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US parcel service to become a drone airline
- October 02, 2019
The FAA said in a statement that the approval it was giving UPS was based on "extensive data and documentation, as well as test flights" that showed the company could meet safety standards. "For example, drone service may not be efficient in dense urban areas where package deliveries are already concentrated". And they added that the certificate permits UPS Flight Forward to fly an unlimited amount of drones with an unlimited number of remote operations in command, which enables UPS to ... (more...)
- October 02, 2019
The FAA said in a statement that the approval it was giving UPS was based on "extensive data and documentation, as well as test flights" that showed the company could meet safety standards. "For example, drone service may not be efficient in dense urban areas where package deliveries are already concentrated". And they added that the certificate permits UPS Flight Forward to fly an unlimited amount of drones with an unlimited number of remote operations in command, which enables UPS to ... (more...)
Thomas Cook auditors investigated by accounting watchdog
- October 02, 2019
Click the link to read the statement on the Scottish Rugby website . The CAA said it hopes to "pay refunds within 60 days of receiving a valid refund form". The audit sector has faced a barrage of criticism in recent years, with the Government vowing to tighten up the industry. Both are among the UK's big four accountancy firms. (more...)
- October 02, 2019
Click the link to read the statement on the Scottish Rugby website . The CAA said it hopes to "pay refunds within 60 days of receiving a valid refund form". The audit sector has faced a barrage of criticism in recent years, with the Government vowing to tighten up the industry. Both are among the UK's big four accountancy firms. (more...)
Zuckerberg says breaking up tech firms make election interference more likely - Verge
- October 02, 2019
The CEO believes that breaking up Big Tech companies is not the solution, but had little else to offer other than the status quo. That may sound like a conspiracy theory, but so did the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the state-run Russian interference campaign during the 2016 elections - and both of those have been proven unequivocally. (more...)
- October 02, 2019
The CEO believes that breaking up Big Tech companies is not the solution, but had little else to offer other than the status quo. That may sound like a conspiracy theory, but so did the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the state-run Russian interference campaign during the 2016 elections - and both of those have been proven unequivocally. (more...)
The Best Wallpapers for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
- October 02, 2019
When Apple announced the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro , the company briefly talked about an upcoming camera feature called Deep Fusion. Before you press the shutter button, your iPhone will have already captured three short-exposure images used to ascertain optimal sharpness. (more...)
- October 02, 2019
When Apple announced the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro , the company briefly talked about an upcoming camera feature called Deep Fusion. Before you press the shutter button, your iPhone will have already captured three short-exposure images used to ascertain optimal sharpness. (more...)
Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI rise to a four-month high in September
- October 02, 2019
September's reading of 47.8 was its lowest since June 2009, and it was worse than what economists had expected. "UK manufacturers are also losing customers and production continued to contract in September as companies cut back output in response to further reductions in new orders received". (more...)
- October 02, 2019
September's reading of 47.8 was its lowest since June 2009, and it was worse than what economists had expected. "UK manufacturers are also losing customers and production continued to contract in September as companies cut back output in response to further reductions in new orders received". (more...)
Catering truck spins out-of-control at O'Hare Airport
- October 01, 2019
From the video, it would seem that a solution wasn't immediately clear to the yellow-vested workers who were dangerously close to the cart. His action was quick . A runaway beverage cart sounds like a pretty innocent object until it starts dangerously flinging its cargo at you and almost hits your plane. No one was injured, although the mess did cause a ten-minute flight delay. (more...)
- October 01, 2019
From the video, it would seem that a solution wasn't immediately clear to the yellow-vested workers who were dangerously close to the cart. His action was quick . A runaway beverage cart sounds like a pretty innocent object until it starts dangerously flinging its cargo at you and almost hits your plane. No one was injured, although the mess did cause a ten-minute flight delay. (more...)
Mahindra, Ford to form JV, deal valued at $275 mn
- October 01, 2019
Ford and Mahindra are joining forces to expand the American automaker's presence in India and develop electric vehicles for emerging markets. Ford will retain its engine plant at Sanand in western India and global business centre in Chennai in the south. (more...)
- October 01, 2019
Ford and Mahindra are joining forces to expand the American automaker's presence in India and develop electric vehicles for emerging markets. Ford will retain its engine plant at Sanand in western India and global business centre in Chennai in the south. (more...)
