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Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea

July 03, 2017

In Korea, it will be launched in black, blue coral, platinum, and titanium. Global smartphone makers are expected to fiercely compete with each other to win over consumers in the second half by launching new flagship devices, industry watchers said Monday, with Samsung Electronics poised to release a new phablet to overcome its tainted brand image sparked by the suspended Galaxy Note 7 a year ago.

No one should break law in name of cow protection: Indian CM

July 02, 2017

In December a year ago, some people threatened to rape her daughter as well. "There is an increase in number of rapes, acid attack, and lynching cases now", Congress leader Shobha Oza told ANI. According to a government spokesperson, the decision was taken in a high-level meeting with senior administrative and police officials to make arrangements for the annual pilgrimage.

Kolkata: President Mukherjee attends bicentenary of Bengali Newspaper, inaugurates an art exhibition

July 02, 2017

His remarks come in the wake of recent incidents of lynching. "Killing people in the name of "gau bhakti" is not acceptable". He also said that in a world where might was considered right, Mahatma Gandhi told the world that means were as important as the ends.

Investor's Watch List: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA)

July 02, 2017

A total volume of 14.97 million shares were traded versus to average volume of 15.37 million shares. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ) by 10.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC.

Top 10 tips for celebrating July Fourth this year

July 02, 2017

According to Albany Fire Department Assistant Chief Sebon Burns, each year thousands of people are injured (some are killed) and even more fires are started, by fireworks . Many New Mexico communities will have public fireworks displays, which are put on by specially trained pyrotechnic professionals. Chuck Karam owner of Bulldog Fireworks holds up a free shirt with donation that will benefit the Children's Advocacy Center in Moosic on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 .

Caffyns plc (LON:CFYN) Declares Dividend of GBX 15

July 02, 2017

Jefferies Group LLC raised their target price on Londonmetric Property PLC from GBX 160 ($2.04) to GBX 170 ($2.16) and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 26th. The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 7th. This is a boost from Jupiter Green Investment Trust Plc's previous dividend of $0.65.

Marvel and Sony clarify Spider-Man spinoffs' role in the MCU

July 02, 2017

But I had to get used to it, even though I was thinking, 'No way, no way!' Spider-Man: Homecoming star Tom Holland revealed in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly that that was the case when it came to him landing the coveted role of Peter Parker , with the actor actually learning of his casting online before being told .

Heart surgeon dies after being attacked at hospital

July 01, 2017

Dr Pritzwald-Stegmann had been in intensive care since the attack. Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann has died after he was attacked. He was in a critical condition after undergoing emergency brain surgery. His work was truly outstanding and his commitment and dedication will be sorely missed by his colleagues, friends and patients. Pritzwald-Stegmann also worked at several other hospitals in Melbourne including the Austin, the Northern, Warringal private and Epworth eastern.

Now G Suite Users Can Sign-Up For Google's Project Fi Service

July 01, 2017

If the Moto X4 is the next Project Fi-ready phone, it will be the first non-Nexus and non-Pixel handset to be offered. VentureBeat also confirms that the Moto X4 will come with a dual rear-camera setup. This device will be made available at a mid-tier price, bringing it within reach for a larger spectrum of potential users. Though it's not an end of all problems, Google's little concern towards Project Fi is indeed a sign of progress.

WWE 2K18 gets Kurt Angle as Pre-Order Bonus

June 30, 2017

The announcement came before even 2K Sports expected it, but Kurt Angle is the official pre-order bonus character for the WWE 2K18 video game. Since Kurt Angle just returned to the world's largest wrestling promotion and there aren't too many more legends to work with in this capacity, this news hardly comes as a surprise.

PayPal To Introduce Instant Bank Transfers

June 30, 2017

PayPal also faces a formidable competitor in Apple Pay, now that P2P payments will become a part of iOS 11. If you've ever transferred money from PayPal to your bank account, you know that it's not necessarily an instantaneous process and could take a while, or even longer depending on the country you are living in.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 REVEALED - Meet Jaguar's incredible 200mph road auto

June 29, 2017

Ever. Let's get some numbers out of the way first: the XE SV Project 8 is powered Jaguar's 5.0 litre supercharged V8 that has been tuned to produce 441kW and 700Nm, power is sent to all four wheels via Jaguar's eight-speed automatic. The driver can also tailor the throttle and steering responses or instruct the on-board computer to give the full octane experience, thanks to a dedicated track mode that will switch off the electronic traction control and body stability.

