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Swiss reject money proposal, approve on-line casino gambling
- June 12, 2018
The government, which opposed the plan due to uncertainties it might unleash, said the results were pleasing by voters. "Of course we're relieved - implementing such an initiative, with so many question marks, wouldn't have been possible without years of wrangling", Finance Minister Ueli Maurer said. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The government, which opposed the plan due to uncertainties it might unleash, said the results were pleasing by voters. "Of course we're relieved - implementing such an initiative, with so many question marks, wouldn't have been possible without years of wrangling", Finance Minister Ueli Maurer said. (more...)
China urges 'full denuclearisation' as Kim-Trump meet
- June 12, 2018
The remarks were made by foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a briefing in Beijing after Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised the summit - the first between a North Korean leader and a sitting United States president - as "creating a new history". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The remarks were made by foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a briefing in Beijing after Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised the summit - the first between a North Korean leader and a sitting United States president - as "creating a new history". (more...)
NiMo linked to United Kingdom asylum bid
- June 12, 2018
Greenery in the pocket: Some prominent Indians who've sought refuge in United Kingdom have been men of considerable financial means-music director Nadeem Saifi, former IPL administrator Lalit Modi , Kingfisher Airlines' Vijay Mallya , and, the most recent, diamantaire Nirav Modi , accused of perpetrating the biggest fraud on Indian banking system, of $2 billion. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Greenery in the pocket: Some prominent Indians who've sought refuge in United Kingdom have been men of considerable financial means-music director Nadeem Saifi, former IPL administrator Lalit Modi , Kingfisher Airlines' Vijay Mallya , and, the most recent, diamantaire Nirav Modi , accused of perpetrating the biggest fraud on Indian banking system, of $2 billion. (more...)
Oil Prices Fall on Rising Global Production
- June 12, 2018
Benchmark Brent crude was down 15 cents at $76.31 a barrel by 0915 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 21 cents, or 0.3 percent, at $65.52 a barrel. Going into next year, "oil fundamentals are expected to weaken in 2019 on the back of stronger-than-expected non-OPEC supply, but also potential release of barrels from OPEC as the joint accord between OPEC and non-OPEC is unlikely to stay in place", JPMorgan said. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Benchmark Brent crude was down 15 cents at $76.31 a barrel by 0915 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 21 cents, or 0.3 percent, at $65.52 a barrel. Going into next year, "oil fundamentals are expected to weaken in 2019 on the back of stronger-than-expected non-OPEC supply, but also potential release of barrels from OPEC as the joint accord between OPEC and non-OPEC is unlikely to stay in place", JPMorgan said. (more...)
Rocket-powered Tesla Roadster may fly, Elon Musk says
- June 12, 2018
Autopilot, a form of advanced cruise control, handles some driving tasks and warns those behind the wheel they are always responsible for the vehicle's safe operation. But the company has also heavily promoted its cars' supercharged ability to fend for itself: The Tesla website promises "Full Self-Driving Hardware on All Cars", which it says offer "a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Autopilot, a form of advanced cruise control, handles some driving tasks and warns those behind the wheel they are always responsible for the vehicle's safe operation. But the company has also heavily promoted its cars' supercharged ability to fend for itself: The Tesla website promises "Full Self-Driving Hardware on All Cars", which it says offer "a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver". (more...)
Environmentalists 'encouraged' by G7 plastics charter but urge more action
- June 12, 2018
About eight elephants died in the Victoria Falls in 2016 from eating plastic waste at the town's dumpsite. Ms. Joyce Ahiadorme, Public Affairs and Communication Manager of Voltic noted that, "To beat plastic pollution, we must first change our mindset about waste". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
About eight elephants died in the Victoria Falls in 2016 from eating plastic waste at the town's dumpsite. Ms. Joyce Ahiadorme, Public Affairs and Communication Manager of Voltic noted that, "To beat plastic pollution, we must first change our mindset about waste". (more...)
