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US spy sell-off as Berlin brushes off privacy invasion scandals

A former German intelligence officer has reportedly sold the identities of three and a half thousand German spies operating abroad - to another, unnamed, foreign agency. The same man was unmasked last summer as a CIA double agent at the center of a spy scandal between close allies the US and Germany. In Berlin, the Parliament is continuing hearings on how America's National Security Agency spied on Germany. But as RT's Peter Oliver found out, the government is trying to downplay the whole thing.

Jan 15, 2015 · 1 minute read

Baltic Build-up: US Strykers, Humvees roll through Lithuania

A train loaded with 17 US military vehicles, including Strykers, Humvees, and SUVS was seen rolling through the city of Klaipeda, Thursday, as American troops resume NATO training in the region. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment arrived in Lithuania from their base in Vilseck, Germany, on Janary 8th. The US troops have since resumed allied training under 'Operation Atlantic Resolve', with the Lithuanian military.

Jan 15, 2015 · 1 minute read

The Ultimate Bailout: The Fed's True Plan

Ivan Lo gives you his thoughts on the direction of the market and what the primary focus for 2015 should be. He also talks about American debt, what is required to pay that debt, and the Fed's true plan on how it will unwind the enormous amount of bonds held in reserves.

Jan 11, 2015 · 11 minute read

What Is Charlie Hebdo and Why Was It a Terrorist Target?

Gunmen opened fire on the offices of French satirical cartoon magazine Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday. Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley looks at what Charlie Hebdo is and why it was the target of France's worst terrorist attack in decades.

Jan 7, 2015 · 1 minute read

Secrets for Sale at Slur: 'Whistleblowers should be paid for risks'

Leaking top-secret information and staying anonymous is hard enough. But what about making profit of it? Well, it might be easier then you think. An anonymous online bitcoin marketplace will open soon, where registered users can put up for sale all types of information. And whoever bids the most, wins it...

Jan 6, 2015 · 1 minute read

The Super Rise of the Super Rich

In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu displays how the growth of wealth for the top 0.01 percent of the U.S. has outpaced that of the one percent. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Jan 6, 2015 · 1 minute read

'Torture report is disaster, shows CIA being rogue organization'

A report on CIA torture reveals that America's post-9/11 interrogations were more brutal than previously acknowledged – and brought no significant results. RT asks Philip Giraldi, a former CIA officer, what the release of the report means for the organization.

Dec 10, 2014 · 1 minute read

Meet Your New Security Guard: A 300-Pound Robot

William Santana Li, chairman and CEO of Knightscope, and Stacy Stephens, vice president of marketing and sales, explain how the company's K5 autonomous robot security guards work. They speak with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock."

Dec 3, 2014 · 1 minute read

Obamacare Architect Jonathan Gruber Speaks of Transparency at AHEC 2013 Conference

As part of the 24th Annual Health Economics Conference hosted by PennLDI, Mark Pauly and Jonathan Gruber were featured in the Plenary Panel discussing the role of economics in shaping (and possibly reshaping) the ACA. In this conference, he infamously says that "Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage.” Oh, and he calls American people stupid.

Nov 30, 2014 · 1 minute read

Flash Boys Invade Bond Market in New Era of Volatility

U.S. Treasuries experienced a wild ride on October 15, with a yield fluctuation that was the biggest in a quarter century. Bloomberg’s Lisa Abramowicz looks at the role of flash trading in bond market volatility . She speaks on “Market Makers.”

Nov 20, 2014 · 1 minute read

Second Sight Helps Restore Vision With Bionic Eyes

Larry Hester, a Second Sight patient and bionic eye recipient, and Dr. Robert Greenberg, chief executive officer at Second Sight, discuss the breakthrough of restoring partial eyesight using robotics and explain the technology and business behind the eye implant. They speak on “Market Makers.”

Nov 20, 2014 · 1 minute read