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Is Uber coming to NY? A deal nears
- March 29, 2017
The group's Jeremey Saunders says the money is not just needed for New York's current needs, but may also be necessary if prosed federal budget cuts by President Trump and the Republican-led Congress become law. Cuomo said the key issue left in the budget talks is the level of spending and how it will address federal funding uncertainty. The new state budget is due in just a matter of days and for the first time in a few years Gov. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The group's Jeremey Saunders says the money is not just needed for New York's current needs, but may also be necessary if prosed federal budget cuts by President Trump and the Republican-led Congress become law. Cuomo said the key issue left in the budget talks is the level of spending and how it will address federal funding uncertainty. The new state budget is due in just a matter of days and for the first time in a few years Gov. (more...)
Uber resumes self-driving car program after brief suspension
- March 29, 2017
Uber has paused its efforts to test self-driving cars after a crash in Arizona on Saturday. Uber had kicked off its self-driving program in Arizona some time last month but before this crash, there were already several issues reported on the service. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Uber has paused its efforts to test self-driving cars after a crash in Arizona on Saturday. Uber had kicked off its self-driving program in Arizona some time last month but before this crash, there were already several issues reported on the service. (more...)
Amazon to buy Middle East online retailer Souq
- March 29, 2017
While it's still early days for e-commerce in the Middle East, it is considered a region with significant potential by online retailers. (NASDAQ:AMZN) to reach millions of customers in the Middle East. Souq.com won a major vote of confidence previous year and emerged as the highest-valued internet company in the region when it secured $275 million in funding from global investors to support its growth. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
While it's still early days for e-commerce in the Middle East, it is considered a region with significant potential by online retailers. (NASDAQ:AMZN) to reach millions of customers in the Middle East. Souq.com won a major vote of confidence previous year and emerged as the highest-valued internet company in the region when it secured $275 million in funding from global investors to support its growth. (more...)
US consumer confidence hits 16-year high
- March 29, 2017
Expectations for future economic conditions jumped 9.9 points to 113.8. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 114.0 in February. The percentage saying business conditions are "good" increased from 28.3 percent to 32.2 percent, while those saying business conditions are "bad" decreased from 13.4 percent to 12.9 percent. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Expectations for future economic conditions jumped 9.9 points to 113.8. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 114.0 in February. The percentage saying business conditions are "good" increased from 28.3 percent to 32.2 percent, while those saying business conditions are "bad" decreased from 13.4 percent to 12.9 percent. (more...)
Vodafone inks $23bn deal in India price war
- March 29, 2017
In the initial phase, Vodafone owns the major stake in the combined entity with 45.1 percent stake after which it will transfer 4.9 percent stake to Aditya Birla Group in exchange to Rs 3874 crores to complete the deal. The appointment of a chief executive officer and a chief operating officer would require the approval of both companies, which would get the right to nominate three board members each. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
In the initial phase, Vodafone owns the major stake in the combined entity with 45.1 percent stake after which it will transfer 4.9 percent stake to Aditya Birla Group in exchange to Rs 3874 crores to complete the deal. The appointment of a chief executive officer and a chief operating officer would require the approval of both companies, which would get the right to nominate three board members each. (more...)
Wall Street jumps, fuelled by strong consumer data
- March 29, 2017
The benchmark S&P 500 had fallen as much as 0.9 percent initially on Monday and briefly dropped below its 50-day moving average for the first time since just after the November 8 USA presidential election. United States stocks finished mixed again, shrugging off early weakness as investors welcomed President Donald Trump's efforts to pivot to tax reform after flopping on health policy. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The benchmark S&P 500 had fallen as much as 0.9 percent initially on Monday and briefly dropped below its 50-day moving average for the first time since just after the November 8 USA presidential election. United States stocks finished mixed again, shrugging off early weakness as investors welcomed President Donald Trump's efforts to pivot to tax reform after flopping on health policy. (more...)
Roof fire prompts Chelsea Market evacuation
- March 29, 2017
About 20 units, including roughly 80 firefighters and EMS personnel, responded to the scene. "Today there was a minor fire within the cooling tower on the roof of Chelsea market that has been contained", a Chelsea Market spokesperson said in a statement. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
About 20 units, including roughly 80 firefighters and EMS personnel, responded to the scene. "Today there was a minor fire within the cooling tower on the roof of Chelsea market that has been contained", a Chelsea Market spokesperson said in a statement. (more...)
