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Musk promises 'major improvements' to Autopilot in the next few weeks
- September 08, 2016

Previous reports suggest that aside from new software, the changes will include extra sensors in each corner of the auto, as well as a front-facing "triple" camera system which Tesla has already started implementing in production of the latest Model S. (more...)

May risks row on immigration after rejecting points system
- September 08, 2016

MP Ben Bradshaw said giving up membership of the single market out of a "dogmatic" need to cut immigration would be an act of self harm, and former shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt asked what conversations the Prime Minister has had with Japan about Brexit. (more...)

Para sports activist demands TV broadcast of Rio Paralympics
- September 08, 2016

Among the highlights, both the Opening Ceremony will be broadcast "live" on Thursday (Sep 8) from 5.00am to 8.20am and the Closing Ceremony on Monday (Sep 19) from 6.55am to 9,00am. Bach had already said he would miss the opening ceremony to remain in Germany for the funeral of his friend Walter Scheel, the former West German foreign minister and deputy chancellor who died last month aged 97. (more...)

Apple iPhone 7 UK Release Date And Price Confirmed
- September 08, 2016

Apple also announced the Apple Watch Nike Plus, "designed with runners in mind". The game has been downloaded more that 500 million times since it was launched, according to John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic. Apple has previously reduced the number of ports in its popular line of MacBook computers, while encouraging people to use wireless services for transferring files and streaming data. (more...)

What If: Can Trump boost turnout among white voters?
- September 08, 2016

His Republican rivals John McCain (2008) and Mitt Romney (2012) managed only 4% and 6% of Black votes respectively. The Dallas Morning News did endorse her against Vermont Sen. "One hundred percent. They don't know it yet , but they're going to pay for it". Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine is talking up his own national security credentials as he begins a speech on the topic in Wilmington, North Carolina. (more...)

Weaker August job numbers likely put Fed rate hike on hold
- September 08, 2016

Hanao himself believes that either the Fed will act in September and pass in December, or leave the rate unchanged in September and strongly signal an increase in December. Brent crude, the benchmark for global oil prices, rose 92 cents to $47.75 a barrel. CENTRAL BANKS: Investors are looking ahead to Thursday's meeting by the European Central Bank, which some expect to expand its stimulus efforts. (more...)

Spectra acquired by Canadian pipeline company Enbridge
- September 08, 2016

Shareholders of Houston-based Spectra will get $40.33 per share, representing a premium of about 12% to the September 2 closing price, according to the statement . Other Hedge Funds, Including, Laffer Investments added SEP to its portfolio by purchasing 12,037 company shares during the most recent quarter which is valued at $561,526. (more...)

US Open: Murray makes quick work of Dimitrov
- September 08, 2016

After saving a match point in a five-set win in his last outing, Wawrinka was cruising against 63rd-ranked Illya Marchenko, who was playing in his first Grand Slam round of 16. She's now blown past that milestone, routing 18-year-old Ana Konjuh 6-2, 6-2 in just 57 minutes Wednesday to reach the semifinals. "It was really tough", said Nishikori after reaching only his second Slam semi-final after his runner-up spot in NY in 2014. (more...)

Tensions ease as Duterte, Obama chat briefly before leaders' dinner
- September 08, 2016

The move followed a warning from Duterte to the USA president to not discuss about the subject of extrajudicial killings in his country when they were due to meet at the ASEAN summit in Laos. "I do not want to quarrel with (Mr Obama)". In a statement, the DFA said the Philippines and the USA "share common goals in their pursuit of the war against drugs, terrorists, crime and poverty". (more...)

Canada's Enbridge to buy Spectra Energy in US$28 bln deal
- September 08, 2016

The latest trading activity showed that the Enbridge Inc share price went up +56.98% from its 52-week low of $27.43 and trades lower -2.78% comparing its 52-week high of $44.29. "This is an incredible opportunity for both companies and we at Spectra Energy could not be more excited about what it means going forward", said, Greg Ebel , president and CEO of Spectra Energy , who will become chairman of Enbridge following the closing of the deal. (more...)

