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China watchers, watch out for Tsinghua Unigroup

Nov 26, 2015 12:26 pm UTC| Business Technicals

Few days back, Reuters did a story on Tsinghua Unigroup and their plan to invest as much as 300 billion Yuan ($47 billion), equivalent to market leader Intels total yearly revenue to make Chip Empire. Though we...

uberPOOL Likely To Expand To More Cities Worldwide

Nov 26, 2015 11:47 am UTC| Business Technology

Uber announced uberPOOL in August last year and the service seems to be expanding to different cities around the world. The company last week introduced its innovative carpool option to Miami that will connect riders...

Fight Against ISIS, Global Armed Conflicts Fuel U.S. Foreign Arms Sales

Nov 26, 2015 11:47 am UTC| Business

U.S. foreign arms sales rose by 36 percent to $46.6 billion in fiscal 2015 and likely to stay strong in coming years, a top Pentagon official told Reuters. The demand is being fuelled by the fight against Islamic State...

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Awards More Than $5.6 Million for Affordable Housing in Virginia

Nov 26, 2015 09:05 am UTC| Business

ATLANTA, Nov. 25, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the Bank) announced today that it has awarded more than $5.6 million to assist in the funding of 12 affordable housing initiatives in Virginia...

Natural Antioxidants Market Worth USD 4.14 Billion By 2022 : Radiant Insights,Inc

Nov 26, 2015 09:04 am UTC| Business

San Francisco, Nov. 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Antioxidants Market By Product (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Polyphenols, Carotenoids) Is Expected To Reach USD 4.14 Billion By 2022. Global Natural Antioxidants Market...

Web Services Cloud Market Size, Share And Growth Report : Radiant Insights,Inc

Nov 26, 2015 09:03 am UTC| Business

San Francisco, Nov. 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Typically IT departments inside corporations have deployed their software on premise, incurring large upfront costs,large payrolls, and significant replacement/maintenance...

Cultural boycott of Israel creating ripples among artists

Nov 26, 2015 08:26 am UTC| Business Entertainment

Adalah-NY has released a video featuring eight artists who have come forward to support the cultural boycott of Israel. Since April 2004, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) has...

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Economy

Bitcoin Soars to $62K as Fed Lowers Rates by 50 Basis Points Amid Investor Uncertainty

The U.S. Federal Reserve has slashed rates by 50 basis points, sending Bitcoin soaring to $62,182. The move ends a four-year break from rate cuts and adds uncertainty to an already unpredictable market.Rates will be...

U.S. Factory Output Rises in August as Motor Vehicle Production Rebounds

U.S. factory production rebounded in August, with a 0.9% increase driven by a sharp recovery in motor vehicle output. After a 0.7% decline in July, the Federal Reserves report signals improvements in the manufacturing...

UK CPI

UK Aug CPI came unchanged 2.2% y/y as expected, while core CPI jumped to 3.6% y/y compared to a forecast of 3.5% y/y. The probability of rate pause increased to 63% after solid CPI data. Major resistance-...

Oil Prices Climb Amid U.S. Output Concerns and Anticipated Crude Inventory Drop

On September 17, oil prices continued to rise as the market assessed concerns regarding U.S. output in the wake of Hurricane Francine and anticipated a decrease in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent Crude Futures Rise to...

Philippine Remittances Hit 2024 High of $3.08 Billion in July, Growth Slows

Remittances from overseas Filipinos reached a 2024 peak of $3.08 billion in July, a 3.1% increase from the previous year. Despite the rise, analysts warn that remittance growth is plateauing, with future gains projected to...

Politics

Are Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Still Sleeping Together?

Recent rumors have emerged questioning the state of the marriage between former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. While the couple has long been regarded as one of the most admired and...

Are There Assassination Plots Against Kamala Harris Amid Heightened Political Tensions?

Amid increasing political tensions in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, rumors have surfaced about potential assassination plots targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. These unverified reports have...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Divorced?

Rumors are swirling regarding the marital status of former President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, with some reports suggesting that the couple may have quietly divorced. As Donald Trump ramps up his 2024...

Kamala Harris Will Cheat? PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel Predicts Vice President Will Win 2024 Election If It's Close, Citing Concerns Over Election Integrity

In a recent statement that has sparked considerable debate, PayPal co-founder and billionaire investor Peter Thiel voiced concerns about the potential outcome of the 2024 presidential election, claiming that Vice President...

Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris: Who Has Better Economic and Foreign Policy Approaches?

As the 2024 presidential race inches closer, attention is turning to the policy platforms of leading candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. With Trump seeking to reclaim the White House and Harris potentially stepping...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics

For the past few years, a series of controversies have rocked the well-established field of cosmology. In a nutshell, the predictions of the standard model of the universe appear to be at odds with some recent...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Tesla and SpaceX Staff Defy Musk, Channel Donations to Harris Over Trump

Even as Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump, employees at his companiesTesla, SpaceX, and Xare directing more campaign contributions to Kamala Harris, revealing a political disconnect between Musk and his workforce. Musk...

Donald Trump Buys Burgers with Bitcoin at NYC Bar During Historic Campaign Stop

Donald Trump made headlines by purchasing burgers with Bitcoin at PubKey, a Bitcoin bar in New York City. The transaction marked a historic moment as the former U.S. president embraced cryptocurrency during his 2024...

Cybertruck Lead Tesla Engineer Issues Warning: Supercharger Extension Cords Pose Major Safety Risks

Teslas Cybertruck lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has cautioned against using Supercharger extension cords, citing risks like overheating and equipment damage. His warning highlights Teslas strict safety...

Nintendo Switch 2 Photos Leak Online: Bigger Screen, Magnetic Controllers, and Enhanced Specs Revealed

Fresh leaks featuring photos and specifications of the Nintendo Switch 2 have emerged, showcasing a larger console design with a bigger screen, magnetic side rails for Joy-Con controllers, and significant upgrades like...

Shiba Inu Community on High Alert: Dangerous Clipper Malware Targets Crypto Wallets

A serious warning has been issued to the Shiba Inu and Bitcoin communities as clipper malware, known for altering crypto wallet addresses, has resurfaced. This dangerous software threatens to redirect funds to attackers...