Uber turns to A.I. to identify drunk riders
- June 12, 2018
The system, described by members of Uber's Trust & Safety team in 2016, tracks how someone normally uses Uber's app through AI - if they commit typos, their walking speed, and the rate at which they drop their phone. "Incidents, such as safety incidents and personal conflict incidents, can occasionally occur when users and/or providers behave uncharacteristically", the patent description says. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The system, described by members of Uber's Trust & Safety team in 2016, tracks how someone normally uses Uber's app through AI - if they commit typos, their walking speed, and the rate at which they drop their phone. "Incidents, such as safety incidents and personal conflict incidents, can occasionally occur when users and/or providers behave uncharacteristically", the patent description says. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi to be welcomed by 1,000 auto rickshaws in Mumbai
- June 12, 2018
Gandhi will be in the city to address booth-level workers as part of "Project Shakti", which aims to empower the ground-level workers and facilitate two-way communication between the party workers and the central leadership. "Rs 2.5 lakh crore were given to 15 industrialists". The Congress president claimed that smaller businessmen couldn't grow in India and used the example of Coca-Cola to illustrate his point. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Gandhi will be in the city to address booth-level workers as part of "Project Shakti", which aims to empower the ground-level workers and facilitate two-way communication between the party workers and the central leadership. "Rs 2.5 lakh crore were given to 15 industrialists". The Congress president claimed that smaller businessmen couldn't grow in India and used the example of Coca-Cola to illustrate his point. (more...)
Daimler Allegedly Used 5 Defeat Devices In Diesel Cars
- June 12, 2018
KBA assumes the devices were meant to help a broad majority of Daimler's new diesel cars pass recently introduced Euro 6 emissions standards. Daimler, like other vehicle manufacturers, uses urea nitrate liquids to naturalize nitrogen oxide emissions in exhaust fumes. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
KBA assumes the devices were meant to help a broad majority of Daimler's new diesel cars pass recently introduced Euro 6 emissions standards. Daimler, like other vehicle manufacturers, uses urea nitrate liquids to naturalize nitrogen oxide emissions in exhaust fumes. (more...)
The latest from Singapore: Trump predicts ‘terrific relationship’ with Kim
- June 12, 2018
We'll bring you the news as the day unfolds. In some instances, past deals struck by previous US administrations with North Korea paused - but failed to roll back - North Korea's program, which has only grown over the years. And it's my honor to be involved". After months of saber-rattling that gave way to flirtation, President Trump finally met face-to-face with Kim Jong Un at a hotel on Sentosa Island in Singapore on Tuesday morning. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
We'll bring you the news as the day unfolds. In some instances, past deals struck by previous US administrations with North Korea paused - but failed to roll back - North Korea's program, which has only grown over the years. And it's my honor to be involved". After months of saber-rattling that gave way to flirtation, President Trump finally met face-to-face with Kim Jong Un at a hotel on Sentosa Island in Singapore on Tuesday morning. (more...)
Old Detroit train station sold for redevelopment
- June 12, 2018
According to the Detroit News , the train station and an adjacent book depository building are central to Ford's plan of develop an urban campus. With its massive columns, the building has become an iconic symbol of Detroit's fall from greatness. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
According to the Detroit News , the train station and an adjacent book depository building are central to Ford's plan of develop an urban campus. With its massive columns, the building has become an iconic symbol of Detroit's fall from greatness. (more...)
Net neutrality rules are repealed. Here's what could happen next
- June 12, 2018
The net neutrality rules were approved in 2015 . The chairman hasn't talked about any of those incidents where the ISPs discriminated against content by blocking websites or apps that could be their competitors or how their decision to offer paid and fast lanes to big companies could kill the innovation that is being heralded as the victor of this repeal . (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The net neutrality rules were approved in 2015 . The chairman hasn't talked about any of those incidents where the ISPs discriminated against content by blocking websites or apps that could be their competitors or how their decision to offer paid and fast lanes to big companies could kill the innovation that is being heralded as the victor of this repeal . (more...)
