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Regulators penalized BMW $40M for slow mini car recall

U.S. safety regulators have fined BMW with up to $40 million for failing to conduct prompt recalls notification. The company signed a consent order which clarifies that if it failed to comply or broke other safety regulations, it will be fined with additional $20 million. However, the company did not respond to requests for interviews.

Dec 27, 2015 4:10 AM EST


Ways to produce money in college with no job

It is tough for a college student to manage studies and regular job at the same time. However, some ways like selling unwanted stuff and doing online writing can make you earn money fast. There are multiple other ways through which a college student can earn money with no job.

Dec 27, 2015 4:06 AM EST


Mexico's Pemex to slash down jobs in 2016

Mexico state-run oil major Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) may reduce jobs in 2016 as part of its restructuring plan. The company is keen on making partnerships along the production chain. Pemex may tap private capital for funding the business strengthening operations.

Dec 26, 2015 8:19 PM EST


JPMorgan alerts Japan Inc to brace up for ¥100/USD

The latest forecast form JPMorgan Chase & Co has alerted the Japanese industry to be ready for the rising Yen to ¥100/USD in 2016 from the current 121. However, it also said that the surge in currency value may not harm drastically. Contrary to this, another survey carried out by Nikkei Research for Reuters indicated yen would fall to 130 per dollar.

Dec 26, 2015 8:17 PM EST


Westinghouse is nearing a nuclear deal with India

Westinghouse Electric Co. expects to reach a deal with India by the end of next year to provide at least six nuclear reactors. The company is expected to build around 60 new nuclear reactors in the country.

Dec 26, 2015 8:11 PM EST


Starbucks upbeat on record gift card sales on Christmas Eve

American coffee chain Starbucks is bullish on gift card sales this Christmas Eve. It sold 2.5 million gift cards last year. Starbucks has associated with Swarovski for selling $200 gift cards including $50 worth coffee that have been encrusted with crystals.

Dec 26, 2015 8:08 PM EST


Australian man drags eBayto the court for unlisting his weed hat that stoked a political fire

An Australian man, Zaky Mallah is suing eBay for $30,000 (US$21,756) after it delisted the 'weed hat' he wore in ABC's panel dialogue program Q&A. His presence raised questions as in past, he was charged for terrorism. An eBay spokeswoman said that Mullah has been explained with the problems of the delisting for him to "address the issues".

Dec 26, 2015 8:00 PM EST


The Beatles arrival on streaming service on Christmas eve will decline download rates

This Christmas eve will come up with The Beatles' catalogue on streaming services, a good news for the music fans. The band has been quite slow in adopting and adapting to the new technology as it took 6 years to arrive on iTunes music. The Beatles arriving on streaming services will tend to decrease download rates and draw the people more towards streaming.

Dec 26, 2015 7:50 PM EST


The new Airbus A350 XWB jet is designed to beat jetlag

Airbus has created a new aircraft that is designed to eliminate jetlag. The plane, A350 XWB, arrived in the U.S. last week.

Dec 26, 2015 7:47 PM EST


Samsung announces the new Galaxy A9 with 6 inch display

Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy A9 smartphone with 6 inch display, in the Galaxy A Party event in China this week. The A9 will be on sale in China later this month.

Dec 25, 2015 9:28 PM EST


Palantir Technologies Reached $2 Billion in Valuation

Palantir Technologies Inc., the data analysis company has raised another $200 million funding, adding up to its $2 billion of company's valuation.

Dec 25, 2015 7:47 PM EST


Cridland's 30 Year Sweatshirt Fights Against the Current Fashion World

Tom Cridland has created a sweatshirt that can last for 30 years without shrinking or piling. In fashion, styles come and go quickly, creating clothes that are as instantly desired as they are discarded.

Dec 25, 2015 5:25 AM EST


Hiker Discovers 1,200-Year-Old Viking Sword in Norway

Hiker Gøran Olsen found a Viking sword around 1,200-years-old while taking an old route across central southern Norway. It is 30 inches long and is so strong that it can be used even today. It is handed to the University of Bergen for further research and the researchers are planning to visit the site for more discoveries like this.

Dec 24, 2015 5:40 AM EST


Qatar National Bank announced to buy Turkey's Finansbank for $2.95 Billion

Qatar National Bank signed an agreement with the National Bank of Greece to buy 99.81 percent stake in Turkey's Finansbank for 2.7 billion euros. Previously in 2006, National Bank of Greece purchased Finansbank worth $5 billion, which was Turkey's biggest-ever banking deal. The closing of the transaction was approved by the board of directors of both banks and the General Council of the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund.

Dec 24, 2015 5:31 AM EST


Colombian Narco Submarine With 3 Tons of Coccaine Was Caught

A narco submarine was caught off the islands of Galapagos. The submarine was bound to U.S., carrying 3 tons of coccaine.

