Новости за 19.09.2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited lawmakers Thursday to discuss potential regulation of the tech industry, particularly when it comes to the collection of users’ personal data on their platforms. Zuckerberg is discussing oversight of the industry in private meetings with senators including Mark Warner, D-Va., vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee; […]

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved $250 million to help states improve election security as part of the annual 2020 financial services and general government funding bill. The funding was the result of a...

India on Thursday termed as "unfortunate" Pakistan's denial of overflight clearance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's VVIP plane for his upcoming visit to the US and hoped that Islamabad will realise the folly of its actions. Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India's request to allow Modi's aircraft to use its airspace for his upcoming visit to the US via Germany, citing "the current situation in Kashmir". Pakistan's denial comes days after it refused permission to President Ram Nath Kovind's aircraft... Читать дальше...

While the trading of other commodities has suffered as a result of the precipitous trade war between the US and China, a new report argues the mining sector

A BRIDE’s bum has gone viral after an optical illusion has made it look VERY curvy. Groom Truman Burbank, from Jamaica, took to Twitter where he shared he shared a snap of himself and his new wife during the ceremony. Truman had actually intended to point out that 70 guests were late to their wedding, […]

A high-powered committee, to be headed by Chief Minister K Palaniswami, has been formed to expedite necessary clearance to foreign investment proposals made during his recent three-nation tour. During the visit of Palaniswami who had led a delegation from Tamil Nadu to the UK, USA and Dubai, memoranda of understanding with 41 companies had been signed and the state had attracted a total investment of Rs 8,835 crore with a potential employment creation for 35,520 people. An 'Investment Facilitation... Читать дальше...

The Vermont senator acknowledges that many of his top proposals, which were dismissed as radical four years ago, have been adopted by others in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field

The Chairman of the Irish Greyhound Board has said they received 68 complaints to a confidential phone line that was set up in July.

The CBI on Thursday arrested two persons including former secretary of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Asirbad Behera in connection with their alleged links with Artha Tatwa (AT) group, a chit fund firm accused of duping investors. Apart from Behera, the CBI also arrested Kamalakanta Das, a hotelier in the city, while executing an non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against them by the Court of Special CJM, CBI Cases, Bhubaneswar. While Behera was picked up from his residence in Cuttack, Das was apprehended from his Bhubaneswar house. Читать дальше...

Americans are beyond frustrated with our political system defined by the rich turning their wealth into political influence. And voters across the political spectrum are ready for reform. Unfortunately, some in the media fail to take seriously...

The U.S. government will spend $3 million to find out if marijuana can relieve pain, but none of the money will be used to study the part of the plant that gets people high.

Chinese firm’s new Mate 30 line will use its own app store instead of Google Play.

We’re getting down to the final stretch for the 2019. It’s been a fun ride, but we still have more so buckle up and let’s win some DFS.  What a welcome Mike Yastrzemski (OF: $3,200) got from the hometown Boston crowd in his grandfather’s ballpark. (No matter how many times I write his name, I still can’t spell it correctly on the first try.)  He celebrated his first start in Fenway by catching the first pitch and then blasting one into the seats. I’m excited about his power potential and think he can add to his total. Читать дальше...

Top exporter India#39;s 5% broken parboiled variety rose to around $373-$379 per tonne from $370-$376 a week ago, despite faltering demand from African countries.

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Morgan Stanley sees the potential for more auto industry M&A amid the slowing down of global vehicle production, margin compression and heavy capital expenditure burdens.

Okay, I know I overwhelm the Inventory and Kinja Deals audience with Funko products every week, but I have more. You clicked on this link, so clearly you like it! The newest items from Funko aren’t a series of vinyl pop figures or Advent calendars, it is makeup.

Prescott, AZ-  ACU fell to Embry Riddle in a late rally that was turned away in the final minutes of the match.

Google’s mobile service, Google Fi, finally has an unlimited data plan. Though the previous sliding-scale “Flexible plan” that defined Fi’s service still remains available, the new unlimited plan offers a more traditional pricing structure, reduced data throttling, and a few other perks. Let’s examine Fi’s new…

Estonian papers looked at inconsistencies in successive Estonian governments' approaches to the issue of transport, particularly on road or rail, a clarification of the three-pillared pensions system at a time when the second one may lose its mandatory status, and how while Moscow may celebrate the "liberation" of Tallinn on Sunday, in that city itself, many hold a very different view.

During an interview with SiriusXM's Clay Cane, the 2020 candidate said he wants to avoid media that speculates whether he's the "wrong kind of gay."

Organizations say IRS interpretation could impair ability to use cash accounting method

David Cantley and Robert Long see, know and experience the challenges facing South Carolina farmers firsthand.

(Telecompaper) Samsung has introduced a promotion for its Galaxy S10 smartphone in the Czech Republic, reports Mobilenet.cz...