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Rockies beat Giants 10-8

June 17, 2017

An hour later, San Francisco started their comeback with a two-run homer from Buster Posey in the seventh inning. A frustrated Samardzija returned to the mound and kicked the dirt. A night after misjudging an early flyball that led to a Rockies' double, Pence couldn't corral three different base hits that are normally routine plays for the veteran outfielder.

Amazon's blockbuster deal — Business Watch

June 17, 2017

For 10 years, the company has offered a type of food delivery service via Fresh, but that simply won't do, it seems. Perhaps place an order for toilet paper and ground round on Amazon and have it delivered like any other package. Groceries are already a fiercely competitive business, with low-priced rivals like Aldi putting pressure on traditional supermarket chains and another discounter, Lidl, opening its first US stores just this week.

Shoppers may see big changes after Amazon buys Whole Foods

June 17, 2017

Excluding debt, the deal is valued at $13.39 billion, based on 318.9 million diluted shares outstanding as of April 9. The deal has the possibility to be "transformative", Moody's lead retail analyst Charlie O'Shea said in a note, "not just for food retail, but for retail in general".

President Trump confirms he's under investigation in angry tweetstorm

June 17, 2017

The Washington Post , citing unidentified officials, on Wednesday reported that special counsel Robert Mueller is probing Trump for possible obstruction of justice . But Rosenstein, too, may ultimately have to hand off oversight given his role in Trump's decision to fire Comey. Regardless of the outcome, the spectre of Mueller examining the possibility of obstruction of justice appeared to be a new blow to Trump, whose first five months in office have been clouded by the federal and ...

Minecraft Update To Bring Cross-Platform Play And 4K

June 17, 2017

Looking back after the E3 2017 conference, I have no regrets. More importantly, the company is pretty excited about who's likely to buy the new device. "And I'd love for " Minecraft " players to get to play 'Minecraft '". "I wouldn't say from a 1080p TV perspective you're going to be all that disappointed either, right?" The developers in a statement confirmed that they didn't receive any such notification and they are free to provide the best visual fidelity on every platform.

Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 Billion

June 17, 2017

On the other hand, as she reflected on her experience shopping at Whole Foods Friday, McCarthy admitted there may be some benefit to Amazon's takeover, particularly for elderly people who may not be able to get out to the grocery store on a regular basis.

Stocks Little Changed Amid Amazon-Whole Foods Shock

June 17, 2017

The shares were sold at an average price of $27.52, for a total transaction of $399,095.04. The stock had also declined 18 percent over the past two years before the deal was announced, as increased competition and falling food prices hurt results.

Protests in London erupt at town hall over high-rise fire

June 17, 2017

Engineering experts have speculated that outside insulation panels, or cladding, installed on the 24-story Grenfell Tower may have helped the fire spread rapidly from one floor to the next. According to The Times newspaper, contractors opted not to use fire-resistant cladding when insulating the tower. The Metropolitan Police Service, which is leading the ongoing investigation, believes it has identified the origin of the fire, which so far does not appear to have been intentional, ...

London Grenfell Tower Fire: Protesters storm Townhall, seek 'justice' from Tory government

June 17, 2017

A criminal investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the blaze. Firefighters continued to pick their way through the burnt-out wreckage of the building Friday. He added that the group feels confident of being able to raise £100,000 - though that number could increase - and will be keeping an eye on how events unfold as it considers any further steps it can take.

Death toll in Grenfell Tower fire rises, May announces public inquiry

June 17, 2017

Police barred their way and scuffles broke out. At least 500 people lived in the 120-flat building, but it is not clear how many were in the tower block at the time of the blaze. Former cabinet minister Michael Portillo said that decision amounted to a lack of "humanity". The main opposition leader, Labour's Jeremy Corbyn , visited the housing scheme Thursday and spoke to local residents about the Grenfell Tower fire.

Xbox chief responds to Sony's concerns about online safety

June 17, 2017

The Wii U was quite simply a disaster, and meant that plenty of careful thought and planning was badly needed to reverse the company's fortunes. Nintendo also announced the DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , a new Pokémon game, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Fire Emblem Warriors, all for Switch.

Si Woo Kim making move up leaderboard

June 17, 2017

The incident stunned golfers and fans who witnessed it. Fleetwood had opened with a bogey-free 67 in his opening round, but he got off to a rocky start on Friday as he found the thick rough from the tee at the first and that led to a scrappy bogey-six.

