2019年1月29日星期二

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Woman rages after being seated next to ‘big’ passengers on United Airlines plane: ‘I eat salad, okay?’

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 05:00 AM PST

Woman rages after being seated next to 'big' passengers on United Airlines plane: 'I eat salad, okay?'A woman was reportedly thrown off a flight after raging against "big" passengers she claimed she was wedged between in a middle seat. The outburst was filmed and later shared online by Norma Rodgers, one of the passengers on the receiving end of the woman's insults, and has since been viewed more than one million times. Footage of the incident shows the passenger complaining about being seated between Ms Rodgers and a man she had been travelling with, named only as Mac.


North Korea Unlikely to Give Up Nuclear Weapons, Coats Warns

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 09:03 AM PST

North Korea Unlikely to Give Up Nuclear Weapons, Coats WarnsThe intelligence community "continues to assess that it is unlikely to give up all of its WMD stockpiles, delivery systems, and production capabilities," Coats said, referring to weapons of mass destruction.


US Midwest braces for dangerous arctic chill

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 10:54 AM PST

US Midwest braces for dangerous arctic chillMillions of Americans braced Tuesday for a dangerous polar vortex which began to settle over a broad swath of the United States, threatening to set new records for cold as schools and businesses closed and authorities warned of frostbite. Temperatures in almost a dozen states stretching over 1,200 miles from the Dakotas to Ohio were forecast to be the coldest in a generation, if not on record. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast temperatures between -10 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (-23 to -40 Celsius) by Wednesday, with wind chill making it seem as cold as -65 degrees Fahrenheit in one area of Minnesota.


Kamala Harris's charmed political life is about to face its biggest test

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 12:51 PM PST

Kamala Harris's charmed political life is about to face its biggest testKamala Harris has been considered a potential presidential candidate almost from the day she entered politics as a district attorney. Now that her campaign is actually underway, how will she perform under the microscope of the national press?


Five engineers arrested in Brazil over deadly dam collapse

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 05:26 AM PST

Five engineers arrested in Brazil over deadly dam collapseFive engineers, including two working for a German company, were arrested in Brazil Tuesday as part of a probe into a deadly dam collapse last week at a mine in the country's southeast, officials said. Three of the engineers work for Vale, the owner of the mine, and were directly involved in the process of the facility's operating licenses, the prosecutors' office in the state of Minas Gerais said. The other two worked for TUEV SUED, a German company that in September carried out the last safety inspection on the collapsed mine.


In-Depth Photos of the 2019 Honda Passport

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 04:57 AM PST

In-Depth Photos of the 2019 Honda Passport


UAE ridiculed for gender balance award ceremony which features no women

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 09:56 AM PST

UAE ridiculed for gender balance award ceremony which features no womenThe government of the United Arab Emirates has been mocked for posting pictures of winners of awards for gender balance, which featured no women. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's ruler, was shown congratulating the recipients of Best Personality Supporting Gender Balance, Best Federal Authority Supporting Gender Balance, and Best Gender Balance Initiative. Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the deputy prime minister and minister of the interior, was recognised as the "best personality supporting gender balance" for his efforts to implement maternity leave in the UAE's military. Two other senior male officials received the rest. Eyebrows were raised after photographs from the event were posted on the Dubai media office's Twitter account. . @HHShkMohd honors the winners of the Gender Balance Index 2018. The Index features three categories: Best Personality for Supporting Gender Balance, Best Federal Entity for Supporting Gender Balance, and the Best Initiative for Supporting Gender Balance. #UAEpic.twitter.com/qE5GkYHzTo— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 27, 2019 "Awesome initiative. How do you define Gender Balance Index? Obviously one gender is missing. Asking for a friend," tweeted one account. Daniela Tejada, whose husband Matthew Hedges was recently released from prison in UAE after being sentenced to life in prison for spying, tweeted: "The reason why neither Matt nor I ever represented a reputational risk to the UAE is because the UAE represents a reputational risk to itself. Once again, actions speak louder than words." Sheikh Mohammed was quoted as saying: "We are proud of the success of Emirati women and their role is central to shaping the future of the country. Gender balance has become a pillar in our governmental institutions." The Twitter account later released some pictures of the winners posing for pictures with a handful of women, though it does not appear they were themselves recipients of any awards. A statement by the official Dubai Media Office meanwhile cited Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of the UAE Gender Balance Council, as saying it had achieved a goal set in 2015 to reduce the gender gap across all sectors of government. But last month the country was ranked 121st out of 149 countries overall in the World Economic Forum's 2018 Global Gender Gap Report and 134th in terms of economic participation and opportunity.


