Beijing continues to suffer from pollution, but Delhi's air quality is 150% worse
While Beijing residents continue to struggle through a period of unusually high air pollution, similarly high smog levels are a fact of life for many in different parts of the world, where Beijing-style warning systems aren't in force. In the past week, during which Beijing's air pollution has been at its most severe, air quality has been 150% worse in Delhi, India's capital.
Dec 11, 2015 7:49 AM EST
E. Coli Outbreak and The Biggest Food Recall in 2015
Several cases of food E. coli outbreak have become headline this year. E.coli may have been the major cause of food recall in 2015 along with listeria bacteria and defect.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Seattle Closed for the Violation of Food Safety
The Chipotle restaurant was closed by the Seattle-King and County, public health officials due to the violation of the food safety policies. People are suffering from various illness after eating in this restaurant chain.
Asian stocks ending week on weaker note as commodities remain sluggish
Asian stocks set for weaker weekly closing on sluggish commodities prices. The continuous oil price drop and further weaker Yuan currency also weakened the investor confidence. The market players were in wait and watch mode ahead of US Fed meeting next week.
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'Spencer' The Robot Is Here to Save the Day
Spencer now helps traveler to find their way from 30th November at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. Spencer is the robot that guides travelers to get their way at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in case they missed the flight.
Dec 11, 2015 4:11 AM EST
Buffet buys 8% in Sears' REIT Seritage Growth
Warren Buffett has acquired 8% stake in Seritage Growth Properties, amounting to $70.5 million. Berkshire Hathaway is also buying a real estate firm, Allie Beth Allman & Associates. The latest acquisitions by Buffett will add financial strength to Sears Holdings.
Dec 11, 2015 4:10 AM EST
Drones with Night Vision Use Thermal Camera
Drone maker DJI with FLIR, to develop a new drone camera that can shoot in complete darkness. Drone maker DJI on Thursday said it is working with FLIR, to develop a new drone camera that can shoot in complete darkness.
Dec 11, 2015 3:54 AM EST
Fed might hike rates, but it will be a bad decision, warns bond king Gundlach
Jeffrey Gundlach, the bond king in the US markets, says the current economic situation and market conditions are not in favour of interest rate hike. If US Federal Reserve increases rate this month, then it will regret its decision, he said. Stating that 100% of economists forecast rate hike. latest jobs data and other parameters are giving more room for US Fed to take decision on rate hike.
Dec 11, 2015 3:29 AM EST
Alaska Governor seeks income tax for the first time in 35 years
Alaska State Governor Bill Walker as part of his New Sustainable Alaska Plan,suggested for income tax in the State. If levied, it'll be after 35 years, Alaska records income tax. Alaska is highly dependent on oil revenues. The steep fall in oil price is impacting its revenues in a negative way. The current revenues can meet only 40 percent of government expenses.
Dec 11, 2015 1:16 AM EST
Flying High: Boeing's rating upgraded to 'Buy'
Several equity research firms upgraded ratings on Boeing. The timely deliveries are enhancing revenues for the aircraft maker. For the quarter ending October, its revenues surpassed market forecasts. Barring one equity research firm, 13 gave it 'buy' rating and three recommened for holding it.
Dec 10, 2015 9:51 PM EST
Finnish government is planning to give every adult citizen $800 per month
The Finnish government is planning to introduce a tax-free monthly payment of $865 to all adult Finns. The payment will be made regardless of their income or employment status and would replace other benefits.
Dec 10, 2015 9:46 PM EST
DiCaprio, Kerry partners to combat Paris' climate change
Leonardo DiCaprio and Secretary of State, John Kerry spent time together discussing solutions for global warming at a climate summit in Paris. DiCaprio, who has been appointed U.N. Messenger of Peace for the Climate, and Kerry, who fought for environmental reform during his time in the Senate, joined hundreds of world leaders in the public and private sector gathered for the Paris Climate Conference, held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11.
Dec 10, 2015 7:02 AM EST
Volkswagen is going to launch an electric concept car at CES next month
Volkswagon decided to show off an all-electric concept car at CES next month. The next year 2016, the annual Consumer Electronics Show hits off in Las Vegas, showing the world's biggest consumer electronic brands and highlighting new technology as different as medical tools through to cars and computers.
Dec 10, 2015 6:42 AM EST
Emirates to fly A380 to Guangzhou
The world's largest long-haul airline Emirates Airlines is deploying A380 jumbo jets to Guangzhou. Emirates will be flying the world's largest jumbo jet with a seating capacity of 615 passengers. Guangzhou has strong business relations with African nations and the city is offering growing business potential. However, the expansion plans of several Chinese airlines will post tough competition to Emirates.
Dec 10, 2015 3:17 AM EST
Hyundai unveils the New Generation i20 WRC for the 2016 World Rally Championship
Hyundai is introducing its new rally car for the 2016 FIA WRC event at team's factory in Alzenau, Germany. The five-door body car is powered by a 1.6-litre turbo charged petrol engine with six-speed sequential gearbox.
Dec 10, 2015 3:13 AM EST
Chennai floods leave everyone in deep water
The recent floods devastated the living conditions for people in Chennai and its surrounding districts. The industrial and business hubs have been affected resulting in trillions of crores of rupees loss. Insurance companies have been flooded with claims indicating a decade high volume.
Dec 10, 2015 3:09 AM EST
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