Digital News Report – The 2008 financial crisis of the banks is being investigated by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations with Washington Mutual given testimony today. Former CEO, Kerry Killinger testified…
New Zealand Bird DNA recovered of the Extinct Moa Bird Species – New Discovery on North Shore
Digital News Report – An Extinct bird of New Zealand called the Moa had the DNA recovered of this giant bird that have been extinct for around 500 years. Scientists from the…
60 Hospitals Cancelled? Fewer Physician Owned Hospitals Compared To Non-Profit and Corporate Facilities Possible
Digital News Report Digital News Report – Some hospitals say that the new health care overhaul will force them to cut back on services or cancel hospitals that are in the planning…
Airline Quality Report
Digital News Report Digital News Report – Despite the higher fees travelers were happier with airline travel this last year compared to the year before. The researchers believe that fewer flights and…
Glenn Beck Responds to Unions
Digital News Report Digital News Report – Various labor and progressive groups are putting the pressure on advertisers to the Glenn Beck show on Fox News. The libertarian-conservative commentator has said he…
Forex Currency Exchange Rates
Digital News Report Digital News Report – The China Yuan is trading near an 11-week high and the dollar continues to slide against other currencies (see chart below). The China customs bureau…
Obama Debt Relief Programs
Digital News Report Digital News Report – The government debt relief program got a shot in the arm last week when the Obama Administration modified the Making Home Affordable Program. Grants are…
Netflix Streaming Video Service now available for the Nintendo Wii Game Console
Digital News Report – The Netflix company has made a disc available that will allow subscribers of their service to watch their streaming online videos using the Nintendo Wii game console. Currently,…
Best Buy to sell Barnes & Noble NOOK eBook Reader and Accessories
Digital News Report – Best Buy announced that they will be selling Barnes & Noble NOOK eBook reader beginning April 18th. This is an exclusive partnership between the electronic retailer and bookseller…
Mortgage Interest Rates Today Lower
Digital News Report Digital News Report – Our survey of mortgage interest rates shows a downward trend today with 15 and 30 year fixed rate mortgages. The 5/1 ARM was slightly higher…