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WhatsApp's new features aimed to improve user experience
- July 03, 2017
However, users had to remember that the various triggers in order to apply these font styles, which not many users aren't aware of. WhatsApp is undoubtedly among the most popular chatting apps across the world. This should be useful for users whose only form of communication on the app is via emojis. As at the time of this writing, those on Android can now enjoy the same functionality, allowing you to find an emoji using a related word or just a few characters. (more...)
- July 03, 2017
However, users had to remember that the various triggers in order to apply these font styles, which not many users aren't aware of. WhatsApp is undoubtedly among the most popular chatting apps across the world. This should be useful for users whose only form of communication on the app is via emojis. As at the time of this writing, those on Android can now enjoy the same functionality, allowing you to find an emoji using a related word or just a few characters. (more...)
EU Expects Political Agreement on Japan Trade Accord This Week
- July 03, 2017
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brussels this week in an effort to reach a broad agreement on the deal, according to a report in the newspaper Nikkei, which didn't cite anyone. "We are nearly there", Malmstrom told reporters in the Japanese capital Saturday evening, saying a finalized deal could happen by the "end of autumn". (more...)
- July 03, 2017
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brussels this week in an effort to reach a broad agreement on the deal, according to a report in the newspaper Nikkei, which didn't cite anyone. "We are nearly there", Malmstrom told reporters in the Japanese capital Saturday evening, saying a finalized deal could happen by the "end of autumn". (more...)
Drone causes flight disruption at Gatwick Airport
- July 03, 2017
Runway operations at Gatwick were suspended between 18:10 BST and 18:19, and again from 18:36 to 18:41, resulting in a small number of go-arounds and diverts. "While the circumstances are outside of our control, easyJet apologises for any inconvenience caused", the spokesperson said. "Yet another incident at Gatwick involving drones shows that the threat of drones being flown near manned-aircraft must be addressed before we see a disaster", said BALPA Flight Safety Specialist, Steve Landells. (more...)
- July 03, 2017
Runway operations at Gatwick were suspended between 18:10 BST and 18:19, and again from 18:36 to 18:41, resulting in a small number of go-arounds and diverts. "While the circumstances are outside of our control, easyJet apologises for any inconvenience caused", the spokesperson said. "Yet another incident at Gatwick involving drones shows that the threat of drones being flown near manned-aircraft must be addressed before we see a disaster", said BALPA Flight Safety Specialist, Steve Landells. (more...)
First Tesla Model 3 to be Completed by Friday
- July 03, 2017
The Model 3 is part of Musk's strategy to boost production next year to 500,000 from about 84,000 last year. "We are bursting at the seams". Production grows exponentially, so Aug should be 100 cars and Sept above 1500. "The speculation on the Model 3 final release date has to stop", the user tweeted at Musk on Friday. The Model 3 was slated to enter production in July , and that's exactly what will happen, but July has just begun. (more...)
- July 03, 2017
The Model 3 is part of Musk's strategy to boost production next year to 500,000 from about 84,000 last year. "We are bursting at the seams". Production grows exponentially, so Aug should be 100 cars and Sept above 1500. "The speculation on the Model 3 final release date has to stop", the user tweeted at Musk on Friday. The Model 3 was slated to enter production in July , and that's exactly what will happen, but July has just begun. (more...)
U.S. fund walks away from bid for Australia's Fairfax Media
- July 03, 2017
Which-50 understands that among the issues to scare off the suitors two in particular, proved especially hard. One factor to take into consideration is the outlook for the non-Domain businesses - i.e. In a trading update to the market this morning, Fairfax said its overall group revenues are around 6 per cent below previous year for FY H2. Fairfax's board says its digital business is growly strongly, while Domain's revenue is up 10 per cent with its total digital business up 22 per cent for ... (more...)
- July 03, 2017
Which-50 understands that among the issues to scare off the suitors two in particular, proved especially hard. One factor to take into consideration is the outlook for the non-Domain businesses - i.e. In a trading update to the market this morning, Fairfax said its overall group revenues are around 6 per cent below previous year for FY H2. Fairfax's board says its digital business is growly strongly, while Domain's revenue is up 10 per cent with its total digital business up 22 per cent for ... (more...)
Aspen flight to Denver evacuated on DIA taxiway after engine fire
- July 03, 2017
Denver Fire responded to the scene and all passengers were evacuated safely. Another passenger, lawyer Rabia Chaudry, wrote: "Everyone is safe though shook". Airport officials have said that no injuries were reported. Originating in Aspen, United Express Flight 5869, operated by SkyWest , landed in Denver at around 2:20 p.m. (more...)
- July 03, 2017
Denver Fire responded to the scene and all passengers were evacuated safely. Another passenger, lawyer Rabia Chaudry, wrote: "Everyone is safe though shook". Airport officials have said that no injuries were reported. Originating in Aspen, United Express Flight 5869, operated by SkyWest , landed in Denver at around 2:20 p.m. (more...)
