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Despite growth in lending, UK mortgage approvals dive down

The UK property market witnessed unexpected fall in approvals in September while net mortgage lending grew encouragingly. The housing market is still showing undercurrent potential as house-price growth is picking up in the current month.

Nov 01, 2015 9:06 PM EST


Google Photos' new enhancements include hiding photos of specific people

Google Photos has new enhancements in its Android app. These updates include better app performance, face matching features, and it can also allow users to hide photos of specific people.

Nov 01, 2015 9:00 PM EST


Apple created virtual reality music video for U2

Apple and U2 teamed up on VR music video to be available on Vrse App. The collaboration also launched "The Experience Bus", Oculus equipped double decker that will bring VR experience to the band's fans in Europe during the tour.

Nov 01, 2015 8:59 PM EST


Gold down to its lowest for three weeks as investors look for Dec Fed hike

Gold prices are at their lowest levels in three weeks after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that there would not be a rate hike.

Nov 01, 2015 8:24 PM EST


Microsoft Announces Arrow Launcher for Android

On October 28, Microsoft introduced its Arrow launcher, an application that customized Android home screen. It also shows how Microsoft embraced their cross-development strategy with other operating system.

Nov 01, 2015 8:09 PM EST


American Flagship Lounge: New Flagship Premium Lounge Coming to DFW Terminal D

The American's plan of providing a Flagship lounge in Dallas has been confirmed. And these American's Flagship Lounges are considered as their first class lounges.

Nov 01, 2015 3:14 AM EST


Alex Teuscher explores the Ancient Temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia is hailed as the world's largest religious monument. Moreover, photographer Alex Teuscher took interest to visit and photograph the ancient temples found in the Angkor region.

Nov 01, 2015 2:29 AM EST


Wyoming teams up with Disney-Pixar for “The Good Dinosaur” official destination

The Wyoming Office of Tourism just announced that the state has become the official destination partner for Disney-Pixar's movie "The Good Dinosaur." Moreover, the state is looking to boost tourism through the film.

Nov 01, 2015 2:09 AM EST


5 Amazing Things To Do When You’re In Haleakala, Maui

There are plenty of things to do when you're in Haleakala, Maui. There are plenty of things to do in Maui, and one of which is to spend time in Haleakala.

Nov 01, 2015 1:59 AM EDT


Lufthansa brings back Denver-Munich nonstops, resumes flights from Munich to Iran

Lufthansa is set to start flying again between Denver and Munich this spring. On the other hand, the airline is set to once again fly direct from Munich to Tehran during the summer.

Oct 31, 2015 12:19 PM EDT


NYC's Museum of Food and Drink Opens with First Exbhibit ‘Flavor: Making it and Faking It’

Museum of Food and Drink opens its first exhibit and brick and mortar laboratory in New York on Oct.28.

Oct 31, 2015 11:59 AM EDT


Brazil evicts families for 2016 Olympic Games; GOC Briefs National Federation Presidents for upcoming games

Local governments in Brazil are using the Olympics to support forced evictions and segregation in Rio de Janeiro. Moreover, the GOC has held an assembly with National Federation Presidents to prepare towards the2016 Games.

Oct 31, 2015 11:29 AM EDT


Vacation Destination: What Are the Top 3 Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean?

Caribbean has the best beaches in the world that assures of promising vacation for travelers. Caribbean has been hailed as a top vacation destination in the world.

Oct 31, 2015 11:17 AM EDT


Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Staying at Croatia’s 4.5 Star Hotel

Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel is a newly opened Croatian hotel that offers great amenities and services.

Oct 31, 2015 11:04 AM EDT


Air France To Show ‘Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens’ Before It Hits the Theaters

Air France has tied up with EuropaCorp CINEMAS in offering a Flight & Cinema package that gives a traveler a chance to see Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens on an advanced screening.

