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Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 evening edition

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Neil Diamond Diagnosed with Parkinson's ...

Neil Diamond Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, Announces Retirement.

Neil Diamond is hanging it up on the big stage because he just revealed he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The iconic pop singer made the announcement Monday, saying he was retiring from concert touring upon receiving his diagnosis.

The third leg of his 50th anniversary tour -- originally set to launch in March -- has been cancelled on doctor's orders.

Neil said in a statement ... "I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come."

Neil finished by saying ... "The ride has been 'so good, so good, so good' thanks to you.". »

John Cena in Talks to Star in ‘Duke Nukem’ Movie

Authored by variety.com

John Cena is in talks to star in Paramount’s “Duke Nukem” movie, a big-screen version of the long-running video game franchise.

The project is set up at Paramount-based Platinum Dunes, which is operated by Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller.

Cena is starring with Hailee Steinfeld in Paramount’s upcoming Transformers prequel “Bumblebee: The Movie,” with Bay producing. »

After Denver hired homeless people to shovel mulch and perform other day labor, more than 100 landed regular jobs

Authored by denverpost.com

During a news conference at the library, Mayor Michael Hancock and others said the first-year numbers exceeded most of their goals.

As part of Denver Day Works, Bayaud has helped connect participants with housing providers and, if eligible, public-assistance programs.

Hancock initiated Denver Day Works in late 2016 after reading a news report about a similar city day-labor program in Albuquerque. »

Trump imposes 30 percent tariff on solar panel imports

Authored by thehill.com

The move is a major blow for the $28 billion solar industry, which gets about 80 percent of its solar panel products from imports.

The Solar Energy Industries Association predicted the tariffs would increase prices and kill 23,000 jobs.

The tariffs unveiled Monday apply to all imported solar photovoltaic cells and modules, the main technology on panels that convert solar energy into electricity. »

Trump's Tariffs on Solar Mark Biggest Blow to Renewables Yet

Authored by bloomberg.com

President Donald Trump dealt his biggest blow to the renewable energy industry yet.

Solar Surges. U.S. panel maker First Solar Inc. jumped as much as 9 percent to $75.20 in after-hours trading in New York.

The Solar Energy Industries Association warned the tariffs will delay or kill billions of dollars of solar investments. »