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Charles Schwab Looking To Acquire TD Ameritrade For $26B
- November 25, 2019
If the deal negotiations prove successful, the companies could announce an agreement in the coming days, the source added, asking not to be identified because the matter is confidential. A potential deal could give Schwab an edge in the price war that has plagued the ultra-competitive industry. These two companies would have around 58% of all brokerage assets in the United States . (more...)
- November 25, 2019
If the deal negotiations prove successful, the companies could announce an agreement in the coming days, the source added, asking not to be identified because the matter is confidential. A potential deal could give Schwab an edge in the price war that has plagued the ultra-competitive industry. These two companies would have around 58% of all brokerage assets in the United States . (more...)
TfL strips Uber of London licence over passenger safety concerns
- November 25, 2019
A spokeswoman for Uber declined to comment to Sky. The reasons included: the firm's capability to reporting serious prison offences, how drivers' clinical certificates were got, how prison file assessments were done and its employ of workmanship which allegedly helped it evade rules enforcement officers. (more...)
- November 25, 2019
A spokeswoman for Uber declined to comment to Sky. The reasons included: the firm's capability to reporting serious prison offences, how drivers' clinical certificates were got, how prison file assessments were done and its employ of workmanship which allegedly helped it evade rules enforcement officers. (more...)
CN strike triggers layoffs in Halifax as rail activity hits the brakes
- November 25, 2019
About 3,200 CN rail workers, who have been without a contract since July 23, walked off the job early Tuesday morning over worries about long hours, fatigue and what they consider unsafe working conditions. He urged for an immediate fix to the strike, since back-to-work legislation would take time to approve. "An extended strike risks seeing a near flattening in economic activity to finish the year, and hit an already-challenged goods sector", he said. (more...)
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- November 25, 2019
About 3,200 CN rail workers, who have been without a contract since July 23, walked off the job early Tuesday morning over worries about long hours, fatigue and what they consider unsafe working conditions. He urged for an immediate fix to the strike, since back-to-work legislation would take time to approve. "An extended strike risks seeing a near flattening in economic activity to finish the year, and hit an already-challenged goods sector", he said. (more...)
Doctor saves man's life on US-bound plane by sucking urine
- November 25, 2019
That's real dedication to upholding the Hippocratic oath, make no mistake. The unnamed passenger ran into trouble around 10 hours into the China Southern Airlines flight to NY on Tuesday, after complaining to cabin crew that he could not urinate. (more...)
- November 25, 2019
That's real dedication to upholding the Hippocratic oath, make no mistake. The unnamed passenger ran into trouble around 10 hours into the China Southern Airlines flight to NY on Tuesday, after complaining to cabin crew that he could not urinate. (more...)
Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce harvested in California
- November 24, 2019
Ill people in Maryland also reported eating Ready Pac Foods Bistro® Chicken Caesar salad, which contained romaine from Salinas. "Romaine lettuce may be voluntarily labelled with a harvest region". In a statement issued by the California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA), said the expanding E. coli outbreak "is being met with frustration and heartbreak" by romaine growers. (more...)
- November 24, 2019
Ill people in Maryland also reported eating Ready Pac Foods Bistro® Chicken Caesar salad, which contained romaine from Salinas. "Romaine lettuce may be voluntarily labelled with a harvest region". In a statement issued by the California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA), said the expanding E. coli outbreak "is being met with frustration and heartbreak" by romaine growers. (more...)
Lexus Unveils First 100 Percent Electric Car Model UX 300e
- November 24, 2019
The 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery helps the first-ever Lexus BEV deliver a range of 400km. Overall, the UX 300e promises good performance and a comfortable ride, thanks in part to the enhancements Lexus has made to the GA-C platform, including the fitment of braces and the optimization of shock absorbers for the new EV setup. (more...)
- November 24, 2019
The 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery helps the first-ever Lexus BEV deliver a range of 400km. Overall, the UX 300e promises good performance and a comfortable ride, thanks in part to the enhancements Lexus has made to the GA-C platform, including the fitment of braces and the optimization of shock absorbers for the new EV setup. (more...)
Tesla cybertruck orders near 150,000 just days after chaotic launch
- November 24, 2019
During the huge reveal of Tesla's newest cybertruck , the world was not the same anymore. A dual-motor US$49,000 version can tow 10,000 pounds and reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, with 300 miles of range. Elon Musk was left red-faced at the launch of his new Cybertruck when he asked lead designer, Franz von Holzhausen, to have a go at smashing the "Armour Glass" window. (more...)