NASA Releases New, High-Quality New Horizons Image of the Ultima Thule "Snowman" Asteroid

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 12:22 PM PST

NASA Releases New, High-Quality New Horizons Image of the Ultima Thule "Snowman" AsteroidThis new image highlights all kinds of features that weren't visible in the initial images.


Contract that ended LA teacher strike gets final approval

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 02:39 PM PST

Contract that ended LA teacher strike gets final approvalLOS ANGELES (AP) — A contract that ended a six-day strike by Los Angeles teachers got final approval despite a report from an oversight agency saying the deal may not be sustainable because of the long-term financial outlook of the nation's second-largest school district.


Here's why you should have faith in Robert Mueller and the Russia investigation

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 02:00 AM PST

Here's why you should have faith in Robert Mueller and the Russia investigationIs the Mueller probe fair? Is it being conducted ethically? Who should we believe when the president tells us we can't trust law enforcement?


Trump Administration Hits Venezuela's State Oil Company With $7 Billion in Sanctions

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 01:12 PM PST

Trump Administration Hits Venezuela's State Oil Company With $7 Billion in SanctionsThe move is aimed at increasing pressure on President Maduro to cede power


Polar vortex to freeze U.S. upper Midwest and Northeast

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:37 AM PST

Polar vortex to freeze U.S. upper Midwest and NortheastThe U.S. Midwest and Northeast were braced for dangerous subzero temperatures this week, as the polar vortex was set to blast arctic conditions unusually far south, the National Weather Service said on Monday. The system was set to extend from the Dakotas through New England, with Chicago expecting temperatures to plunge as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit (-32 Celsius) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, the weather service said. The polar vortex - the frigid winds that circulate around the North Pole - is extending further south into the Upper Midwest, said weather service meteorologist Brian Hurley.


REPORT: U.S. Agrees to Outlines of Peace Deal with Taliban

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 04:52 AM PST

REPORT: U.S. Agrees to Outlines of Peace Deal with TalibanThe U.S. has agreed to the outlines of a peace deal with the Taliban that includes the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in exchange for a guarantee that terrorist groups will not be permitted to take route in the vacated region, the New York Times reported Monday. "We have a draft of the framework that has to be fleshed out before it becomes an agreement," America's chief negotiator, Zalmay Khalilzad, told the New York Times during an interview in Kabul.


Huawei exec's extradition hearing pushed to March

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 02:13 PM PST

Huawei exec's extradition hearing pushed to MarchThe extradition hearing for a top Huawei executive at the center of a diplomatic row between Ottawa and Beijing was pushed back to March on Tuesday, after the US unveiled sweeping charges against her and the Chinese tech giant. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, was indicted along with Huawei and two affiliates in a US case related to alleged Iran sanctions violations that has inflamed tensions with China. In Meng's first court appearance since being released, the judge moved the start of her extradition hearing to March 6, a month later than previously scheduled, in order to allow the defense time to review the evidence in the case.


Five police officers shot following shootout with suspect in Houston, Texas

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:42 PM PST

Five police officers shot following shootout with suspect in Houston, TexasHouston police report that suspect is down, injured officers en route to the hospital.


Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Says He's "Wrongly Accused" of Financial Misconduct; SEC Now Investigating Nissan

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:49 AM PST

Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Says He's "Wrongly Accused" of Financial Misconduct; SEC Now Investigating NissanGhosn-through lawyers-proclaims he believes he has done nothing wrong and remains in jail in Japan.


NBC Host Tom Brokaw apologises for xenophobic ‘assimilation’ remarks on immigration

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 01:33 PM PST

NBC Host Tom Brokaw apologises for xenophobic 'assimilation' remarks on immigrationNBC News personality Tom Brokaw, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by two women who worked with him in the 1990s, apologised on Sunday for making xenophobic comments regarding Hispanic immigration while appearing on Meet the Press earlier that morning. While discussing the southern border, Mr Brokaw mentioned the fears about Hispanic immigrants among Republicans. "But the fact is, on the Republican side, a lot of people see the rise of an extraordinary, important, new constituent in American politics, Hispanics, who will come here and all be Democrats," Mr Brokaw said.


