U.S. construction spending rebounded strongly to hit its highest level in more than 5-1/2 years in July as private construction increased and state and local government outlays surged, in a further sign of vigor in the economy.
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'Dance Moms' Dancer Maddie Ziegler Casts Aside Feuding Rumors, Vacations in Paris and Shows Off at the VMAs
Maddie Ziegler, one of the young dancers from "Dance Moms," has been seen everywhere lately- from music videos, Parisian vacations and the VMAs.
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ plot news: Film to focus on the origins of ancient mutants and Apocalypse; Hugh Jackman to play Weapon X?
Wolverine may take on a whole new direction in the upcoming "X-Men: Apocalypse." Meanwhile, reports are circulating that the movie will focus on the origins of the ancient mutants, including Apocalypse.
Celebrity hacking clouds Apple's upcoming product launch
Apple Inc has often displayed uncanny timing, with its well-orchestrated end-of-year iPhone releases. But the leak of racy celebrity photos in the past few days put the company in the unusual position of having to mend its image just days before a highly anticipated Sept. 9 product launch.
Nikkei ends at 7-month high in on weak yen, reform hopes
Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a seven-month high on Tuesday in active trade as the yen slipped to a seven-month low against the dollar, sending exporters higher on hopes of a boost to earnings.
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Asian shares inched lower early on Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, while the dollar was close to 14-month highs against a basket of major currencies after data underscored that the U.S. economy's modest expansion continues to chug along.
U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Tuesday, retreating from records set the previous month, as falling crude oil prices dragged energy shares down and offset strong manufacturing data.
Dollar General Corp (DG.N) raised its bid for Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO.N) to $9.1 billion, and warned it may turn hostile and appeal directly to shareholders if the new offer was rejected.
Just after two months of dating, Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez call it quits according to sources from People.
While Rockstar remains quiet on any release date for the next-gen ports of "Grand Theft Auto V," new rumors have come out claiming the PC version has been officially cancelled.
The latest coupling from "Bachelor in Paradise"- Cody Sattler and Michelle Money- have thrown host Chris Harrison for a loop.
The fourth installement of "The Sims" for PC has some new details. Gamers can observe the Sims' emotional states and how they affect them as they perform certain actions. Moreover there are new ways for your Sims to be killed.
The latest celebrities who are expected to be announced in the lineup are fashion designer Betsey Johnson and 76-year-old comedian and pot enthusiast Tommy Chong, according to the New York Daily News.
It has been made known that a movie loosely based about her untold story would be developed into a film. The Standard UK said that the film would be directed by Michael Winterbottom, and will star supermodel Cara Delevingne and lookalike newcomer Genevieve Gaunt. Gaunt is also known to the Harry Potter cinematic universe as Draco Malfoy's girlfriend Pansy Parkinson. Meanwhile, Knox and her ex-boyfriend continue to fight against the Italian court ruling that uphold the initial trial verdict in 2009.