- November 24, 2019
During the huge reveal of Tesla's newest cybertruck , the world was not the same anymore. A dual-motor US$49,000 version can tow 10,000 pounds and reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, with 300 miles of range. Elon Musk was left red-faced at the launch of his new Cybertruck when he asked lead designer, Franz von Holzhausen, to have a go at smashing the "Armour Glass" window. (more...)
Labour deal: South African Airways clinches deal to end strike
- November 24, 2019
A week after the strike, a mediator will continue to hold talks with both sides - the SAA, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the South African Cabin Crew Association - on Thursday, 21 November 2019, in an effort to bridge the gap between the employers and the workers. (more...)
- November 24, 2019
A week after the strike, a mediator will continue to hold talks with both sides - the SAA, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the South African Cabin Crew Association - on Thursday, 21 November 2019, in an effort to bridge the gap between the employers and the workers. (more...)
William Hill to purchase CG Tech's Vegas sportsbooks
- November 24, 2019
The company just announced that it has worked out a deal with CG Technology to purchase their sportsbook assets in Las Vegas , also providing a gambling platform for the company's operations on Paradise Island in the Bahamas . Picking up the CG Technology properties allows it to further embed itself in Vegas, but it doesn't end there. Eldorado and Caesars have agreed to merge earlier this year. (more...)
- November 24, 2019
The company just announced that it has worked out a deal with CG Technology to purchase their sportsbook assets in Las Vegas , also providing a gambling platform for the company's operations on Paradise Island in the Bahamas . Picking up the CG Technology properties allows it to further embed itself in Vegas, but it doesn't end there. Eldorado and Caesars have agreed to merge earlier this year. (more...)
WeWork to lay off 2,400 workers worldwide
- November 24, 2019
Over the layoffs , WeWork also said that "These are incredibly talented professionals, and we are grateful for the important roles they have played in building WeWork over the last decade". The group, calling itself the WeWorkers Coalition, asked that laid off employees be fairly compensated for lost equity, and that those who remain being given a bigger voice in the future of the company. (more...)
- November 24, 2019
Over the layoffs , WeWork also said that "These are incredibly talented professionals, and we are grateful for the important roles they have played in building WeWork over the last decade". The group, calling itself the WeWorkers Coalition, asked that laid off employees be fairly compensated for lost equity, and that those who remain being given a bigger voice in the future of the company. (more...)
FDA romaine lettuce recall: E coli. outbreak traced to California
- November 23, 2019
If you don't know whether the lettuce is romaine or whether a salad mix contains romaine, don't eat it. Throw it away. If you can't confirm that the romaine lettuce in stores is not from the Salinas, California growing region in the US, don't buy it. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
If you don't know whether the lettuce is romaine or whether a salad mix contains romaine, don't eat it. Throw it away. If you can't confirm that the romaine lettuce in stores is not from the Salinas, California growing region in the US, don't buy it. (more...)
The FCC votes to make Huawei and ZTE's lives even harder
- November 23, 2019
Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) on Friday voted 5-0, ruling Huawei and ZTE Corp as national security threats. Congressional action in 2018 barred the Federal government from buying Huawei products, and earlier this year , the Trump administration issued an executive order putting in place some restrictions on the ability of USA firms to sell goods to the Chinese companies. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) on Friday voted 5-0, ruling Huawei and ZTE Corp as national security threats. Congressional action in 2018 barred the Federal government from buying Huawei products, and earlier this year , the Trump administration issued an executive order putting in place some restrictions on the ability of USA firms to sell goods to the Chinese companies. (more...)
Ryanair baggage fee policy ruled as 'abusive' in Spain
- November 23, 2019
Budget airline Ryanair introduced a policy past year which forces passengers to pay an extra fee if they want to bring anything more than one personal item into the cabin. The judge ruled that airlines can't charge for a "suitcase whose dimensions and weight could perfectly be transported in the cabin". The passenger was travelling from Madrid to Brussels when she was charged to bring her extra luggage. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Budget airline Ryanair introduced a policy past year which forces passengers to pay an extra fee if they want to bring anything more than one personal item into the cabin. The judge ruled that airlines can't charge for a "suitcase whose dimensions and weight could perfectly be transported in the cabin". The passenger was travelling from Madrid to Brussels when she was charged to bring her extra luggage. (more...)
