Archive for March 15th, 2017:

Trump releases his first proposed budget: grows military, slashes domestic programs

Date: Mar 15 2017
The budget calls for an increase of $52 billion for the Defense Department above the 2017 base budget of about $522 billion, enacted under the Obama administration. There is an additional $2 billion increase in defense spending in other departments, ...Read More »

Scientists are perplexed by unusual sightings of hundreds of humpback whales together

Date: Mar 15 2017
Humpback whales are, as far as we know, typically loners. Sometimes, they'll gather in groups as large as 20, usually for feeding or migration purposes.Read more... https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/03/16/scientists-perplexed-unusual-sightings-humpback-whales/21897280/ Read More »

Boatwright, McLaughlin help USC rally past Providence

Date: Mar 15 2017
DAYTON -- Bennie Boatwright scored 24 points and Jordan McLaughlin added 18 points and 10 rebounds, helping USC rally from a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat Providence 75-71 in an NCAA Tournament First Four matchup of No. 11 seeds Wednesday ...Read More »

Tesla puts $1B in its tank as Model 3 nears

Date: Mar 15 2017
The electric vehicle manufacturer is raising cash to support its imminent entry-level bet, the Model 3.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/281453202/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Tesla-puts-B-in-its-tank-as-Model-nears/ Read More »

The Fed raises interest rates again, saying ‘economy is doing well’

Date: Mar 15 2017
The move should push up rates slightly for mortgages, car loans and credit card debt.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/281368304/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~The-Fed-raises-interest-rates-again-saying-economy-is-doing-well/ Read More »

What a Fed rate hike means for you (get ready to pay more)

Date: Mar 15 2017
What a rate hike means for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and bank savings rates.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/281187649/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~What-a-Fed-rate-hike-means-for-you-get-ready-to-pay-more/ Read More »