U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday rejected any plan by President Donald Trump to ease restrictions on China’s ZTE Corp, calling the telecommunications firm a security threat and vowing not to abandon…
more ...Mexico Says NAFTA Deal Unlikely This Week, Canada Upbeat
Mexico’s economy minister said that he saw diminishing chances for a new North American Free Trade Agreement ahead of a Thursday deadline to present a deal that could be signed…
more ...As Venezuelans Suffer, Maduro Buys Foreign Oil to Subsidize Cuba
Venezuela’s state-run oil firm PDVSA has bought nearly $440 million worth of foreign crude and shipped it directly to Cuba on friendly credit terms — and often at a loss,…
more ...California Executives Mentor Businesses Helping Migrants, Ex-Slaves
Top Silicon Valley executives will help to grow the businesses of 21 entrepreneurs helping migrants, refugees and trafficking survivors, California’s oldest university said on Tuesday, as companies with a social…
more ...US Senate Preps for Net Neutrality Vote
Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch campaign to preserve so-called “net neutrality” that has prevented certain content or users from being slowed on the internet in the United States —…
more ...Twitter Changes Strategy in Battle Against Internet ‘Trolls’
Twitter Inc on Tuesday revised its strategy for fighting abusive internet trolls,” saying it would use behavioral signals to identify harassers on the social network and then limit the visibility…
more ...Dutch Government Dropping Kaspersky Software Over Spying Fears
The Dutch government is phasing out the use of anti-virus software made by Russian firm Kaspersky Lab amid fears of possible spying, despite vehement denials by the Moscow-based cybersecurity company.…
more ...Kenya Steps Into Space with First Satellite Launch
Kenya took its first step into space with the launch Friday of a nano-satellite made at the University of Nairobi. Engineers involved in creating the cube-shaped space capsule described it…
more ...Hawaii Volcano Eruption Costs Tourism Industry Millions
People nixing vacations to Hawaii’s Big island has cost the tourism industry millions of dollars as the top attraction, Kilauea volcano, keeps spewing lava. Cancellations from May through July have…
more ...Study Finds Uber’s Growth Slows After Year of Scandal; Lyft Benefits
Uber Technologies’ growth has slowed as a series of scandals has allowed the ride-hailing company’s chief U.S. competitor, Lyft, to grab more market share, digital research firm eMarketer said in…
more ...Trump Urges Quick NAFTA Resolution in Talks with Trudeau
U.S. President Donald Trump urged for a quick conclusion to a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement during a phone call Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The White…
more ...Kenya Court Rejects Plea for Equal Property Rights in Divorce
A Kenyan court on Monday rejected a plea for a change to the laws on how property should be split in divorce cases, a ruling activists said was a blow…
more ...Turkish Currency Woes Put Erdogan in Tight Spot in Re-Election Bid
The Turkish lira is increasingly under siege amid mounting international investors’ concerns. The publication Monday of unexpectedly poor economic data saw the lira approach record lows. The increasing financial turbulence…
more ...Musk Tells Tesla Staff He Is Planning ‘Reorganization’
Tesla’s chief executive officer told employees on Monday the company is undergoing a “thorough reorganization,” as it contends with questions over its production schedule and two crashes last week involving…
more ...Forget Pokemon Go, Red Cross Augmented Reality App Brings War to You
Thousands of people are using their smartphones to experience the devastation of urban conflict through an augmented reality app which aims to raise awareness of the suffering faced by millions…
more ...Scientists Modify Biology with Technology
Imagine storing digital data in DNA, wearing a device that makes you smarter, or creating new materials by manipulating the genes of microbes. They may sound like science fiction, but…
more ...Race On to Set Up Europe’s Electric Car Charging Network
Some of the biggest automakers in Europe are joining forces to build a highway network of fast-charging stations they hope will boost sales of electric vehicles. The idea is to…
more ...Trump Vows Action to Ease Job Loss at Chinese Tech Giant
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is trying to find a way to let giant Chinese technology firm ZTE “to get back into business, fast” after the U.S.…
more ...Management Training in India Aims to Empower Professional Women
There’s a push to level the playing field for women in India, where women account for 42 percent of university graduates but only 24 percent are hired as entry level…
more ...NASA to Send Tiny Helicopter to Mars
NASA is planning to send a tiny autonomous helicopter to Mars on its next rover mission to the red planet. The space agency announced Friday that the helicopter will be…
more ...How Close Is Electric Aviation?
Electric-powered ground transport is slowly but steadily taking over from one based on fossil fuels. Electric cars, buses, bikes, scooters, even electric skateboards are growing more common on streets around…
more ...Facebook Checks Its Bias
When Facebook recently said it would allow outside reviewers inside its platform to look for signs of racial or political bias, civil liberties and human rights activists politely applauded. For…
more ...Latest Round of NAFTA Talks Ends Without Breakthrough
Senior officials from the United States, Canada and Mexico ended the latest round of talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement without any major breakthroughs on how to renegotiate…
more ...UK’s May, Trump Agree Talks Needed Over Iranian Sanctions
British Prime Minister Theresa May and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call Friday that talks were needed to discuss how U.S sanctions on Iran would affect foreign companies operating…
more ...Minister: Mexico Refuses to Be Rushed Into Poor NAFTA Deal
Mexico will not be rushed into revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) just to get a deal, Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Friday ahead of trilateral talks…
more ...Rolls-Royce Unveils SUV with $325K Price Tag
Motorists with the money can now explore off-road in luxury or just make a statement dropping the kids off at school. Rolls-Royce unveiled its first SUV on Thursday. The Cullinan,…
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