The head of the US’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Christopher Giancarlo, said the EU’s plans on oversight clearing houses was “completely irresponsible” and would be met with retaliation. Clearing houses are financial institutions that are meant to ease the exchange of various transactions. He said: “These are blunt and strong […]
Daily Archives: October 17, 2018
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(Reuters) – The United States women’s soccer team won their eighth CONCACAF Championship with a 2-0 over Canada on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas as both sides continued to build toward next year’s World Cup. Oct 17, 2018; Frisco, TX, USA; United States forward Alex Morgan (middle) celebrates with teammates after […]
Jojo Whilden/Netflix One of the first big shows on Netflix is wrapping up an incredible run. After six seasons, Orange Is The New Black announced via Twitter on Tuesday that it will end its term with its seventh season. Weeds’ Jenji Kohan brought to life Piper Kerman’s memoir about her […]
The 27-year-old made his Raptors debut last night as Toronto saw off the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 at the Scotiabank Arena. Leonard’s 24 points was second only to the 27 of Kyle Lowry off of nine-for-22 shooting. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year, who the Raptors traded the popular DeMar […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans could try again to repeal Obamacare if they win enough seats in U.S. elections next month, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday, calling a failed 2017 push to repeal the healthcare law a “disappointment.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during an interview […]
Priyanka Chopra has baby fever? The Quantico star spoke with E! News at God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards in New York about why the organization matters to her and growing her future family with fiancé Nick Jonas. Funny enough, Kate Hudson co-chairs the event, who skipped out on attending because […]
The Washington Capitals outlasted the New York Rangers in what was largely a game of inches and lethal power-play units. Matt Niskanen ultimately notched the difference-maker in Washington’s 4-3 overtime win as the Capitals ended a losing streak at two games. The rebuilding Rangers provided a pretty spirited showing, holding […]
Now that was the crossover episode we’ve been dreaming of. American Horror Story: Apocalypse just gave us pretty much everything we could have asked for during its trip back to the Murder House. With help from Madison (Emma Roberts) and Behold (Billy Porter), we saw Vivien (Connie Britton) and Ben […]