This All-Girl Robotics Team From Afghanistan Was Denied US Visas
- July 03, 2017
Team Afghanistan will watch their robot compete via Skype, and a video of the team will be played in their honor. To apply for the business visa that would allow them come to the US for seven days-enough time to see the global competition through-they had to travel 500 miles to Kabul, a city that's recently seen suicide attacks and a truck bombing that was one of the deadliest strikes of the Afghan War . (more...)
- July 03, 2017
Team Afghanistan will watch their robot compete via Skype, and a video of the team will be played in their honor. To apply for the business visa that would allow them come to the US for seven days-enough time to see the global competition through-they had to travel 500 miles to Kabul, a city that's recently seen suicide attacks and a truck bombing that was one of the deadliest strikes of the Afghan War . (more...)
Joe Scarborough Said That the Media and DC Would Crush Trump
- July 02, 2017
Launching into one of his now-famous tirades on Twitter , Trump accused Mika of "bleeding badly from a face-lift" when he saw her at New Year's Eve, when she had spent time at his members-only club, Mar-a-Lago. They told him that if he called and apologised, Mr Trump would get the story killed, Scarborough said. Ms Brzezinski and Mr Scarborough, who were on friendly terms with Mr Trump in the past but have been critical of him since he took office in January, described White ... (more...)
- July 02, 2017
Launching into one of his now-famous tirades on Twitter , Trump accused Mika of "bleeding badly from a face-lift" when he saw her at New Year's Eve, when she had spent time at his members-only club, Mar-a-Lago. They told him that if he called and apologised, Mr Trump would get the story killed, Scarborough said. Ms Brzezinski and Mr Scarborough, who were on friendly terms with Mr Trump in the past but have been critical of him since he took office in January, described White ... (more...)
Total set to sign $4.8bn gas deal with Iran
- July 02, 2017
CNPC officials in Beijing didn't immediately reply to a request for comment e-mailed outside of normal Chinese business hours. Total holds a 50.1% stake in the development, while China's CNPC has a 30% interest and Iran's Petropars 19.9%. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
CNPC officials in Beijing didn't immediately reply to a request for comment e-mailed outside of normal Chinese business hours. Total holds a 50.1% stake in the development, while China's CNPC has a 30% interest and Iran's Petropars 19.9%. (more...)
Abu Dhabi becomes first airport to lift United States laptop ban
- July 02, 2017
It has taken place with immediate effect, after the Transport Security Administration (TSA) - part of the Department of Homeland Security - completed an "observation and verification session" this morning. The US is also an important destination for Indian flyers taking these airlines and America's ban on personal electronic devices larger than cellphones in hand bag had affected them. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
It has taken place with immediate effect, after the Transport Security Administration (TSA) - part of the Department of Homeland Security - completed an "observation and verification session" this morning. The US is also an important destination for Indian flyers taking these airlines and America's ban on personal electronic devices larger than cellphones in hand bag had affected them. (more...)
Screen Legend Olivia De Havilland Turns 101 On July 1st
- July 02, 2017
Olivia de Havilland recently sued FX and Ryan Murphy and is demanding a part of their profit from " Feud: Bette and Joan ". 'Further, the FX series puts words in the mouth of Miss de Havilland which are inaccurate and contrary to the reputation she has built over an 80-year professional life, specifically refusing to engage in gossip mongering about other actors in order to generate media attention for herself. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
Olivia de Havilland recently sued FX and Ryan Murphy and is demanding a part of their profit from " Feud: Bette and Joan ". 'Further, the FX series puts words in the mouth of Miss de Havilland which are inaccurate and contrary to the reputation she has built over an 80-year professional life, specifically refusing to engage in gossip mongering about other actors in order to generate media attention for herself. (more...)
Former Israeli Prime Minister released from prison
- July 02, 2017
The 71-year-old did not speak to reporters as he left Maasiyahu prison in central Israel. Olmert, who was prime minister between 2006 and 2009, was convicted of corruption and entered prison in February 2016. A weakened Olmert led his government to a USA -hosted peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland, in November 2007 - launching more than a year of ambitious, but ultimately unsuccessful US -brokered talks. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
The 71-year-old did not speak to reporters as he left Maasiyahu prison in central Israel. Olmert, who was prime minister between 2006 and 2009, was convicted of corruption and entered prison in February 2016. A weakened Olmert led his government to a USA -hosted peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland, in November 2007 - launching more than a year of ambitious, but ultimately unsuccessful US -brokered talks. (more...)
Andy Murray and Kim Sears expecting second child
- July 02, 2017
If I feel like I do today, I'll be fine to play the tournament. The 30-year-old tennis player, who is now ranked number one in the world, confirmed the news as he prepares for the Wimbledon tournament this week. The42 is on Instagram! "It's felt a lot better in the last few days. It's not something new to me", he said. He said: "My child is more important to me and my wife is more important to me than a tennis match". (more...)
- July 02, 2017
If I feel like I do today, I'll be fine to play the tournament. The 30-year-old tennis player, who is now ranked number one in the world, confirmed the news as he prepares for the Wimbledon tournament this week. The42 is on Instagram! "It's felt a lot better in the last few days. It's not something new to me", he said. He said: "My child is more important to me and my wife is more important to me than a tennis match". (more...)
