Economy

Eugene Polley, inventor of TV remote, dies at 96

CHICAGO — Couch potatoes everywhere can pause and thank Eugene Polley for hours of feet-up channel surfing. His invention, the first wireless TV remote, began as a luxury, but with the introduction of hundreds of channels and viewing technologies it has become a necessity.

Just ask anyone who's lost a ...

Secret Central Bank Aid Props Up Greek Banks

TruthNews.US - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 21:36
CNBC | There has been no official announcement. No terms or conditions have been disclosed. But Greece’s banking system is being propped up-- again.

9/11 ‘truther’ leading Egyptian presidential race

TruthNews.US - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 21:36
Washington Times | An Islamist who believes that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were an American conspiracy is the front-runner in Egypt’s presidential race.

Administration widens scope of 'Race to the Top'

The Obama administration is taking its signature "Race to the Top" education grant competition to the micro level.

Individual school districts, or consortia of districts that decide to pool their resources and work together, now will be eligible for multimillion-dollar awards in exchange for detailed reform plans that meet the ...

US Airways flight diverted to Maine after odd passenger behavior

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — US Airways Flight 787 from Paris to Charlotte, N.C., was diverted to a Maine airport on Tuesday because a French passenger exhibited suspicious behavior, an official said.

The woman is in custody, and the flight has been cleared to continue, the official briefed on the investigation said. ...

Cop Accused of Tasering Teen Heads to Court

TruthNews.US - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 21:36
Delco Times | Officer Parham is accused of tasering a 17-year-old shackled behind bars with handcuffs on; he then texted fellow officer 'got tased in the cell lol.'

Born to run barefoot? Some end up getting injured

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.

The first time he tried it two years ago, he ran a third of a mile on grass. Within three weeks of switching over, he ...

Planet Infowars: Resistance, Powered by Infowarriors Worldwide

TruthNews.US - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 21:36
Infowars | The official launch of a social networking platform that will allow awakening minds to connect, organize and form pockets of resistance worldwide against the New World Order.
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