Most powerful passport in the world revealed with this surprising country beating Germany

The most powerful passport in the world has been revealed in the latest survey by law firm Henley & Partners. Countries are ranked by how many destinations the holder can travel without needing a visa. Published every year, Germany has come out on top for a number of years in the survey In a surprise […]

Russian hockey team claims gold in PyeongChang, beating Germany 4-3 in overtime

The Russian men’s hockey squad, competing in PyeongChang under the name Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR), has claimed Olympic gold, defeating Germany 4-3 in an overtime thriller. For the first time since 1992, Russian players have claimed an Olympic victory in hockey, thanks to an overtime goal by 20-year-old forward Kirill Kaprizov. Twenty-six years ago, […]

Palestinian who died after beating by Israeli troops 'may have died from tear-gas inhalation' – IDF

The Israeli military says a Palestinian man who died after he was severely beaten by Israeli forces may have died from inhaling tear gas used to disperse attackers during West Bank clashes. Yassin al-Saradeeh, 33, died soon after a confrontation with Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank town of Jericho on Thursday. Footage published […]

Chesapeake Energy jumps after beating quarterly earnings estimates (CHK)

Reuters/Anna Driver Chesapeake Energy‘s stock rose nearly 20% on Thursday after the company reported a strong earnings quarter. The company said that it would maintain its production levels from 2017 into 2018. Watch Chesapeake Energy’s stock move in real time here. Shares of Chesapeake Energy climbed nearly 20% on Thursday morning after the petroleum and […]

Home Depot jumps after beating earnings (HD)

AP/Elaine Thompson Home Depot reported quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street estimates for the sixth time in a row. It reported earnings per share of $ 1.69, above the expected $ 1.61 per share. Revenues were $ 23.88 billion versus the $ 23.66 billion that Wall Street was expecting. Its forecast for comparable store sales, […]

Tesla is gaining after beating earnings expectations (TSLA)

  Markets Insider Tesla is up roughly slightly in after-hours trading following an earnings beat.  The company lost $ 3.04 per share on revenues of $ 3.29 billion.  After gaining 3.5% in trading Wednesday, shares of Tesla are up another 3% in after-market trading Wednesday after the electric car maker reported earnings that beat Wall […]

Sore throat cure: Paracetamol 'BETTER than antibiotics for beating viral infection'

Experts found the majority of sore throats are triggered by a viral infection.  Most people get better without antibiotics, usually experiencing symptoms for up to a week, but research suggests antibiotics are prescribed in 60 per cent of cases. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence today said doctors should help sufferers manage their […]