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Theresa May responds to criticism of her Grenfell Tower visit

June 16, 2017

Scotland Yard have now confirmed the Homicide and Major Crime Command will lead an investigation into the blaze. At least 12 people died after the huge fire destroyed the block in north Kensington, west London , where flames could still be seen burning more than a day on from the disaster .

Ubisoft E3 lineup includes Far Cry 5, Assassin's Creed, new titles

June 16, 2017

Looks like the company is exhausted of detail and is opting for a more minimalistic and basic design, which quite frankly, I'm conflicted on. On Wednesday, the company announced they wanted to "create worlds" and bring a new vision on their classic swirl logo.

Democrats say GOP is trying to bury torture report

June 16, 2017

In the wake of the report's release, Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Feinstein sponsored landmark anti-torture legislation that reinforces the United States' ban on the use of torture, including waterboarding and other so-called " enhanced interrogation techniques".

Hey, Alexa! Siri Speaker Could Debut Next Week

June 16, 2017

The technology giant's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) begins on Monday, where chief executive Tim Cook could also reveal a new iPad and additions to the MacBook laptop and Mac desktop computer lines. One of the biggest tech products in the last few years has absolutely nothing to do with Apple . However, the speaker may not be ready to ship to consumers until later in 2017.

Eight killed, thousands displaced as storm lashes South Africa's Cape

June 16, 2017

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) reported that gale force winds of approximately 90km/h, swells 12 to 15 metres tall and 80mm of rain is heading directly for the Cape. flushing an average toilet could save 9l per flush depending on the type of toilet". The Wine of Origin Cape Town initiative is aimed at boosting the profile of South African wines generally through association with the city and its surrounds, drawing on the powerful tourism associations of The Cape.

Set Off for the Adventurous Summer Sale on GOG.com

June 16, 2017

The sale will last for two weeks and is currently going on right now at this very moment (assuming you're reading this after June 6th and before June 20th). If you haven't picked up The Witcher 3 yet, you can do so now and pick up the DLC for a low price. The GOG.com front store page has a breakdown of discounts by genres.

Sony unveils new "Spider-man" game at E3 expo

June 16, 2017

And in case the actual gameplay itself wasn't enough to quench the thirst of Spider-Man fans everywhere, the studios had another surprise in store with their newest offering from the game. The announcement trailer debuted gave players their first look atthe epic journey. Most importantly, it introduces Quill-she is Moss's courageous new hero.

London fire death toll rises as calls for accountability grow louder

June 16, 2017

Ms Cotton said structural surveyors and urban search and rescue specialists would inspect the building on Thursday and once it was declared safe a full search would take place. Authorities said the cause of the blaze remained unclear and is under investigation. Grenfell Tower residents had complained for years to the management organization - and to the borough council - that they feared that their building was unsafe.

Grenfell Tower recovery efforts ongoing with death toll expected to rise steeply

June 16, 2017

Fire engulfed the social housing block, where as many as 600 people lived in more than 120 apartments, in the early hours of Wednesday, turning it into a flaming torch in minutes. Earlier, Prime Minister Theresa May met with emergency services during a private visit to the site. The Prime Minister is facing particular scrutiny over the role of her new chief of staff, Gavin Barwell, who served as housing minister until he lost his seat in last week's snap general election.

Air bag maker Takata to file for bankruptcy this month

June 16, 2017

The company plans to begin proceedings in both the United States and Japan , the sources said. Crisis-hit airbag supplier Takata is near to bankruptcy according to reports in Japan . Takata is facing billions in liabilities that have come up as a result of defective airbag inflators, and the component manufacturer also owes $850 million to major automobile manufacturers around the globe.

Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Stake Raised by Gateway Advisory LLC

June 16, 2017

It has outperformed by 90.46% the S&P500. Pettyjohn Wood & White Inc increased Wells Fargo & Co New Com (WFC) stake by 123.5% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Sterne Agee CRT on Tuesday, September 29. Liberum Capital has "Buy" rating and GBX 38 target. Citigroup upgraded the stock to "Neutral" rating in Tuesday, July 19 report.

Tim Cook finally admits to Apple self-driving auto research

June 16, 2017

Cook seemed to suggest in the interview that Apple is more concerned about the AI (artificial intelligence) that would be used to power an autonomous vehicle instead of creating a new Apple product. It became public when it was published on a federal website. According to JPMorgan analyst Adam Jonas, one way to do this is through established vehicle rental companies, such as Hertz and Budget Group.

Mumbai blasts case verdict: Abu Salem and five others found guilty

June 16, 2017

However, News18 reported that he has also been convicted in the case. The court will pronounce the quantum of punishment on Monday, June 19. The court had dropped certain charges against Abu Salem in 2013 after the Central Bureau of Investigation said those charges were against the extradition treaty between India and Portugal.

