Tag: dump

26 MAR

China said it could dump US Treasurys — but that’s an empty threat

President Donald Trump announced $ 50 billion of tariffs on China last week.  Ambassador Cui Tiankai said China will take “all measures necessary,” possibly including cutbacks on purchases of US Treasurys. China only holds 5.50% of US treasurys and, in recent years, has already been slowing down its purchases. “We are looking at all options.” […]

26 MAR

Coronation Street spoilers: David Platt to DUMP Shona Ramsey after Josh Tucker rape?

David Platt (played by Jack P. Shepherd) looks set to break the heart of Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding) in an upcoming episode of Coronation Street. The father-of-one has been uneasy ever since Josh Tucker (Ryan Clayton) spiked his drink and raped him during a night out together. Now it seems the horror of the ordeal […]

15 MAR

Stunned Antonio Conte lauds Lionel Messi after Barcelona dump Chelsea out of Europe

Lionel Messi scored either side of half time – both goals going through Thibaut Courtois’ legs – as Barcelona beat Chelsea 3-0 on the night. He also bagged the away goal last month at Stamford Bridge that had earned Barca the edge heading into Wednesday’s clash. And Blues manager Conte conceded the Argentina superstar was […]

06 FEB

Amazon Prime Exclusive Android phones dump lock-screen ads [Update]

Enlarge (credit: Amazon) Amazon has announced it is dumping the lock-screen ads from its Prime Exclusive Phone program. Since 2016, the massive online retailer has been selling low-end Android phones loaded with ads and Amazon software at a discount of around $ 50 (and in one case, a $ 200 discount!). Now, the biggest advertising […]

15 JAN

Why Lucasfilm Decided to Dump the Expanded Universe Before Making ‘Star Wars’ Sequels

It’s been over a month since the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, so you’re all probably very familiar with the complaints about the movie by now. One of the most popular sounds something like this: “The Luke Skywalker I know would never act like that.” Basic translation: “I read a ton of novels featuring that character in which […]

11 NOV

Jared Kushner reportedly told a Time Warner executive to dump 20% of CNN’s staff

AP Photo/Andrew Harnik White House senior adviser Jared Kushner reportedly asked a Time Warner executive to get rid of 20% of CNN’s staff earlier this year. The news comes amid AT&T’s possible $ 84.5 billion merger with Time Warner, which owns Turner Broadcasting’s CNN. The Justice Department reportedly stipulated that for the merger to be approved, either parties needed to […]