Asian stocks looked set to open higher on the first trading day of the week after U.S. markets notched Friday gains on an expectation-topping U.S. jobs report. Nikkei futures traded in Chicago were up by 0.81 percent compared to the benchmark’s Friday close. Australian SPI futures also tracked higher, up 0.57 percent at the end […]
Read moreThe Kardashians aren’t the only ones able to make a career from posting on social media. A new wave of dogs, cats, monkeys — and even a possum — are fetching big bucks and wide followings as influencers on social media. Star pet talent agent Loni Edwards has a roster of unique clients include @realdiddykong, […]
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Islamic terrorist treat remains 'severe' in the UK one year after London Bridge attack
The threat posed by Islamist militants to Britain is expected to remain high for the next two years and could even rise, the interior ministry said on Sunday, on the first anniversary of an attack that killed eight people in central London. The current threat level to Britain is assessed as severe, meaning an attack […]
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If you read last week’s review of the 2018 Toyota Yaris, you might think I have something against cheap cars. I don’t. The subcompact class has made big strides over the past few years, with a handful of models offering full-fledged driving experiences at a fair price, with reasonable compromises. The 2018 Hyundai Accent is […]
Read moreOver the last decade, this has become the tech industry’s hometown. But as voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose a mayor in one of San Francisco’s most disputed elections in recent memory, the industry that set off a high-rise construction boom and has been blamed for a housing crisis in the city is […]
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A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Speaking at a media briefing at Walmart‘s annual shareholders meeting this week in Bentonville, Arkansas, Chief Marketing Officer Tony Rogers highlighted an image that depicts a stark contrast between the top retailers in 1970 compared with last year. The list on the left includes names like Sears, […]
Read moreGiving someone unfettered access to your mobile device so they can look through your messages, photos and apps is probably one of your worst nightmares. And this summer, it’s coming to a dating TV show near you — courtesy of Elizabeth Murdoch’s Vertical Networks. “Phone Swap” is a reality series where two people are set […]
Read moreTV mogul Simon Cowell ditched his phone nearly a year ago, calling it 'so good for my mental health'
Television producer and reality TV show judge Simon Cowell hasn’t used his mobile phone in almost a year — and he told a U.K.-based publication that it’s “absolutely made me happier.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, Cowell — known for his work on “American Idol” and “X Factor” and his notorious on-air insults […]
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Alibaba has an idea to stop porch pirates: A temperature-controlled 'smart' locker outside your door
Alibaba has developed a concept smart locker called the Cainiao Box. The idea is that you’d install it outside your home as a secure place for people to leave deliveries when you’re not home. It unlocks using facial recognition and can be temperature-controlled to keep food deliveries warm or cold. The device is just a […]
Read moreSlovenians are voting Sunday in a parliamentary election with polls predicting that an anti-immigrant party will win the most votes but not enough to form a government on its own. The ballot is being held a few weeks earlier than the country’s regular four-year span following the sudden resignation in March of outgoing Prime Minister […]
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