Month: September 2019

These driverless shuttles may be the future of your work commute European stocks reversed early losses to trade higher on ……Read On.

Stella McCartney: Sustainability Is The Future Of Fashion, Not Just A Trend

In lieu of show notes, Stella McCartney chose to place sustainability fact sheets on the seats of the Palais Garnier ……Read On.

Your Energy-Efficient Washing Machine could be Harboring Pathogens

Lower temperatures used in ‘energy saver’ washing machines may not be killing all pathogens For the first time ever, investigators ……Read On.

Teen Commits Suicide After he’s Outed as Bisexual on Snapchat, Family Says

A 16-year-old Tennesee boy died by suicide after he was outed for being bisexual on social media, his family claims. ……Read On.

Raptors ‘Hungry’ for Another NBA Title, Marc Gasol Says

Marc Gasol and the “hungry” Raptors are ready to get to work. Depsite losing Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green this offseason, veteran Gasol, ……Read On.

Al Pacino was Once a Terrible Super on the Upper West Side, According to his Former Boss

Al Pacino didn’t win any awards for one of his earliest roles — the super of an Upper West Side ……Read On.

A New Climate Change Report is Out. Here’s What it Says

Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned ……Read On.

Very Strong Case for Compulsory Vaccination of School Children, Health Secretary Says

September 28, 2019 Esbec Team

There is a “very strong” case for making it compulsory for school children to be vaccinated, the health secretary has ……Read On.

What’s at Stake Over the Final Weekend of the Regular Season

Our final weekend of baseball’s regular season! It has been a fun ride, my friends. Here’s a quick look at ……Read On.

Importance Of Pollinator Mixes As Conservation Technique

September 27, 2019 Cody

Insect pollinators like honey bees, native bees, moths, butterflies; and some species of wasps, beetles and flies are demonstrating an ……Read On.

No-deal Brexit still Threatening Vital Medicine Supplies Despite Contingency Planning

September 27, 2019 Esbec Team

The threat to the supply of vital medicines still remains in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the ……Read On.

British Tanker Seized by Iran Transmits Location for First Time in Weeks

September 27, 2019 Esbec Team

The British oil tanker that was seized by Iran in July began transmitting its location on Friday for the first ……Read On.

Car Production Numbers Up for First Time in More than a Year

September 26, 2019 Esbec Team

The number of cars made in the UK has increased for the first time in more than a year, according ……Read On.

Switch that Kills Inactive HIV Isolated

Using genetic sequencing, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers have identified a principal cellular player controlling HIV ……Read On.

Volkswagen’s CEO and Chairman Charged in Germany Over Diesel Emissions Scandal

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and the company’s chairman, Hans Dieter Pötsch, were charged by German prosecutors on Tuesday with stock ……Read On.

‘Furious’ Johnson Cuts Short New York Trip to Face MPs as Parliament Resumes

A furious Boris Johnson has had to cut short a visit to New York and is returning to the Commons ……Read On.

Medical Cannabis Product Approved for Epilepsy

The EU has approved for the first time the use of a medicinal cannabis product aimed at patients with two ……Read On.

There’s a New Way to Deal with Confederate Monuments: Signs that Explain their Racist History

The plaques’ every word is a testament to pain – and to perjury. “This monument should no longer stand as ……Read On.

Eating More Nuts Could Slow Weight Gain, Researchers Say

Nuts could be the key to keeping slim, according to new research. Scientists from Harvard University and Harvard Medical School ……Read On.

Megan Rapinoe Named Best Women’s Player, Jill Ellis Best Coach at FIFA Awards

September 24, 2019 Esbec Team

Megan Rapinoe has won The Best FIFA Women’s Player award for the first time in her career, securing the prize ahead of fellow finalists ……Read On.

From Mascot to Meme to Megastar: How Gritty Took Over the World

Gritty is now a household name, a bona fide celebrity. But the feisty, furry Philadelphia Flyers mascot might not have ……Read On.

Microsoft Launches E-commerce Tools as Amazon Rivalry Intensifies

September 24, 2019 Esbec Team

Satya Nadella speaking at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. David A. Grogan | CNBC Microsoft is rolling ……Read On.