Obama Spoke at Boeing Retreat After Firm Gave Millions to Library Fund

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 10:33 AM PST

Obama Spoke at Boeing Retreat After Firm Gave Millions to Library FundGeorge W. Bush addressed the group last year, said people familiar with the matter. Obama dropped in on the leadership sessions while traveling back to the mainland from his year-end holiday in Hawaii, and Arizona's top-notch golf courses were part of the allure. The former president waived his speaking fee for the informal address, said Katie Hill, Obama's spokeswoman.


PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 06:16 AM PST

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claimsThe utility filed bankruptcy documents despite investigators determining last week that its equipment was not to blame for a 2017 fire that killed 22.


What we know about the 2 suspects killed in officer-involved shooting in SE Houston

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST

What we know about the 2 suspects killed in officer-involved shooting in SE HoustonTwo suspects were killed after firing at Houston police, who were attempting to serve a search warrant.


Trump Said 'We Need' Global Warming to Deal With Record Cold Temperatures. Here's Why That Doesn't Make Sense

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 10:33 AM PST

Trump Said 'We Need' Global Warming to Deal With Record Cold Temperatures. Here's Why That Doesn't Make SenseThere's a big difference between "climate" and "weather"


Venezuela's Guaido aims at control of PDVSA, Citgo as U.S. imposes sanctions

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:05 PM PST

Venezuela's Guaido aims at control of PDVSA, Citgo as U.S. imposes sanctionsThe moves were aimed at intensifying pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, who was re-elected last year in a contest widely seen as fraudulent. Guaido proclaimed himself president last week, but without a source of revenue or control of the military, he faces difficult odds in assuming the post, despite support across most of the Western Hemisphere. Guaido, who has not yet appointed a Cabinet, faces the intricate legal challenge of nominating new leadership for PDVSA and its subsidiaries, including Citgo Petroleum, who would manage the companies during a transition.


The Latest: NY easing statute of limitations for molestation

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 02:45 PM PST

The Latest: NY easing statute of limitations for molestationALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on the New York state Legislature's expected passage of legislation extending the statute of limitations on child molestation (all times local):


El Chapo, actor who plays him on 'Narcos' cross paths in US court

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 01:24 PM PST

El Chapo, actor who plays him on 'Narcos' cross paths in US courtThe actor who plays Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in the Netflix hit "Narcos: Mexico" made an appearance in a federal courtroom in Brooklyn on Monday, taking advantage of an unusual opportunity to study his character in real life. El Chapo, sitting just a few meters (yards) away, gave him a big smile. "I came to study a man who in a certain sense is a myth, a legend," Edda told reporters.


U.S. drops out of top 20 performers in global corruption index, watchdog says

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 09:11 PM PST

U.S. drops out of top 20 performers in global corruption index, watchdog saysThe group said its latest report on business leaders' perceptions of corruption put the United States at 71, down from 75, on a scale of 0-100. "This is a red flag because it's really part of a pattern that we've seen since the 2008 global financial crisis of a loss of trust ... in our public institutions," she told Reuters. "People don't see us as having adequate mechanisms in place to fight corruption and ensure the accountability of our elected officials." GRAPHIC: Corruption Perceptions Index - https://tmsnrt.rs/2HCFkgJ Concerns were already mounting before the election of Donald Trump, although they have been highlighted by the actions of a rich president who defied precedent to keep his personal tax affairs secret and retain his business holdings in office.


Winter storm snarls travel: More than 1,000 flights canceled on Tuesday

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 01:48 PM PST

Winter storm snarls travel: More than 1,000 flights canceled on TuesdaySouthwest Airlines alone has canceled more than 500 Tuesday flights, including nearly 300 at Chicago's Midway International Airport.


