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5 people rescued during race on Lake Michigan

July 19, 2017

The first case took place shortly after midnight approximately 40 miles east of Port Washington, Wisconsin. The Coast Guard reminds boaters to always wear life jackets, and to carry flares and locator beacons. Due to the weather, the other racer was unable to render aid. The vessel tipped over because of strong winds. The Coast Guard said four people were on top of the vessel's hull, and only two were wearing life jackets.

Amazon meal kit delivery service primed to cut into Blue Apron

July 18, 2017

If that isn't sufficient evidence that Amazon is preparing to enter the space, the product's tagline reads: "We do the prep". Note: This report pertains to Amazon Fresh and meal kits in the U.S., but presumably the United Kingdom would be next in line if Amazon made a decision to go down this route.

Smuggler Busted with 102 iPhones by Shenzhen, China Customs Officials

July 19, 2017

The found 102 iPhones and 15 luxury watches in a total haul weighing over 44 pounds. According to XMNN , custom officials suspected the woman might be smuggling something because she was wearing a cardigan over her blouse despite the heat and she had an awkward bulky look to her upper body despite "arms and legs [that were] relatively slim".

XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO) Trading Volume Significantly Higher

July 19, 2017

KeyCorp increased their price target on XPO Logistics from $60.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 28th. Eulav Asset Management accumulated 116,700 shares. Eads And Heald Counsel owns 6,342 shares. Eli Lilly & Co (NYSE:LLY) was reduced too. Sei Invs has invested 0.04% of its portfolio in Roper Technologies Inc (NYSE:ROP).

US Navy Deploys World's First Active Laser Weapon System

July 18, 2017

For comparison, that's 50,000 times faster than an incoming intercontinental ballistic missile. According to the report, the massive amount of energy released from the weapon was able to down the drone by setting its wing on fire. The system, whose strikes are silent and invisible, is now active at sea, ready on the USS Ponce for an enemy. US navy officials have said that primarily, the technique would be used to destroy small boats and aircrafts.

Corning Incorporated (GLW) Position Raised by Global X Management Co. LLC

July 18, 2017

It is trading at $31.32 which is marginally higher than the 50 day moving average of $29.46 and which is a tad above the 200 day moving average of $27.34. On Friday, February 17 the insider Clappin James P sold $1.78 million. Insiders sold a total of 457,433 shares of company stock worth $13,393,083 in the last three months.

Qualcomm CEO thinks Apple will settle in latest lawsuit

July 18, 2017

Mollenkopf says there are no new developments in the case as of right now, but notes "there's no reason why" the issue won't be settled out of court. "At its core it's really about the price... However, Qualcomm's CEO does not know of any official announcement from Apple - "I don't have an announcement or anything so please don't ask". In response Apple had said that the company had tried to negotiate before suing and that Qualcomm is abusing its position.

Hosts Netherlands beat Norway in women's Euro opener

July 18, 2017

Pleasing the sold-out Galgenwaard stadium in Utrecht, the Dutch were on the front foot throughout the game , with Martens and Arsenal striker Anna Miedema a constant threat . Denmark dominated the first half after the early goal and Nadia Nadim nearly made it 2-0, but her two shots were blocked by the Belgian defence-the second one with an arm but no penalty was awarded.

Megafon bank card holders can now use Apple Pay

July 18, 2017

Apple pay is accepted as a method of payment by "hundreds of thousands" of retail locations in the United Kingdom, according to Apple. Digital-only United Kingdom "challenger" bank, Starling Bank, has added support for Apple Pay - meaning its customers can now add their Starling debit card to their Apple Wallet and make contactless payments drawing from funds in their Starling account via their Apple devices.

For sale: The bag used by Neil Armstrong to collect moon dust

July 18, 2017

A long-lost bag used by Neil Armstrong to bring back moon samples during the Apollo 11 mission is for sale, along with the remnants of lunar dust collected by the first human to walk on the moon. It also said the bag still contains lunar dust. It recently returned into the public sphere, however, and now it's going up for auction, expected by the auction house Sotheby's to earn as much as $4 million when the bidding is finished.

How Kelvin waves convert East Antarctic winds to West Antarctic ice melt

July 18, 2017

When these waves, travelling around the continent at nearly 700 km/h, reach the steep underwater topography of the West Antarctic Peninsula, they push warmer water up underneath the ice sheets along the peninsula's shoreline. Spence underlined the implications that small rises in temperature could have on the ice sheets and warned that the melting in Western Antarctica could contribute to an increase in the sea level by a meter by the end of the century, at the current rate of emissions.

