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Facebook Bans Fake News from Its Ad Network, But Not News Feed
- November 19, 2016
Mark Zuckerberg late Friday outlined several steps Facebook Inc.is testing to fight misinformation, an acknowledgment that the social network could be doing more to avoid its proliferation. "Honestly, people are definitely dumber". He was wrong. Again, he is quoted by the Post: "His followers don't fact-check anything - they'll post everything, believe anything". (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Mark Zuckerberg late Friday outlined several steps Facebook Inc.is testing to fight misinformation, an acknowledgment that the social network could be doing more to avoid its proliferation. "Honestly, people are definitely dumber". He was wrong. Again, he is quoted by the Post: "His followers don't fact-check anything - they'll post everything, believe anything". (more...)
Cloud mall lockdown ends after about 2 hours
- November 19, 2016
Division St., for a gun complaint. There was a two hour lockdown at the mall after a man and a woman were sitting in a parked vehicle near the food court area when two unknown men came up to their auto. The mall was also the site of a September 17 attack, where a man - who investigators believe was radicalized by ISIS-inspired propaganda online - stabbed 10 people before he was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Division St., for a gun complaint. There was a two hour lockdown at the mall after a man and a woman were sitting in a parked vehicle near the food court area when two unknown men came up to their auto. The mall was also the site of a September 17 attack, where a man - who investigators believe was radicalized by ISIS-inspired propaganda online - stabbed 10 people before he was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer. (more...)
Leaked Memo Says U.K. Government Has No Brexit Plan
- November 19, 2016
Pressed on what numbers of new officials the cabinet committee had been discussing to see through the Brexit process, Grayling was asked whether it would in the "tens of thousands". The Prime Minister is rapidly acquiring the reputation of drawing in decisions and details to settle matters herself - which is unlikely to be sustainable. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Pressed on what numbers of new officials the cabinet committee had been discussing to see through the Brexit process, Grayling was asked whether it would in the "tens of thousands". The Prime Minister is rapidly acquiring the reputation of drawing in decisions and details to settle matters herself - which is unlikely to be sustainable. (more...)
Your Views: Popular vote went to conservatives, not liberals
- November 19, 2016
He says e-mails are urging him to vote for anyone, including Hillary Clinton. "I've always said , if the majority of the voters voted for that individual, that individual should be elected ", said Ervin Fox, President of the Lee County NAACP. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
He says e-mails are urging him to vote for anyone, including Hillary Clinton. "I've always said , if the majority of the voters voted for that individual, that individual should be elected ", said Ervin Fox, President of the Lee County NAACP. (more...)
Indiana's October unemployment rate decreases to 4.4 percent
- November 19, 2016
That's slightly lower than the 4.8 percent rate from a month ago and in October 2015. The state's unemployment rate - now at 4.7 percent - remains below the national unemployment rate . The jobless rates in those five municipalities respectively declined by 0.4 percentage points in Stamford, Norwalk and Greenwich, 0.5 points in Danbury and 0.7 points in Bridgeport in the past month. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
That's slightly lower than the 4.8 percent rate from a month ago and in October 2015. The state's unemployment rate - now at 4.7 percent - remains below the national unemployment rate . The jobless rates in those five municipalities respectively declined by 0.4 percentage points in Stamford, Norwalk and Greenwich, 0.5 points in Danbury and 0.7 points in Bridgeport in the past month. (more...)
Russian Federation arrests economy minister over alleged $2 million bribe
- November 19, 2016
He is a known liberal figure who has spoken against an increasing government presence in the Russian economy. Ulyukayev initially opposed Rosneft buying Bashneft, one of the most lucrative state assets to be privatised in years, but eventually signed off on the deal. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
He is a known liberal figure who has spoken against an increasing government presence in the Russian economy. Ulyukayev initially opposed Rosneft buying Bashneft, one of the most lucrative state assets to be privatised in years, but eventually signed off on the deal. (more...)
Staples to disappear from United Kingdom high streets putting 1100 jobs at risk
- November 19, 2016
Staples' Oxford store is in Park End Street while in Banbury it is based in Southam Road. The use of the Staples brand will be phased out by the United Kingdom retail business over the coming months and will be rebranded after six months. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Staples' Oxford store is in Park End Street while in Banbury it is based in Southam Road. The use of the Staples brand will be phased out by the United Kingdom retail business over the coming months and will be rebranded after six months. (more...)
