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WSJ.com 

Zika Virus Continues to Expand in Brazil

The mosquito-borne Zika virus, which health officials have linked to thousands of cases of infant brain damage, continues to expand across Brazil. Figures from the country’s health ministry show that in the week ending Jan. 16 there were 363 new suspected cases.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

UP government misled us on lokayukta, Supreme Court says

In an embarrassment to the Akhilesh Yadav government, the Supreme Court said it had misled the court by recommending Justice (retd) Virendra Singh’s name for appointment as lokayukta without disclosing that chief justice of Allahabad high court had objected to his candidature for the post.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

UP govt misled us on lokayukta: Supreme Court

In an embarrassment to the Akhilesh Yadav government, the Supreme Court said it had misled the court by recommending Justice (retd) Virendra Singh’s name for appointment as lokayukta without disclosing that chief justice of Allahabad high court had objected to his candidature for the post.

BusinessInsider.com 

Electric cars are being pushed by governments while consumers are less excited

green car reports

While there are already a number of enthusiastic owners, electric cars are still receiving a significant amount of market support from governments across the globe.

They encourage people to buy electric cars through incentives like tax credits, rebate checks, and solo access to crowded carpool lanes.

Some also fund the expansion of charging infrastructure, which in turn helps make electric cars more attractive to consumers.

In fact, a high-profile figure... Читать дальше...

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

Pot states take fresh look at out-of-state investment

DENVER (AP) — States that have legalized pot are taking a fresh look at making it easier for out-of-state investors to get in the weed business, saying the industry's ongoing difficulty in ban…

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Pot states take fresh look at out-of-state investment

DENVER (AP) — States that have legalized pot are taking a fresh look at making it easier for out-of-state investors to get in the weed business, saying the industry's ongoing difficulty in ban…

BusinessInsider.com 

4 characteristics Wharton looks for in top MBA candidates

Flickr/Jack Duval

Every MBA program has a personality — and some candidates are a better fit for certain schools than for others. The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School is no exception.

After more than 15 years of helping our clients receive highly coveted admissions letters to Wharton, we've pulled together some key characteristics that, together, paint a unique picture of what Wharton is looking for in MBA students.

Before we launch into the list, one caveat: Knowing... Читать дальше...

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Pakistan tests air-launched cruise missile

Richard Tomkins
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Pakistan's Ra'ad cruise missile performs successful flight test.

BusinessInsider.com 

Goldman Sachs is swimming against the tide

Reuters/ Natalie Behring

You can always count on Goldman Sachs to head left when everyone else is going right.

In 2015, it did so by hiring 2,800 people in one of the largest staffing increases in the bank's history.

On a call on Wednesday following the release of the firm's fourth-quarter earnings, CFO Harvey Schwartz called the 8% jump in headcount a "significant increase."

The hiring stands out on Wall Street for a couple of reasons.

First, other banks are... Читать дальше...