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AAA: Millions Of Americans Set To Travel For Independence Day
- July 02, 2019
For the 41.4 million Americans who will travel by vehicle, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts drivers could face delays as much as four times a normal commute, with Wednesday, July 3 the worst day on the roads. According to AAA , the nation's top 10 largest weekly increases are: North Carolina (+13 cents), SC (+13 cents), IN (+11 cents), DE (+11 cents), Florida (+11 cents), Georgia (+10 cents), OH (+9 cents), Maryland (+9 cents), MS (+8 cents) and MI (+8 cents). (more...)
- July 02, 2019
For the 41.4 million Americans who will travel by vehicle, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts drivers could face delays as much as four times a normal commute, with Wednesday, July 3 the worst day on the roads. According to AAA , the nation's top 10 largest weekly increases are: North Carolina (+13 cents), SC (+13 cents), IN (+11 cents), DE (+11 cents), Florida (+11 cents), Georgia (+10 cents), OH (+9 cents), Maryland (+9 cents), MS (+8 cents) and MI (+8 cents). (more...)
Japan to tighten export rules for OLED materials to Korea
- July 02, 2019
The statement did not say what exactly was behind the bilateral tensions. The Yomiuri Shimbun said Tuesday that Tokyo considered the chip export restrictions along with other measures like stricter visa conditions for South Koreans in response to the South Korean Supreme Court's ruling a year ago ordering Japanese companies to compensate Korean victims for wartime forced labor during Japan's colonial rule. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The statement did not say what exactly was behind the bilateral tensions. The Yomiuri Shimbun said Tuesday that Tokyo considered the chip export restrictions along with other measures like stricter visa conditions for South Koreans in response to the South Korean Supreme Court's ruling a year ago ordering Japanese companies to compensate Korean victims for wartime forced labor during Japan's colonial rule. (more...)
OPEC confident non-members will back oil cut extension
- July 02, 2019
Tehran has in the past objected to policies put forward by its regional arch-rival Saudi Arabia, saying Riyadh was too close to the United States. Member representatives are meeting Monday at OPEC headquarters in Vienna. Extending the cuts by nine months makes sense because of seasonally weaker demand in the early part of the year. "It appears that the supply side of the oil equation is supportive for oil prices but demand concerns are forcing oil bulls to keep at least part of their ... (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Tehran has in the past objected to policies put forward by its regional arch-rival Saudi Arabia, saying Riyadh was too close to the United States. Member representatives are meeting Monday at OPEC headquarters in Vienna. Extending the cuts by nine months makes sense because of seasonally weaker demand in the early part of the year. "It appears that the supply side of the oil equation is supportive for oil prices but demand concerns are forcing oil bulls to keep at least part of their ... (more...)
Jony Ive felt Apple neglected design under Tim Cook
- July 02, 2019
In a lengthy article on the circumstances behind Ive's departure, the Wall Street Journal reported that the former Steve Jobs associate had grown "distant" from Apple's leadership, often skipping design team meetings. While strongly worded, the email does not clarify exactly what about the story Cook believes to be absurd, out of touch with reality, or distorted-a strategy which casts doubt on the report while making it hard to productively assess the rebuttal. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
In a lengthy article on the circumstances behind Ive's departure, the Wall Street Journal reported that the former Steve Jobs associate had grown "distant" from Apple's leadership, often skipping design team meetings. While strongly worded, the email does not clarify exactly what about the story Cook believes to be absurd, out of touch with reality, or distorted-a strategy which casts doubt on the report while making it hard to productively assess the rebuttal. (more...)
Tokyo stocks rise as Nikkei rallies to 2-month high
- July 01, 2019
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to hold off on additional tariffs in a bid to reignite trade talks. The US-China truce announcement staves the risk off more tariffs being imposed over the immediate term on shipments between the world's two largest economies, giving markets the go-ahead to push further into risk-on territory for the time being. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to hold off on additional tariffs in a bid to reignite trade talks. The US-China truce announcement staves the risk off more tariffs being imposed over the immediate term on shipments between the world's two largest economies, giving markets the go-ahead to push further into risk-on territory for the time being. (more...)
How to get an Amazon Prime Day deal WITHOUT a membership
- July 01, 2019
For all Amazon Prime Day deals, be sure to check price history on CamelCamelCamel , which shows the highest, average and lowest price of a product. Only Amazon Prime members can participate in Twitch Sells Out - new members will receive a free Twitch subscription when they sign up. Gaming and TV deals were also great - a 12-month Xbox Game Pass was just £47.99, and highly-rated OLED TVs were reduced by nearly £1,000. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
For all Amazon Prime Day deals, be sure to check price history on CamelCamelCamel , which shows the highest, average and lowest price of a product. Only Amazon Prime members can participate in Twitch Sells Out - new members will receive a free Twitch subscription when they sign up. Gaming and TV deals were also great - a 12-month Xbox Game Pass was just £47.99, and highly-rated OLED TVs were reduced by nearly £1,000. (more...)
