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BMW M5 Competition highway patrol auto joins Victoria Police
The gift follows Victoria Police's controversial decision to buy dozens of diesel-powered 5 Series diesels - priced from $122,300 and kitted out with leather and a sunroof - instead of suitable cars half the price, which are used by police departments in other states. [Full Article...]
US Is Considering Law Banning Big Tech from Issuing Currency
Over the weekend, a copy of the proposed legislation drafted for discussion by the Democratic majority heading the House Financial Services Committee began circulating the web. The news agency says the measure would "likely struggle to gather enough votes to pass the lower chamber", and would also face an "uphill struggle" in the Senate, the American upper house. [Full Article...]
Senate to grill Facebook over plans for Libra cryptocurrency
WASHINGTON - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Monday that the Treasury department has serious concerns that Facebook Inc's proposed LIBRA cryptocurrency could be misused for money laundering, adding to the growing regulatory skepticism of the company's digital asset plans. [Full Article...]
Amazon Prime Day: Sony wireless headphones now just £95
Look no further than our guide to the best deals on board games for Amazon Prime Day 2019 . We'll be adding more discounts as they get released. These deals were last updated July 16, 3:00 a.m. It's easy to feel frazzled with the thousands of deals which pop up throughout the two-day shopping extravaganza. "Events like Prime Day have become an opportunity for our critics, including unions, ... [Full Article...]
Worst airline for United Kingdom flight delays revealed Birmingham
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Cathay Pacific Airways is the most punctual airline, with aircraft typically taking off just eight minutes behind schedule. New rules from the federal Canada Transportation Agency under the "Air Passenger Protection Regulations" require that airlines meet certain obligations, including clear communications to passengers about their rights and timely updates of flight delays or cancellations. [Full Article...]
China’s economy growth cools further amid US tariff war
China's GDP rose 6 .2 per cent in the April-June which was below 6.4 per cent in the first quarter, the Bureau said. Beijing is locked in a protracted trade spat with Washington which has taken a toll on its economic health. Slowing growth in China has raised concerns about the potential knock-on effect on the global economy. China accounts for 13% of foreign direct investment - including corpo... [Full Article...]
First wave of new air passenger rights implemented Monday
Along with this, airlines will be required to rebook or refund passengers when flights are delayed. The second phase will take effect on December 15, in time for travel during the winter holiday season. "If the airline says "I don't agree", the passenger still has the option to go to the Canadian Transportation Agency [to submit their grievance]". "We believe that we've made it very clear ... [Full Article...]
Symantec ends talks to sell to Broadcom over price
It could not be determined why the price negotiations broke down. Neither Broadcom nor Symantec immediately responded to requests for comment. It seems to me like Symantec really needs this deal to go ahead as it has been in turmoil recently - but if it has to go it alone it will have an uphill struggle to get Wall Street back onside as this latest development will damage its credibility. [Full Article...]