It’s not too late to get the most popular Instant Pot at its lowest price of 2019

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 05:38 AM PST

It's not too late to get the most popular Instant Pot at its lowest price of 2019Did you miss the big Instant Pot sale we told our readers about on Monday? More than a thousand of our readers took advantage of this killer Amazon deal, which slashes the best-selling Instant Pot model on the planet to the lowest price of 2019. We thought the deal might sell out pretty quickly, but it turns out that Amazon has more inventory than expected for this sale. That means if you haven't already snagged a $100 Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker for just $79.95, it's not too late! Here are some key details from the product page: * Duo, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Marker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle * Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button * Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food * Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time.Product Dimensions: 14.17 x 14.84 x 13.31 inches * UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors.Accessories include, stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet * Power supply: 120V - 60Hz


US government scientists correct Trump over climate change statements: 'Winter storms don't prove global warming isn't happening'

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 09:36 AM PST

US government scientists correct Trump over climate change statements: 'Winter storms don't prove global warming isn't happening'Donald Trump has again appeared to fundamentally misunderstand climate change by suggesting extreme cold weather in the US is evidence global warming does not exist. "In the beautiful Midwest, wind chill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded," Mr Trump tweeted late on Monday evening. It follows a number of recent tweets by the president expressing gleeful disregard for the scientific consensus that holds human carbon emissions responsible for recent global temperature increases.


Afghanistan's President Assures Citizens Amid Report of U.S.-Taliban Peace Progress

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 04:09 AM PST

Afghanistan's President Assures Citizens Amid Report of U.S.-Taliban Peace Progress'Our commitment is to provide peace and to prevent any possible disaster'


Maduro hits out at US over sanctions on Venezuelan state oil firm

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 07:54 PM PST

Maduro hits out at US over sanctions on Venezuelan state oil firmNicolas Maduro, Venezuela's president, has hit out at the US after the Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA. The move is aimed at severely curbing the OPEC member's crude exports to the United States and at pressuring the socialist leader to step down. Minutes before the announcement, Juan Guaido, the Venezuelan opposition leader who proclaimed himself interim president last week with US backing, said congress would name new boards of directors to the company and its US subsidiary, Citgo. Mr Guaido, supported by the United States and most countries in the Western Hemisphere, says Mr Maduro stole his re-election and must resign to allow new, fair polls. In a live national broadcast on Monday, Mr Maduro accused the United States of trying to steal US refining arm Citgo Petroleum, the OPEC member's most important foreign asset, which also manages a chain of US gas stations. He said Venezuela would take legal actions in response. Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president of Venezuela, prays next to his wife Fabiana Rosales Credit: AP In the first sign of serious retaliation, three sources with knowledge of the decision told Reuters that PDVSA had ordered customers with tankers waiting to load Venezuelan crude bound for the United States to prepay for the cargoes or they will not receive authorisation to fill the vessels or leave the ports. The Trump administration sanctions stopped short of banning US companies from buying Venezuelan oil, but because the proceeds of such sales will be put in a "blocked account," PDVSA is likely to quickly stop shipping much crude to the United States, its top client. "If the people in Venezuela want to continue to sell us oil, as long as the money goes into blocked accounts we will continue to take it, otherwise will we not be buying it," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at a White House briefing. Oil at sea, already paid for, would continue its journey to the United States, he said. White House national security adviser John Bolton said at the briefing the measure would cost  Mr Maduro $11 billion in lost export proceeds over the next year and block him from accessing PDVSA assets worth $7 billion. While there are significant exceptions, such as rules that should allow Citgo to keep using Venezuelan crude in US refineries, the sanctions will likely cause some reordering of global oil flows as Venezuela seeks to sell elsewhere. Gulf refineries that use Venezuela's heavy crude will have to look for alternatives to replace supplies. Despite a sharp decline in oil exports due largely to mismanagement of the industry and the economic crisis Venezuela remains the fourth-biggest vendor of oil to the United States, supplying some 500,000 barrels per day. National Security Advisor John Bolton (L) and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Credit: Getty Citgo, Valero Energy Corp and Chevron Corp are the three largest buyers of Venezuelan crude in the United States. "They are not allowing tankers bound for Valero, Citgo and Chevron to leave Venezuelan ports if not prepaid," a PDVSA source said referring to a decision by the company's trade and supply division. Other exceptions in the sanctions will make it easier for Chevron Corp to keep participating in a joint venture in Venezuela, and allow U.S. entities in Venezuela to keep buying PDVSA gasoline. The sanctions, contained in an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump, freeze US-based assets of PDVSA, Venezuela's largest source of revenue. The Trump administration had long held off on targeting Venezuela's vital oil sector for fear that it would hurt US refiners and raise oil prices for Americans. White House officials had also expressed concern about inflicting further hardship on the Venezuelan people. The latest sanctions appear to seek to build on the momentum that has mounted in recent weeks against Maduro at home and abroad. Guaido vs Maduro | Who is backing Venezuela's two presidents US officials said the sanctions on PDVSA were intended to prevent Maduro's government from siphoning off funds from the oil company to maintain his grip on power. Mr Mnuchin said oil supplies were sufficient to ensure no significant impact on U.S. gas prices in the short term and that the U.S. Treasury Department would issue temporary licenses to permit some transactions with PDVSA. Even though the Venezuelan military has shown no sign of abandoning Maduro, Bolton said: "Our assessment based on numerous contacts on the ground is that the rank and file of the Venezuelan military is acutely aware of the desperate economic conditions in the country and we think they look for ways to support the National Assembly government." Countries around the world have recognised Mr Guaido, the National Assembly speaker, as Venezuela's rightful leader, and the United States vowed to starve  MrMaduro's administration of oil revenue after he was sworn in on January 10 for a second term that was widely dubbed illegitimate. Mr Guaido's team of advisers is rushing to take control of Citgo Petroleum, before a potential bond default that could leave half the company in creditors' hands, sources close to the talks told Reuters on Monday. Mr Maduro has promised to stay in office, backed by Russia and China, which have bank rolled his government and fought off efforts to have his government disavowed by the United Nations. Mr Bolton reiterated that Mr Maduro would be held responsible for the safety of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Venezuela as well as Guaido and other opposition figures. He also not rule out US military intervention, although such action is widely considered to be unlikely. "The president has made it very clear on this matter that all options are on the table," Mr Bolton said.


