A California court has ruled that the popular dating app Tinder violated age discrimination laws by charging users 30 and older more than younger ones. Allan Candelore of California sued…
more ...Dating App Tinder Cited for Age Discrimination
A California court has ruled that the popular dating app Tinder violated age discrimination laws by charging users 30 and older more than younger ones. Allan Candelore of California sued…
more ...Connected Thermometer Tracks Spread, Intensity of Flu
This year’s flu season in the U.S. is the worst in 15 years and health officials predict there are weeks of sickness ahead. One company’s “smart thermometer” is tracking how…
more ...Connected Thermometer Tracks the Spread and Intensity of the Flu
When a child feels sick, one of the first things a parent does is reach for a thermometer. That common act intrigued Inder Singh, a long-time health policy expert. What…
more ...Mugabe’s Demise Brings Hope to Zimbabwe’s Ousted White Farmers
A new political dawn in Zimbabwe has sparked talk among farmers of land reform and the return of some whites who lost their land and livelihoods to President Robert Mugabe…
more ...Mugabe’s Political Demise Brings Hope to Zimbabwe’s Ousted White Farmers
A new political dawn in Zimbabwe has sparked talk among farmers of land reform and the return of some whites who lost their land and livelihoods to President Robert Mugabe…
more ...Refugees Ready to Go Green, Become ‘Innovation Hubs’
Many refugees would like to buy low-carbon stoves and lights but poor access in camps and a lack of funding is forcing them to rely on “dirty and expensive” fuels,…
more ...Colorful Makeover Puts Mumbai Slum on Tourist Map
A colorful paint job has transformed one of Mumbai’s drab hilltop slums into a tourist destination, even prompting comparisons with Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast. During a recent journey on a…
more ...NEM Foundation: Coincheck Hackers Trying to Move Stolen Cryptocurrency
Hackers who stole around $530 million worth of cryptocurrency from the Coincheck exchange last week — one of the biggest such heists ever — are trying to move the stolen…
more ...IMF Chief Says Middle Eastern Nations Must Broaden Tax Bases
Middle Eastern countries should pursue fiscal policies to support growth and build broader tax bases to fund infrastructure projects and social spending, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.…
more ...Amazon Wades Into Health Care With Berkshire, JPMorgan
Amazon is diving into health care, teaming up with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase, to create a company that helps their U.S. employees find…
more ...As Trade Tensions Rise With US, China Prepares to Retaliate
As trade tensions grow between the United States and China, there is concern among foreign companies in China that a possible trade war between the two countries could leave them…
more ...Nutella Scuffles: France Investigates Discounts After Frenzy
French consumer fraud authorities are investigating a promotional campaign for Nutella that prompted scuffles in several supermarkets – and even a police intervention. The Finance Ministry’s fraud agency said Tuesday…
more ...Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union
President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply…
more ...Car Manufacturers Boast of Fuel Efficiency
The annual Washington Auto Show is not the biggest or the most important convention of the year, but it still attracts a lot of attention, from enthusiasts and potential customers…
more ...Concern Fitness Tracking App Exposed US Military Bases Just the Start
The controversy over information gathered from GPS-enabled fitness devices and published online – in some cases highlighting possible activity at U.S. military bases in places like Syria and Afghanistan –…
more ...Cuba Tourism Slides in Wake of Hurricane Irma, Trump
Tourism to Cuba, one of the few bright spots in its ailing economy, has slid in the wake of Hurricane Irma and the Trump administration’s tighter restrictions on travel to…
more ...Amazon.com Opens Its Own Rainforest in Seattle
Amazon.com on Monday opened a rainforest-like office space in Seattle that it hopes will spark new ideas for employees. While cities across North America are seeking to host Seattle-based Amazon’s…
more ...US Rejects Proposals to Unblock NAFTA, But Will Stay in Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade chief on Monday dismissed Canadian proposals for unblocking NAFTA modernization talks but pledged to stay at the table, easing concerns about a potentially imminent U.S.…
more ...Argentina Freezes Some Government Salaries, Cuts Jobs in Austerity Push
Executive branch government employees in Argentina will get no pay raises this year and one out of every four “political positions” appointed by ministers will be cut, President Mauricio Macri…
more ...Alibaba Looks to Modernize Olympics Starting in Pyeongchang
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., one of the few Olympics sponsors signed up until 2028, said it wants to upgrade the technology that keeps the Games running and will study the…
more ...Mozambique Takes Legal Action Over $2 Billion Loans
Mozambique’s Attorney General has filed a legal complaint against officials and state-owned companies involved in securing $2 billion in loans that were not approved by parliament or disclosed publicly, her…
more ...Experts: Amazon’s ‘HQ2’ Will Bring Strain as Well as Gain to Winning City
As the 20 shortlisted cities vying to host Amazon.com’s second North American headquarters hone their bids to attract thousands of high-paid jobs, they should also plan for rising housing costs…
more ...Secret Service Warns Financial Firms of ATM Cyberattacks
The Secret Service is warning financial institutions about a type of cyberattack known as jackpotting. Secret Service officials say the crime involves installing malicious software or hardware at ATMs that…
more ...Delivery Robots Find Work in Hotels, Hospitals and Beyond
Room service has taken on a new twist at several hotels around the globe. When a guest calls for extra towels or food, the one making the delivery to the…
more ...Map of GPS Fitness Activity Sparks Military Security Concerns
The U.S. military says it is evaluating its policies after a global map of fitness activity drew attention to possible security concerns regarding locations of overseas bases and soldier movements.…
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