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Subway Hero Rescues Man From L Train Tracks
- April 04, 2017
Bystanders in the video say the man had been staggering and bumping into things before he fell. A ConEd spokesman confirmed that Kulig was an employee and referred Patch to his interview with Good Day New York . "There (wasn't) really anybody else that was jumping down to do anything". Luckily for the guy who fell on the tracks, Kulig works for Con Ed, and had just gone through the MTA's track-safety training program last month. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Bystanders in the video say the man had been staggering and bumping into things before he fell. A ConEd spokesman confirmed that Kulig was an employee and referred Patch to his interview with Good Day New York . "There (wasn't) really anybody else that was jumping down to do anything". Luckily for the guy who fell on the tracks, Kulig works for Con Ed, and had just gone through the MTA's track-safety training program last month. (more...)
Supreme court to hear petitions against prohibiting liquor outlets along highways
- April 04, 2017
To approach the apex court, we need to do proper documentation", the chief minister said. March 31 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a batch of petitions seeking modification of its December 2016 order banning liquor outlets within 500 metres of state and national highways across the country. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
To approach the apex court, we need to do proper documentation", the chief minister said. March 31 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a batch of petitions seeking modification of its December 2016 order banning liquor outlets within 500 metres of state and national highways across the country. (more...)
Uber Resumes Self-Driving Car Tests Following Weekend Crash
- April 04, 2017
According to the local police in Tempe, Arizona, the other auto involved " failed to yield " to the Volvo at a left turn, and the Uber vehicle was not at fault in the accident. Uber's investigation into the incident has cleared its self-driving cars to resume the project in Tempe, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
According to the local police in Tempe, Arizona, the other auto involved " failed to yield " to the Volvo at a left turn, and the Uber vehicle was not at fault in the accident. Uber's investigation into the incident has cleared its self-driving cars to resume the project in Tempe, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (more...)
Indian carriers ban Indian lawmaker after Air India staffer assault
- April 04, 2017
We have raised the issue with the ministry and the DGCA several times but with little effect", said an executive with a private airline. Speaker of the lower house of Indian Parliament, Sumitra Mahajan, said that "no MP is allowed to misbehave with anyone". (more...)
- April 04, 2017
We have raised the issue with the ministry and the DGCA several times but with little effect", said an executive with a private airline. Speaker of the lower house of Indian Parliament, Sumitra Mahajan, said that "no MP is allowed to misbehave with anyone". (more...)
Trump urged to follow international standards to analyse deficit
- April 04, 2017
And on Sunday, Trump held out the possibility of using trade as a lever to secure Chinese cooperation against North Korea. Trump had campaigned on a promise to confront China more aggressively on trade, including by levying new tariffs on goods from overseas. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
And on Sunday, Trump held out the possibility of using trade as a lever to secure Chinese cooperation against North Korea. Trump had campaigned on a promise to confront China more aggressively on trade, including by levying new tariffs on goods from overseas. (more...)
Trump, Xi talks "significant" for US-China ties
- April 04, 2017
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley made the announcement Monday, saying the April 28 meeting will be an important follow-up to this weekend's talks between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the U.S. Tensions have risen sharply as North Korea has stepped up ballistic missile tests and amid boasts by leader Kim Jong-un that his country was in the final stages of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley made the announcement Monday, saying the April 28 meeting will be an important follow-up to this weekend's talks between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the U.S. Tensions have risen sharply as North Korea has stepped up ballistic missile tests and amid boasts by leader Kim Jong-un that his country was in the final stages of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile. (more...)
Boat Race to go ahead after wartime bomb removed near starting line
- April 04, 2017
They dominated to win by over 30 seconds in a course record of 18 minutes and 34 seconds. By halfway down the 6.8km course between Putney and Mortlake in southwest London, the Oxford men's crew, 26 kg lighter than Cambridge, had opened clear water. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
They dominated to win by over 30 seconds in a course record of 18 minutes and 34 seconds. By halfway down the 6.8km course between Putney and Mortlake in southwest London, the Oxford men's crew, 26 kg lighter than Cambridge, had opened clear water. (more...)