Grocery store stocks plummet on Amazon-Whole Foods deal

June 17, 2017

For Whole Foods , the deal represents a chance to fend off pressure from activists investors frustrated by a sluggish stock price. Shares of Whole Foods rose 29 percent, to $42.68, above Amazon's offered price. The service, operated by Ontario supermarket chain Longo's, is available in the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Guelph and the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Trump tweets again, in defense of his tweeting

June 17, 2017

United States national intelligence director Daniel Coats , National Security Agency chief Mike Rogers, and Richard Ledgett , who recently quit as NSA deputy director, have agreed to speak to investigators, the Post reported . "I think he's looking for information that would bolster the case that Comey made publicly and in his memos - that he believed Trump had directed him to drop the investigation into Michael Flynn , who was President Trump's first national security adviser".

South Park: Phone Destroyer for Android is coming later this year

June 17, 2017

Although on new ground, Phone Destroyer will be embracing the mobile platform and make great use of it. Well, it promises "epic real-time battles", is free-to-play and also has a collectible card game element. The game is coming out later this year, but if you live in Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Finland you can download an early version from the Google Play Store and give it a go.

Apple's iOS 11 Hopes To Reinvent the iPad

June 17, 2017

Apps that only run in 32-bit will not show up in search results in the new version of the App Store , or be available from the Purchased tab if they have been downloaded previously. When you re-install app in iOS 11 , you will get back all data and documents. Also, Live Photos will receive the new Bounce and Loop effects. It's the age of multi-tasking and Apple wants you to ace at everything you do.

Super Mario Odyssey producer explains possession mechanic — Mad hatter

June 17, 2017

Needless to say, the two players will use one Joy-Con each. When Mario is carrying items like seeds, he can't throw Cappy , but that's not a hurdle in co-op with Cappy's independent movement. The E3 Spotlight reveal for Super Mario Odyssey looked fantastic, but the twinned characters of Mario and Cappy also open up the possibility for something beyond just being thrown as a weapon and letting you possess all manner of creatures and objects in the game.

Nadal's red hot form continues, Muguruza and Williams exit

June 17, 2017

The Dane is a twice year-end world number one-ranked tennis player who has never won a grand slam. These two have split their only two meetings with Bacsinszky winning in this years Davis Cup and Mladenovic winning in the 2016 Eastbourne International.

London fire: UK Prime Minister Theresa May rushed away from protesters

June 17, 2017

London police said an investigation, led by a detective from its homicide and major crime unit, would examine whether criminal offenses had been committed although they said there was nothing to suggest the fire was started deliberately.

ARMS Receiving New Fighter in July, Spectator Mode in June

June 17, 2017

And now the moment is here! Best of all, he'll be available for free. This Smart News Release features multimedia. With the game's June 16th launch there every chance that you're now swinging and flailing your JoyCons around from one fight to the next but if you're still struggling to come out on top in the arena we've put together a few tips and tricks that might ensure it's you who's delivering that final blow.

CCTV Footage Released To Investigate The Death Of Karen Ristevski

June 17, 2017

According to the Herald Sun , the iPad's search history includes Google searches on how police can detect traces of blood, how mobile phone data can be deleted, and how police might track phones. His own lawyer said he's a suspect, ' Det-Insp Day said. Whether there are other suspects or not I'm not going to comment on. Mr Ristevski said his wife walked out of their Avondale Heights home, in Melbourne's northwest, on the morning of June 29 and never reappeared.

Next iOS update will not be available to iPhone 5 owners

June 17, 2017

After being relatively ignored for the last couple years, Apple has finally shown the iPad some love in iOS 11 . The Folders app offers an easier and cleaner way to browse files on your iPad . Read on to learn how to sign up for the iOS 11 public beta . For example, you can drag and drop a link to enable Split View mode and open a second Split View window.

CCTV shows London terrorists being shot dead by police

June 17, 2017

Among those also in custody are a 27-year-old man and 29-year-old man, both from Ilford, who were arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The family of Australian nanny Sara Zelenak yesterday paid tribute to their "beautiful daughter and sister" and said they were "deeply saddened at the tragic loss" of the 21-year-old.

Trump under investigation over alleged obstruction of justice

June 17, 2017

The tweets are the latest in a week of angry social media responses by the President over a report by the Washington Post that Mr Mueller was looking into whether he had obstructed justice. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein issued a statement Thursday night warning Americans not to "accept as true" stories based on "anonymous officials".

Area unemployment rates decrease

June 17, 2017

In thirteen states, the unemployment rate has fallen by more than a full percentage point, including in Wyoming and West Virginia, where the unemployment rates fell by a point and a half. Still, the job gains nationwide have slowed in the past couple of months. While the state news was good, Alabama continued to see a wide disparity in the unemployment rates among its 67 counties.

