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The hot software-as-a-service startups of the last couple of years are getting murdered

The hot software-as-a-service startups of the last couple of years are getting murdered

The stock market had an awful day on Monday, and tech companies were hit harder than most other sectors. But within tech, one segment did particularly poorly: “software… Read More ›

The CEO of one of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups has suddenly resigned

The CEO of one of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups has suddenly resigned

  Parker Conrad, cofounder and CEO of high-flying Zenefits, which has lately come under attack for missing its revenue projections and running into friction with regulatory agencies,… Read More ›

HARRY DENT: ‘This looks like the beginning of the end’

HARRY DENT: ‘This looks like the beginning of the end’

  Since late 2008, central banks around the world have used unprecedented QE to try and stoke the global economy. Then in June 2014, the… Read More ›

New York – Super Bowl Gets 111.9 Million Viewers, Down From Last Year

New York – Super Bowl Gets 111.9 Million Viewers, Down From Last Year

  New York – Setting television viewership records with the Super Bowl has become almost routine, but this year’s average of 111.9 million viewers for… Read More ›

New York – Despite Defeat, NYC Mayor Vows To Revive Horse Carriage Deal

New York – Despite Defeat, NYC Mayor Vows To Revive Horse Carriage Deal

  New York – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH’-zee-oh) is insisting that he will try to revive a plan to limit… Read More ›

Washington – U.S. Defense Intelligence Chief Predicts Increased Islamic State Attacks

Washington – U.S. Defense Intelligence Chief Predicts Increased Islamic State Attacks

  Washington – Islamic State is likely to “increase the pace and lethality” of its transnational attacks, U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Director Vincent Stewart said… Read More ›

The smell of success? $115 bottles of British air sold to Chinese buyers

The smell of success? $115 bottles of British air sold to Chinese buyers

  An idea dreamed up out of thin air appears to be earning one businessman some serious money. British entrepreneur Leo De Watts, 27, has… Read More ›

3 mauled as leopard wreaks havoc at Indian school

3 mauled as leopard wreaks havoc at Indian school

New Delhi – Three people were mauled when a leopard entered school grounds in the Indian city of Bangalore, leading officials on an all-day mission to… Read More ›

Intel agencies had hints of ISIS plot before Paris attacks, source says

Intel agencies had hints of ISIS plot before Paris attacks, source says

  Intelligence obtained by Western security agencies before the November 13 Paris attacks indicated as many as 60 ISIS fighters had been deployed by the… Read More ›

UN probe accuses Syria of ‘exterminating’ thousands of prisoners

UN probe accuses Syria of ‘exterminating’ thousands of prisoners

New report says Assad regime guilty of a crime against humanity, calls for sanctions against those responsible   GENEVA, Switzerland — UN investigators accused the… Read More ›

Coalition backs bill that allows MKs to suspend other serving lawmakers

Coalition backs bill that allows MKs to suspend other serving lawmakers

PM calls legislation necessary after Arab MKs met with terrorists’ families, says Israel must ensure basic standards ‘so our democracy doesn’t turn into suicide pact’… Read More ›

Bloomberg confirms he’s considering White House run

Bloomberg confirms he’s considering White House run

Billionaire ex-NY mayor says he’s ‘looking at all options,’ calls presidential race ‘discourse and discussion distressingly banal’   Michael Bloomberg, the former New York mayor… Read More ›

Israel plans to increase number of Palestinian work permits

Israel plans to increase number of Palestinian work permits

Plans to grant 30,000 additional work permits to Palestinians from the West Bank meant to ease economic hardship which Israel fears could lead to terrorism.… Read More ›

ISIS beheader took part in Gaza humanitarian convoy

ISIS beheader took part in Gaza humanitarian convoy

Alexanda Kotey, part of an ISIS gang dubbed ‘The Beatles’ for their thick British accents, joined controversial British MP George Galloway on trip to the… Read More ›

Ethics C’tee suspends Arab MKs from Knesset discussions

Ethics C’tee suspends Arab MKs from Knesset discussions

Joint List MKs Haneen Zoabi and Basel Ghattas will not be able to participate in plenum or committee discussions for four months, while Zahalka will… Read More ›

Report: Cabinet sparring over Israeli action against Gaza tunnel threat

Report: Cabinet sparring over Israeli action against Gaza tunnel threat

Discord involves Bennett calling for immediate action while PM and defense minister oppose such a move that could stir up further government contention, according to… Read More ›

Regavim: Court rejected Beduin petition to remain on Ma’aleh Adumim land

Regavim: Court rejected Beduin petition to remain on Ma’aleh Adumim land

The State wants to relocate the herding families that live in temporary illegal structures to the nearby village of Abu Dis, just outside of Jerusalem.… Read More ›

Sanders flirts with history in quest to be first Jewish victor in US primary

Sanders flirts with history in quest to be first Jewish victor in US primary

The Democratic candidate shies away from Israel talk.   NASHUA, New Hampshire – Bernie Sanders is not afraid of adopting labels controversial in American politics.… Read More ›

Kashrut certification pulled from PA West Bank factories over ‘security concerns’

Kashrut certification pulled from PA West Bank factories over ‘security concerns’

For food to be marked as kosher, it must be certified as such by the Chief Rabbinate.   Several food factories based in Palestinian-administered areas… Read More ›

Sanders campaign plans clash with political realities

Sanders campaign plans clash with political realities

Democratic hopeful rallies progressives with talk of social, economic ‘revolution,’ but critics question its feasibility   PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire (AP) — Bernie Sanders promises voters… Read More ›