UPS Announces the Beginning of Saturday Deliveries
- April 04, 2017
Both of those companies already deliver packages to people's homes on the weekend. Almost 4,700 cities and towns are expected to be covered by November, and CNNMoney says that number should increase to 5,800 by the end of 2018, according to the company. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Both of those companies already deliver packages to people's homes on the weekend. Almost 4,700 cities and towns are expected to be covered by November, and CNNMoney says that number should increase to 5,800 by the end of 2018, according to the company. (more...)
United States urges China to take 'action' against North Korea
- April 04, 2017
But this focus on unfair trading practices - and their consequences for United States workers - could also complicate Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping scheduled for April 6 and 7. Trump has not followed through on campaign promises to label China a "currency manipulator" on day one of his presidency or to impose steep tariffs on all Chinese imports. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
But this focus on unfair trading practices - and their consequences for United States workers - could also complicate Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping scheduled for April 6 and 7. Trump has not followed through on campaign promises to label China a "currency manipulator" on day one of his presidency or to impose steep tariffs on all Chinese imports. (more...)
St Petersburg subway bombing suspect identified
- April 04, 2017
He said investigators are looking into whether the explosion was a terror attack. The bomb on Monday also injured about 50 persons. City Hall authorities said there were several foreign nationals among those killed and injured but would not offer detail. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
He said investigators are looking into whether the explosion was a terror attack. The bomb on Monday also injured about 50 persons. City Hall authorities said there were several foreign nationals among those killed and injured but would not offer detail. (more...)
Kyrgyzstan authorities identify suspect in Russian Federation subway bombing
- April 04, 2017
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security said in a statement that one suspect behind the bombing is a Kyrgyz-born Russian national it identified as Akbarzhon Dzhalilov. Social media users posted photographs from one subway station in the city centre, showing people lying on the floor and a train with a mangled door nearby. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security said in a statement that one suspect behind the bombing is a Kyrgyz-born Russian national it identified as Akbarzhon Dzhalilov. Social media users posted photographs from one subway station in the city centre, showing people lying on the floor and a train with a mangled door nearby. (more...)
Petersburg metro bomb suspect 'born in Kyrgyzstan'
- April 04, 2017
It is unclear whether the Russian and Kyrgyz statements referred to the same man. "Everyone was calling their loved ones yesterday, checking if they were OK and how everyone was going to get home". Kyrgyzstan, a predominantly Muslim Central Asian nation of six million, is Russia's close political ally and hosts a Russian military airbase. "On behalf of the Government of Israel, I send condolences to President Putin and to the families of those who were murdered following today's bombing on ... (more...)
- April 04, 2017
It is unclear whether the Russian and Kyrgyz statements referred to the same man. "Everyone was calling their loved ones yesterday, checking if they were OK and how everyone was going to get home". Kyrgyzstan, a predominantly Muslim Central Asian nation of six million, is Russia's close political ally and hosts a Russian military airbase. "On behalf of the Government of Israel, I send condolences to President Putin and to the families of those who were murdered following today's bombing on ... (more...)
GST rates will have no inflationary impact: Jaitley
- April 04, 2017
Replying to the debate on the four bills in the Lok Sabha, he said all other taxes like entry tax in states will be removed once the GST is in place. Noting that both the central and state governments are pooling their sovereignty to have this tax regime, Jaitley noted that India, despite being one political entity, remained different economic entities with states having different taxes. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Replying to the debate on the four bills in the Lok Sabha, he said all other taxes like entry tax in states will be removed once the GST is in place. Noting that both the central and state governments are pooling their sovereignty to have this tax regime, Jaitley noted that India, despite being one political entity, remained different economic entities with states having different taxes. (more...)
Airline fights back over anti-leggings claim
- April 04, 2017
However, United Airlines maintained its support for the gate agent's decision in its own series of tweets . "They just boarded after being forced to change or put dresses on over the top of their clothing". Actress Patricia Arquette tweeted: Turns out United bans leggings, torn jeans, and shorter shorts for free employee pass tickets. "United pass travellers" are eligible for free or heavily discounted air travel. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
However, United Airlines maintained its support for the gate agent's decision in its own series of tweets . "They just boarded after being forced to change or put dresses on over the top of their clothing". Actress Patricia Arquette tweeted: Turns out United bans leggings, torn jeans, and shorter shorts for free employee pass tickets. "United pass travellers" are eligible for free or heavily discounted air travel. (more...)
