

Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries

Republican candidate Ted Cruz dealt a blow to front-runner Donald Trump; Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton, gaining momentum in his fight against her.… Read More ›

Report: Russia withdrawal due to disappointment with Iran and Hezbollah

Report: Russia withdrawal due to disappointment with Iran and Hezbollah

Russian forces did not receive the backing on the ground that it expected, and the leadership had deep differences with the Iranians on the direction… Read More ›

The US just said it will do more to kill tax-dodging deals, and this drugmaker is plunging

The US just said it will do more to kill tax-dodging deals, and this drugmaker is plunging

Allergan’s shares have dropped as much as 20% in after-hours trading on Monday after the US government said that it will do more to stop tax… Read More ›

The favorite to become Disney’s next CEO is suddenly leaving the company

The favorite to become Disney’s next CEO is suddenly leaving the company

  Disney’s chief operating officer, Thomas Staggs, will leave the position on May 6, according to a statement on Monday. He will stay on through the… Read More ›

The new Fed conspiracy theory ‘seems wrong to us in so many ways’

The new Fed conspiracy theory ‘seems wrong to us in so many ways’

  There have been rumors that Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s recent dovish comments are somehow connected to a secret meeting to “take down” the dollar at… Read More ›

Prague – In Race To Improve Batteries, Nanotechnology Provides Hope Share Tweet Share Mail

Prague – In Race To Improve Batteries, Nanotechnology Provides Hope Share Tweet Share Mail

  Prague – In the global race to create more efficient and long-lasting batteries, some are betting on nanotechnology — the use of minuscule parts… Read More ›

New York – U.S. To Raise Payments To Insurers For Medicare Advantage 2017 Plans

New York – U.S. To Raise Payments To Insurers For Medicare Advantage 2017 Plans

New York – U.S. health insurers that provide Medicare Advantage plans to elderly and disabled Americans will receive government payments in 2017 that are 0.85… Read More ›

New Orleans – Man Faces Life In Prison For Stealing $31 Worth Of Candy

New Orleans – Man Faces Life In Prison For Stealing $31 Worth Of Candy

New Orleans – A Louisiana man accused of stuffing $31 worth of candy bars into his pockets faces a possible sentence of 20 years to… Read More ›

If you build it, they won’t come: Abandoned architectural marvels in China’s largest ghost town

If you build it, they won’t come: Abandoned architectural marvels in China’s largest ghost town

  Once intended to accommodate over one million residents, the new town of Kangbashi in northern China is today home to just one-tenth of its… Read More ›

Diversionary program for model Stephanie Seymour in DUI case

Diversionary program for model Stephanie Seymour in DUI case

  Model Stephanie Seymour, arrested in January on a drunken driving charge, will enter a diversionary program that could result in the charges being dismissed,… Read More ›

The Panama Papers: 7 things to know

The Panama Papers: 7 things to know

On Sunday, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists published a massive leak of documents, dubbed the Panama Papers. CNNMoney has you covered with what you… Read More ›

There are signs of life emerging from the world’s economic ‘canary in the coal mine

There are signs of life emerging from the world’s economic ‘canary in the coal mine

  The world’s economic “canary in the coal mine” is still weak, but it seems to be showing signs of improvement. South Korean exports, nicknamed “the… Read More ›