New 12-sided British pound coin enters circulation
- March 29, 2017
The new £1 coin has been dubbed the most secure coin in the world. People have been urged to return their old round pounds before they eventually lose their legal tender status. Towards the back end of previous year, we were able to get sample coins to start the reprogramming process. As detailed by MoneySavingExpert.com, 85 per cent of vending machines in the United Kingdom will be able to use the coin; Tesco has also said it will keep trolleys unlocked until they are fitted with new locks. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The new £1 coin has been dubbed the most secure coin in the world. People have been urged to return their old round pounds before they eventually lose their legal tender status. Towards the back end of previous year, we were able to get sample coins to start the reprogramming process. As detailed by MoneySavingExpert.com, 85 per cent of vending machines in the United Kingdom will be able to use the coin; Tesco has also said it will keep trolleys unlocked until they are fitted with new locks. (more...)
Uber pulls out of Denmark citing toughening cab standards
- March 29, 2017
Register now for the free webinar. Porter said the company has 2,000 Danish drivers and 300,000 Danish riders. Uber has been operating in Denmark for less than three years. Those drivers were fined in November, and the case against Uber will come to court by the end of April. It will be interesting to see if the Danish taxi apps such as Drivr can capitalise on the new rules. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Register now for the free webinar. Porter said the company has 2,000 Danish drivers and 300,000 Danish riders. Uber has been operating in Denmark for less than three years. Those drivers were fined in November, and the case against Uber will come to court by the end of April. It will be interesting to see if the Danish taxi apps such as Drivr can capitalise on the new rules. (more...)
No. 1 South Carolina follows men's team, reaches Final Four
- March 29, 2017
The school of Frank McGuire, Kevin Joyce, Brian Winters, Mike Dunleavy and Alex English is going to the Final Four for the first time. Gonzaga sent a message to the naysayers who claimed that their WCC schedule did not prepare them for the NCAA tournament. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The school of Frank McGuire, Kevin Joyce, Brian Winters, Mike Dunleavy and Alex English is going to the Final Four for the first time. Gonzaga sent a message to the naysayers who claimed that their WCC schedule did not prepare them for the NCAA tournament. (more...)
Empire State Building Dims for Earth Hour
- March 29, 2017
The campaign was first launched in 2007 in the Australian city of Sydney, when the lights were turned off all across the city including Sydney Opera House. local time. Even though fewer people are taking part in Earth Hour, overall energy usage is going down. BC Hydro's last recorded percentage of energy saved in Northern BC was 4% back in 2012, while the entire province collectively saved 2%. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The campaign was first launched in 2007 in the Australian city of Sydney, when the lights were turned off all across the city including Sydney Opera House. local time. Even though fewer people are taking part in Earth Hour, overall energy usage is going down. BC Hydro's last recorded percentage of energy saved in Northern BC was 4% back in 2012, while the entire province collectively saved 2%. (more...)
US House votes to let ISPs sell your browser history
- March 29, 2017
The measure now moves to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, a Texas Republican, said the FCC rules were "promulgated by bureaucrats who remain unaccountable to the American people". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The measure now moves to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, a Texas Republican, said the FCC rules were "promulgated by bureaucrats who remain unaccountable to the American people". (more...)
Thousands take shelter as Cyclone Debbie lashes Australian coastal resorts
- March 29, 2017
Thousands of residents in Queensland, in northeastern Australia , have been ordered to leave their homes as severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie approaches, bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rain. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said assessing damage was hard because communities had been cut off from power and phone reception. "The eye itself is probably 50 km across", said senior forecaster Adam Blazak. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Thousands of residents in Queensland, in northeastern Australia , have been ordered to leave their homes as severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie approaches, bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rain. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said assessing damage was hard because communities had been cut off from power and phone reception. "The eye itself is probably 50 km across", said senior forecaster Adam Blazak. (more...)
US State Department Issues Permit For Keystone XL Pipeline
- March 29, 2017
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says US approval of the Keystone XL pipeline does not lessen the need for two other controversial proposals within Canada's borders. Canada's oil sands are located in a sub-artic boreal forest and require extensive use of energy to extract them. "We have already approved a couple of other very, very big ones which we'll be announcing soon, in order to help put Americans back to work, grow our economy and rebuild our nation", he said. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says US approval of the Keystone XL pipeline does not lessen the need for two other controversial proposals within Canada's borders. Canada's oil sands are located in a sub-artic boreal forest and require extensive use of energy to extract them. "We have already approved a couple of other very, very big ones which we'll be announcing soon, in order to help put Americans back to work, grow our economy and rebuild our nation", he said. (more...)