Canon 6D Mk II and EOS Rebel SL2

June 29, 2017

With their latest APS-C DSLR release, Canon has brought the EOS 200D bang up to date by incorporating features that until now we've only seen on more expensive models. With a body that looks nearly identical to the Canon 80D and a familiar feature set, Canon's new highlight feature is the new full frame 26MP sensor that is hopefully an improvement from current sensor technology.

United States tariffs on solar panels could crush industry

June 27, 2017

When a cell import tariff is added to the calculation only 26 state markets would reach solar grid parity, GTM notes. Research firms are typically not known for hyperbole, but GTM said that after crunching the numbers, its analysts concluded Suniva's tariff would result in "unprecedented demand destruction" for the US solar industry.

China protests "trespassing" by Indian soldiers

June 27, 2017

Beijing also said the fate of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra depended on New Delhi . Tension mounted in a remote area of Sikkim after a scuffle broke out between personnel of the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), with the latter damaging bunkers on the Indian side of the border.

Anthem Reaches $115M Data Breach Settlement

June 27, 2017

If approved by the court, the $115 million deal will be the largest data breach settlement in history. In a statement posted to its website on Friday, Anthem stated that the settlement does not include any finding of wrongdoing, and the company is not admitting any wrongdoing or that any individuals were harmed as a result of the cyber attack.

Anonymous believes NASA is poised to announce discovery of aliens

June 27, 2017

Anonymous' video focuses not on hacked documents but rather on testimony Zurbuchen gave back in April during a hearing of the House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The video starts by explaining that it was only a couple of decades ago that we had no intelligence about any planets beyond our solar system, and now we've tallied up over 3,000 celestial bodies out there.

Naby Keita to Liverpool: RB Leipzig consider making Bundesliga history with sale

June 27, 2017

Liverpool now want to add him to their midfield, but with a huge £70million asking price, it remains to be seen whether the Reds do attempt to lure him to Merseyside this summer having already broken their transfer record last week. Additionally, the young midfielder can offer competition to several Liverpool players if he does join Anfield this summer. The Reds wrapped up the signing of Mohamed Salah last week, while Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is specifically mentioned in ...

Microsoft's Phil Spencer Says Xbox One X Is Compatible With VR

June 27, 2017

Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's Xbox division, said the console would be able to play games at 4K resolution while the system would run games at 60 frames per second (fps). We've now learned more about the business side for the Xbox One X , and while the company isn't making on profit on the $500 console, it's not exactly clear if Microsoft is incurring a loss.

Marvel's 'Inhumans' Fall Premiere Date, New Posters Revealed

June 27, 2017

Once Upon a Time has yet to announce the season premiere date for its rebooted season but it likely won't be until after September 29 if Inhumans will be doubling up on episodes for the series premiere. Marvel has released the official poster for the Inhumans TV show, with three members of the Inhuman Royal Family - Black Bolt (Anson Mount ), Medusa (Serinda Swan ) and Maximus (Iwan Rheon) - featured front and center.

SpaceX launches 10 satellites from Calif. air base

June 26, 2017

There will be six more Iridium Next missions over the next year. The first-stage booster landed about 7 minutes later. A SpaceX Falcon 9 on Friday launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida and boosted a communications satellite for Bulgaria into orbit.

SpaceX launches 10 satellites from California air base

June 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based space rocket developer SpaceX completed its launch on Sunday, putting ten Iridium satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base, just north of Santa Barbara. The mission followed a successful Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Friday, boosting a communications satellite for Bulgaria into orbit.

OnePlus 5 Starts Receiving OxygenOS 4.5.2 Bug Fixing Update

June 26, 2017

The OnePlus 5 has received its second OTA update since its launch. For instance, the update fixes issues related to installing apps along with system updates. There are stability improvements for Bluetooth, Network and System, while compatibility with 3rd party apps have been improved too. The company doesn't go into detail for these "optimizations", so we'll have to rely on our own testing to see if anything has really changed.

High Court reinstates Trump travel ban, will hear arguments

June 26, 2017

The Justice Department has asked the court to step in about the president's defeated travel ban , but justices aren't obligated to take it up. "That's right, we need a TRAVEL BAN for certain unsafe countries, not some politically correct term that won't help us protect our people", Trump tweeted earlier this month.

Trump to welcome India's prime minister to White House

June 26, 2017

Officials were eager to downplay expectations of the visit, describing it as "no frills" - in contrast to Modi's first U.S. visit in 2014, when he basked in a rock star welcome at the Madison Square Garden arena in NY and addressed the United Nations.

