The Trump administration has again declined to label China a currency manipulator, but says it is keeping China and five other nations on a watch list. “Of particular concern are…
more ...Jubilant Customers Light Up as Marijuana Sales Begin in Canada
Jubilant customers stood in long lines for hours then lit up and celebrated on sidewalks Wednesday as Canada became the world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace. In Toronto, people smoked joints…
more ...Tesla Secures Land in Shanghai for First Factory Outside US
Electric auto brand Tesla Inc. said it signed an agreement Wednesday to secure land in Shanghai for its first factory outside the United States, pushing ahead with development despite mounting…
more ...Twitter Releases Tweets Showing Russian, Iranian Attempts to Influence US Politics
On Wednesday, Twitter released a collection of more than 10 million tweets related to thousands of accounts affiliated with Russia’s Internet Research Agency propaganda organization, as well as hundreds more…
more ...Many CEOs Pull Out of Saudi Investment Conference
Western corporate chiefs are continuing to pull out of an investment conference in Saudi Arabia next week, distancing themselves from questions about Riyadh’s involvement in the disappearance and alleged killing…
more ...Hackers Accused of Ties to Russia Hit 3 E. European Companies: Cybersecurity Firm
Hackers have infected three energy and transport companies in Ukraine and Poland with sophisticated new malware and may be planning destructive cyber attacks, a software security firm said on Wednesday.…
more ...Shanghai Airport Automates Check-in with Facial Recognition
It’s now possible to check in automatically at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport using facial recognition technology, part of an ambitious rollout of facial recognition systems in China that has raised privacy…
more ...Uber Driver Charged with Kidnapping New York Woman
An Uber driver in New York City kidnapped a woman who fell asleep in his vehicle, groped her in the back seat and then left her on the side of…
more ...US to Open Trade Talks With Britain, EU, Japan
The White House has announced plans to negotiate separate trade deals with Britain, the European Union and Japan. “We are committed to concluding these negotiations with timely and substantive results for…
more ...Earnings Reports Send US Stocks Higher
Major U.S. stock markets made strong gains Tuesday as strong earnings reports encouraged investors. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 547.87 points, or 2.2 percent, to close at 25,798.42. The Standard &…
more ...Zimbabwe’s Government Says Worst of ‘Panic-Buying’ is Over
Zimbabwe’s government says the country is emerging from a recent wave of panic-buying that saw shops run out of goods and motorists spend long hours in lines at gas stations.…
more ...Future RX for Pain Relief May Include Magnets
The traditional way for doctors to treat certain illnesses has been to prescribe medications. But as technology advances, researchers are working on new ways of treating symptoms that do not…
more ...Google to Charge for Apps on Android Phones in Europe
Google says it will start charging smartphone makers to pre-install apps like Gmail, YouTube and Google Maps on Android handsets sold in Europe, in response to a record $5 billion…
more ...US Employers Post Record Number of Open Jobs in August
U.S. employers posted the most jobs in two decades in August, and hiring also reached a record high, fresh evidence that companies are desperate to staff up amid solid economic…
more ...Huawei Launches New flagship Phones in Bid to Keep No. 2 Spot
Huawei unveiled new flagship smartphones with novel smart camera and video features on Tuesday, as it seeks to sustain momentum among price-conscious consumers. The Chinese company, which overtook Apple this…
more ...Check-in With Facial Recognition Now Possible in Shanghai
It’s now possible to check in automatically at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport using facial recognition technology, part of an ambitious rollout of facial recognition systems in China that has raised privacy…
more ...Facebook Now Requires UK Political Ad Buyers to Reveal Identity
Facebook says that anyone who takes out a British political ad on the social media platform will now be forced to reveal their identity, in a bid to increase transparency…
more ...Facebook to Ban Misinformation on Voting in Upcoming US Elections
Facebook Inc will ban false information about voting requirements and fact-check fake reports of violence or long lines at polling stations ahead of next month’s U.S. midterm elections, company executives…
more ...Caution, Cancellations, Protests as Concerns Grow on China’s Belt and Road
Concerns about debt diplomacy on China’s expansive infrastructure megaproject — the Belt and Road — have become an increasing source of debate from Asia to Africa and the Middle East. In recent…
more ...US Budget Deficit Hits Six-Year High
The U.S. government’s budget deficit hit $779 billion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, while spending increased and tax revenues remained nearly flat, the Treasury said Monday. It…
more ...Zimbabwe’s Government Says Worst of its Economic Woes is Over
Zimbabwe’s government says the country is emerging from a recent economic meltdown that saw shops run out of goods and motorists spend long hours in lines at gas stations. Economists…
more ...Market Can Cope with Push for Zero Iranian Oil Sales, Says US Envoy
The United States still aims to cut Iran’s oil sales to zero and does not expect restored oil sanctions against Tehran to have a negative impact on a market that…
more ...Why More Americans Are Moving to Smaller Cities
More Americans are moving to smaller cities in search of a better quality of life. They’re leaving places like Los Angeles, Chicago and New York for mid-sized cities such as…
more ...Artificial Intelligence Can Help Fight Global Hunger
A world without hunger by 2030 is the theme of this year’s World Food Day, and the goal of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. Events around the world on…
more ...Using CT Scans to Predict Heart Attacks
One of the joys of computer algorithms and machine learning is their ability to extract new data from old technologies. Doctors at the University of London in Oxford for instance…
more ...Facebook: Hackers Accessed 29M Accounts – Fewer Than Thought
Facebook says hackers accessed data from 29 million accounts as part of the security breach disclosed two weeks ago, fewer than the 50 million it initially believed were affected. The…
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