273,000 retirees could face benefits cut
Around 273,00 retirees and members of Central State Pension Fund could face benefits cut if the proposal is approved by the Treasury Department. However, the fund's executive director said that he will try his best to provide the best solution.
Oct 11, 2015 9:08 PM EDT
Facebook 'Reactions' to have a pilot test in Spain and Ireland
Facebook will add other options with the 'like' button, the Reactions. It is a set of emoticons that expresses anger, surprise, love, happiness and sadness.
China Resources to offload stake in Wal-Mart China for $525mn
China Resources is offloading its stake in Wal-Mart China operations. Wal-Mart has 21 stores across China. The 35 percent stake sale value is pegged at $525mn. Wal-Mart says the minority stake selling doesn't impact its operations in China.
Vacation Rental Dwellable Online Services will be Phase Out after HomeAway Acquisition
Vacation Rental Giant HomeAway acquires the top rated vacation rental, Dwellable. HomeAway is going to close down the first mobile vacation rental app services.
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American Airlines Flight Crew Shared their Memorable Moments with Pope Francis and their Preparations before the Pontiff's Arrival
The Crew of the American Airlines have shared their up close moments with the Pope Francis during his visit in US. For the celebrating the arrival of the Pope, the American flag carrier made a video documenting their preparations before the arrival and the Pope's arrival in several destinations.
Oct 10, 2015 12:05 AM EDT
Frustrated Boston Race Entrants Speaks Out their Disappoinments for Failing to Join the 2016 Boston Marathon
Quite a number of hopeful race participants who made it to the official qualifying time for the the 2016 Boston Marathon. However, some runners didn't made it to the marathon's registration procedure, the reason, short of one second.
Oct 10, 2015 12:00 AM EDT
The New Way to Get to New Zealand on Miles: Using United Airlines Miles for Award Travel to Australia and New Zealand
Reports claim that booking a flight to Australia or New Zealand on miles is pretty hard, especially when planning to fly in a premium cabin. But thanks to United Airlines award travel, it is now possible.
Oct 09, 2015 8:33 PM EDT
Safari in Yellowstone National Park is North America's own Serengeti
The Greater Yellow Ecosystem is now considered as the "Serengeti of North America". Each part of the Yellowstone National Park has sorts of first impressions to tourists.
Oct 09, 2015 8:20 PM EDT
Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” returns for season six, host finds Okinawa to be very different than the rest of Japan
In the latest episode of CNN's "Parts Unknown", Anthony Bourdain vists Okinawa, Japan. the host found out the reasons why Okinawa is very different than the rest of Japan.
Oct 09, 2015 8:13 PM EDT
Egg Picking on Farms: Upstate New York’s Latest Tourist Attraction
Upstate New York is now known for its egg picking activities. Farms are actually offering their guests and customers the opportunity to collect the eggs fresh from their farms.
Oct 09, 2015 8:07 PM EDT
Low-budget 2016 Rio Olympics? Game organizers forced to cut costs by 30 percent with Brazil’s recession
Rio 2016 organizers announced that they have been forced to make major slashes in the $1.9 billion budget. Reportedly, the organizers cut the estimated costs by as much as 30 percent due to the country's recession.
Oct 09, 2015 7:23 PM EDT
Finnair A350 Routes to Fukuoka, Japan, and Guangzhou, China and More Coming to North Asia
Two new Finnair A350 Routes will be opening soon in 2016 incluidng flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and Guangzhou, China.
Oct 09, 2015 8:37 AM EDT
Twitter's new app 'Moments' brings newsbreaks to users
Twitter has unveiled its new app 'Moments' for bringing news breaks to its users. Twitter Moments app works on iOS, Android and desktop and is initially available in the US only. Twitters has set up Curation Teams for content managing. It has also partnerd with media publications.
Oct 09, 2015 8:14 AM EDT
Microsoft unleashed Microsoft Band 2 fitness tracker
Microsoft released the new Microsoft Band 2 last Tuesday. It will be available in stores for $249 starting October 30.
Oct 09, 2015 8:08 AM EDT
Lyft teams up with Hertz, Shell
The San Francisco-based ride hailing company Lyft has teamed up with Hertz Global Holdings Inc and Shell. As part of the agreement with Hertz, it's offering rental cars to its drivers at Hertz. The agreement with Shell allows Lyft drivers to get gasoline at discounted price. Lyft also teame up with Starbucks, Frequent users of Lyft services can earn free Starbucks coffee. Lyft is competing with market leader Uber.
Oct 09, 2015 8:04 AM EDT
Fiat Chrysler and UAW contingent deal aborts strike
Fiat Chrysler and UAW had reached a tentative agreement preventing workers to strike and stop operation. Union members are requesting for higher wages since auto industry is on the rise again.
Oct 09, 2015 7:57 AM EDT