StarCraft 2's War Chest adds new skins and items for each race

July 18, 2017

You only have until October 4 to purchase StarCraft 2 War Chests, and until November 4 to unlock everything, although you'll get an XP bonus to help you there. Everybody who buys a StarCraft 2 War Chest will also receive a Hearthstone card pack, a Diablo 3 Tal'Darim pet and a loot chest for Heroes of the Storm .

Photos of Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County

July 18, 2017

The Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County is dropping ash on the central San Joaquin Valley and coating not only cars, but lungs, according to officials. The Merced Sun-Star reported Janet Kirkland, 72, who lives in Hunters Valley near the fire's location, was able to escape with her two dogs.

There's Officially a Breastfeeding Emoji Coming Later This Year

July 18, 2017

Among the new characters are a woman wearing a hijab and a bearded man , instantly associated with the Islam religion. Apple teased more than a dozen new emoji , including a genie, t-rex, yoga master, zebra , elf and a zombie . For example, the App Store will start highlighting apps that help users create or do fun things with the use of emoji . The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone.

Apple releases sneak peak of new emoji coming later this year

July 18, 2017

The Cupertino-based tech giant said that the new emojis were launched to mark the World Emoji Day , which is observed on July 17 every year. And not forgetting the red-headed emojis we were promised - Burge assures they are on the agenda for 2018 , along with curly hair and a bald headed person.

Watch Out Blue Apron, Amazon Is Launching Its Own Meal-Delivery Kits

July 18, 2017

Most meal kits on Amazon Fresh are now priced between $10 and $24 and include ingredients for at least two servings. As the application further explains, the service will be dealing with "prepared food kits ... The meal-kit delivery service, which delivers prepared ingredients ready to be assembled directly to customer's doorsteps, has seen its stock decline by almost 30% since its initial offering.

Google Unveils Enterprise Version Of Google Glass

July 18, 2017

The new smart goggles are obviously identical in concept to the original Explorer version and the "standard" model for consumers, with subtle "improvements" made to the design and hardware "so that it's lightweight and comfortable for long term wear".

IoT Toys Could Present a Privacy and Safety Risk

July 18, 2017

The FBI on Monday released a public service announcement (PSA) warning that smart toy sensors such as microphones, cameras and Global Positioning System, raise a concern for the "privacy and physical safety" of children. "It could also be possible for unauthorized users to remotely gain access to the toy if the security measures used for these connections are insufficient or the device is compromised".

Oppenheimer Keeps a Buy Rating on CymaBay Therapeutics

July 18, 2017

Its last month's stock price volatility remained 13.11% which for the week stands at 8.53%. Piper Jaffray Companies increased their price target on shares of CymaBay Therapeutics from $5.00 to $6.50 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, March 24th.

Six human rights activists jailed in Turkey before terror aiding trial

July 18, 2017

Turkey director Idil Eser was detained on July 5 along with seven other activists and two foreign trainers during a digital security and information management workshop on Buyukada, an island south of Istanbul. As part of the ongoing state of emergency - in place in Turkey since last year's coup attempt and recently extended for a fourth time - dozens of civil society organizations and media outlets have been shuttered, and activists and journalists jailed.

Daniil Kvyat three points away from F1 race ban

July 18, 2017

His penalty came just a week after causing a first corner crash at the Austrian Grand Prix, as he slammed into McLaren's Fernando Alonso , who in turn took out Max Verstappen's Red Bull. A drive-through is a drive-through, it's an extremely strong [punishment]. "I didn't leave the track", he said. I saw stronger incidents and they punish five or 10 seconds in the pitstop.

High-tech security robot rolls itself straight into a water fountain

July 18, 2017

A robot has drowned itself by driving into a pool. "It drowned itself. We were promised flying cars, instead, we got suicidal robots". The Knightscope K5 security robot's job is to be on the look out for crime. Perhaps, it was just done with his job. Either way, social media users had a lot to say about the "drowning". But on the downside, there have been cases previously where the robot failed to perform its duty well.

Jonathan Tasks PDP Leaders On Rebuilding Party

July 18, 2017

Sheriff who called on his supporters nationwide not to defect to other political parties said he was committed to bringing the party back to the grassroots. But they, themselves will come back because a strong party acts like a magnet. Ahmed Makarfi , said only a miracle would stop PDP from regaining power in 2019.

