Benjamin Zhang, provided by Published 2:10 pm CST, Friday, March 1, 2019 Shutterstock A woman is suing after her young daughter was mauled by an emotional-support dog in December 2017 while waiting to board an Alaska Airlines flight at Portland International Airport. Mirna Gonzalez filed a lawsuit on behalf of her daughter, Gabriella, in Oregon state court on Monday. Gonzalez is seeking $1.1 million in damages from the dog owner, Alaska Airlines, and the Port of Portland, the operator of Portland International Airport. The suit said the 5-year-old suffered injuries to the muscles, tendons, bones, nerves, and soft tissue of her face, eye, eyelid, tear duct, and lip, as well as emotional trauma. As a result of these injuries, the girl required surgery to repair her "complex facial lacerations and a damaged tear duct." A woman is suing after her young daughter was mauled by an emotional-support dog in December 2017 while waiting to board an Alaska Airlines flight at … [Read more...] about A mom is suing for $1.1 million after her young daughter was mauled by an emotional-support pit bull while waiting to board an Alaska Airlines flight (ALK)
Airlines slash prices
Warren Buffett Wants to Make an ‘Elephant-Sized’ Purchase, But Says ‘Prices Are Sky-High’
Despite a sour year in which Berkshire Hathaway posted a loss and was forced to write down $3 billion on its investments, Warren Buffett told shareholders that he wants to make a big acquisition. There is just one problem: Prices are too high. "In the years ahead, we hope to move much of our excess liquidity into businesses that Berkshire will permanently own. The immediate prospects for that, however, are not good: Prices are sky-high for businesses possessing decent long-term prospects," Buffett wrote in the letter released Saturday morning. "That disappointing reality means that 2019 will likely see us again expanding our holdings of marketable equities," Buffett added. "We continue, nevertheless, to hope for an elephant-sized acquisition. Even at our ages of 88 and 95 – I'm the young one – that prospect is what causes my heart and Charlie's to beat faster." He also said, however, that this was "not a market call," noting he did no know how stocks will actually … [Read more...] about Warren Buffett Wants to Make an ‘Elephant-Sized’ Purchase, But Says ‘Prices Are Sky-High’
Private colleges slashing tuition
Nick Anderson, The Washington Post Published 4:58 pm PST, Monday, January 21, 2019 Students walk trough the quad fronting historic McDowell Hall on the campus of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, in December 2018. The school is slashing its tuition and fees by 33 percent in the coming year. less Students walk trough the quad fronting historic McDowell Hall on the campus of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, in December 2018. The school is slashing its tuition and fees by 33 percent in the ... more Photo: Washington Post Photo By Michael Robinson Chavez. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Michael Robinson Chavez. Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Students walk trough the quad fronting historic McDowell Hall on the campus of St. John's College in Annapolis, … [Read more...] about Private colleges slashing tuition
Black Friday 2018 surprises: Price gotchas and sold-out inventory
Retailers are rolling out their Black Friday specials, but shoppers may be in for some surprises. Consumers are expected to spend an average of $803 each on Black Friday, an increase of almost 8 percent compared with a year earlier, according to RetailMeNot. But even though they're planning to spend more, they're still seeking a bargain. Almost nine of 10 say they're looking for deals on holiday gifts, the retail coupon site said in a study. Buyer beware: Black Friday "deals" to avoid at Best Buy, Target and Walmart Which retailers are open on Thanksgiving Day As consumers plan their shopping strategies for Friday, they may want to educate themselves on retail trends to make sure they aren't missing out on a deal -- or overpaying for their gifts. Contrary to popular opinion, the best values aren't always available on Black Friday. But at the same time, waiting too long raises the risks of encountering out-of-stock products. "The timing of the calendar plays … [Read more...] about Black Friday 2018 surprises: Price gotchas and sold-out inventory
Nasdaq Hits High As Stocks Ignore Trump Trade War, Oil, Airlines: Weekly Review
The Nasdaq composite rose to a record high, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 also solidly higher. Investors quickly moved past new China trade war threats from President Donald Trump. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) kicked off bank earnings amid concerns about a flattening yield curve. Crude prices tumbled from multiyear highs. Twitter (TWTR) deleted fake accounts while American Airlines (AAL) and peers struggle with fuel costs. Tesla (TSLA) announced a China deal but also said U.S. tax credits will phase out. Broadcom (AVGO) announced a big takeover deal that analysts panned. X Stocks Power Higher The Dow Jones and S&P 500 rose solidly, while the Nasdaq composite rallied to a record high. That's despiter President Trump setting the stage for tariffs on a further $200 billion in Chinese goods.. FANG stocks Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB) and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) and several software stocks powered to all-time levels. Energy stocks, including several flirting with buy … [Read more...] about Nasdaq Hits High As Stocks Ignore Trump Trade War, Oil, Airlines: Weekly Review