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Fiat Chrysler buys emission credits from rival auto majors

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has purchased 5.5 million emission credits from Toyota and Honda. Another one million credits from Tesla. Fiat Chrysler ended 2014 with a credit balance and without this purchase also, it would have been emission compliant, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Fiat Chrysler ranks last in fuel efficiency when compared with rival auto majors.

Dec 20, 2015 09:23 PM EST


Apple Pay announced to launch In China In early 2016

Apple and China's Union Pay has signed a partnership and hopes to bring Apple Pay in China next year. The service will enable the users to have an easy, secure and private way of payment. Apple Pay will also be launched in Spain, Singapore, and Hong Kong other than in China.

Dec 20, 2015 04:50 PM EST


Brazil Judge lifts 48-hour ban on WhatsApp

A Brazilian judge lifted the 48-hour ban on phone-messaging app WhatsApp in the country.

Dec 20, 2015 04:46 PM EST


Man resurrects 1955 Chevy Bel Air beyond former glory

Gary Holyoak is a resident of Cedar City, Utah who grew up with a 1955 Chevy Bel Air and plans to resurrect the car, putting LS3 Power and an Art Morrison Chassis on the classic.

Dec 20, 2015 04:43 PM EST


Tax Extenders Bill will benefit America's startup sector in a big way

The new $622 billion tax package the House of Representatives approved on Thursday will benefit greatly from this.

Dec 19, 2015 02:35 AM EST


Brazil's unemployment rate down 7.5% November, surprising analysts

Brazil's unemployment rate went down 7.5 percent in November, whichis lower than the 8 percent that 37 analysts from Bloomberg expected.

Dec 19, 2015 01:56 AM EST


The Launch of Tobii Device Integration in Windows Hello Enables Face Login

The Microsoft Windows Hello comes with Tobii software designed specially, with depth sensing cameras. The merger of the eye tracking global leader, Tobii and the Microsoft Corp. will allow customers with fast, simple, and more secure logins.

Dec 19, 2015 01:35 AM EST


Cerberus closing in acquisition deal on Avon's North American business

Cerberus Capital Management LP is closing in on a $170 million deal to buy Avon Products Inc.’s ailing North America business.

Dec 19, 2015 01:09 AM EST


4 ways to secure your home when away on holidays

Christmas holiday is the time of bringing together family and friends to celebrate love and peace. However, thieves and burglars take advantage of a vacant home at this time of the year to steal precious possessions. Few wise tips can help you secure your home while away on vacations.

Dec 19, 2015 01:03 AM EST


Star Wars fan goes on epic rant after Egypt cancelled the movie due to faulty copy

IMAX Theatres in Egypt cancelled the screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens sending one fan into an epic rant against the theatre company.

Dec 19, 2015 12:45 AM EST


AstraZeneca to buy 55 percent of Acerta for $4 billion, gain access to new blood cancer treatment

AstraZeneca Plc agreed on a deal to buy 55 percent of Acerta Pharma for $4 billion to gain access to a potentially hit treatment for blood cancer called Acalabrutinib.

Dec 19, 2015 12:42 AM EST


Trader Joe's recalls 'shattering and bursting' bottles

Trader Joe's will recall its carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage called Triple Ginger Brew after customers reported that unopened bottles exploded.

Dec 19, 2015 12:40 AM EST


New tax deal best for parents, low-income earners, students

The newly passed $650 billion tax bill the House of Representative will benefit greatly the parents, low-income families, teachers, mass commuters, and the students.

Dec 19, 2015 12:38 AM EST


What Happens To Student Loans When the Fed Raises Rates

The Federal Reserve increase in interest rates will not have any dramatic changes on student loans interest rates, but it depends on the market benchmark rate.

Dec 19, 2015 12:35 AM EST


Black presence on U.S. Boards decrease due to stronger influence of activist hedge funds

There are lesser African-Americans in executive positions in boardrooms in top US companies now than there were before.

Dec 19, 2015 12:31 AM EST


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