The European Commission is proposing that EU governments make direct money transfers to Iran’s central bank to avoid U.S. penalties, an EU official said, in what would be the most…
more ...Inventors Honored in Hall of Fame Special Ceremony
Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Apple founder Steve Jobs are some of America’s best known inventors. But there are other, less recognizable individuals whose innovative products have greatly impacted our…
more ...In the Name of Safety: NYC Tradition – Blessing of the Bikes
For almost 20 years, cyclists have gathered in New York’s Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for what might seem like an unusual ceremony the blessing of the bikes.…
more ...Silicon Valley Startup Peddles 3-D-printed Bike
After a career that included helping Alphabet’s Google build out data centers and speeding packages for Amazon.com to customers, Jim Miller is doing what many Silicon Valley executives do after…
more ...Cryptocurrency May Fast-Track Solar Power in Moldova
Moldova, a small, landlocked country in eastern Europe, imports three-quarters of its energy and has seen its energy costs rise by more than half in the past five years. But…
more ...Switzerland Seeks a Study of Starting Its Own Cryptocurrency
Switzerland’s government has requested a report into the risks and opportunities of launching its own cryptocurrency, a so-called “e-franc” that would use technology similar to privately launched coins like bitcoin…
more ...New US Sanctions Hit at Hezbollah-Linked Financier, Companies
The United States sought on Thursday to further choke off funding sources for Iranian-backed Hezbollah, imposing sanctions on its representative to Iran, as well as a major financier and his…
more ...Ohio Capital Launches Unique ‘Smart City’ Operating System
Ohio’s capital city unveiled an operating system Thursday that will gather data for its pioneering smart city transportation project. Columbus beat out six other mid-sized cities in 2016 to win…
more ...UN Forecasting Global Economy Will Expand by Over 3 Percent
The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will expand by more than 3 percent this year and next year — but it warns that increasing risks could trigger…
more ...US Warns China Against Imposing ‘Political Correctness’ on US Firms
U.S. officials and politicians say they are increasingly frustrated and looking for ways to fight back against what they see as China’s use of its market power to impose “politically…
more ...Trump Meets Chinese Vice Premier Amid Tough Trade Talks
President Donald Trump stepped into a round of tough trade talks with China on Thursday after the White House confirmed a meeting between the U.S. president and Chinese Vice Premier…
more ...Trump: US Has Not ‘Folded’ in Trade Dealing with China
President Donald Trump says the United States has not “folded” in trade negotiations with China as both countries get set for another round of meetings. “We have not seen China’s…
more ...Argentina’s Currency Crisis Over, Macri says
President Mauricio Macri said Wednesday that Argentina’s currency crisis is over, speaking as the country’s currency rebounded somewhat and prices for its stocks and bonds rose. Macri announced last…
more ...US Senate Votes to Restore Net Neutrality
The U.S. Senate voted 52-47 to overturn the FCC’s 2017 repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules, with all Democrats and three Republicans voting in favor of the measure. The Senate…
more ...Amsterdam Determined to Tame Tourism
Amsterdam unveiled far-reaching plans Wednesday to rein in tourism, reflecting the dissatisfaction of many residents who feel the city’s historic center has been overrun. The leading Green-Left and other parties negotiating a…
more ...US Pushes for NAFTA Deal as Thursday Deadline Approaches
The United States is pushing for a deal in negotiations on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the White House said Wednesday, but Canadian and Mexican officials were…
more ...Facebook’s Zuckerberg, EU Lawmakers to Discuss Data Privacy
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is slated to meet privately in Brussels as soon as next week with key European lawmakers about the data protection controversy that has affected his company.…
more ...Venezuela Reactivates Kellogg Plant After Company Pullout
Venezuelan authorities said they were reactivating a Kellogg Co plant under worker control Wednesday, a day after the U.S. multinational food producer pulled out of the crisis-hit country. Kellogg joined…
more ...New Farmers Squeezed Out as Development Alters US Landscape
Four years ago, Maeve Taylor and her husband decided to quit their jobs and move their family across the United States to start an organic dairy farm in New York.…
more ...Malaysia’s New Leaders Lay Out Economic Reforms, Rattle Nerves
Malaysia’s new government to scrutinize past economic policies under the now ousted Najib Razak administration is prompting analysts to warn of a slide in investment and growth in one of Southeast…
more ...FL Students Develop Anti-Skimming Detector to Stop ATM Hackers
While hackers steal credit card numbers online, other crooks do it directly from the card, at the point where a consumer exchanges the data with a cash or banking machine.…
more ...Afghan Immigrant Women Prosper in Male Dominated Tech World
The United States is a land of opportunity for many immigrants. But some who come to the US often face big hurdles. The challenges can be especially great for immigrant…
more ...NY Times: US Investigating Cambridge Analytica
The U.S. Justice Department and the FBI are investigating Cambridge Analytica, a now-defunct political data firm embroiled in a scandal over its handling of Facebook Inc user information, the New…
more ...Study: US Insurers Unprepared for Climate Change Disasters
Most U.S. insurance companies have not adapted their strategies to address the dangers of climate change, making them likely to raise rates or deny coverage in high-risk areas, said a…
more ...Thoreau’s ‘Walden’ Adapted for Video Game
Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth — err, game. Henry…
more ...Mexico Central Bank to Create Cybersecurity Unit After Hack
Mexico’s central bank said Tuesday that it was creating a cybersecurity unit, following a hack on a domestic payments system at the end of April that affected Mexican banks. The…
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