National Hurricane Center: Invest 92L Projected Path, Spaghetti Models

June 17, 2017

If the system turns into a tropical depression, the NHC will begin issuing official advisories, including coordinates, wind speeds, motion and a forecast track. There's another tropical system brewing in the Atlantic as well. This hurricane season, which started June 1, is expected to be just as busy as last season, thanks to warm Atlantic waters and the absence of an El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific.

Woman convicted for telling her boyfriend to kill himself by text

June 17, 2017

Then, he pronounced her guilty of involuntary manslaughter . On July 12, 2014, Roy affixed a water pump to his truck in a Kmart parking lot in an attempt to poison himself with carbon monoxide. Roy's handwritten suicide note was revealed in court on Tuesday during the final day of Carter's trial. He said that her conduct caused Roy's death.

Katy Perry Has Got to Stop Talking About Taylor Swift

June 16, 2017

Taylor pulled her music from streaming apps in 2014 because she believed they didn't value her art. After all, the beef between the two still seems to be simmering and Swift has previously been emphatic about her opposition to streaming services .

Rakka, Neill Blomkamp's first short film produced by Oats Studios

June 16, 2017

The first official film from Oats Studios , called Rakka , has been released! Our wish is to receive funding sourced directly from our audience, as we establish a studio fuelled by pure creativity and passion. "So after thinking about it for a while, I came up with the idea". In other words: they don't give users the ability to look at all of the behind the scenes artwork in any real way.

The Right Light - Techland Announces Plans to Continue Supporting Dying Light

June 17, 2017

Furthermore, Techland is planning more community events to keep players engaged every quarter. Still, Dying Light players can reportedly expect to see new enemies , locations , quests, weapons, and even some new gameplay mechanics . A new map will bring additional locations to explore and more story-driven quests to complete. Interestingly, a new and free piece of Dying Light content is set to become available "in the coming weeks", but it apparently isn't one of the promised 10 ...

NASA is Putting Colorful Clouds in the Sky Because Science

June 16, 2017

ET - is to test a new system that helps scientists study auroras and the ionosphere . NASA will launch a Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket like this one into the sky to study the ionosphere. This will be taking off from the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility. In fact, according to the agency, it has used sounding rockets to release vapor tracers in the upper atmosphere since the 1950s to understand the near-space environment.

French Open 2017: Garbine Muguruza reaches fourth round

June 16, 2017

After easing past former runner-up Sara Errani in the previous round, Mladenovic knew Rogers had the weapons to bother her, the American having won their only encounter 6-1 6-1 on hardcourt. Venus Williams , Svetlana Kuznetsova and Sam Stosur also went out, meaning the women's event will have a first-time champion this year. Williams, who turns 37 later this month, said she isn't satisfied with reaching the fourth round.

E3 2017: 6 Ups & 4 Downs From Bethesda's Conference

June 16, 2017

We then ventured out into the wider world to find our friend, going through various levels and battles as we did so, culminating in a bigger boss fight towards the end. It's expected in Spring 2018 for major VR headsets. Instead of being broadcast in the theater like most gameplay demos, this demonstrated was an off-screen look at the game running on a PC monitor outside.

Taylor Swift releasing back catalogue to streaming sites to thank fans

June 16, 2017

Swift's management said Thursday on social media that the singer would release her music to Spotify in celebration of the success of her last album, which was released past year. Katy Perry just can't stop talking about her feud with Taylor Swift these days. Katy then went on to quote Taylor when she accused Kanye West and Kim Kardashian of "character assassination" previous year following the fall out over the rapper's Famous track.

Third London attacker was Moroccan-Italian - Italy investigative source

June 16, 2017

The developments came as families of the London Bridge attackers expressed their disgust at the murderous rampage which left eight people dead on Saturday. As details about the jihadists have emerged, Prime Minister Theresa May has faced questions about her record overseeing cuts to police numbers when she was home secretary.

SpaceX taking recycling all way to orbit for NASA

June 16, 2017

The capsule will weigh nearly 6,000 pounds and will carry food and other essentials, along with tons of scientific research equipment and experiments. Reusing rockets and spacecraft is core to SpaceX's mission of bringing down the cost of space travel. "All systems and weather are go", it said at 6:35pm.

3 challenges Tesla faces as shareholders meet

June 16, 2017

But the company is not without its challenges. Here are three things shareholders will want Musk to address at the meeting. They would come from "a broad range of backgrounds and industries", he said . Tesla shares are up 55% in the a year ago - and 98% in the last six months - surpassing GM and Ford in market value, despite comparatively miniscule sales and no profits .