British Airways says flights disrupted by 'technical issue'
- November 23, 2019
Dozens of British Airways flights into the United Kingdom have been delayed or cancelled after what the airline has described as a "technical issue". Around 45 flights due to land at Heathrow were delayed by more than 45 minutes by 9am on Thursday, the Guardian reports, with the worst affected was flight - BA170 from Pittsburgh, US - set to arrive more than 12 hours late. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Dozens of British Airways flights into the United Kingdom have been delayed or cancelled after what the airline has described as a "technical issue". Around 45 flights due to land at Heathrow were delayed by more than 45 minutes by 9am on Thursday, the Guardian reports, with the worst affected was flight - BA170 from Pittsburgh, US - set to arrive more than 12 hours late. (more...)
Mercedes-Maybach GLS breaks cover at LA Auto Show
- November 23, 2019
Luxury carmakers from Rolls-Royce to Lamborghini launched ultra-luxury SUV models in the past year to boost their brand's overall profitability. And we're talking about the entry-level Bentayga with a 542-horsepower turbocharged V8 motor. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Luxury carmakers from Rolls-Royce to Lamborghini launched ultra-luxury SUV models in the past year to boost their brand's overall profitability. And we're talking about the entry-level Bentayga with a 542-horsepower turbocharged V8 motor. (more...)
Intel says sorry for chip shipment delays
- November 23, 2019
Intel apologized for PC CPU shipment delays in an open letter to customers and suppliers sent late Wednesday . Intel deployed multiple generations of products on 14nm, but this time it had to sharply increase core counts without the density improvements it would have otherwise gained. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Intel apologized for PC CPU shipment delays in an open letter to customers and suppliers sent late Wednesday . Intel deployed multiple generations of products on 14nm, but this time it had to sharply increase core counts without the density improvements it would have otherwise gained. (more...)
Hyundai's new 291 kW mid-engined concept hints at halo model
- November 23, 2019
Drivers choosing IONIQ Plug-in can safely rely on 29 miles of pure electric driving range powered by its 8.9 kWh battery pack. The Ioniq already comes in three varieties: a gas-electric hybrid billed as "the most fuel-efficient vehicle in America". (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Drivers choosing IONIQ Plug-in can safely rely on 29 miles of pure electric driving range powered by its 8.9 kWh battery pack. The Ioniq already comes in three varieties: a gas-electric hybrid billed as "the most fuel-efficient vehicle in America". (more...)
Boeing locks down Emirates deal for 787s
- November 23, 2019
The jet's automated flight control system has been blamed in part in the crashes that occurred after take-off from Indonesia in October of a year ago and from Ethiopia in March. Saudi budget carrier flynas announced a firm order for 10 Airbus A321XLR, a deal estimated at $1.4 billion at list price. The order, however, does not represent additional spending by Emirates because it replaces a previous agreement with the Chicago-based plane manufacturer at a near trade at list prices, which are ... (more...)
- November 23, 2019
The jet's automated flight control system has been blamed in part in the crashes that occurred after take-off from Indonesia in October of a year ago and from Ethiopia in March. Saudi budget carrier flynas announced a firm order for 10 Airbus A321XLR, a deal estimated at $1.4 billion at list price. The order, however, does not represent additional spending by Emirates because it replaces a previous agreement with the Chicago-based plane manufacturer at a near trade at list prices, which are ... (more...)
Salad products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
- November 23, 2019
Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection mark. Outbreaks have only been reported in Indiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, but the berries came from distribution centers that ship to 11 states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection mark. Outbreaks have only been reported in Indiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, but the berries came from distribution centers that ship to 11 states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. (more...)
Microsoft gets approval to export software to Huawei once again
- November 23, 2019
A USA official told Reuters that the government has processed about half of the 300 license requests it has received, and that it has approved about half of those, including Microsoft's . It wasn't immediately clear, however, which products are included under that classification but federal officials said the resumption of licenses is intended for components for which there is little security risk. (more...)
- November 23, 2019
A USA official told Reuters that the government has processed about half of the 300 license requests it has received, and that it has approved about half of those, including Microsoft's . It wasn't immediately clear, however, which products are included under that classification but federal officials said the resumption of licenses is intended for components for which there is little security risk. (more...)
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