Mexican president Peña Nieto optimistic about future of US-Mexico relations
- November 19, 2016
The peso had rallied in the hours preceding Tuesday's election on optimism that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would win. During his campaign, Trump also promised to abolish the neoliberal North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA , having an adverse effect on the Mexican peso. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
The peso had rallied in the hours preceding Tuesday's election on optimism that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would win. During his campaign, Trump also promised to abolish the neoliberal North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA , having an adverse effect on the Mexican peso. (more...)
Alibaba smashes all records; records staggering $5 billion in 1 hour
- November 19, 2016
USA retail investors are looking ahead to the critical Thanksgiving weekend shopping events, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Alibaba's 2016 haul rose 24.5 per cent from a year ago, coming just below the 29 per cent increase expected by the average of a Post survey of analysts who track the company. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
USA retail investors are looking ahead to the critical Thanksgiving weekend shopping events, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Alibaba's 2016 haul rose 24.5 per cent from a year ago, coming just below the 29 per cent increase expected by the average of a Post survey of analysts who track the company. (more...)
Here are the 20 best deals
- November 19, 2016
Signs that times are changing are everywhere. Sears Holdings Corp. (No. 14) is hoping the lure of free shipping on all web orders with no minimum purchase lures holiday shoppers to its site in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. "You might get a $50 Apple gift card or $100 Apple gift card", said James. Now, that would be a doorbuster deal we'd stand in line for. Each year, customers are getting more and more comfortable spending money online, resulting in increased online sales. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Signs that times are changing are everywhere. Sears Holdings Corp. (No. 14) is hoping the lure of free shipping on all web orders with no minimum purchase lures holiday shoppers to its site in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. "You might get a $50 Apple gift card or $100 Apple gift card", said James. Now, that would be a doorbuster deal we'd stand in line for. Each year, customers are getting more and more comfortable spending money online, resulting in increased online sales. (more...)
Fake US election news outshone real on Facebook
- November 19, 2016
The influence social media has on how individuals vote is hard to quantify, according to Jeff Blevins, UC associate professor and head of the journalism department. Among them are the source's credibility, and cross-referencing the content with other news sources. "Of all the content on Facebook, more than 99% of what people see is authentic", wrote Zuckerberg . (more...)
- November 19, 2016
The influence social media has on how individuals vote is hard to quantify, according to Jeff Blevins, UC associate professor and head of the journalism department. Among them are the source's credibility, and cross-referencing the content with other news sources. "Of all the content on Facebook, more than 99% of what people see is authentic", wrote Zuckerberg . (more...)
Fed rate hike predictions support dollar but weigh on stocks
- November 19, 2016
The US dollar index - a measure of its value against a range of currencies - hit a high of 101.48, its highest level since April 2003. While the surge in the greenback to a five-month high against the yen provided another rally for Japan's Nikkei, traders in other Asian markets were more uneasy, with foreign investors removing cash from emerging markets seeking better United States returns. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
The US dollar index - a measure of its value against a range of currencies - hit a high of 101.48, its highest level since April 2003. While the surge in the greenback to a five-month high against the yen provided another rally for Japan's Nikkei, traders in other Asian markets were more uneasy, with foreign investors removing cash from emerging markets seeking better United States returns. (more...)
Canadian immigration website crashes after Trump victory
- November 19, 2016
As the election results rolled in and murmurings spread that Donald Trump was on the verge of winning the United States presidency on Tuesday night, the Canadian Immigration website abruptly went black. In his interview with Billboard , immigration lawyer, Alex Stojicevic, stated that the Canadian government has expressed their intention to accept 300, 000 new immigrants next year; 40, 000 of which will be refugees whom are proven to be subjected to unsafe or violent situations in their ... (more...)
- November 19, 2016
As the election results rolled in and murmurings spread that Donald Trump was on the verge of winning the United States presidency on Tuesday night, the Canadian Immigration website abruptly went black. In his interview with Billboard , immigration lawyer, Alex Stojicevic, stated that the Canadian government has expressed their intention to accept 300, 000 new immigrants next year; 40, 000 of which will be refugees whom are proven to be subjected to unsafe or violent situations in their ... (more...)
Demonetisation: Income tax department notices to those depositing huge cash
- November 19, 2016
In some cases, payments are being made to account holders for allowing such misuse. Earlier the government said that black money deposited in this time line till December 31 is subject to 200 percent penalty including tax and interest. In the case of Jan Dhan account, the holder can deposit up to Rs. 50,000. The government had earlier said that small deposits made in bank accounts by artisans, workers, housewives would not come under tax scrutiny if it is within the tax exemption limit of Rs ... (more...)
