By Jacob Krol TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sony makes some of the best TVs on the market that all focus on delivering a realistic, immersive visual e…
In 14th Ward, where former Ald. Ed Burke was lord, conviction greeted with both shrugs and cheers
CHICAGO — Michele Ryba credits former Ald. Edward Burke with the fact she feels safe walking to the CTA Orange Line at dawn. For her, the quality of life in the Southwest Side’s 14th Ward is more important than the corruption case federal prosecutors b…
American Airlines seating controversy creates passenger uproar
By Jeffrey Quiggle Passengers traveling on major U.S. airlines frequently are forced to contend with rules, regulations and company policies. They encounter security lines, luggage costs and boarding policies, to name a few. Related: New Bud Light back…
Woman dies in Belgium after 20 metre Christmas tree falls on her
A woman has died after a 20 metre high Christmas tree fell on her at a Christmas market in Belgium on Thursday, local media reported. The huge conifer at the Christmas market in the city of Oudenaarde, some 50 kilometres west of Brussels, could not wit…
Nike reports increase in profit in second quarter
Profit at US sporting goods company Nike increased in the second quarter year-on-year, the company reported on Thursday, beating analysts’ estimates. The company’s bottom line totalled $1.58 billion, a 19% increase compared to $1.33 billion a year earl…
Rudy Giuliani files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Manhattan
NEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Manhattan on Thursday, less than a week after he was socked with a $148 million damage award for defaming two Atlanta election workers. Giuliani listed de…
Apple Ceases Sales Of Series 9, Ultra 2 Watches In The US, Won’t Repair ‘Out-Of-Warranty’ Models Anymore
Before the ban related to Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) patent dispute with Masimo Corp. (NASDAQ:MISO) came into effect, the tech giant discontinued sales of its latest Watch models, Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States. What Happened: Ahead of the i…
Quarterback In Tonight’s Bowl Game Is Wearing Jersey No. 89
By Hunter Hodies A Syracuse quarterback is wearing an unusual number for the Boca Raton Bowl on Thursday night. Dan Villari, who is usually a tight end, is dressing in his usual No. 89 even though he’s playing quarterback. Villari is starting in the ga…
Syracuse’s Field Goal Attempt Ended In Disaster Tonight
By Matt Hladik Syracuse’s attempt to cut into USF’s early lead in tonight’s Boca Raton Bowl did not go as planned. Late in the first quarter, the Orange had a 47-yard field goal attempt go awry when a mishandled snap resulted in kicker Brady Denaburg t…
Lil Wayne Pitches Ja Morant As ‘Obvious’ Choice to Replace LeBron James As Face of NBA
By Tyler Lauletta For more than two decades now, LeBron James has been the defining figure in the NBA. As a rookie, James still had to compete with the likes of Kobe Bryant for the title of face of the league, but as his star continued to rise and Brya…