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Food prices push India's Aug inflation to five-month high

Food prices push India's Aug inflation to five-month high

13 September 2017, 06:36

On the flip side, though the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rebounded to a growth of 1.2% in July, there are concerns over the slow-paced growth and stagnant manufacturing volumes despite restocking of inventories in the GST regime. In contrast...

Brace for impact: Packing 130 miles per hour winds, Irma poised to hit Florida

Brace for impact: Packing 130 miles per hour winds, Irma poised to hit Florida

13 September 2017, 06:31

Gov. Rick Scott requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump "to help bring important federal resources and aid to Florida " once Irma passes, he said . "We're not expecting flooding like what we saw in Harvey, but certainly y...

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) recently sold by insider Gonzalez Richard A

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) recently sold by insider Gonzalez Richard A

13 September 2017, 05:53

It has underperformed by 6.07% the S&P500. Etrade Capital Mngmt Ltd Liability Co, a New York-based fund reported 146,061 shares. CHASE WILLIAM J sold $2.50 million worth of AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) on Thursday, May 18. Therefore 50% are positive. T...

U.S. updates self-driving vehicle guidelines as more hit the road

U.S. updates self-driving vehicle guidelines as more hit the road

13 September 2017, 05:29

The new policy is a stark reversal from the Obama administration's rules for self-driving cars. Chao released the voluntary guidelines on the same day that the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that federal highway safety regulators ...

Susan Collins Amendment Would Protect Transgender Service Members

Susan Collins Amendment Would Protect Transgender Service Members

13 September 2017, 04:29

The amendment was attached to a big defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act , that allocates nearly $700 billion for the Department of Defense. They say their amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would protect transgend...

'Biggest' fatberg is so lard to shift

'Biggest' fatberg is so lard to shift

13 September 2017, 03:58

Workers are now waging what sewage company Thames Water describes as "a three-week sewer war" to liquefy and remove the fatberg . The 250-metre long solid mass of wet wipes, nappies, fat and oil , weighs the same as 11 double-decker buses.

VW goes electric; JPMorgan Chase's Dimon says bitcoin 'a fraud'

VW goes electric; JPMorgan Chase's Dimon says bitcoin 'a fraud'

13 September 2017, 03:13

Bitcoin's price fell after Dimon's remarks. But "wait until someone gets hurt, or someone uses it for illicit purposes, - and they're using it for some illicit purposes right now - they'll shut it down", Dimon said. In bitcoin's case, Dimon said he...

BC budget: Tax changes for British Columbians

BC budget: Tax changes for British Columbians

13 September 2017, 02:43

The NDP will also be increasing funding to public schools by $681 million over three years, including $521 million for hiring up to 3,500 more teachers. "You can't turn back the clock on 16 years overnight", she said, adding that the NDP government w...

Pizza Hut manager threatened workers evacuating for Irma

Pizza Hut manager threatened workers evacuating for Irma

13 September 2017, 02:37

In the wake of Hurricane Irma , that wreaked havoc in Florida , Pizza Hut is facing ire from Twitterati for some insensitive instructions, putting its minimum-wage workers at risk. A memo from the manager outlining his view of storm protocol wa...

Tesla driver's family doesn't blame vehicle for his death

Tesla driver's family doesn't blame vehicle for his death

13 September 2017, 01:10

Though the NTSB does not have regulatory powers, its recommendations do carry weight with regulators, according to commentators. However, the system is meant to augment, not replace the driver, the NTSB said. Other recommendations centered around dat...

Nordstrom's clothes-free store makes more sense than you think

Nordstrom's clothes-free store makes more sense than you think

13 September 2017, 12:21

Nike's recently opened store in NY has a basketball court where you can test out Nike shoes, and a treadmill that simulates different outdoor runs while also analyzing your gait. Moreover, the company said the new store will feature what it calls a...

Vehicle sales see 12 per cent growth in August

Vehicle sales see 12 per cent growth in August

12 September 2017, 11:06

Domestic passenger vehicle sales grew 13.76 per cent in August as consumers tried to make the most out of price cuts after GST implementation ahead of an imminent hike in cess rates. The sale of Passenger Vehicles grew by 8.67 percent in April-Au...

Savage 70mph winds, hail and thunder to batter Britain from TODAY

Savage 70mph winds, hail and thunder to batter Britain from TODAY

12 September 2017, 11:10

A severe weather warning due to high winds is in place for the Lancaster and Morecambe district. EAST Lothian residents are being warned to brace themselves for torrential rain and possible gale-force winds tomorrow (Tuesday). "Aileen's impac...

United States calls for UNSC meet over N.Korea draft resolution

United States calls for UNSC meet over N.Korea draft resolution

12 September 2017, 10:29

Conceding to North Korea's nuclear ambitions, however, would have bad implications for the spread of nuclear weapons in Asia. Nearly immediately the information is transferred to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD...

Your enemy is our enemy too, Malaysia PM tells the US

Your enemy is our enemy too, Malaysia PM tells the US

12 September 2017, 10:26

Trump and Najib will then have an extended meeting. But it has been at the center of investigations in the US and several countries amid allegations of a global embezzlement and money-laundering scheme. Meanwhile, Najib said Malaysia's relations with...