With shutdown over, scientists rush to salvage wolf study

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:29 PM PST

With shutdown over, scientists rush to salvage wolf studyTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A 60-year-old study of wolves and moose at Isle Royale National Park is back on track after being derailed by the partial government shutdown, and enough private funding has been raised to ensure the work will go on even if federal agencies are idled again, officials said Monday.


Netanyahu in talks with Russians to avoid Syria 'frictions'

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 11:18 AM PST

Netanyahu in talks with Russians to avoid Syria 'frictions'Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday held talks with two Russian officials on reinforcing their military coordination in Syria in order to avoid any "friction" there, his office said. The talks focussed on "Iran and the situation in Syria, and strengthening the security coordination mechanism between the militaries in order to prevent friction," said a statement from his office. At the meeting, the Kremlin's Syria envoy Alexander Lavrentiev and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin "reiterated Russia's commitment to the maintenance of Israel's national security," it added.


Judge cancels Paul Manafort's Feb. 8 sentencing in Virginia case

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 05:57 PM PST

Judge cancels Paul Manafort's Feb. 8 sentencing in Virginia caseA federal judge has canceled Paul Manafort's Feb. 8 sentencing in Virginia until DC plea dispute resolved


The 2020 Genesis GV80 Will Be the Luxury Brand's First SUV

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 11:16 AM PST

The 2020 Genesis GV80 Will Be the Luxury Brand's First SUVThe rear-wheel-drive-based crossover is finally almost here.


Hillary Clinton 'still considering 2020 presidential run'

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 07:47 AM PST

Hillary Clinton 'still considering 2020 presidential run'Hillary Clinton has not ruled out running for president in 2020, a new report claims. Ms Clinton was the Democratic nominee for president in 2016 but lost to Donald Trump in a seismic upset, though she did win the popular vote. "I think we have to at least leave our mind open to the possibility that [Clinton] is still talking about it," Mr Zeleny said.


NJ waitress speaks out over anti-immigrant message on receipt

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 02:28 AM PST

NJ waitress speaks out over anti-immigrant message on receipt"Don't tip immigrants." Those three words written on the back of a restaurant receipt has a Burlington County waitress speaking up.