Nitish Kumar taunts Adityanath ahead his Bihar visit

June 16, 2017

It was Yogi's first public meeting outside UP, after he took the command of the neighbouring state. Hitting out at the alliance between Mr Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad, he said "it appears to be a mismatch marriage". "Will Nitish Kumar do it in Bihar?" he asked. Addressing an impressive crowd, the UP CM told the youth that the "time has come to change the government in Bihar for making development in accordance with the Modi government at the Centre".

Spider-Man, Her First Love & Reinventing Disney! Zendaya Lands First Vogue Cover

June 16, 2017

Rather than singing or dancing, Zendaya wanted her character to be martial arts-trained and "be able to do everything a guy can do". That she wasn't artistically inclined. She completed her look with hoop earrings, pink lipstick, and her hair pulled back into a ponytail. Zendaya showed off a surprisingly simpler new style while attending two photocalls this week.

Carlisle United to face Fleetwood in Carabao Cup first round

June 16, 2017

The draw was already subject to controversy over being held in Bangkok, Thailand, when the Facebook Live video failed to produce any sound due to technical issues on Friday afternoon. The tie at Ashton Gate, recently redeveloped into a 27,000 all-seat stadium, will take place on the week commencing August 7. Reigning champions are Manchester United, who won the trophy after beating Southampton 3-2.

WashPo: Special counsel Mueller investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice

June 16, 2017

President Donald Trump lashed out Thursday at the investigators driving the Russian Federation investigation as "very bad and conflicted people", responding angrily to reports that the special counsel is looking into whether Trump obstructed justice .

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Shares Sold by IBM Retirement Fund

June 16, 2017

Skylands Capital Llc, which manages about $986.41 million and $657.82 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Exact Sciences Corp (NASDAQ:EXAS) by 83,200 shares to 434,900 shares, valued at $5.81M in 2016Q4, according to the filing. As per Friday, August 28, the company rating was downgraded by Vetr . Stifel Nicolaus maintained Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) rating on Saturday, August 15.

Ford Expedition FX4 off-road SUV returns for 2018

June 16, 2017

A new Expedition Off-Road package was also revealed. Ford hasn't yet detailed fuel economy for any version of the F-150, but miserly drivers may want to wait for the 3.0-liter turbodiesel that's due in showrooms in the spring of 2018. Both engines are mated to the new 10-speed automatic transmission, and if you've selected the FX4 package, you've also selected four-wheel drive. Ford has announced that the all-new aluminum-bodied 2018 Expedition will be offered with an FX4 off-road when ...

New iPhone 8 report claims in-screen Touch ID and iOS 11

June 16, 2017

Another way the apps could work on iOS 11 could be with the status bar being blackened out. "By blending digital objects and information with the environment around you, ARKit takes apps beyond the screen, freeing them to interact with the real world in entirely new ways", according to Apple.

Trump expected to announce Cuba policy next week in Miami

June 16, 2017

Trump when he campaigned in Miami, promising to reverse Obama's policy on Cuba. The president is expected to leave diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana intact. Millions of American travel dollars were spent on the island, funneling money into the hands of an entrepreneurial Cuban middle-class independent of the communist state.

Nokia 3, Nokia 5 & Nokia 6 Launched In India

June 16, 2017

The Nokia 6 , which is exclusively available on Amazon , is priced INR 14,999 ($233). For starters, Nokia has got its pricing right with the three phones spread in the affordable Rs 9,499-Rs 14,999 range. Other features include 2650mAh battery and 8-megapixel cameras on the front and back. Launching the new Nokia phone Stateside is a big leap for any non-American company but you need to do it if you want to try and be successful.

Defiant May signals she will not compromise over hard Brexit

June 16, 2017

Speaking alongside the President at the Elysee Palace, she said: "I confirmed to President Macron that the timetable for the Brexit negotiation remains on course and will begin next week". Camera crews gathered outside Number 10 expecting Foster to address the media at the end of her talks with May. Concessions on such issues could seriously damage efforts by the DUP to secure a deal with Sinn Fein to restore Northern Ireland's devolved government, which collapsed in January.

Fiat Chrysler recalls 297000 Dodge minivans because air bag can inflate unexpectedly

June 16, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been having a string of bad luck recently in terms of vehicle recalls . Wiring may chafe against pieces of steering-wheel trim, potentially causing a short-circuit. The automaker is recalling roughly 300,000 of its Dodge Grand Caravans . Customers with questions or concerns can call the FCA US Customer Recall Information Centre at 1-800-853-1403.

Google Play Store's Android Excellence section to highlight best apps

June 16, 2017

High-quality apps and games will be featured in themed collections - such as "Get motivated with these 5 fitness apps" or 5 travel apps for your next adventure' . However, once an app has permission to collect that information, it can share your data with anyone the developer wants to letting third-party companies track where you are, how fast you are moving and what you are doing, researchers said .