North Korea Says Warmbier's Death a 'Mystery to Us as Well'

June 26, 2017

Some American officials declared that North Korea " murdered " him, and proposed that the USA take action against Pyongyang, through travel restrictions and tougher economic sanctions. However, Warmbier's family and the State Department say Rodman had no role in the release. Warmbier was buried Thursday in a funeral attended by thousands in his native OH town.

A thrilling epic in 'War for the Planet of the Apes'

June 26, 2017

Reeves stages some of the most nail-biting action sequences of the summer, from the laser-lit darkness of The Colonel's commando raid to the intense final showdown between Caesar's crew and the human forces. Caesar ( Andy Serkis ) and his tribe of apes have been squaring off against the troops that were called in at the end of the last movie, led by a relentless, Kurtzian figure known The Colonel ( Woody Harrelson ).

Australia's Great Barrier Reef valued at $42bn

June 26, 2017

Queensland's environment minister, Steven Miles, said the report was valuable as the state government fought for more federal assistance to safeguard the reef. It's a stress response when the coral finds itself outside the narrow temperature range in which reefs thrive. Global warming is deemed the most urgent of its concerns, leading to two mass bleaching of the poor reef in as many years and the devastation of huge portions of the 350,000 square kilometers of corals.

Huawei's Honor 9 gets United Kingdom pricing in new Amazon leak

June 26, 2017

The Honor 9 is expected to be the next big UK Honor smartphone, coming shortly after the device's launch in China earlier this month. In terms of specifications, Honor 8 Pro packs a 5.7 inch QHD LTPS display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The Antares Pharma, Inc. (ATRS) Shares Gap Up After Insider Buying Activity

June 26, 2017

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has risen 9.50% since June 26, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 49.56% the S&P500. Renaissance Technologies Limited Liability Company holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Antares Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:ATRS) for 2.86 million shares.

Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace gain 296bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine

June 26, 2017

Now while some may not be too pleased at the prospect of new fast Jaguar saloons without six- or eight-cylinder engines, these XEs and XFs do arrive at an interesting time. Using a twin-scroll turbo and ceramic ball bearings, Jaguar claims the engine "delivers exceptionally smooth acceleration. and outstanding responses".

Takata files for bankruptcy as air bag recalls bite

June 26, 2017

Nikkei also reported the decision, without citing any sources for the information. The sale would help Takata meet its $850 million payment obligation to auto makers early next year, part of a $1 billion plea deal with the U.S. Eventually they were forced to recall tens of millions of vehicles. At least a billion dollars (£784 million) from the sale to Key is expected to be used to satisfy Takata's settlement of criminal charges in the U.S.

Trump seeks support for controversial GOP health care bill

June 26, 2017

It eliminates the individual mandate that forced people to get health insurance , repeals Obamacare taxes on insurers and the wealthy, and gives states more power to administer their own Medicaid programs. And that amount is going to go up every year slightly, but in the Senate bill would be based on just regular inflation, whereas medical inflation has always been faster.

Microsoft Modern Keyboard puts Fingerprint ID front and centre

June 26, 2017

The Modern Keyboard will be available to purchase for $129.99 while the Modern Mouse is priced at $49.99. Now onto the Modern Mouse . Once configured, users just need to tap on the fingerprint scanner to unlock their device or login into a website .

Swansea reject £27m bid for Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton

June 26, 2017

As reported by the Mirror , Everton remain interested in signing Sigurdsson, who is seen as a possible replacement for Ross Barkley , with the 23-year-old's future still unresolved. Swans chairman Huw Jenkins insisted last week his star player would only depart if the Welsh club received an offer they could not refuse. They have been told to increase their offer for Sigurdsson after a £30million bid failed.

General Motors Produces 130 Self-Driving Electric Cars

June 26, 2017

The reason for Tuesday's presser is because this is the first full-scale plant that's creating the autonomous vehicle and they're using something that was already being built there - the Bolt EV. Testing of the second-generation vehicles has begun in San Francisco and is to expand to the Detroit area and Scottsdale, Ariz., in the coming months.

Concern over Senate health care bill

June 26, 2017

Thursday, Senate Republicans revealed their approach to repealing and replacing the Obama administration's signature health care initiative, the Affordable Care Act . There's no way we should be voting on this next week. We've already been hearing from lawmakers, medical advocacy groups and insurers these last couple of days, so we wanted to turn to somebody who has been covering health policy for quite some time.

Not 'that far off' from passing health care overhaul

June 26, 2017

Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt., said on " Meet the Press " he stands by his tweet that the Republican legislation would lead to the deaths of thousands of Americans because they would be unable to get treatment for serious conditions and the only way to provide adequate health care for Americans is to adopt Medicare for all and pledged to work toward a single-payer system.

