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Netflix Vows to Reduce On-Screen Smoking in Original Programming
- July 06, 2019
The third season of the Netflix series " Stranger Things " was released on July 4, and we have the ideal activity for you as you binge-watch the whole season. "Content has become the new tobacco commercial", said Robin Koval, CEO/president of Truth Initiative. "Netflix strongly supports artistic expression. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
The third season of the Netflix series " Stranger Things " was released on July 4, and we have the ideal activity for you as you binge-watch the whole season. "Content has become the new tobacco commercial", said Robin Koval, CEO/president of Truth Initiative. "Netflix strongly supports artistic expression. (more...)
Man pours water on Baidu CEO during speech
- July 06, 2019
Chief executive Robin Li was giving a speech when a man climbed on stage, grabbed him and upended a bottle of water over him. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access! "There are many difficulties on the road to achieve AI, but it will not impact Baidu's determination", Li was quoted as saying. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
Chief executive Robin Li was giving a speech when a man climbed on stage, grabbed him and upended a bottle of water over him. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access! "There are many difficulties on the road to achieve AI, but it will not impact Baidu's determination", Li was quoted as saying. (more...)
Jim Beam Bourbon Warehouse Fire
- July 06, 2019
Wednesday, fire officials made the decision to let the fire burn itself out rather than put more water on it, which they say would cause more bourbon to run off into the waterways. The destroyed whiskey amounted to about 1% of Beam's bourbon inventory, it said. He adds, representatives from both state agencies, Jim Beam, their contractor are working to contain the spill and others have been meeting daily since the fire, to mitigate its effects. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
Wednesday, fire officials made the decision to let the fire burn itself out rather than put more water on it, which they say would cause more bourbon to run off into the waterways. The destroyed whiskey amounted to about 1% of Beam's bourbon inventory, it said. He adds, representatives from both state agencies, Jim Beam, their contractor are working to contain the spill and others have been meeting daily since the fire, to mitigate its effects. (more...)
The Fed Will Not Find Enough Reasons To Lower Rates
- July 06, 2019
A monthly snapshot from the Labor Department showed unemployment rose slightly, to 3.7%, as more workers entered the job market. Unemployment at 3.7% is near its lowest levels since 1969 and policymakers have traditionally seen job gains with low unemployment posing risks of inflation. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
A monthly snapshot from the Labor Department showed unemployment rose slightly, to 3.7%, as more workers entered the job market. Unemployment at 3.7% is near its lowest levels since 1969 and policymakers have traditionally seen job gains with low unemployment posing risks of inflation. (more...)
Canada economy sheds 2200 jobs in June but wage growth jumps
- July 06, 2019
The disappointing labour market data from Canada and the broad-based USD strength amid upbeat NFP figures allowed the USD/CAD pair to gain more than 50 pips in a matter of minutes. The Calgary region had an impressive gain in the number of jobs in June, according to Statistics Canada. Employment among 20- to 24-year-old students edged up in June compared with 12 months earlier. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
The disappointing labour market data from Canada and the broad-based USD strength amid upbeat NFP figures allowed the USD/CAD pair to gain more than 50 pips in a matter of minutes. The Calgary region had an impressive gain in the number of jobs in June, according to Statistics Canada. Employment among 20- to 24-year-old students edged up in June compared with 12 months earlier. (more...)
Wall Street opens lower after strong jobs data
- July 06, 2019
The dollar was firm on Friday but traders held off on making big bets ahead of the closely-watched USA non-farm jobs report that could influence the course of near-term Federal Reserve policy. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, the highest level since March 2019 but still historically low. Stocks on Wall Street slipped. A "now hiring" sign is viewed in the window of a business. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
The dollar was firm on Friday but traders held off on making big bets ahead of the closely-watched USA non-farm jobs report that could influence the course of near-term Federal Reserve policy. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, the highest level since March 2019 but still historically low. Stocks on Wall Street slipped. A "now hiring" sign is viewed in the window of a business. (more...)