Whataburger: "We'd never change our name to Whatapancake"
- June 12, 2018
It's not yet clear when or if IHOP will change the signs at its restaurants, such as this one in Hialeah, Fla. Both restaurant chains serve burgers and pancakes. The company encouraged customers to guess what the "b" would stand for, but not many were guessing burgers. Another user visited the a store location to test out the new menu, stating the lineup of burgers looked "delicious". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
It's not yet clear when or if IHOP will change the signs at its restaurants, such as this one in Hialeah, Fla. Both restaurant chains serve burgers and pancakes. The company encouraged customers to guess what the "b" would stand for, but not many were guessing burgers. Another user visited the a store location to test out the new menu, stating the lineup of burgers looked "delicious". (more...)
Elon Musk promises self-driving Teslas in upcoming software update
- June 12, 2018
This version, unsurprisingly dubbed the SpaceX option package, will be, according to Musk, the finest auto in history, never to be replicated. Musk claims that "these rocket engines dramatically improve acceleration, top speed, braking & cornering". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
This version, unsurprisingly dubbed the SpaceX option package, will be, according to Musk, the finest auto in history, never to be replicated. Musk claims that "these rocket engines dramatically improve acceleration, top speed, braking & cornering". (more...)
Elon Musk's 'not a flamethrower' devices show up on eBay for thousands
- June 12, 2018
Following the success of the flamethrower, Musk has started to tease the next Boring Company promotional product. They sought to tighten up the state's regulations on flamethrowers, which now apply only to devices that emit flames going out farther than 10 feet. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Following the success of the flamethrower, Musk has started to tease the next Boring Company promotional product. They sought to tighten up the state's regulations on flamethrowers, which now apply only to devices that emit flames going out farther than 10 feet. (more...)
Amazon Prime discounts for Whole Foods stores spread to 10 more states
- June 12, 2018
The tech giant's announcement comes days before it plans to open its highly anticipated Charlotte store on Stonewall Street uptown. Prime members will sign into the app using their Amazon accounts, and then scan the "Prime Code" inside the app when they check out at Whole Foods. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The tech giant's announcement comes days before it plans to open its highly anticipated Charlotte store on Stonewall Street uptown. Prime members will sign into the app using their Amazon accounts, and then scan the "Prime Code" inside the app when they check out at Whole Foods. (more...)
Bound flight from Rome diverted due to ‘potential security concern’
- June 12, 2018
The Boeing 767-300 jet was about 200 kilometres west of County Clare when the plane was redirected back. On the ground, authorities at Shannon implemented emergency procedures which involved mobilising its own fire service and alerting other statutory agencies. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The Boeing 767-300 jet was about 200 kilometres west of County Clare when the plane was redirected back. On the ground, authorities at Shannon implemented emergency procedures which involved mobilising its own fire service and alerting other statutory agencies. (more...)
The Trump-Kim Summit: What You Need to Know
- June 11, 2018
Given the uncertainty and the constant back and forth, there has been much speculation the world over about the possible outcomes of the Trump-Kim meeting, especially about whether Pyongyang would agree to complete denuclearisation. The story was reported the front page of the ruling party's newspaper and was the only item on Monday's first news broadcast on Korean Central Television, which for many in the North is the only channel available. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Given the uncertainty and the constant back and forth, there has been much speculation the world over about the possible outcomes of the Trump-Kim meeting, especially about whether Pyongyang would agree to complete denuclearisation. The story was reported the front page of the ruling party's newspaper and was the only item on Monday's first news broadcast on Korean Central Television, which for many in the North is the only channel available. (more...)
'Fair trade now fool trade': Trump hits back at G7
- June 11, 2018
Trump, who is in Singapore for meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, tweeted that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal" and suggested that Canada is "bragging" in an unspecified release about benefiting from United States trade. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Trump, who is in Singapore for meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, tweeted that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal" and suggested that Canada is "bragging" in an unspecified release about benefiting from United States trade. (more...)
Facebook let select companies have "special access" to user data, per report
- June 11, 2018
In the latest revelation about Facebook's data-sharing practices, the social media giant acknowledged Friday that it gave certain companies extended, special access to user data in 2015 - data that was already off limits to most developers. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
In the latest revelation about Facebook's data-sharing practices, the social media giant acknowledged Friday that it gave certain companies extended, special access to user data in 2015 - data that was already off limits to most developers. (more...)
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