PMC Bank created dummy accounts to hide HDIL's NPAs
- October 01, 2019
The disclosure forced the bank's suspended MD to confess the misreporting in a four-and-a-half page detailed letter to the regulator. In a letter addressed to the central bank, Mr Thomas, who has been suspended for his role in the crisis and has been named in a first information report (FIR), said the bank concealed information from board members, auditors and regulators due to "fear of reputational loss". (more...)
- October 01, 2019
The disclosure forced the bank's suspended MD to confess the misreporting in a four-and-a-half page detailed letter to the regulator. In a letter addressed to the central bank, Mr Thomas, who has been suspended for his role in the crisis and has been named in a first information report (FIR), said the bank concealed information from board members, auditors and regulators due to "fear of reputational loss". (more...)
Hong Kong protester shot by police during mass China National Day demonstration
- October 01, 2019
President Xi Jinping presided over a grand display of China's strength in Beijing - declaring that no force could stop the country's rise - even as concerns grew over the condition of the first protester reportedly shot in Hong Kong after nearly four months of unrest. (more...)
- October 01, 2019
President Xi Jinping presided over a grand display of China's strength in Beijing - declaring that no force could stop the country's rise - even as concerns grew over the condition of the first protester reportedly shot in Hong Kong after nearly four months of unrest. (more...)
Google Draws Antitrust Scrutiny Over New Encryption Protocol
- October 01, 2019
Gizmodo noted that DNS or Domain Name System, which translates a domain name into an IP address, is usually unencrypted. Internet service providers are concerned that the move may shut them out of the data, and they won't know as much about their users' traffic patterns. (more...)
- October 01, 2019
Gizmodo noted that DNS or Domain Name System, which translates a domain name into an IP address, is usually unencrypted. Internet service providers are concerned that the move may shut them out of the data, and they won't know as much about their users' traffic patterns. (more...)
Australia cuts interest rates to new record low
- October 01, 2019
Lowe said it was "reasonable to expect that an extended period of low interest rates will be required", suggesting the RBA is "prepared to ease monetary policy further". The Reserve Bank also spoke of "historically low" borrowing rates for businesses and households, and a low exchange rate for the Australian dollar . (more...)
- October 01, 2019
Lowe said it was "reasonable to expect that an extended period of low interest rates will be required", suggesting the RBA is "prepared to ease monetary policy further". The Reserve Bank also spoke of "historically low" borrowing rates for businesses and households, and a low exchange rate for the Australian dollar . (more...)
PTI govt leaves petroleum products prices unchanged
- October 01, 2019
In global market, after the Kingdom's assurance that its crude output has not damaged and that it will not strike at Iran, pushed the oil prices down by more than 1 percent on Monday. However, they have warned against increased costs directed at motorists, namely in the form of an anticipated carbon tax. "I'm afraid its very cynical of the government which understands this point perfectly well". (more...)
- October 01, 2019
In global market, after the Kingdom's assurance that its crude output has not damaged and that it will not strike at Iran, pushed the oil prices down by more than 1 percent on Monday. However, they have warned against increased costs directed at motorists, namely in the form of an anticipated carbon tax. "I'm afraid its very cynical of the government which understands this point perfectly well". (more...)
Watch Smart Summon Race Between Tesla Model 3 And Model X
- October 01, 2019
Tesla announced their new Version 10 software update last week, which included new features such as the ability to play games and watch Netflix while parking, as well as their new Smart Summon ability which allows owners to summon their auto to them. (more...)
- October 01, 2019
Tesla announced their new Version 10 software update last week, which included new features such as the ability to play games and watch Netflix while parking, as well as their new Smart Summon ability which allows owners to summon their auto to them. (more...)
U.S. fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
- September 30, 2019
Customers leave a Payless Shoes store in Los Angeles, California on February 17, 2019 after the company announced it will close all 2,100 of its locations in the United States and Puerto Rico by May. A Forever 21 store is pictured on August 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. "We had hoped for a different outcome, but after years of poor performance and challenges set forth by the headwinds facing the retail industry today, our Canadian operations are simply no longer economically viable". (more...)
- September 30, 2019
Customers leave a Payless Shoes store in Los Angeles, California on February 17, 2019 after the company announced it will close all 2,100 of its locations in the United States and Puerto Rico by May. A Forever 21 store is pictured on August 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. "We had hoped for a different outcome, but after years of poor performance and challenges set forth by the headwinds facing the retail industry today, our Canadian operations are simply no longer economically viable". (more...)