Government proposes income tax benefits to drive EV adoption
- July 06, 2019
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her maiden budget in Parliament today. "The budget is not very different from the interim budget even as market participants await fiscal deficit proposals". The new rate will include 25% surcharge on income between 20 million and 50 million rupees, and 37% on income exceeding 50 million rupees a years. Growth for the last fiscal year, at 6.8%, was also a five-year low. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her maiden budget in Parliament today. "The budget is not very different from the interim budget even as market participants await fiscal deficit proposals". The new rate will include 25% surcharge on income between 20 million and 50 million rupees, and 37% on income exceeding 50 million rupees a years. Growth for the last fiscal year, at 6.8%, was also a five-year low. (more...)
Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars at United Kingdom plant
- July 05, 2019
The vehicle giant is to build a range of electric cars in the United Kingdom, safeguarding thousands of jobs and delivering a huge boost to the industry after a series of setbacks in recent months. Speth said: "Affordability will only be achieved if we make batteries here in the United Kingdom, close to vehicle production, to avoid the cost and safety risk of importing from overseas". (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The vehicle giant is to build a range of electric cars in the United Kingdom, safeguarding thousands of jobs and delivering a huge boost to the industry after a series of setbacks in recent months. Speth said: "Affordability will only be achieved if we make batteries here in the United Kingdom, close to vehicle production, to avoid the cost and safety risk of importing from overseas". (more...)
Fire on board forces plane to make emergency landing at Boston Logan
- July 05, 2019
The plane was travelling from NY to London on Thursday night when the fire started. All of the passengers and crew members were brought to safety, though one refused treatment for a "smoke-related complaint". Virgin Atlantic Airways, in a statement , said that an incident onboard the flight led to the diversion. The plane landed safely without any issues or incidents. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The plane was travelling from NY to London on Thursday night when the fire started. All of the passengers and crew members were brought to safety, though one refused treatment for a "smoke-related complaint". Virgin Atlantic Airways, in a statement , said that an incident onboard the flight led to the diversion. The plane landed safely without any issues or incidents. (more...)
Elon Musk’s Tesla Model 3 Sets New Records In Safety And Speed
- July 05, 2019
The car's safety assist systems scored 94 percent. The auto tested was the standard Model 3, with no extra safety tech added. This assist systems score is the "best yet under Euro NCAP's most recent protocol" the organization said . Under the "Safety Assist" category, the Model 3 demonstrated its ability to actively assist in avoiding crashes and injuries as well as preventing drivers from drifting out of lanes. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The car's safety assist systems scored 94 percent. The auto tested was the standard Model 3, with no extra safety tech added. This assist systems score is the "best yet under Euro NCAP's most recent protocol" the organization said . Under the "Safety Assist" category, the Model 3 demonstrated its ability to actively assist in avoiding crashes and injuries as well as preventing drivers from drifting out of lanes. (more...)
What the new tax cuts will mean for you
- July 05, 2019
Michael Sukkar, the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, will call on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to review restrictions on bank lending, telling the AFR that "We want to get credit flowing". (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Michael Sukkar, the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, will call on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to review restrictions on bank lending, telling the AFR that "We want to get credit flowing". (more...)
U.S. employers added a robust 224,000 jobs in June
- July 05, 2019
The number of positions the US added in May dropped to 72,000, down from a previously forecasted 75,000, according to revised data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics . The Fed has expressed concern about threats to the economy, especially from President Donald Trump's trade wars, and about inflation remaining persistently below its 2% target level. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The number of positions the US added in May dropped to 72,000, down from a previously forecasted 75,000, according to revised data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics . The Fed has expressed concern about threats to the economy, especially from President Donald Trump's trade wars, and about inflation remaining persistently below its 2% target level. (more...)
Unveils New Blockchain Platform to Modify Bank Guarantees
- July 05, 2019
The blockchain , to be known as " Lygon ", will be used to manage a bank guarantee system which gives landlords an assurance that retail tenants can pay their rent, regardless of sales. COLLABORATION is, without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to foster innovation , especially when it comes to tackling a technology as sophisticated as the blockchain. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The blockchain , to be known as " Lygon ", will be used to manage a bank guarantee system which gives landlords an assurance that retail tenants can pay their rent, regardless of sales. COLLABORATION is, without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to foster innovation , especially when it comes to tackling a technology as sophisticated as the blockchain. (more...)
