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Grupo BTG Pactual shares and bonds plummet, ratings downgraded after billionaire CEO Andre Esteves detention extended by court

Following the arrest of Banco BTG Pactual's CEO billionaire Andre Esteves, the Supreme Court in Brazil extended his detention indefinitely. Shares and bonds of Banco BTG plummeted while Moody's Investors Service downgraded its baseline credit assessment by two levels.

Dec 04, 2015 02:18 AM EST


General Electric agreed to pay $2.25M penalty for air pollution

General Electric Co. will pay a $2.25 million in civil penalty for releasing unsafe levels of air pollution former silicone plant in Waterford.

Dec 03, 2015 09:57 PM EST


Fiat Chrysler Delays Launch of Alfa Romeo, Maserati models due to Chinese economic slowdown

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will delay the introduction of its Maserati Alfieri sports car and Giulia-based Alfa Romeo SUV as its sales are affected by the slow economic growth of China.

Dec 03, 2015 09:52 PM EST


Australian authorities says new analysis shows they're searching for the Malaysian airliner Flight 370 in the right place

Australian authorities said that new analysis confirms they are searching in the right place for the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014 carrying 239 people.

Dec 03, 2015 09:49 PM EST


Google Donates Around $1 Million On Education In Android Pay Charity Campaign

Google Donates up to $1 Million on Education projects through Android Pay Apps for a Charity Campaign.

Dec 03, 2015 09:38 PM EST


Last Boeing C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane Departs from Southern California

The Last C-17 Globemaster III made history in a Boeing plant in Southern California area's thriving aerospace industry with a flyover.

Dec 03, 2015 09:19 PM EST


Celebration of St. Andrews Day with Romanian Flag in Facebook: Scotland FB Users Upset

Scotland FB users are unhappy over the FB’s suggestion to celebrate St. Andrews Day with a Romanian flag. However, Facebook rectified as soon as it realized the situation through social media.

Dec 03, 2015 08:39 PM EST


Trendy Urban Breather Mask by Vogmask to Combat Air Pollution: Coming Soon in India

Nowadays, environmental pollution is one of the major causes for people untimely demises. Vogmask is set to launch trendy designer mask for protection against air pollution. The product will soon come to the Indian market with limited edition collection.

Dec 03, 2015 08:35 PM EST


Microsoft is Preparing Surface High-End Smartphone

Microsoft is preparing its Surface smartphone, the high end series to be available next year.

Dec 03, 2015 08:21 PM EST


Uber Tested Two New Services in Seattle and Denver

Uber is testing its color coding system in Seattle and its car rental program in Denver. Both programs are aimed to increase the service.

Dec 03, 2015 07:46 PM EST


The Wikipedia deploys more user-friendly AI

The Wikipedia has deploying more user- friendly AI engine to automatically analyze changes to the articles which will improve the quality of the articles and aims to boost participation by making Wikipedia more friendly to newbie editors.

Dec 03, 2015 05:25 AM EST


Japan's largest airline to use biofuel obtained from green algae

Japan's largest airline ANA Holdings Inc. is planning to use Euglena Co. bio-fuel made from the algae as Euglena who previously was algae-based nutritional supplement manufacturer, has teamed with Chevron Lummus Global LCC to build initial plant in Yokohama, Japan, to begin operations in 2018.

Dec 03, 2015 05:22 AM EST


Bill Gates wants to accelerate research on clean energy to battle climate change

Bill gates is ready to bet his $2 billion of his money to accelerate research on clean energy to battle climate change. Gates will join Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande to announce the initiative on the opening day of the two-week summit.

Dec 03, 2015 05:09 AM EST


'Monument Valley' Apple's Game of the Year for 2014 , now free on iOS

Monument Valley, an adventurous puzzle game awarded Apple’s game of the year for 2014 which usually sells for $3.99 on iTunes, although it has been free on android, is also now free on iOS.

Dec 03, 2015 05:04 AM EST


'Nano Terminator' Particles: Made from liquid metal, Seeks and destroys cancer cells

Liquid metal particles created by researchers have shown that they can send chemotherapy drugs directly to cancerous cells and also allow doctors to find cancerous areas.

Dec 03, 2015 04:51 AM EST


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