12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Paris roiled by violent protests over suspect alleging police brutality
Paris roiled by violent protests over suspect alleging police brutality
A man being called “Theo” has claimed he was violated during a routine ID check, NBC reports.
12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2017 BAFTA Awards: The complete winners list
2017 BAFTA Awards: The complete winners list
2017 BAFTA Awards: The complete winners list
Last step before the Oscars! The top actors, directors, writers, and producers from all over the world gathered in London on Sunday night for the 2017 British Academy of Film and Television Awards.
12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Australian press: "IMF urges RBA to slash rates to avoid low-growth trap"
Australian press: "IMF urges RBA to slash rates to avoid low-growth trap"
On Friday the IMF published it Article IV consultation report on Australia
They recommended the Reserve Bank of Australia keep monetary policy easy
Local Australia press have elaborated further on the report, in very brief (bolding mine):
12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Germans Outraged After US Tennis Association Plays "Nazi Anthem"
Germans Outraged After US Tennis Association Plays "Nazi Anthem"
Germany responded with outrage after the United States Tennis Association made the embarrassing gaffe of playing the Nazi-era version of Germany’s national anthem during a Federation Cup tie in Hawaii, Reuters reported. The version played included the first stanza, beginning “Deutschland, Deutschland uber alles,” which was used as Nazi propaganda. Germany’s Andrea Petkovic described it as “the worst thing that has ever happened to me.”
12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Key Words: Anthony Bourdain says Obama really, really liked his beer in Vietnam
Key Words: Anthony Bourdain says Obama really, really liked his beer in Vietnam
‘I have never seen anyone so happy to be drinking beer out of a long-necked bottle,’ the chef, writer and TV personality says of the 44th U.S.
12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Gust Launch Starts with a Bang! Global Startup Ecosystem Adds Services to Help Entrepreneurs Launch New Companies
Gust Launch Starts with a Bang! Global Startup Ecosystem Adds Services to Help Entrepreneurs Launch New Companies
Gust Launch is a relatively new addition to the Gust portfolio of services for startups. Gust Launch is described as; “one platform to easily incorporate, start, and run your company like a seasoned entrepreneur—designed by experienced startup founders, investors, and lawyers to help you from… Read More
12 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Consumer Spending "Pothole" Ahead: IRS Refunds Tumble As New Law Delays Payments
Consumer Spending "Pothole" Ahead: IRS Refunds Tumble As New Law Delays Payments
A period of consumer spending, retail sales and housing weakness may be imminent, after federal tax refunds tumbled by 78% in the early part of February compared to 2016, the result of a new law which requires the IRS to delay the printing of checks to households claiming specific tax credits. The reason for the slowdown is that in late 2015 Congress passed a law forcing the IRS to hold back refund checks related to the earned-income tax credit and the child tax credit until at least Feb. 15.