Bitcoin Mining Puts Pressure on Iran's Power Grids
- July 01, 2019
The Iranian government has seized 1,000 Bitcoin ASICs from two abandoned mining farms, reported Reuters . He went on to explain that bitcoin mining was disrupting access to electricity by households and businesses. Iran's central bank banned other banks in April 2018 from engaging financially with cryptocurrencies citing fears of money laundering. Last fall, government officials acknowledged crypto mining as an official industry, which fueled a sharp increase in the number of ... (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The Iranian government has seized 1,000 Bitcoin ASICs from two abandoned mining farms, reported Reuters . He went on to explain that bitcoin mining was disrupting access to electricity by households and businesses. Iran's central bank banned other banks in April 2018 from engaging financially with cryptocurrencies citing fears of money laundering. Last fall, government officials acknowledged crypto mining as an official industry, which fueled a sharp increase in the number of ... (more...)
Trump suggests Huawei's Android ban could be over soon
- July 01, 2019
According to the Journal, Trump said the cease-fire declared this weekend will delay imposing greater tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese goods that aren't already subject to 25 percent tariffs in in exchange for China "buying large amounts of American farm products". (more...)
- July 01, 2019
According to the Journal, Trump said the cease-fire declared this weekend will delay imposing greater tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese goods that aren't already subject to 25 percent tariffs in in exchange for China "buying large amounts of American farm products". (more...)
Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore Dies in Nairobi, Aged 61
- July 01, 2019
However, Collymore's condition worsened in recent weeks, Nganga said. I write entertainment stories as well review and critic local music. Bob Collymore helped to build Safaricom into East Africa's most profitable company, thanks to the popular mobile money transfer service M-Pesa and a growing customer base. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
However, Collymore's condition worsened in recent weeks, Nganga said. I write entertainment stories as well review and critic local music. Bob Collymore helped to build Safaricom into East Africa's most profitable company, thanks to the popular mobile money transfer service M-Pesa and a growing customer base. (more...)
OPEC+ deal meaningless without unanimity inside OPEC: Zanganeh
- July 01, 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to extend the OPEC + deal at current production levels for the rest of this year and potentially into early 2020. "It is possible that it could be up to nine months", Putin said. For Moscow, there's an extra incentive to extend the curbs by nine months, as Russian oil companies struggle to raise production over the winter. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to extend the OPEC + deal at current production levels for the rest of this year and potentially into early 2020. "It is possible that it could be up to nine months", Putin said. For Moscow, there's an extra incentive to extend the curbs by nine months, as Russian oil companies struggle to raise production over the winter. (more...)
Trump Lifts Huawei Ban (Sort Of)
- July 01, 2019
He continued, "We have a lot of great companies in Silicon Valley and based in different parts of the country, that make extremely complex equipment - we're letting them sell to Huawei". Despite the national security aspects of the issue, it immediately became part of the trade war . China Daily, an English-language daily China often uses to relay messages , said in an opinion piece that although a U.S. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
He continued, "We have a lot of great companies in Silicon Valley and based in different parts of the country, that make extremely complex equipment - we're letting them sell to Huawei". Despite the national security aspects of the issue, it immediately became part of the trade war . China Daily, an English-language daily China often uses to relay messages , said in an opinion piece that although a U.S. (more...)
If Amazon crashes again on Prime Day, eBay has your back
- July 01, 2019
LIke Black Friday in July, the almighty online retailer is set to slash prices on some of the best household products, home goods, kitchen items , gadgets and more. Members can look for savings on Amazon's products, Whole Foods items, new product launches and entertainment options. "Prime members have a chance to win tickets, so get entering now, and I hope to see you there!" Are you ready for Amazon Prime Day 2019? Amazon recently updated its Prime offering. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
LIke Black Friday in July, the almighty online retailer is set to slash prices on some of the best household products, home goods, kitchen items , gadgets and more. Members can look for savings on Amazon's products, Whole Foods items, new product launches and entertainment options. "Prime members have a chance to win tickets, so get entering now, and I hope to see you there!" Are you ready for Amazon Prime Day 2019? Amazon recently updated its Prime offering. (more...)
