Forbes names Beyonce music’s highest-earning woman
The Associated Press From The Sacramento Bee Forbes has crowned Beyonce as the highest paid woman in music. Forbes magazine says the singer earned $105 million over a yearlong period stretching from June 2016 to June of this year. Beyonce’s…
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe resigns, ending 37-year rule
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said. A letter from Mr Mugabe said the decision was voluntary and he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment…
Armie Hammer wasn’t allowed to watch TV when he was a kid — and now he’s a famous actor
By Jacob Shamsian From Thisisinsider Armie Hammer’s parents didn’t let him watch TV when he was a kid. He grew up in the Cayman Islands, “macheteing coconuts,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. He later grew up to be a famous…
US and Afghan forces attack opium factories to hinder Taliban funds
From WN According to Afghan and American officials on Monday, U.S. and Afghan forces conducted joint operations on Taliban opium factories, in an attempt to halt the group’s economic lifeline, Reuters reported. During a news conference, U.S. Army Gen. John…
Alibaba pushes deeper into retail with $2.88 billion investment
By BRIAN DEAGON From Investors Business Daily China e-commerce leader Alibaba (BABA) on Monday said it will invest $2.88 billion for a 36.16% stake in Hong Kong-based Sun Art Retail as part of a strategic alliance to expand opportunities in…
The best way to make sure you have enough serving dishes for Thanksgiving
By Lisa Freedman From The Kitchn You can plan your menu and check your grocery list a million times, but you’re not truly prepared to host Thanksgiving until you’ve done this one thing. The Party Problem: You’re worried you don’t…
Americans aren’t having children and it might help the economy
BY JESSICA KWONG From Newsweek Americans are having fewer children and it might be a good thing for the economy—according to a study by a nonprofit called Negative Population Growth, Inc. Between 2007, which was the year before the Great…
Thanksgiving Pie Survey
Delta Dental’s annual Thanksgiving Pie Survey breaks down America’s favorites By Nerisa Eugenia Waterman From WN According to the annual Delta Dental Thanksgiving pie survey out today, when it comes to Thanksgiving pies, Americans are staunch traditionalists. The survey has…
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USDA provides more than $10 Million to help Caribbean area farmers
By Senora Scott, KIDY From My Fox Zone SAN JUAN, P.R – From the USDA: “November 21, 2017 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing $10.9 million in technical and financial assistance to help farmers in Puerto Rico and the…
EU supports recovery and resilience in the Caribbean region with €300 million
European Commission – Press release New York, 21 November 2017 The European Union reaffirms its commitment to support the Caribbean region in the aftermath of recent hurricanes Irma and Maria, as it pledges substantial support during the High-level Donor Conference…