Whistleblower's lawyers fear for his safety amid Trump remarks
- September 30, 2019
Senator Chris Murphy of CT, a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, said he warned the Ukrainian government not to meddle in America's electoral process days before it was revealed that President Trump sought to enlist the help of that country's leader to dig up and disseminate dirt on a political rival. (more...)
- September 30, 2019
Senator Chris Murphy of CT, a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, said he warned the Ukrainian government not to meddle in America's electoral process days before it was revealed that President Trump sought to enlist the help of that country's leader to dig up and disseminate dirt on a political rival. (more...)
AB InBev’s Budweiser Offering Is Second-Biggest IPO For 2019
- September 30, 2019
AB InBev had cancelled a plan for a bigger initial public offering (IPO) of the unit in July that could have raised as much as $9.8 billion, citing "several factors, including the prevailing market conditions". After implementing this upsize option, Budweiser's IPO in APAC is predicted to gather about US$5 billion or HK$39.2 billion. The total size could reach about $5.75 billion if a so-called greenshoe, or option to sell more stock after the shares start trading, is exercised in full. (more...)
- September 30, 2019
AB InBev had cancelled a plan for a bigger initial public offering (IPO) of the unit in July that could have raised as much as $9.8 billion, citing "several factors, including the prevailing market conditions". After implementing this upsize option, Budweiser's IPO in APAC is predicted to gather about US$5 billion or HK$39.2 billion. The total size could reach about $5.75 billion if a so-called greenshoe, or option to sell more stock after the shares start trading, is exercised in full. (more...)
Trump administration considers a ban on Chinese listings in US
- September 30, 2019
Bloomberg reported on Friday that the White House is considering plans to delist Chinese companies from American stock exchanges. The response came after Friday's initial Bloomberg report, which was later matched by other news organizations including the Financial Times and New York Times, unnerved markets in the US and led to a slump in USA -listed Chinese firms. (more...)
- September 30, 2019
Bloomberg reported on Friday that the White House is considering plans to delist Chinese companies from American stock exchanges. The response came after Friday's initial Bloomberg report, which was later matched by other news organizations including the Financial Times and New York Times, unnerved markets in the US and led to a slump in USA -listed Chinese firms. (more...)
Celebrate National Coffee Day At New England Dunkin' Locations
- September 30, 2019
Americans, who drink 400 million cups of coffee a day, will find a free jolt of java at these five places. Dunkin': This year Dunkin' is celebrating National Coffee Day with a special buy one, get one offer. Just mention the National Coffee Day promotion, and they'll be happy to help you. Hardee's: This fast-food chain is offering one free any-sized coffee with the purchase of a food or beverage item. (more...)
- September 30, 2019
Americans, who drink 400 million cups of coffee a day, will find a free jolt of java at these five places. Dunkin': This year Dunkin' is celebrating National Coffee Day with a special buy one, get one offer. Just mention the National Coffee Day promotion, and they'll be happy to help you. Hardee's: This fast-food chain is offering one free any-sized coffee with the purchase of a food or beverage item. (more...)
CVS pulls Zantac heartburn drugs from shelves amid cancer link fears
- September 30, 2019
The FDA has the complete list of recalled products here. Customers who have already bought the products can return them to CVS for a refund, CVS said. The FDA is testing Zantac and its generic versions, but has not yet asked drugmakers for a recall. The FDA has carried out a series of recalls related to high blood pressure medications. (more...)
- September 30, 2019
The FDA has the complete list of recalled products here. Customers who have already bought the products can return them to CVS for a refund, CVS said. The FDA is testing Zantac and its generic versions, but has not yet asked drugmakers for a recall. The FDA has carried out a series of recalls related to high blood pressure medications. (more...)
China September services sector growth slows slightly China 05:29
- September 30, 2019
The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 49.8 in September, slightly higher than 49.5 in August, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed. The geographic distribution of the companies covered in the two surveys is also different. Capital Economics said: "China's official and unofficial PMIs rose in September, but we think this is unlikely to mark an economic turnaround not least because global demand looks set to weaken further". (more...)
- September 30, 2019
The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 49.8 in September, slightly higher than 49.5 in August, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed. The geographic distribution of the companies covered in the two surveys is also different. Capital Economics said: "China's official and unofficial PMIs rose in September, but we think this is unlikely to mark an economic turnaround not least because global demand looks set to weaken further". (more...)
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