New Original Shows, 5 Million Added Subscribers Boost Shares — Netflix Stock Price

July 18, 2017

The firm owned 131,966 shares of the Internet television network's stock after selling 144,500 shares during the period. Stock investors bought 68,750 call options on the stock. Citing ongoing progress outside the U.S., Netflix said it expects positive global contribution profit for full year 2017, which would be a first-time achievement for the company's worldwide business segment.

Even John Legend liked this dancer's show-stopping proposal

July 18, 2017

Watch the full dance routine, proposal, and Liai's reaction below. Ashley and Phil started dating in Miami in 2009. The couple, who live in Los Angeles, plan to marry in the fall of next year . Phil says this proposal felt very personal to them as a pair, "My desire with choosing this way of proposing to my girlfriend was trying to consolidate happiness".

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT) Insider Sells $221625.00 in Stock

July 18, 2017

Also, the recession in Brazil is expected to adversely impact the future operating income from the region. As per Wednesday, October 28, the company rating was downgraded by Standpoint Research. This represents a $0.42 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.18%. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's payout ratio is 10.45%. In related news, insider Stephen R.

UP Home Secy refutes media reports; substance found 'explosive in nature'

July 18, 2017

Adityanath , while confirming that an explosive, by the name of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN ), was indeed found in the Assembly, pressed for more vigilance in Uttar Pradesh, more particularly in the Assembly and rued the absence of a Quick Response Team (QRT) for the state.

Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA) Saw a New 52-Week High

July 18, 2017

Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Acacia Communications by 26.5% in the first quarter. For the next year, analysts expect that the firm will post sales of $529.32 million per share, with estimates ranging from $517.39 million to $538.00 million.

Pricing and availability: Google Home comes to Australia

July 18, 2017

Mesh-based technology is meant to defeat WiFi dead zones by letting each "node" act like a satellite which boosts your WiFi into hard-to-reach places, although small apartments will need just one Google Wifi unit connected to the ADSL, cable or NBN modem.

Legendary Director George A. Romero Dead at 77

July 18, 2017

Romero died following "a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer " according to Peter Gunwald. His only work to top the box office success enjoyed by Night of the Living Dead was Dawn of the Dead , released in 1978, which earned more than $40m.

Atari Releases A First Look at Upcoming Ataribox Games Console

July 18, 2017

The console will be available in two editions: a classic wood edition, and a black and red edition that looks more modern. Aside from the images shared in the newsletter, the only other information we have about the Ataribox is that it has one HDMI port, one SD slot, and four USB ports.

Liberty Global PLC (NASDAQ:LILAK) Upgraded to "Hold" by BidaskClub

July 18, 2017

LBTYA has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Waldron LP acquired a new position in Liberty Global PLC during the first quarter worth about $209,000. In general, if the indicator goes above -20, the stock may be considered overbought. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Monday, January 18 by Pivotal Research.

United States Steel Corporation Target of Unusually High Options Trading (X)

July 18, 2017

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,316,922 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $35,867,000 after buying an additional 502,885 shares during the last quarter. The Pennsylvania-based Pnc Finance Services Gp Incorporated has invested 0% in AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE:AKS). AK Steel Holding Corporation , launched on December 20, 1993, is a producer of flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steels, and tubular products through its subsidiary, AK Steel ...

Windjammers tosses out an August release for PS4 and PSVita

July 18, 2017

In the blog post, the developer said, "we wanted to deliver the optimum experience". Publisher DotEmu hosted a closed beta in June, but it looks the game is now ready for launch. While the game requires just two buttons, "a combination of skill, experience, and strategy is essential for victory". The player with the most points wins.

Sports Ministry Starts Groundwork To Legalise Online Betting

July 18, 2017

Goel was forced to deny reports circulating that the Sports Ministry "had begun to lay the groundwork" on drafting an Indian sports betting bill. Indian news sources have further reported that the government may seek foreign consultation on creating a national sports betting framework from the UK.

F1 British GP: Vettel sure Verstappen will 'calm down' with defensive moves

July 18, 2017

Vettel and Verstappen enjoyed a spirited battle through the early part of the race at Silverstone, going side-by-side on a number of occasions. However, in a bid to simplify the rules over the winter, the FIA simplified that section of the sporting regulations with a catch-all article that says no penalty will be issued unless a driver is "wholly or predominantly to blame for an incident".

Trump, Macron Look to Past, Future as US-French Alliance Moves Ahead

July 18, 2017

And if it happens, that'll be wonderful. "Something could happen with respect to the Paris accord, we'll see what happens". Mr Macron said at the conference: "There is no sudden and unexpected change today, otherwise we would have announced it, but there is the shared intention to continue discussing these issues".