Third-party seller: Court ruling against Amazon may kill its business model
- July 05, 2019
This question came into the limelight this week after a USA appeals court found Amazon liable for faulty third-party goods sold through its site - which make up around half of the items available on the website. The inability to locate The Furry Gang leaves Amazon as the only member of the marketing chain available to Oberdorf for redress, Roth pointed out. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
This question came into the limelight this week after a USA appeals court found Amazon liable for faulty third-party goods sold through its site - which make up around half of the items available on the website. The inability to locate The Furry Gang leaves Amazon as the only member of the marketing chain available to Oberdorf for redress, Roth pointed out. (more...)
Briefing: Microsoft, HP, Dell to shift production away from China
- July 05, 2019
Dell has started a pilot run of production in Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines. Manufacturers of key data center servers such as Quanta Computer , Foxconn Technology and Inventec have already moved some production to Taiwan, Mexico and the Czech Republic. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Dell has started a pilot run of production in Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines. Manufacturers of key data center servers such as Quanta Computer , Foxconn Technology and Inventec have already moved some production to Taiwan, Mexico and the Czech Republic. (more...)
Smaller Crude Draw Adds Helps Oil Prices Pare Gains
- July 05, 2019
Anxieties over demand resurfaced earlier this week, following a slew of sluggish economic indicators from the U.S., China and Europe, even as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies agreed to extend output cuts into 2020. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Anxieties over demand resurfaced earlier this week, following a slew of sluggish economic indicators from the U.S., China and Europe, even as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies agreed to extend output cuts into 2020. (more...)
Don't Lick Ice Cream & Put It Back in the Stores Freezer!
- July 05, 2019
The ice cream maker said it inspected the freezer case that contained the licked ice cream, found the problematic tub and removed all Tin Roof half gallons from the Lufkin Walmart . Others said the video had made them grateful for food products that are actually somewhat hard to get into. The search then went to Walmart stores in Houston after investigators learned that the woman may be living with a boyfriend in that area. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The ice cream maker said it inspected the freezer case that contained the licked ice cream, found the problematic tub and removed all Tin Roof half gallons from the Lufkin Walmart . Others said the video had made them grateful for food products that are actually somewhat hard to get into. The search then went to Walmart stores in Houston after investigators learned that the woman may be living with a boyfriend in that area. (more...)
Possible links between dog food and heart disease worries many pet owners
- July 04, 2019
The type of food your dog is eating could be a factor in whether they develop heart disease , according to a new report by the Food and Drug Administration . "Symptoms of heart disease in dogs are going to be coughing, sometimes exercise intolerance, distended abdomen, things like that". Meanwhile, the 13 other brands in the FDA's report are said to be connected to at least 10 reports of DCM each. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
The type of food your dog is eating could be a factor in whether they develop heart disease , according to a new report by the Food and Drug Administration . "Symptoms of heart disease in dogs are going to be coughing, sometimes exercise intolerance, distended abdomen, things like that". Meanwhile, the 13 other brands in the FDA's report are said to be connected to at least 10 reports of DCM each. (more...)
‘Government pessimistic about economy’: P Chidambaram attacks Economic Survey 2019
- July 04, 2019
The survey also lays down the strategic blueprint for fructifying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2025. Under the PM KISAN 2019, around 3 crore 10 lakh small farmers have received the first tranche of two thousand rupees and two crore 10 lakh farmers have got the second instalment, as on 23rd April this year. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
The survey also lays down the strategic blueprint for fructifying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2025. Under the PM KISAN 2019, around 3 crore 10 lakh small farmers have received the first tranche of two thousand rupees and two crore 10 lakh farmers have got the second instalment, as on 23rd April this year. (more...)
House lawmakers officially ask Facebook to put Libra cryptocurrency project on hold
- July 04, 2019
In a detail note, Mr.Marcus explained , decentralization queries revolve around Libra , claiming that Libra is definitely not as open as Bitcoin, the mission behind Libra Association , why billions of people can not access to current financial services and henceforth the emergence of Libra and eventually pinpointing at their plans to engage with regulators and lawmakers. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
In a detail note, Mr.Marcus explained , decentralization queries revolve around Libra , claiming that Libra is definitely not as open as Bitcoin, the mission behind Libra Association , why billions of people can not access to current financial services and henceforth the emergence of Libra and eventually pinpointing at their plans to engage with regulators and lawmakers. (more...)
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