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Anti-IS Coalition meeting in Paris held to discuss strategy against IS

A meeting which was attended by 24 diplomats, took place in Paris, to address and come up with long-lasting solutions about the fight against the Islamic State militants (IS). The purpose of the meeting was to reportedly discuss about the crisis in Iraq, scrutinize the Anti-IS strategy, come up with a new strategy to take back the cities that were captured by the IS like Ramadi, and address the tension between Shiite and Sunni in the country,

Jun 02, 2015 10:52 AM EDT


Reddit CEO Ellen Pao files an appeal on lost sex discrimination case against Kleiner Perkins

Ellen Pao files a notice of appeal on Monday in regards to her case against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a gender discrimination trial. Pao has yet to state the grounds of her appeal of the ruling within the next 40 days.

Jun 02, 2015 10:28 AM EDT


Global Apollo Programme aims to make green energy cheaper; A better path to avoid dangerous climate change?

Global Apollo Programme aims to make green energy cheaper. A better path to avoid dangerous climate change.

Jun 02, 2015 10:21 AM EDT


Supreme Court throws out Anthony Elonis' conviction for violent Facebook postings

High court tosses out Anthony Elonis' conviction for posting horrific wife-killing Eminem rap lyrics to Facebook which was accused of being 'murder threats'.

Jun 02, 2015 10:00 AM EDT


Bombing in Saudi Arabia killed 4 civilians; ISIS claims responsiblity for the crime

Another bombing incident took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a man named Abu Jandal al-Jazrawi who was disguised as a woman blew himself in the parking lot of a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers.

Jun 02, 2015 8:39 AM EDT


Nvidia targets $1 billion revenue from cloud computing in 3 years

Nvidia revenue from cloud computing will hit the $1 billion mark within the next two to three years. The company claims that the increase in revenue will be due to increasing demand for big data analysis, which will then drive growth for its graphics chips. Shares of the company went up 1% to $22.35 in early market trading on Monday.

Jun 02, 2015 8:30 AM EDT


Airbus Group lands at Silicon Valley to set up innovation center and VC fund

The European plane maker announced to start new technology innovation center in Silicon Valley. This new venture worth $150 through venture capital fund group- Airbus Venture Group, is being looked as a move to woo potential technology partners.

Jun 02, 2015 8:16 AM EDT


Patriot Act Expiration Pushed; Major points on NSA’s controversial surveillance period against terrorism concluded for USA Freedom Act

The critical matter between liberty and security is being debated until even now that the Patriot Act has expired. But the matters don't seem to be more on about protection and freedom, but on individual political motives.

Jun 02, 2015 8:04 AM EDT


Motorola's follow-up filing for Antitrust against cartels for price-fixing schemes heads to Supreme court

Motorola's follow-up filing for Antitrust against several cartels for price-fixing schemes might now depend on the Supreme court's decision.

Jun 02, 2015 7:45 AM EDT


Malaysia Airlines Bankrupt: 6,000 Employees lose jobs; Major stakeholder Khazanah $1.9-Billion plan to bring back profit in 3 Years

Read up on the details on the news that Malaysia Airlines bankrupt which will lead to 6,000 employees taking the axe, as well as plans to restore the profitability of the company through a plan that costs over a billion dollars.

Jun 02, 2015 7:36 AM EDT


42 charged w/ homicide by Bangladeshi police for 2013 garment factory collapse;

42 persons were charged with murder by Bangladesh police in relation to the collapse of a garment factory in 2013. The investigation found out that workers were forced to go inside the building by their employers despite cracks seen the day before.

Jun 02, 2015 7:23 AM EDT


More Health-Care Insurers Seek Big Premium Increases: Rate hikes of 10 percent or more for 2016; Approval underway?

Major Health Insurance Companies are seeking a huge increase for the ObamaCare insurance premiums on 2016. The request for increase was supported by data but no assurance to be approved?

Jun 02, 2015 7:17 AM EDT