More information is coming on Overwatch punishments soon

July 18, 2017

It can be a double edged sword when attempting to punish leavers but at the same time hitting those who have a valid reason for why they left. To which Kaplan explained that the game no longer "silences" players who are reported for throwing games, and that "there is a post coming about updates to the punishment system coming soon".

Baird Trims MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (MSM) Target Price to $85.00

July 17, 2017

Raymond James Financial, Inc. raised MSC Industrial Direct Company from a "market perform" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $103.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 19th. Blackrock owns 1,371 shares. New South reported 2.13 million shares. 12/05/2016 - MSC Industrial Direct Company , Inc. was upgraded to "outperform" by analysts at William Blair.

Scientists detect unusual signals coming from dwarf star

July 17, 2017

The star from which these mysterious signals are perceived is a red dwarf star called Ross 128. Nonetheless, the professor and the entire scientific community are now baffled about the odd signals, and no one has a proper explanation to the signals.

The Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) Stock Rating Lowered by Vetr Inc

July 17, 2017

Royal Bank Of Canada set a $7.00 price target on Chesapeake Energy Corporation and gave the stock a hold rating in a research report on Monday, May 29th. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . In related news, Director R Brad Martin bought 20,400 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 23rd.

What's Next for Apple Inc. (AAPL) After Forming Double Top Chart Pattern?

July 17, 2017

About 12.87 million shares traded. Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE:ICE) has risen 13.80% since July 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 4.81% the S&P500. Analysts reported that the Price Target for Apple Inc. might touch $202 high while the Average Price Target and Low price Target is $161.99 and $120 respectively.

Longbow Research Lowers Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ) to Neutral

July 17, 2017

IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 569 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $105,000 after buying an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. (NYSE:DPZ) for 1,300 shares. The Company's divisions are the UK, Ireland, Switzerland and worldwide investments. Hap Trading Ltd Company reported 205,363 shares or 0.04% of all its holdings.

Jefferies Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Microsoft Corp

July 17, 2017

The stock Hit its 1-year high of $72.89 on 07/14/17 and its 1-year low price of $52.93 on 07/19/16. About 14,153 shares traded. Armstrong Shaw Assocs Ct stated it has 3.97% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ). Notis owns 63,819 shares for 2.73% of their portfolio. Solutions Lc holds 6,094 shares or 0.05% of its portfolio. Reynders Mcveigh Capital Limited Liability Company reported 224,507 shares.

Suzuki Swift Hybrid unveiled in Japan

July 17, 2017

The 1.2-litre petrol engine develops 91bhp and the electric setup pushes out 10kW (13.4bhp) of power. This means that the Swift gets an onboard electric motor coupled with a conventional petrol engine. This results in a combined fuel consumption of 32km/l. The system offers two driving modes to let the driver select between brisk driving, and driving with priority on fuel efficiency by increasing the frequency of EV driving.

PayPal support comes to Samsung Pay

July 17, 2017

There's a fundamental difference between this integration and the act of getting a PayPal debit card and configuring it with Samsung Pay. To use the service either for online or offline payments, users must first register their PayPal accounts on Samsung Pay.

Nagpur: BJP man held after test confirms he was carrying beef

July 17, 2017

Part of BJP minority cell, Salim Ismail Shah was suspected of carrying beef when Moreshwar Tandulkar, along with Ashwin Uike, Rameshwar Taywade and Janardan Chaudhary carried out the attack on him. The BJP was forced to change its stance after the forensic report confirmed that the meat was beef. And they beat me so badly that I thought I was going to die.

Final Fantasy XII Finally Caught Up

July 17, 2017

A lot of fans have described the game story as a mess or chaotic. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is scheduled for an early 2018 release on the PS4. Fans can sign up for a chance to participate in the DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT Closed Beta test at http://sqex.to/DissidiaCB.

Street Fighter EX Dev's April Fools Fighting Game Is Real, Includes Skullomania

July 17, 2017

Although for now, the title has no official name, Arika refers to it as The Mysterious Fighting Game and at the beginning of the video, the letters EX are appreciated so many times assuring that it will be a new installment of the Street Fighter EX series.

New Horizons Flyover of Pluto

July 17, 2017

The mosaic shows how Pluto's large-scale color patterns extend beyond the hemisphere facing New Horizons at closest approach, which were imaged at the highest resolution. It eventually concludes over Tartarus Dorsa . All the names of Pluto and Charon are informal and pull from science fiction and fantasy sources like "Star Trek" and " Lord of the Rings ".

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