Dec 24, 2015 4:16 AM EST


Android 6.0 Marshmallow Brings New, Helpful Features to the Android OS

Google's new updated OS, Marshmallow will allow its users plenty of new features and extended functionality.

Dec 24, 2015 4:03 AM EST


Shopify gifts employees with $1,000 in holiday bonus

Shopify had a great year in 2015. The company decided to give its employees $1,000 worth of holiday bonus that they can spend in Shopify.

Dec 23, 2015 10:06 PM EST


SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Makes it to Space and Back for the First Time

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was able to successfully launch, deploy its payload and land. This is the first successful landing for SpaceX.

Dec 23, 2015 9:59 PM EST


US holiday travelers save big on cheaper gasoline - oil price watchdog

The average US gasoline price per gallon is hovering below $2. The US holiday travelers are expected to save $1.6 billion on gasoline this year. The US gasoline price eased to lowest since 2008.

Dec 23, 2015 10:11 AM EST


ConocoPhillips exits Russia

After 23 years of doing business in Russia, ConocoPhillips has withdrawn from the country. It has confirmed the sale of 50 percent stake in Polar Lights, a joint venture with Russian government-owned Rosneft. Western sanctions on Russia are also impacting the oil and gas industry amid lower oil prices.

Dec 23, 2015 9:54 AM EST


McLaren 675 Spyder sold out within 2 weeks

The all new 500 units of McLaren 675 Spyder have now been sold, just two weeks after the car was first revealed. The $350,000 car is expected to be delivered to its buyer by the beginning of summer 2016.

Dec 23, 2015 9:52 AM EST


Donald Trump's big tax cuts to dent Federal revenues

Tax Policy Centre came out with its latest analysis report on the Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump's tax plan and its impact. The report reveals that it would impact the Federal revenues. It has stated that Trump's tax cut plan would benefit rich people than middle-income groups.

Dec 23, 2015 9:49 AM EST


Woolworths targets Chinese shoppers with new online store on Tmall Global site

Supermarket giant Woolworths is aiming to tap growing Chinese consumer demand for Australian products by setting up shop on Alibaba's Tmall Global. The embattled retailer took the move to defend its business after it found other retailers and individuals were selling its products through the Chinese site.

Dec 23, 2015 9:49 AM EST


The Batman v Superman Marketing Needs to Stop Pretending Lex Luthor Is a Real Person

The Batman v Superman movie has done a lot of marketing to show Lex Luthor is a real person. The movie character gives interview to media agencies, have his own websites and even provide free wifi to people. This type of viral marketing is has taken the situation to whole new level of strange.The Batman v Superman marketing needs to stop pretending Lex Luthor is a real person.

Dec 23, 2015 9:47 AM EST


Jeff Bezos tweets a snarky congrats to Elon Musk

On Monday night, Elon Musk and his company SpaceX made history by vertically landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket after blasting off into orbital space ­­- equivalent of launching a pencil over the Empire State Building and landing it in a shoebox back on the ground, in the words of one expert. It was an enormous victory, a moment of history and elation for Musk and his SpaceX engineers, Jeff Bezos, currently the chief of rival rocket-builder Blue Origin, reminded the world Blue Origin was already a member of the vertical-landing club

Dec 23, 2015 9:44 AM EST


Michigan declares state of emergency due to contaminated water system

A state of emergency has been declared in the City of Flint in Michigan after a new study found that the elevated blood lead levels in local children are related to the city's drinking water system. Drinking water in some areas of the city is still unsafe even now.

Dec 23, 2015 9:40 AM EST


Consumer spending pumps up US economy to 2% in Q3

Led by consumer spending, the US economy grew two percent in third quarter as against 3.9 percent in the second quarter. Government outlay and business investment supported the US economy during the quarter while household buying kept up the demand during the third quarter.

Dec 23, 2015 9:33 AM EST


Lower oil price forces Shell to abort Arctic oil project

Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell has finally abandoned its drilling operations in Alaska Arctic region citing reason of oil price drop. Shell has been facing several regulatory and climatic challenges in addition to protests from environmentalists. The oil price has been hovering at $40 a barrel throughout 2015.

Dec 23, 2015 9:29 AM EST


Spotify Wins Over Apple in Music Streaming Market

Spotify has solidified its spot as the winner of digital music battle over Apple music. The Swedish company is now leading the digital music streaming over Apple Music and other players like Rdio or Rhapsody.

Dec 22, 2015 11:25 PM EST


Google's new feature allows users to login without password

Google is testing a new feature that will allow the users to sign into their Google accounts without having to type password. The users will only have to authenticate the login with their smartphones.

Dec 22, 2015 10:35 PM EST


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