Bernie Sanders Condemns 'Despicable' Alexandria Shooter, 'Apparently' Former Campaign Volunteer

June 16, 2017

A Facebook account that appears to belong to Hodgkinson is filled with anti-Republican and anti-Trump posts , as well as expressions of support for former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders . One of the last encounters anyone had with Hodgkinson in Belleville was March 24, near his home just outside the Belleville city limits. "If they wouldn't have been there, this would have been a massacre of innocent people", he said.

Kuwait says Qatar is 'willing' to hold dialogue

June 16, 2017

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday slammed several Arab countries for economically and politically isolating Qatar, branding their actions as inhumane and un-Islamic. For its part, Qatar issued an overnight statement saying residents living in the country from those nations that severed ties would have "complete freedom" to stay despite the "hostile and tendentious campaigns" now targeting it.

JK: Joint search operation on for suspected three terrorists

June 16, 2017

They had received a tip-off that three militants were present inside. They said that at least five youth have suffered injuries in the forces action. It was attended by DIG South Kashmir S P Pani, SSP Kulgam , Sridhar Patil and other senior police officials of the district. "He was posted with Special Operations Group (SOG) and was now on leave", a senior police official said.

Court: UK baby must remain on life support for 6 more days

June 16, 2017

It was a rare break away from the tension of hospital wards and courtrooms for the young family. Ahead of the ruling, the European court had told doctors at Great Ormond street to continue providing life support treatment to Charlie until midnight on Tuesday, to give judges time to examine papers filed by his parents' lawyers.

Apple allows in-app tipping for content creators

June 16, 2017

The tipping option is not the only changes in the new App Store policies . Other changes include requiring developers to use Apple's own API to ask users to provide ratings without leaving an app, and screenshots can now include text overlays.

Apple won't let apps annoy you with their own review prompts anymore

June 16, 2017

Tipping has not yet caught on in the United States , but it has proven to be a lucrative venture in China for content creators. The app review prompts will no more annoy the users as Apple have come up with a solution. American livestreaming apps like Facebook Live and Periscope don't offer tipping, and instead, Facebook has begun letting broadcasters show ads in their streams and keep 55% of the revenue.

Google may have canceled Pixel XL successor

June 16, 2017

Rumors around the Google Pixel 2 have been in the news for a while now. According to that report , the Pixel XL's followup was codenamed "muskie", but it turns out we may not see that device after all. A fourth candidate, HTC , is now working with Google to produce the upcoming Pixel smartphone. This alone tells us that Google and LG are most likely working together on the " taimen " Pixel .

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

June 16, 2017

Technically, the new game is a prequel-and still has no release date yet-but we're much closer than we've been at any other time over the last decade and a half, and that alone is cause to be excited. It launches in Spring 2018. Typically, this one is announced earlier throughout the conference. Skull and Bones is coming soon, but eager rogues can sign up now to access the game's beta.

May orders probe into London tower fire; toll rises to 17

June 16, 2017

There were other reports of adults jumping. After an overnight fire killed at least 17 and injured more than 70 people , the Grammy victor paid her respects by visiting the scene. The news came as Prime Minister Theresa May visited the scene of the deadly blaze, promising a full investigation into the catastrophe. Some residents started to evacuate through the central fire escape stairwell - the only escape route.

Peterborough charity heads to London to aid Grenfell Tower fire victims

June 16, 2017

A massive fire engulfed a 27-storey apartment building in west London early Wednesday. Thirty-seven were still hospitalized on Thursday, with 17 in critical condition. "This is a major fire that's affected all floors of the 24-story structure from the second floor upwards". "Our absolute priority for all of us is identifying and locating those that are missing", Cundy said .

Samsung launches Galaxy J7 Pro & J7 Max Smartphone

June 16, 2017

Galaxy J7 Pro would come bundled with Samsung Pay services working over NFC. This year's release , Galaxy S8 Active, is no different. The Max is coming on June 20 for INR 18,000 ($280). Apart from that, the Galaxy J7 Max's rear camera boast of a Smart Glow 2.0 colored LED strip. The phone is powered by 1.6 Ghz octa core MediaTek processor and is coupled with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage capacity.

HTC U11 India launch set for June 16: Key specifications and features

June 16, 2017

On the other hand, a tougher frame likely wouldn't have allowed HTC to implement the unique Edge Sense feature , which makes the HTC U11 squeezable for accessing shortcuts. The front camera is 16MP front camera with BSI sensor, live make-up, voice selfie and Panorama. The HTC U11 also sports IP67 water and dust resistance and a fingerprint scanner is housed underneath the Home Button in the front.

