[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of retired professional soccer player David Beckham. Birth date: May 2, 1975 Birth place: London, England Birth name: David Robert Joseph Beckham Father: David Edward “Ted” Beckham, an appliance repairman Mother: Sandra (West) Beckham, a hairdresser Marriage: Victoria (Adams) Beckham (July 4, 1999-present) Children: Harper, Cruz, […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of former AIG Chief Executive Officer Hank Greenberg. Birth date: May 4, 1925 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Maurice Raymond Greenberg Father: Jacob Greenberg Mother: Ada (Rheingold) Greenberg Marriage: Corinne (Zuckerman) Greenberg (1950-March 17, 2024, her death) Children: Jeffrey, Evan, Scott and […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at Enron, an energy trading company that collapsed after a massive accounting fraud scheme was revealed. Its 2001 bankruptcy filing was the largest in American history at the time. Estimated losses totaled $74 billion. Enron was ranked as America’s fifth largest company by Fortune magazine in 2002, despite its […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The purpose of OPEC is to “coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of John Delaney, a businessman, former US representative from Maryland and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Birth date: April 16, 1963 Birth place: Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Birth name: John Kevin Delaney Father: Jack Delaney, electrician Mother: Elaine (Rowe) Delaney, homemaker Marriage: April McClain-Delaney Children: Summer, […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at Apple, Inc, creator of the Mac computer and the iPhone. The corporate headquarters are in Cupertino, California. As of September 2023, the company reported that it employs approximately 161,000 people full-time. April 1, 1976 – Apple Computers, Inc. is founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Their first […]
[ad_1] CNN — Some like it hot – and some like it hotter, still. When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s hottest peppers to thank, along with incredible layers of flavor and a long, spice-loving human history. “Spicy food, or at least spiced foods, clearly predates the […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Birth date: March 13, 1956 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: James Dimon Father: Theodore Dimon, stockbroker Mother: Themis Dimon Marriage: Judith “Judy” (Kent) Dimon (May 1983-present) Children: Julia, Laura and Kara […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of 30 “blue-chip” US stocks. It is meant to be a way to measure the strength or weakness of the entire US stock market. The Dow began in 1896 with 12 industrial stocks. […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted Transocean Ltd. Deepwater Horizon oil rig, releasing […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of Andrew Yang, entrepreneur and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Birth date: January 13, 1975 Birth place: Schenectady, New York Birth name: Andrew M. Yang Father: Kei-Hsiung Yang, researcher at IBM and GE Mother: Nancy L. Yang, systems administrator Marriage: Evelyn (Lu) Yang (2011-present) Children: […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Jon Corzine, former governor of New Jersey. Birth date: January 1, 1947 Birth place: Willey’s Station, Illinois Birth name: Jon Stevens Corzine Father: Roy Allen Corzine Jr., farmer Mother: Nancy (Hedrick) Corzine, teacher Marriages: Sharon Elghanayan (2010-present); Joanne Dougherty (1969-2003, divorced) Children: with Joanne Dougherty: […]
[ad_1] Titans of finance have been warning for months that looming geopolitical dangers are the biggest threat by and large to the US economy. But even as wars rage on in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, markets have been enjoying an end-of-year rally. The S&P 500 reached its highest level since January 2022 on […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at one of the most successful golfers in history, Tiger Woods. Birth date: December 30, 1975 Birth place: Cypress, California Birth name: Eldrick Tont Woods Father: Earl Woods Mother: Kultilda (Punsawad) Woods Marriage: Elin Nordegren (October 5, 2004-August 23, 2010, divorced) Children: Charlie Axel and Sam Alexis Education: Attended […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross Jr. Birth date: November 28, 1937 Birth place: Weehawken, New Jersey Birth name: Wilbur Louis Ross Jr. Father: Wilbur Louis Ross Sr., a lawyer Mother: Agnes (O’Neill) Ross, a teacher Marriages: Hilary (Geary) Ross (October 9, 2004); Betsy (McCaughey) […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at US Ambassador to Japan and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Birth date: November 29, 1959 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Rahm Israel Emanuel Father: Benjamin Emanuel, a pediatrician Mother: Martha (Smulevitz) Emanuel, a psychiatric social worker Marriage: Amy Rule (1994-present) Children: Leah, Ilana and Zach Education: Sarah […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the Screen Actors Guild. In 2012, a merger was completed between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). The SAG-AFTRA labor union has more than 160,000 members. June 30, 1933 – Articles of incorporation are filed. The guild is formed […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate majority leader and Democratic senator from New York. Birth date: November 23, 1950 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Charles Ellis Schumer Father: Abe Schumer, exterminator Mother: Selma (Rosen) Schumer Marriage: Iris Weinshall (1980-present) Children: Jessica, Alison Education: Harvard […]
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: This is an update of an article that originally ran on September 20, 2023. New York CNN — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday chose not to raise its key interest rate, the same decision it took following its September meeting, leaving its benchmark lending rate at its highest level in 22 years. […]
[ad_1] CNN — The California Department of Motor Vehicles Tuesday revoked Cruise’s permits to test and operate fully driverless vehicles on the state’s roads. The California DMV said, in part, it was because Cruise, which is GM’s self-driving vehicle technology subsidiary, withheld video and information about a crash involving a pedestrian. The suspension applies only […]