- November 19, 2016
In some cases, payments are being made to account holders for allowing such misuse. Earlier the government said that black money deposited in this time line till December 31 is subject to 200 percent penalty including tax and interest. In the case of Jan Dhan account, the holder can deposit up to Rs. 50,000. The government had earlier said that small deposits made in bank accounts by artisans, workers, housewives would not come under tax scrutiny if it is within the tax exemption limit of Rs ... (more...)
Republicans maintain control of Senate, House
- November 19, 2016
Kennedy School graduate and Democrat Katherine M. Clark won an uncontested race in Massachusetts" 5th Congressional District, which includes Cambridge; Harvard alums and Massachusetts Democrats Joseph P. "It's no solution whatsoever", Johnson said of the House plan. Rep. Jim Ward, a Democrat from Wichita, said it looked like House Democrats and moderate Republicans would hold more than 63 of the 125 House seats. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Kennedy School graduate and Democrat Katherine M. Clark won an uncontested race in Massachusetts" 5th Congressional District, which includes Cambridge; Harvard alums and Massachusetts Democrats Joseph P. "It's no solution whatsoever", Johnson said of the House plan. Rep. Jim Ward, a Democrat from Wichita, said it looked like House Democrats and moderate Republicans would hold more than 63 of the 125 House seats. (more...)
Gordon Strachan refuses to discuss his Scotland future after England defeat
- November 19, 2016
At 46 Southgate is significantly closer in age to the squad than predecessors like Allardyce, Roy Hodgson, Fabio Capello or Sven-Goran Eriksson, while England's last young homegrown boss, Steve McClaren, never represented his country as a player. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
At 46 Southgate is significantly closer in age to the squad than predecessors like Allardyce, Roy Hodgson, Fabio Capello or Sven-Goran Eriksson, while England's last young homegrown boss, Steve McClaren, never represented his country as a player. (more...)
Trump auto industry statements are misleading
- November 19, 2016
Trump's tweet on Thursday asserting that he had dissuaded Ford from moving a Kentucky factory to Mexico was a stretch, at the very least. Several mainstream news outlets reported the story in those terms. While it's true that Ford and others have spent billions of dollars on assembly and parts plants in Mexico, the industry also has added thousands of U.S.jobs since auto sales recovered from the Great Recession. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Trump's tweet on Thursday asserting that he had dissuaded Ford from moving a Kentucky factory to Mexico was a stretch, at the very least. Several mainstream news outlets reported the story in those terms. While it's true that Ford and others have spent billions of dollars on assembly and parts plants in Mexico, the industry also has added thousands of U.S.jobs since auto sales recovered from the Great Recession. (more...)
More Than 20 Wildfires Continue To Burn in Western NC
- November 19, 2016
Forest Service. "Because of this very long and serious drought, some firefighters have told me that these are the most serious conditions they've seen in 40 years", he said at a news conference at the incident command post in Lake Lure. Forest Service officials in North Carolina are investigating whether numerous wildfires burning in the western part of the state were caused by arson. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Forest Service. "Because of this very long and serious drought, some firefighters have told me that these are the most serious conditions they've seen in 40 years", he said at a news conference at the incident command post in Lake Lure. Forest Service officials in North Carolina are investigating whether numerous wildfires burning in the western part of the state were caused by arson. (more...)
Man gets Rs 20000 in 10 rupee coins from bank
- November 19, 2016
Alam said he waited in the queue for almost five hours for the money, which he needed for an official trip to Goa and other expenses. "After waiting for nearly 10 days without cash, I went to the bank on Friday morning to remove cash of Rs 20,000 from my account", said Alam. (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Alam said he waited in the queue for almost five hours for the money, which he needed for an official trip to Goa and other expenses. "After waiting for nearly 10 days without cash, I went to the bank on Friday morning to remove cash of Rs 20,000 from my account", said Alam. (more...)
Facebook's fake news problem in one chart
- November 19, 2016
Buzzfeed tested Zuckerberg's claim by putting together a study , and according to their findings, which span over the three months just before the US election, people preferred to share the fake news stories . "We believe in giving people a voice, which means erring on the side of letting people share what they want whenever possible". "I've never seen anything like it". (more...)
- November 19, 2016
Buzzfeed tested Zuckerberg's claim by putting together a study , and according to their findings, which span over the three months just before the US election, people preferred to share the fake news stories . "We believe in giving people a voice, which means erring on the side of letting people share what they want whenever possible". "I've never seen anything like it". (more...)
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