Oct 31, 2015 10:44 AM EDT


Top 5 Luxury Hotel Suites in the World

These luxury hotel suites in the world provide great amenitis for all those, who can afford more. Have you ever wondered where those billionaires and famous celebrities spend a night or when they wanted to break free from their stressful life? These luxury hotel suites in the world are listed for the reason that they are classy, complete, world class and pricey.

Oct 31, 2015 10:38 AM EDT


Skiing and Visiting Tourist Attractions in Santiago, Chile

Santiago, Chile is one vacation in South America that offers various tourist attractions different from other countries in the world.

Oct 31, 2015 10:22 AM EDT


Travel Information: What are the Prohibited Items in Checked In Luggage according to FAA?

It is significant to equip yourself with the right travel information about the things you shouldn't bring when traveling.

Oct 31, 2015 10:13 AM EDT


5 Amazing Tourist Attractions In Morocco

Morocco prides a number of tourist attractions that are well known to many travelers all over the world.

Oct 31, 2015 9:51 AM EDT


Delta Million Mile Status: Earning free $645 Delta Million miler gift

The Delta Platinum Medallion package offers the new Platinum Medallion credentials. The members of the million miler club will also get a free $645 Delta Million miler gift.

Oct 31, 2015 8:58 AM EDT


Hilton HHonors Members Discount: AARP Members get up to 10% off on select stays

Hilton is currently considering to give HHonors members a discount when they book directly through the hotel chain. The rates seem to be acessible to all HHonors members, regardless of status level.

Oct 31, 2015 8:28 AM EDT


GM promises UAW $1.9 billion for US operations, 3,300 union jobs

General Motors entered a contract with The United Auto Workers union to provide $1.9-billion investment in US operations that would add 3,300 union jobs in the country.

Oct 31, 2015 8:16 AM EDT


Fed keeps interest rates near zero, but hints of increase by mid-December

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero last Wednesday after a two-day meeting, but said that it considers increasing it in their final meeting this year in mid-December.

Oct 31, 2015 8:01 AM EDT


Facebook Becoming Like Craigslist with new Local Market

Facebook is testing its “Local Market,” which is a more structured marketplace for users to browse, search, buy, and sell products online like Craigslist.

Oct 31, 2015 7:42 AM EDT


Nissan Expects to Sell 1 Million Autos in China this Year after Rebound in Demand

Nissan expects a million sales of passenger vehicles in China, as demand for cars rebounds after the government cut a purchase tax on small passenger vehicles.

Oct 30, 2015 6:48 AM EDT


Hershey cuts profit forecast, reports lower US sales due to growing income gap

Chocolate maker Hershey Co is getting squeezed with the growing gap between low income and higher income US households, as it reported a lower-than-expected US sales Wednesday, cutting its profit forecast for 2015.

Oct 30, 2015 6:29 AM EDT


Santos received $1.1B offer from Quadrant Energy for Western Australian Gas Fields

Santos Ltd got a formal bid for $1.5 billion from Quadrant Energy Pty for a 45 percent stake in its Australian oil and gas fields located in the Carnarvon Basin.

Oct 29, 2015 10:32 PM EDT


Glencore to invest $950M to Mopani Copper Mine over three years

Glencore plans to invest its copper mine in Zambia for $950 million over three years. The company will upgrade the copper mine after 18 months of halting production due to a drop price for metals.

Oct 29, 2015 10:05 PM EDT


Elon Musk's Hyperloop is now building a test track

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is reportedly set to begin construction of the first Hyperloop test track in a couple weeks. The $150 million track will be built in Quay Valley, United States.

Oct 29, 2015 9:58 PM EDT


Apple's profit soars 31%, but holiday forecast muted

Apple's profit last quarter soared 31% from a year ago, beating Wall Street expectations. Despite that, the company's stock price closed flat Tuesday, after investors deemed the company's forecast for this holiday quarter muted.

Oct 29, 2015 9:55 PM EDT


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