January 6, 2015

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NFL: St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke plans to build a football stadium in Inglewood, California

NFL: St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke plans to build a football stadium in Inglewood, California CBS Los Angeles The NFL could be returning to Los Angeles thanks to a new partnership that will build a stadium and massive entertainment complex in Inglewood. Stan Kroenke, who bought a 60-acre lot between The Forum and Hollywood […]

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January 5, 2015

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Extraordinary milestone: London’s population surpassing previous 1939 peak

Extraordinary milestone: London’s population surpassing previous 1939 peak London’s population peaked in 1939 at around 8.6 million, and immediately began a rapid fall as World War II began. Johnathan Prynn Standard (UK) London’s exploding population is on the brink of hitting an all-time high, more than three quarters of a century after it peaked on […]

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January 4, 2015

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U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke III dies at 95

U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke III dies at 95 October 26, 1919 – January 3, 2015 The first African American elected to the U.S. Senate post reconstruction By Sylvia Wingfield and Mark Pratt Associated Press BOSTON— Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history to win […]

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January 3, 2015

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A journey from New York City to San Francisco by bike- view his journey

A journey from New York City to San Francisco by bike- view his journey On May 17, 2014, Dwayne Burgess, photographer and cyclist, set out a trip across the United States by bicycle. He rode a total of 3000 miles completed in 75 days. Along the way he documented the contours of the country using […]

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December 31, 2014

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Ethiopia: Addis Ababa metro rail system construction to be completed in 2015

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa metro rail system construction to be completed in 2015 See update September 23, 2015: Addis Ababa beats Lagos to rapid rail transit as construction delays mount Addis Ababa beats Lagos to rapid rail transit as construction delays mount By Aaron Maasho Reuters ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia expects to complete the Chinese-backed construction […]

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December 29, 2014

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NBA: Warriors unveil updated design of their future San Francisco arena

NBA: Warriors unveil updated design of their future San Francisco arena SAN FRANCISCO- Renderings were released in December 2014 showing the Golden State Warriors’ new San Fracisco arena to be located in the Mission Bay area. The Warriors have been playing in Oakland’s Oracle Arena since 1971. The franchise was known as the San Francisco […]

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December 27, 2014

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India becoming third largest world economy

India becoming third largest world economy India largest in Commonwealth by 2018, 3rd in world by 2024 The 2014 ranking puts the US first, followed by China, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Brazil, Italy, India and Russia, in that order. Joe Fernandez Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR- The latest edition of Cebr Global’s World Economic […]

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December 24, 2014

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Florida passes New York and North Carolina passes Michigan in population

Florida passes New York and North Carolina passes Michigan in population Release Date: DECEMBER 23, 2014 U.S. Census Bureau By adding an average of 803 new residents each day between July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2014, Florida passed New York to become the nation’s third most populous state, according to U.S. Census Bureau state […]

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December 23, 2014

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U.S. President Barack Obama’s approval rating

U.S. President Barack Obama’s approval rating President Barack Obama’s job approval rating has settled down into a significantly smaller range in 2014 than it has in any of his five previous years in office. This year, through the week that ended Dec. 14, Obama’s weekly approval averages have ranged between a high of 45% and […]

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December 23, 2014

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The Obama Economy: Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 18000 for first time ever

The Obama Economy: Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 18000 for first time ever The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 18,000 for the first time on December 23, 2014, capping a run that saw the index tack on 1,000 points in only six months. This is fifth straight session of gains for the Dow. -Source: NBC News […]

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