Vladimir Putin 'wished Marine Le Pen good luck' in surprise Kremlin meeting
- March 29, 2017
Ms Le Pen has made multiple trips to Russia and often met Russian legislators. She also has called for strong security ties with Moscow to jointly combat radical Islamic groups, promised to work to repeal the European Union sanctions on Moscow over its 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and pledged to recognize Crimea as part of Russian Federation if she's elected. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Ms Le Pen has made multiple trips to Russia and often met Russian legislators. She also has called for strong security ties with Moscow to jointly combat radical Islamic groups, promised to work to repeal the European Union sanctions on Moscow over its 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and pledged to recognize Crimea as part of Russian Federation if she's elected. (more...)
More big brands pull ads from YouTube in widening boycott
- March 29, 2017
AT&T and Verizon Communications, the largest United States wireless carriers, said they had stopped non-search advertising spending with Google. It is therefore vital that Google, DoubleClick and YouTube uphold the highest standards in terms of openness, transparency, and measures to avoid advertising fraud and misplacement in the future. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
AT&T and Verizon Communications, the largest United States wireless carriers, said they had stopped non-search advertising spending with Google. It is therefore vital that Google, DoubleClick and YouTube uphold the highest standards in terms of openness, transparency, and measures to avoid advertising fraud and misplacement in the future. (more...)
Former Russian lawmaker shot dead in Ukraine by unidentified gunman
- March 29, 2017
On Tuesday, a Russian lawyer who represents the family of Sergei Magnitsky , a Russian whistleblower who mysteriously died in Moscow while in custody, was severely injured after falling from his fourth-floor apartment. Ukrainian police examine the body of former Russian lawmaker Denis Voronenkov after he was shot on the street in Kiev, Ukraine , on March 23. Russia's powerful Investigative Committee is investigating Voronenkov's role in alleged fraud dating back to 2010 involving a ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
On Tuesday, a Russian lawyer who represents the family of Sergei Magnitsky , a Russian whistleblower who mysteriously died in Moscow while in custody, was severely injured after falling from his fourth-floor apartment. Ukrainian police examine the body of former Russian lawmaker Denis Voronenkov after he was shot on the street in Kiev, Ukraine , on March 23. Russia's powerful Investigative Committee is investigating Voronenkov's role in alleged fraud dating back to 2010 involving a ... (more...)
TransCanada Gets Presidential Permit To Build Keystone XL
- March 29, 2017
Alberta premier Rachel Notley said Friday the construction of Keystone XL could net the province as many as 5,000 jobs. "Hopefully within the next year, we'll be able to put people to work", he said, assuring that the company would look to buy American materials for the project and put Americans to work. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Alberta premier Rachel Notley said Friday the construction of Keystone XL could net the province as many as 5,000 jobs. "Hopefully within the next year, we'll be able to put people to work", he said, assuring that the company would look to buy American materials for the project and put Americans to work. (more...)
Oil slips, inventories curb recovery from four-month lows
- March 29, 2017
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell by 52 cents to $48.26. Crude oil accounted for almost 30 percent of Russia's total exports in January, up from 25 per cent in the same period past year, Rosstat data showed. "One hundred percent compliance by all is the only tool they have left and on that account they are struggling", said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell by 52 cents to $48.26. Crude oil accounted for almost 30 percent of Russia's total exports in January, up from 25 per cent in the same period past year, Rosstat data showed. "One hundred percent compliance by all is the only tool they have left and on that account they are struggling", said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank. (more...)
Golovkin goes the distance to stay undefeated
- March 29, 2017
Add in Jacobs' skilful elusiveness, and he had a clear recipe to avoid the knockout even if he couldn't win the decision. Golovkin stretched his ideal professional record to 37-0 on Saturday night and retained his WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and IBO middleweight titles in the process by claiming a unanimous decision in his toughest test thus far. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Add in Jacobs' skilful elusiveness, and he had a clear recipe to avoid the knockout even if he couldn't win the decision. Golovkin stretched his ideal professional record to 37-0 on Saturday night and retained his WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and IBO middleweight titles in the process by claiming a unanimous decision in his toughest test thus far. (more...)
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