Dennis Rodman: 'People don't see the good side' of North Korea

June 26, 2017

The spokesman said North Korea could not understand why Mr. Warmbier died so suddenly after returning home because his health indicators were "normal" upon his release. The article also criticised South Korea for using Mr Warmbier's case to seek the release of other detainees. Through statements on KCNA, North Korea said it dealt with him according to its domestic laws and global standards.

WhatsApp Now Allows Sharing of All File Types

June 26, 2017

The messaging platform also updated its "Status" feature that allows users to share images and videos with their contacts on WhatsApp in a secure way recently. The largest chat messenger WhatsApp brought a few interesting features to its platform - pin chats to the homepage and photo filters . According to WABetaInfo , who first reported about this development, the update is available to a select number of users.

Trump confirms he called health care bill 'mean'

June 26, 2017

Revealed on Thursday, the bill remains deeply unpopular, and with the vote looming on the horizon, prominent Democrats and progressives are speaking out - including the party's 2016 presidential nominee. In addition to her concerns about Medicaid, Collins has critiqued the bill for blocking funding to Planned Parenthood . The bill would also bar using tax credits to buy coverage that includes abortions.

Trump lashes out at Warren, calls her an 'overrated voice'

June 26, 2017

They say the GOP plan would mean fewer people with coverage and higher costs for many. That's because unanimous opposition is expected from Democrats in a chamber in which Republicans hold a narrow 52-48 majority. The cost to employers, which provide health coverage to more than 150 million workers and their families, could rise as hospitals and physicians try to make up for losses they incur caring for more uninsured patients.

NASA Discovers 10 New Potentially Habitable Earth-Like Planets

June 26, 2017

During a four-year mission, Kepler found 2,335 confirmed planets and another 1,699 candidates, bringing its tally to 4,034. The findings of the new catalog study were presented at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley on Monday.

IOS 11 won't support iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, and fourth-gen iPad

June 26, 2017

You can drag certain apps to hover over other apps, put them in split screen, and even drag and drop text, links, photos, and files . The lack of a dedicated file explorer has always been one of the biggest limitations of iOS, which pretty much forces iPhone and iPad owners to use cloud storage services including Microsoft's excellent OneDrive app.

Sen. Ben Sasse Is Uncommitted On Senate Health Care Bill

June 26, 2017

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) said Sunday on "Meet the Press" that the Senate should not vote on the bill before the recess. As Senate Republicans aim to force a vote on their version of Trumpcare - a bill that was written in secret, without public hearings, despite the fact that it will reshape one-sixth of the USA economy and impact the lives of millions of Americans - most people have been left in the dark.

Reliance Jio Says Rivals' Failure to Invest in Tech Causing Financial Stress

June 26, 2017

While the Mukesh Ambani firm blamed availability of easy credit to buy spectrum for worsening the situation, other operators said reduced cashflows were hampering capacity of telecom companies. ". These three are now cartelising and seeking relief by leveraging the problems of smaller operators", Jio claimed. It said that there is a "strong sign of cartelisation " in the behaviour of the three big operators "as tariffs were aligned and created to thwart entry of new operators", adding that ...

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc

June 26, 2017

The mean EPS estimate is $2.43. Dunkin' Brands Group , Inc. The company is expected to report EPS as high as $0.64 and as low as $0.59 per share. Among 6 analysts covering Kadmon Holdings ( NYSE:KDMN ), 4 have Buy rating , 0 Sell and 2 Hold.

Trump and health care: Promises made, promises broken

June 26, 2017

Senate on the Republican side of the aisle have been trying to write a health-care bill in the dark", Cantwell said , referring to the legislation crafted by a select group of GOP lawmakers and kept secret until this week. It would erase taxes on higher earners and the medical industry that helped Obama's law expand coverage by roughly 20 million Americans. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has a challenge on unifying his party to successfully repeal the Affordable Care Act .

Love Island's Dom storms out as he hears about rumours Jess bedded Mike

June 26, 2017

Viewers will see Dom hear the allegations after Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville receive messages from the outside world telling them the rumours. If that wasn't enough Marcel then speaks to his Blazin' Squad bandmates (remember he was in a band?), who also tell him that the rumours are all over the net.

Health care for kids must be protected

June 26, 2017

MARTIN: How do the Republicans get to the argument that this will actually bring costs down for consumers? Senate bill: Individual mandate would be eliminated. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), speaking on ABC's "This Week", said he believed the bill has a "50-50" chance of passing. Several other Republicans, including moderate Susan Collins of ME, are still undecided about the legislation.

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