China's rocket launch fails
- July 02, 2017
Dubbed "Chubby 5" for its huge size - 5 meters in diameter and 57 meters tall - the LM-5 rocket is created to carry up to 25 tons of payload into low orbit, more than doubling the country's previous lift capability. The Long March-5 made its maiden flight in November 2016 from Wenchang, sending its payload into preset orbit. China has scheduled eight launches of the Long March-5 in the coming years for the nation's lunar probe, manned space station and Mars probe missions. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
Dubbed "Chubby 5" for its huge size - 5 meters in diameter and 57 meters tall - the LM-5 rocket is created to carry up to 25 tons of payload into low orbit, more than doubling the country's previous lift capability. The Long March-5 made its maiden flight in November 2016 from Wenchang, sending its payload into preset orbit. China has scheduled eight launches of the Long March-5 in the coming years for the nation's lunar probe, manned space station and Mars probe missions. (more...)
Missing RDU employee seen at gas station after not returning to
- July 02, 2017
She was previously last seen at 3 p.m. Monday, going on break from her job at a Starbucks inside Raleigh-Durham International Airport. At 4:15 p.m., security cameras captured footage of Cope and her auto - a silver 2015 Ford Fusion with North Carolina license plate EHA 2771 - at a gas station 40 minutes away in Wake Forest. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
She was previously last seen at 3 p.m. Monday, going on break from her job at a Starbucks inside Raleigh-Durham International Airport. At 4:15 p.m., security cameras captured footage of Cope and her auto - a silver 2015 Ford Fusion with North Carolina license plate EHA 2771 - at a gas station 40 minutes away in Wake Forest. (more...)
Did Jay Z Take Shots at Kanye West on "Kill Jay Z"?
- July 02, 2017
According to reports , Kanye West has left the company over a financial disagreement, and Tidal has threatened to sue the West. The rapper, 40, is said to be "owed more more than $3 million" from the music streaming site - with his lawyers sending a letter to the company telling them they were 'in breach and the contact was terminated'. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
According to reports , Kanye West has left the company over a financial disagreement, and Tidal has threatened to sue the West. The rapper, 40, is said to be "owed more more than $3 million" from the music streaming site - with his lawyers sending a letter to the company telling them they were 'in breach and the contact was terminated'. (more...)
GST: The Goods and Services tax enrolled from today
- July 02, 2017
Other parties said they would join a boycott of a special sitting of the two parliament chambers - to be held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the tax takes effect at midnight on Friday. GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods as well as services at the national level. The government expects things to settle down in the coming months, helping businesses reap the benefits of the new sales tax. (more...)
- July 02, 2017
Other parties said they would join a boycott of a special sitting of the two parliament chambers - to be held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the tax takes effect at midnight on Friday. GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods as well as services at the national level. The government expects things to settle down in the coming months, helping businesses reap the benefits of the new sales tax. (more...)
Oil prices enter bear market as supply glut fears return
- July 01, 2017
While crude stockpiles slid by 2.45 MMbbl to 509.1 million, a steeper decline than forecast in a Bloomberg survey, inventories remain about 100 MMbbl above the five-year average. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude August contract was at $42.36 a barrel by 3:05AM ET (0705GMT), down 17 cents, or around 0.4%. While other OPEC members are cutting output in a coordinated effort to balance the market , Iran can increase production as it works to recapture a market share lost to global ... (more...)
- July 01, 2017
While crude stockpiles slid by 2.45 MMbbl to 509.1 million, a steeper decline than forecast in a Bloomberg survey, inventories remain about 100 MMbbl above the five-year average. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude August contract was at $42.36 a barrel by 3:05AM ET (0705GMT), down 17 cents, or around 0.4%. While other OPEC members are cutting output in a coordinated effort to balance the market , Iran can increase production as it works to recapture a market share lost to global ... (more...)
'What Are They Trying to Hide?'
- July 01, 2017
California's secretary of state, Alex Padilla, also responded to Kobach in a statement , saying " I will not provide sensitive voter information to a commission that has already inaccurately passed judgement that millions of Californians voted illegally ". (more...)
- July 01, 2017
California's secretary of state, Alex Padilla, also responded to Kobach in a statement , saying " I will not provide sensitive voter information to a commission that has already inaccurately passed judgement that millions of Californians voted illegally ". (more...)
Sanctuary City Insanity: Illegal Immigrant To Get $190000 in San Francisco Case
- July 01, 2017
City leaders stand by the policies - including the city attorney's office, which negotiated the settlement that awaits approval from the Board of Supervisors. "A judge has since reopened Figueroa-Zarceno's immigration case after finding that the initial order was given without proper notification, and a new hearing was scheduled for 2019, Nightingale said". (more...)
- July 01, 2017
City leaders stand by the policies - including the city attorney's office, which negotiated the settlement that awaits approval from the Board of Supervisors. "A judge has since reopened Figueroa-Zarceno's immigration case after finding that the initial order was given without proper notification, and a new hearing was scheduled for 2019, Nightingale said". (more...)
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