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Chief Executive Marissa Mayer is expected Tuesday to unveil a plan aimed at slashing Yahoo’s costs, including the closing of several business units and a reduction of up to 15% of its workforce, said people familiar with the matter.

Chief Executive Marissa Mayer is expected Tuesday to unveil a plan aimed at slashing Yahoo’s costs, including the closing of several business units and a reduction of up to 15% of its workforce, said people familiar with the matter.

Chief Executive Marissa Mayer is expected Tuesday to unveil a plan aimed at slashing Yahoo’s costs, including the closing of several business units and a reduction of up to 15% of its workforce, said people familiar with the matter.

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PEAHI, Hawaii, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- A pro surfer who plunged 40 feet from the top of a huge wave in Hawaii said it felt like he "jumped off a cliff," but he suffered only a sore neck.

When conventional wisdom holds true, political advertising — especially local TV spots — plays a vital role in deciding presidential elections. So, it may not be surprising that when many of the largest political advertising agencies were surveyed, the candidates they deemed best for business were former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the establishment candidates most likely to uphold and operate based on that conventional wisdom.

The World Health Organisation announces that the Zika virus is an "extraordinary event" that merits being declared an international emergency

The World Health Organisation announces that the Zika virus is an "extraordinary event" that merits being declared an international emergency

Hyundai Merchant Marine is resurrecting an asset-sale plan in an effort to stave off bankruptcy as it reels from a crisis in the shipping industry brought on by slowing global trade.

The origin of the video was not clear. It appeared to have been shot by a student. It went viral after Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) shared it on its Twitter handle.

Find out what happens at a caucus in a simple video that's less than 2 minutes.

Even for people who know little or nothing about firearms, the outline of an AR-15 is widely recognizable. More than that, it is a shape that has meaning. While terms like M16, M4, and AR-15 might be greeted with a blank stare, the iconic silhouette of an AR carries with it a host of associations, both good and bad, depending on the viewer’s perspective.

Facebook is introducing a new way to track what you do on your News Feed.

A fake Rothko painting is at the centre of a $25m court case being heard in Manhattan

A fake Rothko painting is at the centre of a $25m court case being heard in Manhattan

Gold futures end at their highest level in three months, buoyed by a slide in oil and the U.S. stock market.

While the Saudi government has indicated its concern for civilian casualties in Yemen, it has no plans of scaling down its military operations. Instead, Riyadh will rely on the US and UK for targeting accuracy – a move unlikely to have much effect, given that both nations have been assisting Saudi Arabia from the beginning.

Kingdom responds to international complaints about the number of civilian deaths in its war against rebels in neighbouring country

Kingdom responds to international complaints about the number of civilian deaths in its war against rebels in neighbouring country

Birchbox

Birchbox is in trouble.

The subscription company — which mails monthly boxes of makeup samples to members — laid off 45 people or 15% of its staff. The company also announced it would cease operations in Canada.

Birchbox 's CEO Katia Beauchamp released a statement to Business Insider confirming the layoffs. The company told Pando Daily the challenges are a result of a difficult funding environment.

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Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens is bullish on oil in 2016. But those prognostications by the 87-year-old wildcatter might not mean much given that his recent calls on oil have been way off the mark.

Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens is bullish on oil in 2016. But those prognostications by the 87-year-old wildcatter might not mean much given that his recent calls on oil have been way off the mark.

Wayne Rooney can help ease the pressure Louis van Gaal and move closer to Bobby Charlton's club scoring record if he maintains his hot streak against.

A muzzle loading gun, 11 iron rods, loudspeaker, wireless receiver, electric wire and other material were recovered from the Naxals.

– Federal government has assured Nigerians that the country can survive without oil – The government wooed foreign investors to invest in the country – The federal government promised to provide conducive environment to investors  Following the continuous fall of oil price at the international market, Vice President Yemi Osinbajon  has expressed confidence that Nigeria has […]

Last June, the Centre halted Delhi’s bid for a world heritage city tag just days before the Unesco world heritage meeting. This year, the Centre has endorsed Ahmedabad for this prestigious tag, once again bypassing Delhi.