The Latest: Maduro plans to expand Venezuela militias

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 12:02 PM PST

The Latest: Maduro plans to expand Venezuela militiasCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Latest on the political and economic crisis in Venezuela (all times local):


Islamist militants prime suspects in Philippine cathedral bombing

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:31 AM PST

Islamist militants prime suspects in Philippine cathedral bombingInvestigators probing the Catholic cathedral bombing that killed 21 people in the Philippines' restive south said Monday a group tied to notorious Islamists Abu Sayyaf is the prime suspect. Two explosions tore through the cathedral on the Muslim-majority island of Jolo, killing worshippers at Sunday mass and security forces in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. Authorities said the so-called Ajang-Ajang faction is a small band of several dozen that most likely carried out the bombing, the Philippines' worst in years, in an act of revenge.


Chipmaker Xilinx's 5G orders kick off race to cash in on new networks

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 09:06 AM PST

Chipmaker Xilinx's 5G orders kick off race to cash in on new networksCarriers in South Korea and China plan to roll out 5G networks this year, and handset makers, including Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , plan to make phones work on those networks. "The start of this ramp [up of 5G spending] is happening faster than we had thought," Xilinx Chief Executive Victor Peng said on the company's quarterly earnings call on Jan. 23. As the roll out accelerates, though, Xilinx will face competition from other chipmakers with similar products that allow constant tweaking of the new technology, analysts said.


Three killed as tornado tears through Havana

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 02:11 AM PST

Three killed as tornado tears through HavanaA rare and powerful tornado that struck Havana killed three people and left 172 injured, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said early on Monday. Mr Diaz-Canel, who toured the darkened streets of Havana in the pre-dawn hours visiting emergency crews, wrote on Twitter that damage to the Cuban capital from the late Sunday tornado was "severe". The tornado overturned vehicles, uprooted trees, knocked down lampposts, and left part of the city in the dark. In the city's Luyano neighbourhood storm debris - including parts of a balcony ripped off an old building - blocked the streets, AFP photographers reported. As emergency sirens blared across the city, firefighters and ambulances rushed about on rescue missions, their flashing lights giving light to blacked out areas. Officials said the damage was severe Credit: Adalberto Roque/AFP "As of now we mourn the loss of three human lives and 172 injured people are receiving aid", Mr Diaz-Canel tweeted. He added that several emergency teams were working hard to restore power to blacked-out areas. At the Hijas de Galicia maternity hospital staff were forced to evacuate the building due to storm damage. The tornado, spawned by a powerful storm that originated in the Gulf of Mexico, hit western Cuba with winds of up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) per hour. People described the tornado as having "the sound of a jet engine," and reported feeling changes in the environmental pressure when it arrived, Armando Caymares with the Institute of Meteorology said. The sound of sirens could be heard throughout the city in the early hours Credit: Adalberto Roque/AFP "[The tornado] caught me in the street, in the car with my wife and children," actor Luis "Panfilo" Silva wrote on his social media account. "I had to dodge fallen trees, flooded areas and strong winds until I managed to get home. We experienced great fear," he wrote.


Toyota Is Replacing the Old Yaris with a Rebadged Mazda 2 Hatchback

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:06 AM PST

Toyota Is Replacing the Old Yaris with a Rebadged Mazda 2 HatchbackLike the current Yaris sedan, it's looking like the 2020 Yaris hatch will also be built by Mazda.


How to wean grown kids off your payroll, freeing up more retirement cash

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:01 AM PST

How to wean grown kids off your payroll, freeing up more retirement cashEmpty nesters can free up a lot of cash for themselves and their retirement investments once they get their kids settled and stop paying their bills.


The top Valentine's Day gifts for your pets on Amazon

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 10:45 AM PST

The top Valentine's Day gifts for your pets on AmazonThis Valentine's Day, don't forget to show your pet how much you love them with a fun, affordable gift from Amazon.


Mueller investigation into Trump-Russia links 'close to being completed', attorney general reveals

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 12:56 AM PST

Mueller investigation into Trump-Russia links 'close to being completed', attorney general revealsRobert Mueller's Russia probe is "close to being completed," the US attorney general has said in a rare update on the progress of the investigation. Matthew Whitaker said he had been "fully briefed" on the situation but did not elaborate or give a timetable for the end of the probe, which has loomed large over the first two years of Donald Trump's presidency. The special counsel's inquiries into whether Russia interfered in the 2016 US presidential election and colluded with the Republican's campaign have so far led to charges against 34 people, several of them close to Mr Trump.


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