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"However Long It Takes": Zuckerberg Promises To Win Regulators
This coupled with the People's Bank of China's drive towards a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC ) reiterates China's desire to innovate in this ecosystem. dollar, "would bring a series of economic, financial, and even worldwide political consequences". Reported, PBoC has received approval from the State Council, the chief Chinese administrative authority to start working with institutions ... [Full Article...]
Turkish central bank slashes rates 425 pts in first shift since crisis
Among other things, the move is driven by weaker global economic activity, Governor Murat Uysal explained the decision. Turkey's economy contracted by 2.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019, according to the Turkish statistic institute (TurkStat), after growth of 2.6 percent in 2018. [Full Article...]
BMW launches X7 in India priced at Rs 99L
It is a fully-imported Completely Built Unit (CBU) in the Indian market and is priced at Rs 1.65 crore. Why is this version interesting? They also get the new crystal gear knob which looks a little peculiar, but has a sense of novelty. BMW X7 also gets xDrive, an intelligent all-wheel-drive system alongside electronically controlled Automatic Differential Brakes/Locks, extended Dynamic Traction C... [Full Article...]
Network Rail activates extreme weather action teams to keep passengers moving
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Mr King said: "Our teams work hard all year round to reduce minimise the disruption caused by hot weather". As temperatures continue to soar across the United Kingdom this week, Network Rail has activated its "Extreme Weather Action Teams" (EWATs) to ensure passengers are kept safe and the railway keeps running as reliably as possible. [Full Article...]
2Q Earnings Snapshot — MGM
Royal Natl Bank Of Canada accumulated 583,693 shares. State Treasurer State Of Michigan holds 147,000 shares or 0.03% of its portfolio. Active investors might be watching some signal indicators on shares of MGM Resorts International (MGM ). [Full Article...]
Husband Gets Wife Amazon-Themed Birthday Cake Because She Loves Online Shopping
Emily McGuire is similarly a proud Amazon shopper. Emily McGuire got a surprise Amazon shipment for her 39th birthday this month - one she certainly wouldn't be sending back anytime soon. At the center of that attention is Sweet Dreams Bakery . When they first received the order from Mac, they were excited to experiment with what was destined to become a very fun cake. [Full Article...]
See how to get slice of $700M Equifax data breach settlement
Equifax is also offering six free credit reports for seven years beginning in 2020, alongside the one free annual report that Equifax, Experian and TransUnion provide already. Equifax is a credit-reporting company, where millions of people's data is stored, usually safely. Consumers have until January 1, 2020 to file initial claims, which will be followed by an additional four-year period for ... [Full Article...]
HEB, Great Value taco seasoning recalled due to Salmonella concerns
According to a release from the Food and Drug Administration , Williams Foods says the items contain cumin spice from supplier Mincing Spice Co. that was recalled after a sample was found to be potentially contaminated. Consumers with questions contact Williams Foods LLC's Customer Service Center at 800-847-5608. Young children, frail or elderly people, and people with weakened immune system... [Full Article...]