Mike Ashley Flashes Wads Of £50 Notes During Sports Direct HQ Tour
- September 08, 2016

In the case of Sports Direct, which has been under the City spotlight for the best part of a year now, the latest litany of comments from such fund managers are the result of sheer exasperation. But Ashley's problems recently extended further afield than the footballing world after a newspaper investigation revealed workers at Sports Direct, the company he founded and continues to run, were employed in conditions "akin to modern slavery". (more...)

Top India priorities: GST, banks, infra - Jaitley
- September 08, 2016

On the new GST legislation, Jaitley said once implemented, it would even out the layered tax structure and will have a "transformational" impact by creating a common market in India. The government is consolidating some of the public sector banks to strengthen them, but does not plan to reduce the state's share below a threshold of 52 percent, Jaitley said in a podium interview. (more...)

Stocks end the day mostly lower
- September 08, 2016

At 10:35 a.m. EDT (1435 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index rose 91.42 points, or 0.62 percent, to 14,722.14. NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The dollar rallied to a two-week high against the yen and Swiss Franc on Friday in volatile trading as investors focused on Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on an improving US economy that bolstered the case for an interest rate increase. (more...)

Are Analysts Bullish Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) After Last Week?
- September 08, 2016

Now the company has earned "Buy" from 3 equity analysts. Dollar Tree makes up approx 0.03% of Checchi Capital Advisers's portfolio. Several hedge funds and institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. The company's revenue was up 66.0% compared to the same quarter previous year. 08/26/2016 - Dollar Tree, Inc . was downgraded to "neutral" by analysts at MKM Partners. (more...)

CTU Sets Second Strike Vote, Determined To Show Rahm Teachers Are United
- September 08, 2016

Chicago Teachers Union leaders are gathering right now in the South Loop, and they're expected to ask teachers to take another strike vote. She says union members are meeting this week and could consider a strike authorization vote. Chicago Teachers Union leadership announced Wednesday they will ask teachers for a second time whether they are willing to strike this year, if efforts to ink a contract with city officials fail. (more...)

Goldman Reduces Expectations Of September US Rate Hike
- September 08, 2016

The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent, following a two-day gain that brought the gauge within 0.2 per cent of its all-time high. With the ECB's current rules for quantitative easing excluding much of the shortest-dated debt from purchases, investors are building up positions in longer-term, higher-yielding securities as the Governing Council prepares to announce its latest policy decision tomorrow. (more...)

Job hiring slows in August
- September 08, 2016

Economists see growth picking up to 2.7 per cent in the third quarter, according to Bloomberg survey estimates. The Labor Department will release its closely watched employment report on Friday and readings in line with expectations would reinforce views that the economy has regained speed after nearly stalling in the first half of the year. (more...)

Senate panel opens inquiry into EpiPen pricing
- September 08, 2016

Mylan did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the investigation, but the company previously told Business Insider that there was a "a limited purchase restriction, but such restriction no longer remains". "This is a result of our work with a variety of parties such as wholesalers, pharmacy retailers, and payors including pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations, to help provide the best access to treatment for patients". (more...)

Police make arrest in fatal shooting at NYC carnival
- September 08, 2016

Tiarah Poyau, a St. John's University student, was killed after she was shot in the face in Brooklyn's Crown Heights area. Police are still investigating the death of 17-year-old Tyreke Borel, who was also fatally shot at the festival. "We did recover some shell casings that leads us to believe there was crossfire", a police official said. When asked if officials were considering canceling next year's J'Ouvert, the mayor said all options were on the table. (more...)

Altidore leads United States in World Cup qualifier win
- September 08, 2016

The U.S. national soccer program got its 2016 back on track Tuesday night with a win that moved the men's team a step closer to the next World Cup in Russian Federation. "Obviously, the performance was wonderful for us". Guys were moving, creating space, being crafty. "When we're like that, we're on our game and we're at our most unsafe". (more...)