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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 09:08 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.

Oct 11, 2015 09:02 PM EDT


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.

Oct 11, 2015 08:55 PM 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 08:14 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 08:08 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 08:04 AM 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 08:37 AM EDT


Vacation Rental Dwellable Online Services and App 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.

Oct 10, 2015 12:11 AM EDT


Marriot Reward Changes Happening! Earn More Points And Enjoy More Privileges

Marriot is offering new reward changes where members can enjoy more of their privilges.

Oct 09, 2015 07:44 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 07:57 AM 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 08:07 PM EDT


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


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