Sub-Zero Injustice 2 Gameplay Unveiled

June 16, 2017

The new trailer introduces players to Sub-Zero from the Mortal Kombat series. "We did the same thing with Scorpion in the first Injustice game", Boon revealed during a presentation today. When Sub-Zero was younger, the Lin Kuei were corrupted and destroyed from within, staining their honor. "Sub-Zero is a lethal cryomancer and leader of the reformed Lin Kuei clan", his description says.

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Touching Most Active List

June 16, 2017

Shares of Ford Motor Company ( NYSE:F ) traded up 0.18% during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $11.24. Ford Motor Company's dividend payout ratio is now 64.52%. General Motors Company (GM) has made its way to a 12-month gain of 20.05%. Deutsche Commercial Bank Ag reported 672 shares or 0% of all its holdings.

Instagram's new tool to bring transparency in commercial relationships

June 16, 2017

According to the FTC , sponsored posts should have an explicit reference that they are paid advertising. "The relationships people form on Instagram drive our community and make it so unique". The study reviewed 50 of the "most-followed" personalities on Instagram over the course of a month. " Instagram's decision will only improve brands' relationships with customers".

Death Toll Rises to 17 in London Grenfell Tower Due to Fire

June 16, 2017

The death toll in a fire disaster that destroyed a 24-story block of flats in London was expected to rise on Thursday, with many people still missing and firefighters facing hazardous conditions as they searched the charred carcass.

What changed on the inside of the iPad Pro 10.5

June 16, 2017

Nevertheless, the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro is responsive than the previous Apple iPads. Your new age tablet is a productivity tool. That's a huge win for iPad and for Apple in what they call the "Post PC era". Apple improved the keyboard of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro by spacing out the keys ever so slightly. Neither has it added any new biometric identification system, such as iris scanning that has become more common with other vendors.

Rocket League Devs Say PS4 Cross-play Is A "Checkbox" Away

June 16, 2017

The PlayStation 4 however, which already allows Rocket League matches between Steam and PS4 players, is notably absent from that list. According to Psyonix, the game will be arriving this fall but they are not ready to give us an actual date yet.

This is Apple's best iPad ever - here's why

June 16, 2017

There's a lot to love in Apple's new iPad Pro lineup; faster chips, 120hz ProMotion display and slimmer side bezels on the 10.5-inch model. Apple claims the new operating system will make the iPad Pro "more capable than ever" thanks to its variety of new iPad-specific features, such as a new Dock and File system and better multitasking.

Revenue Estimates Analysis Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)

June 16, 2017

About 919,194 shares traded. So is with Enterprise Products Partners L.P. The median target of analyst views collected by Yahoo Finance was as much as $6.31 below EPD's recent stock price. The rating was downgraded by Vetr on Monday, August 31 to "Strong-Buy". Equity analyst Mizuho Securities initiated coverage by announcing an initial rating of "Buy".

Kobayashi record lap puts Toyota on pole at Le Mans

June 16, 2017

The No. 33 Eurasia Motorsport LMP2 crashed and damaged a wall less than 20 minutes into the second qualifying session, bringing out a lengthy red flag that temporarily halted the session as crews made repairs to the wall. "We received an invitation [to Monaco] from Alejandro Agag to have a look and experience Formula E for the first time", Seidl told Motorsport.com at Le Mans .

Instagram launches archive feature

June 16, 2017

The goal was to give users more freedom by allowing them to cultivate and change their profiles as they evolve, Instagram said in a blog post . Users with Instagram version 10.21 and above on Android and iOS can now enjoy this feature.

New trailer for two Zelda: BotW expansions

June 16, 2017

This is where it tends to give out double damages, making it a struggle for the players of the game. Majora's Mask, and Midna's Helmet are amongst the Phantom Full Body Armour, and the Tingle's Full Body Outfit. You can see everything that's new in the short video trailer below. In related E3 news , Nintendo revealed that Rocket League would be coming to the Switch this holiday season.

Rocket League announced for Switch with cross-network play

June 16, 2017

What do you want to see from a brand new fully fledged Pokémon game for Switch? The reveal was made nearly immediately upon Nintendo's E3 Spotlight presentation. Warriors looks to be Dynasty Warriors-style fame featuring a bevy of characters from across Fire Emblem's history, similar to the Wii U's Zelda-themed Hyrule Warriors .

E3 2017: Mario Odyssey Amiibo Revealed

June 16, 2017

The date means the firm will be able to promote Super Mario Odyssey alongside its new Switch console in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping seasons. The two protagonists are teenagers - a boy and a girl - who will encounter different enemies during their long journey. But perhaps the biggest announcement Nintendo made at E3 2017 was Metroid Prime 4 - although the company confirmed nothing else other than it being "in development" for Switch .