Amazon Prime Day 2019: How Prime Day Deals Work
- June 30, 2019
Is Amazon Prime worth it? Last year Amazon sold over 100 million products on Prime Day, marking the biggest sales day ever for the company at the time according to research by Digital Commerce 360 . If you're not now a Prime member, you can actually still get access to this deal. With thousands of deals all limited in time, it's going to be hard to keep up on Prime Day. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
Is Amazon Prime worth it? Last year Amazon sold over 100 million products on Prime Day, marking the biggest sales day ever for the company at the time according to research by Digital Commerce 360 . If you're not now a Prime member, you can actually still get access to this deal. With thousands of deals all limited in time, it's going to be hard to keep up on Prime Day. (more...)
Several insulin pump models recalled for cybersecurity, hacking concerns
- June 30, 2019
No patient issues have been reported in India so far. This weakness means a hacker with adjacent access to a pump could inject, modify or intercept data. This makes it possible to load the OpenAPS ("open artificial pancreas") software into them to automate the process of monitoring the user's blood sugar, calculating the right insulin dose and administering it, sparing users from the trouble of doing that themselves multiple times per day and per night. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
No patient issues have been reported in India so far. This weakness means a hacker with adjacent access to a pump could inject, modify or intercept data. This makes it possible to load the OpenAPS ("open artificial pancreas") software into them to automate the process of monitoring the user's blood sugar, calculating the right insulin dose and administering it, sparing users from the trouble of doing that themselves multiple times per day and per night. (more...)
US Fed stress tests: Credit Suisse to address 'limited' weakness
- June 30, 2019
They are created to avoid a repeat of the taxpayer bailouts of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. After receiving the good news, major USA banks such as JPMorgan , Goldman Sachs , and Bank of America said they'll increase dividends and share buybacks. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
They are created to avoid a repeat of the taxpayer bailouts of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. After receiving the good news, major USA banks such as JPMorgan , Goldman Sachs , and Bank of America said they'll increase dividends and share buybacks. (more...)
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Papayas Sickens 62 People
- June 30, 2019
NY is the state most affected, with 24 sickened, and cases have been reported in Connecticut , Massachusetts , Pennsylvania and Rhode Island , the CDC said Friday. If you're unsure where your papaya was grown, check with the store where you purchased it, or throw it out. "The FDA has informed me that their investigations are centered on papayas imported from Mexico", said Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
NY is the state most affected, with 24 sickened, and cases have been reported in Connecticut , Massachusetts , Pennsylvania and Rhode Island , the CDC said Friday. If you're unsure where your papaya was grown, check with the store where you purchased it, or throw it out. "The FDA has informed me that their investigations are centered on papayas imported from Mexico", said Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser. (more...)
International Business: Lego family buys Madame Tussauds owner for $7.5bn
- June 30, 2019
Kirkbi, the investment vehicle of Lego's Danish founding family, said in a statement that it will purchase the entertainment and theme park company in a consortium alongside United States private equity group Blackstone and Canadian pension fund CPPIB. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
Kirkbi, the investment vehicle of Lego's Danish founding family, said in a statement that it will purchase the entertainment and theme park company in a consortium alongside United States private equity group Blackstone and Canadian pension fund CPPIB. (more...)
Trump ready for tariff truce with China
- June 30, 2019
The truce will halt previously threatened U.S. tariffs on an additional $300bn of Chinese exports, which were tabled after trade talks collapsed in May, with the agreement and greater details set to be announced through coordinated press releases from Washington and Beijing. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
The truce will halt previously threatened U.S. tariffs on an additional $300bn of Chinese exports, which were tabled after trade talks collapsed in May, with the agreement and greater details set to be announced through coordinated press releases from Washington and Beijing. (more...)
Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane is reported to have scammed some 240,000 users
- June 30, 2019
Bitrue officials said the hacker was able to find a vulnerability in the platform's risk control system last night. According to the details provided by Bitrue exchange , hackers attempted to access funds of about 90 Bitrue users and then they access to exchange's hot wallet - following which, hackers moved 9.3 million XRP and 2.5 million ADA to different exchange including Huobi , Bittrex and Change Now. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
Bitrue officials said the hacker was able to find a vulnerability in the platform's risk control system last night. According to the details provided by Bitrue exchange , hackers attempted to access funds of about 90 Bitrue users and then they access to exchange's hot wallet - following which, hackers moved 9.3 million XRP and 2.5 million ADA to different exchange including Huobi , Bittrex and Change Now. (more...)
Seoul food for Trump as Moon serves up USA steak
- June 30, 2019
North Korea's first vice foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, said the meeting, if realized, would serve as "another meaningful occasion in further deepening the personal relations between the two leaders and advancing the bilateral relations". (more...)
- June 30, 2019
North Korea's first vice foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, said the meeting, if realized, would serve as "another meaningful occasion in further deepening the personal relations between the two leaders and advancing the bilateral relations". (more...)
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