Tech companies wage war on disease-carrying mosquitoes American technology companies are bringing automation and robotics to the age-old task of battling mosquitoes in a bid to halt the spread of Zika and other mosquito-borne maladies worldwide. Firms including Microsoft Corp and California life sciences company Verily are forming partnerships with […]
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U.S.-Russia ceasefire deal should be expanded to cover all Syria U.S.-Russia ceasefire deal should be expanded to cover all Syria:- A partial ceasefire in southwestern Syria agreed between the United States and Russia should be expanded to all of Syria if it is to be successful, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman […]
Plan for U.S. tax increase on rich not being considered Plan for U.S. tax increase on rich not being considered:- The Trump administration is not considering a plan to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans in order to pay for tax breaks for the middle class, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve […]
U.S. Energy Department helping power firms defend against cyber attacks U.S. Energy Department helping power firms defend against cyber attacks:- The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it is helping U.S. firms defend against a hacking campaign that targeted power companies including at least one nuclear plant, saying the […]
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday backtracked on his push for a cyber security unit with Russia, tweeting that he did not think it could happen, hours after his proposal was harshly criticized by Republicans who said Moscow could not […]
Tencent to launch mega-hit game in U.S., EU amid regulatory chill in China Tencent to launch mega-hit game in U.S., EU amid regulatory chill in China:- Chinese gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd will launch its mega-hit smartphone game “Honour of Kings” in the EU and United States this year, a […]
Toshiba under pressure to consider Plan B as chip sale falters Toshiba under pressure to consider Plan B as chip sale falters:- As the $18 billion sale of Toshiba Corp’s memory chip unit to a government-approved consortium falters, some bankers and potential investors are pressing the board to seriously consider […]
U.S. Energy Department helping power firms defend against cyber attacks The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it is helping U.S. firms defend against a hacking campaign that targeted power companies including at least one nuclear plant, saying the attacks have not impacted electricity generation or the grid. News […]
Hiring surged last month in a sign of US economic vitality Hiring surged last month in a sign of US economic vitality:- Hiring surged in June in a surprising show of U.S. economic vitality eight years into the recovery from the Great Recession. Pay gains remain weak, though, a stark […]
Trump pledges to act very strongly on North Korea missile threat Trump pledges to act very strongly on North Korea missile threat:- U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to confront North Korea “very strongly” following its latest missile test and urged nations to show Pyongyang there would be consequences […]