Stunning fossil reveals prehistoric baby bird caught in amber

June 16, 2017

Much of the bird is hidden deep within the 78-gram piece of amber , with only its claws clearly visible from the outside. It ended near a puddle of conifer gunk, called resin, which fossilized into amber . The amber chunk - which measured around 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) long, 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide and 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) thick- had been divided down the middle into two pieces.

Mueller Examining Whether Trump Sought to Slow Flynn Probe

June 16, 2017

According to today's Washington Post report , Special Consul Robert Mueller's probe of whether Donald Trump obstructed justice began days after James Comey was sacked as Federal Bureau of Investigation director. A spokesman for Mr Mueller's team declined to comment. The Post's report is based on conversations with five unnamed people who are said to have been briefed on the matter.

Trump Attacks Investigation of Possible Obstruction of Justice

June 16, 2017

In a sign of the investigation's new focus, Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III's team is interviewing a number of intelligence officials who we know had conversations with Trump about the Russian Federation investigation. Comey to go easy on Mr. Flynn . The Post report cites anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. "The continued illegal leaks are the only crime here", McDaniel said in a statement.

Central Intelligence Agency reportedly hacked Wi-Fi routers for years

June 16, 2017

Wikileaks suggests that the 25 models now capable of running CherryBlossom could be increased to over 100 with modification, making them the ideal location for staging "man in the middle" attacks. This is because some devices allow their firmware to be upgraded over a wireless link. Also, there are measures to bypass the administrator password on the devices.

May orders public inquiry as 100 feared dead in Grenfell Tower fire

June 16, 2017

May has been criticized from within her own Conservative Party over her response and she pledged on Thursday to hold a public inquiry into the fire at the social housing block which was home to about 600 people . "I know a number of ministers who tried to come here more privately to meet residents and give practical support". "Sadly, it is expected that the total will rise and it is not expected that any survivors will be found", he said .

Trump hits back over 'obstruction of justice' claims

June 16, 2017

Comey told a Senate Intelligence Committee that the President privately told him he "hoped" he would "drop" an investigation into Trump's disgraced former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. Unfortunately, a few journalists apparently do not, and while scanning a few of their tweets , I could feel the absolute rage emanating from their sockless thumbs on Twitter.

RUSSIA PROBE WIDENS: Special Counsel Reportedly Investigating Trump For Obstruction Of Justice

June 16, 2017

Experts point out that the Supreme Court ruled during the Watergate scandal that officials can not use privilege to withhold evidence in criminal prosecutions. The president has accused Comey of lying about those encounters. Based on his stark assessment of Mueller's early work, Trump seems to be laying the foundation to shut down another deep dive into the Russian meddling and any connections with his associates.

Apple hires two top TV executives from Sony Pictures (AAPL, CBS, 6758)

June 16, 2017

The first episode of Planet of the Apps aired recently through Apple Music and was met with lukewarm reviews. Apple has always been expected to make a big push into creating original video content and take on Netflix and Amazon, both of which have a growing roster of original video programming, including full-length movies.

Box Office Weekend: Wonder Woman Still Box Office Queen

June 16, 2017

The Tom Cruise-starrer opened to a withering 32.2 million Dollars, but " Wonder Woman " continued to do well. Different weekend, similar story: " Wonder Woman " is box office royalty. But the film did significantly better overseas, with a projected $141.8 million haul in 63 other territories for a total of $174 million worldwide.

Escaped Georgia prison inmates recaptured in Tennessee

June 16, 2017

Bill Miller, center, speaks during a news conference held at a truck stop Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Christiana, Tenn. This photo provided by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office taken on October 13, 2015 shows inmate Ricky Dubose. The governor said, "We will do everything in our power to support their loved ones, and we will not forget their sacrifice and service". Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine said the bureau's agents will take part in processing the scene.

Unclear when inmates will return to Georgia

June 16, 2017

Ricky Dubose and Donnie Rowe were caught in Rutherford County, Tennessee after more than 60 hours on the run after allegedly killing two corrections officers. Sills also said it was too early to tell who, if anyone, will get the $130,000 reward that had been offered for information leading to their arrest.

Trump expresses more frustration over Russian Federation investigation

June 16, 2017

SHAPIRO: And so the question would be, was the dismissal of Comey meant to obstruct the investigation into possible collusion or Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign? The investigation began soon after the dismissal in May of the director of the FBI , James Comey , who was conducting an investigation into alleged links between the members of Trump's election headquarters and Russian Federation.

Cambodia Says it Regrets 'Irresponsible' Trump Decision to Leave Paris Climate Accord

June 16, 2017

Hawaii has become the first USA state to formally adopt pledges in the Paris Agreement to drastically tackle climate change. In a statement , Ige said the state of Hawaii is "committed to environmental stewardship" and is looking "forward to working with other states to fight global climate change".

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