Audi R8 V10 RWS goes rear-drive for driving purists

Audi R8 V10 RWS goes rear-drive for driving purists

12 September 2017, 10:15

It fires 533bhp at the 295/35 rear tyres and is good for sprints of 3,7 seconds and 3.8 seconds to 62mph, for the coupe and Spider respectively. The new Audi R8 V10 RWS also boasts an impressive speed of 320km/h, which works out at about 198.8mph...

American incomes rose for second consecutive year under Obama

American incomes rose for second consecutive year under Obama

12 September 2017, 08:22

Census Bureau data released Tuesday. It is also important to focus on the poverty rates in America. The Census Bureau noted that the 0.8-point drop from 2015 to 2016 was the second consecutive annual decline in poverty. Americans in the top 5 pe...

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin calls Equifax breach 'unfortunate'

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin calls Equifax breach 'unfortunate'

12 September 2017, 07:20

Mnuchin said. "What the exact number is, we'll see". Mnuchin's comments are similar to remarks that Speaker Paul RyanPaul RyanTrump's debt deal puts an end to politics as usual in Washington Trump's deal with Schumer, Pelosi should dismay conser...

Boeing dispute threatens major Bombardier order

Boeing dispute threatens major Bombardier order

12 September 2017, 07:20

Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier , which employs around 4,500 people in Belfast and accounts for 10% of the region's manufacturing exports, is facing significant costs in a spat with U.S. If the United States declines to make orders for the air...

Alexion Pharma to lay off 20 pct of workforce

Alexion Pharma to lay off 20 pct of workforce

12 September 2017, 07:15

Dannel P. Malloy's First Five Plus economic incentive program. Leerink Swann set a $211.00 price objective on shares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Sunday, December 25th. Alexion Pharmaceuticals...

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Deaths, floods, misery from Irma hit South

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Deaths, floods, misery from Irma hit South

12 September 2017, 06:02

In the metro area, the cool conditions lessen the chance of severe weather but that's not to say we won't have any. Yesterday President Donald Trump approved the declaration of great disaster in Florida due to the passage of Irma and announced ...

Murdochs' Sky takeover bid set to be referred to competition watchdog

Murdochs' Sky takeover bid set to be referred to competition watchdog

12 September 2017, 04:53

Speaking in parliament, Ms Bradley said that she was referring the possible takeover by Rupert Murdoch's company on the grounds of media plurality and to ensure the protection and commitment of broadcasting standards. The CMA would have up to six mon...

Confidence in Teva Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TEVA) Shares by BTIG Research Rise

Confidence in Teva Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TEVA) Shares by BTIG Research Rise

12 September 2017, 04:39

The following firms have recently changed their position in TEVA . Teva Pharma has $86 highest and $14 lowest target. Among specific stocks in focus are drug stocks Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (NYSE: TEVA ), Marinus Pharmaceutical...

Air Berlin cancels flights as pilots call in sick

Air Berlin cancels flights as pilots call in sick

12 September 2017, 04:08

Air Berlin is the country's second largest airline and employs around 8,600 people. "We are now recording an unusually high number of sick notes among pilots", a company spokesperson said. One source has told Reuters that Lufthansa is interested in...

Mercedes Benz Concept EQA Announced At Frankfurt Motor Show

Mercedes Benz Concept EQA Announced At Frankfurt Motor Show

12 September 2017, 03:47

Like the GLC Plug-in Hybrid , the fuel-cell variant comes with various operating modes and drive programs. The GLC F-Cell can hold 4.4 kg of hydrogen on board and has range of up to 437 km per tank of hydrogen. The company is including the vehicle...

'Don't Shoot At Irma' Warns Florida Police After Facebook Event Goes Viral

'Don't Shoot At Irma' Warns Florida Police After Facebook Event Goes Viral

12 September 2017, 02:32

The invitation presumably was a joke, but 80,000 people indicated they were "going" or "interested" in the event . The sheriff's tweet links to this article, which claims any bullets fired at the storm could potentially be turned around by the win...

Seven-day local weather forecast for Sep. 10 through Sep. 16

Seven-day local weather forecast for Sep. 10 through Sep. 16

12 September 2017, 02:34

Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. South southwest wind 7 to 10 miles per hour. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday , a 50 percent chance of showers. Showers or longer spells of rain throughout the ...

Inflation hits highest level in over five years - ONS

Inflation hits highest level in over five years - ONS

12 September 2017, 01:54

United Kingdom inflation rose more than forecast last month, the country's statistics office said Tuesday, just two days ahead of the Bank of England's next policy meeting that comes amid warnings that businesses and consumers have become too compl...

Goldman sees spent Harvey hurting oil use more than raging Irma

Goldman sees spent Harvey hurting oil use more than raging Irma

12 September 2017, 01:44

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, of which Saudi Arabia is the largest member, and other producers including Russian Federation first agreed late a year ago to cap their production at around 1.8 million barrels a day lower than...

MPs, 98 MLAs under scanner

MPs, 98 MLAs under scanner

12 September 2017, 10:01

Earlier, a Lucknow-based NGO, Lok Prahari, had released a list of 37 MPs including 11 Rajya Sabha members and 257 MLAs saying that their election affidavits show significant increase in their assets. Although, NGO said the assets of the politicians i...