Sci-tech
Volkswagen offers up to 10000 euros in premiums to new-car buyers
And the carmaker proposed an additional discount of between 1,000 and 2,380 euros for those buying more environmentally friendly hybrid, all-electric or natural-gas-powered vehicles. The move by the world's biggest automaker is the first such step by a German manufacturer since a government-industry summit last week over high levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted from diesel cars. [Full Article...]
Hey neighbors! Nearest sun-like star hosts 4 Earth-sized planets
An global team of scientists devised a new, more accurate and sensitive method of detecting planets by looking for "wobbles" in the star's movement caused by the minute gravitational tug of orbiting planets, while also better ruling out false positives coming from activity on the star itself. [Full Article...]
Fitbit, Inc. (FIT) Director Sells $2865000.00 in Stock
Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 36,211 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $266,000 after buying an additional 2,264 shares during the last quarter. [Full Article...]
Facebook launches Watch tab for TV shows and live sports
By hosting original programming, Facebook could boost ad revenue and give people a reason to frequently return to the News Feed for content they can't get anywhere else. You have videos created to directly engage viewers, like those from Nas Daily or life coach Gabby Bernstein . Facebook Inc.'s much-anticipated video product will be available beginning Thursday for some U.S. [Full Article...]
Takata to Suspend Lawsuits against Automakers
The settlement is similar to others reached with major automakers. According to Reuters , the settlement involves 4.4 million recalled Nissan vehicles. The agreement, which requires court approval, doesn't cover claims of personal injury or property damage. In January, Takata agreed to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing and to pay $1 billion to resolve a USA federal investigation into its in... [Full Article...]
Maine Governor Sued for Deleting Facebook Comments
The lawsuit is similar to one led by the Knight First Amendment Institute that has focused on the Twitter habits of President Trump and alleges that the president should not be allowed to block opponents on Twitter-a phenomenon that was reported in detail by the Globe earlier this year (among those blocked by the Commander in Chief: author Stephen King ). [Full Article...]
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Position Decreased by Norges Bank Last Quarter
BHATT PRAT sold $537,050 worth of stock or 15,672 shares. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 17th. It has underperformed by 3.50% the S&P500. Cohen And Steers accumulated 497,313 shares. Hsbc Holdings Public Limited Company reported 87,768 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. IMCI's SI was 5,300 shares in August as released by FINRA. [Full Article...]
Ace Attorney settles on Nintendo 3DS this November — Apollo Justice
The game sees players taking on the role of Apollo, who has a magical bracelet in his possession that enables him to tell whether or not a witness is lying or not. The new version will include updated visuals that match the capabilities of the 3DS, including the wider screen. Apollo soon finds out he'll be defending Phoenix Wright, the main character from the first three games and a now disbarred ... [Full Article...]