Richmond Fed head Lacker resigns, admits improper disclosure
- April 04, 2017
Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, participates in a session titled, "Help or Harm: Central Bank Monetary Policies at the Outer Limits" NABE Economic Policy Conference in Washington March 5, 2013. Mr. Lacker had announced in January that he would retire on October 1 after 28 years at the Richmond Fed. "We are focused on moving forward within our organization-and were already underway with our presidential search". (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, participates in a session titled, "Help or Harm: Central Bank Monetary Policies at the Outer Limits" NABE Economic Policy Conference in Washington March 5, 2013. Mr. Lacker had announced in January that he would retire on October 1 after 28 years at the Richmond Fed. "We are focused on moving forward within our organization-and were already underway with our presidential search". (more...)
IRS to use private debt collectors amid huge telephone scam
- April 04, 2017
During this time, the IRS won't come after you for your missing taxes provided you keep up with the terms of your agreement. "It's unbelievably easy to get an extension on your taxes", says Glenn Brown, senior tax research analyst at the Tax Institute at H&R Block. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
During this time, the IRS won't come after you for your missing taxes provided you keep up with the terms of your agreement. "It's unbelievably easy to get an extension on your taxes", says Glenn Brown, senior tax research analyst at the Tax Institute at H&R Block. (more...)
NHL not going to 2018 Olympics in South Korea
- April 04, 2017
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, who led Canada to consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014, said , "I'm just going to tell you I'm disappointed". The association criticized the NHL's authorities for not only prohibiting its players for playing on the worldwide arena, but for building obstacles for the game of ice hockey on the whole. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, who led Canada to consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014, said , "I'm just going to tell you I'm disappointed". The association criticized the NHL's authorities for not only prohibiting its players for playing on the worldwide arena, but for building obstacles for the game of ice hockey on the whole. (more...)
Staples shares surge after report of takeover talks
- April 04, 2017
Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Office Depot from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $5.25 target price for the company in a research report on Friday, December 30th. Office Depot, Inc . was covered by a number of analysts recently, 1 rated the stock as Strong Buy, 0 rated Buy, 12 rated Hold, 1 rated sell and 0 gave an Underperform. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Office Depot from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $5.25 target price for the company in a research report on Friday, December 30th. Office Depot, Inc . was covered by a number of analysts recently, 1 rated the stock as Strong Buy, 0 rated Buy, 12 rated Hold, 1 rated sell and 0 gave an Underperform. (more...)
Students, fans to greet NCAA champions in Chapel Hill
- April 04, 2017
Bonfires are technically prohibited, but several had to be extinguished and cleaned up by town officials. The streets were cleaned and reopened by 2:10 a.m. Chapel Hill officials already warned fans not to light bonfires on the street after the game, but by midnight fans already had three bonfires burning brightly in the intersection. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Bonfires are technically prohibited, but several had to be extinguished and cleaned up by town officials. The streets were cleaned and reopened by 2:10 a.m. Chapel Hill officials already warned fans not to light bonfires on the street after the game, but by midnight fans already had three bonfires burning brightly in the intersection. (more...)
South Carolina Wins National Championship in Women's College Basketball
- April 04, 2017
The Gamecocks (33-4) were playing in their second Final Four after losing to Notre Dame in the national semifinals two years ago. "I never wanted to be sitting where I'm sitting". Turning point II: Mississippi State cut the lead to 54-50 with 6:52 left. In the final seconds, Staley hugged her assistant coaches. Staley, who sees so much of herself in Cuevas-Moore, credited the junior for never giving up. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The Gamecocks (33-4) were playing in their second Final Four after losing to Notre Dame in the national semifinals two years ago. "I never wanted to be sitting where I'm sitting". Turning point II: Mississippi State cut the lead to 54-50 with 6:52 left. In the final seconds, Staley hugged her assistant coaches. Staley, who sees so much of herself in Cuevas-Moore, credited the junior for never giving up. (more...)
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