London Just Overtook New York for Fintech Investment, Research Shows

The London Eye, the Big Ben clock tower and the City of London financial district are seen from the Broadway ……Read On.

Connecticut Resident Dies from Rare Mosquito-Borne Disease

Connecticut public health officials say an East Lyme resident has died after testing positive earlier this month for a mosquito-borne ……Read On.

Musician Helps Launch Boston Youth Basketball League

Michael Bivins, a founding member of the bands New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe, is turning his attention from music ……Read On.

Amazon’s ‘Fleabag’ Wins Four Emmys, including Best Comedy Series

Amazon must be pretty happy after tonight’s primetime Emmy Awards, where its shows “Fleabag” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” dominated ……Read On.

Chinese Theft of Trade Secrets on the Rise, the US Justice Department Warns

As President Donald Trump puts pressure on Beijing to end unfair business practices, the Department of Justice has a warning for companies: ……Read On.

New York Stock Exchange Owner Launches Futures Contracts that Pay Out in Bitcoin

Chesnot | Getty Images Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, launched its bitcoin futures contracts late ……Read On.

Sorting Out the Current Landscape of Professional Women’s Hockey

Hockey season is about to begin, but there has never been more uncertainty in the women’s game. It’s a paradox. ……Read On.

He was ‘Perfectly Healthy’ Before the Mosquito Bite. Nine Days Later, He was Brain Dead

A Michigan man reportedly “went from perfectly healthy to brain dead” in nine days after he contracted the rare, mosquito-borne ……Read On.

Historic Day of Climate Strikes is Unlikely to Move Donald Trump

Greta Thunberg told a huge crowd in Manhattan that she thought around four million people had taken part in Friday’s ……Read On.

Facebook Suspends Tens of Thousands of Apps

Facebook says it has suspended tens of thousands of apps as part of an investigation it launched in the wake ……Read On.

‘Truth Hurts’ Was a Viral Hit, But Lizzo’s Stardom Is No Accident

Two years after its release, Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” is topping the Hot 100 and generating Grammy buzz — but it ……Read On.

Sertraline Antidepressant ‘Reduces Anxiety Symptoms First’

A commonly-prescribed antidepressant reduces anxiety first and has a smaller effect on depressive symptoms weeks later, a study suggests. Researchers ……Read On.

Women’s March Chicago Announces Pair of Events Next Year

Woman’s March Chicago organizers announced two marches next year in Grant Park just days after the unaffiliated national Women’s March ……Read On.

Seven Week 4 Games that will Shake up the College Football Playoff

The first three weeks of the season have provided some clues about the College Football Playoff race, but collectively? There’s ……Read On.

Huawei Mate 30: New Huawei Phone to Launch Without Google Apps

The latest flagship smartphone from Huawei will launch without crucial Google apps and services due a US trade ban on ……Read On.

Global Climate Strike: Millions Across the World Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change

September 19, 2019 Esbec Team

Hundreds of thousands of people across the world are taking to the streets to call for urgent measures to tackle ……Read On.

Cannabis Logistics Startup Wayv Launches Dynamic Distribution Platform

Supply chain logistics is a headache and a half across any industry, but the difficulty level goes way up within ……Read On.

Facebook to Launch ‘Supreme Court’ to Judge Controversial Content

September 18, 2019 Esbec Team

Facebook has revealed the rules that will govern its “supreme court” – a new 40-person independent board that will make ……Read On.

Adult Type 2 Diabetes Markers Found in Kids as Young as Eight

September 18, 2019 Esbec Team

Scientists have discovered indicators of adult type 2 diabetes can be spotted in children as young as eight – about ……Read On.

Eagles vs. Falcons Results: Julio Jones’ TD Withstands Carson Wentz’s Magic

Carson Wentz completed numerous improbable passes to keep his Eagles in their game vs. the Falcons on Sunday night, but ……Read On.

No-Deal Brexit a ‘Catastrophe’ for Travelers

(CNN) — Food shortages. Inadequate medical supplies. Civil unrest and road blockades. Lack of fuel. Delays at the border. It’s ……Read On.

Officials ID Victim in Deadly Bar Shooting in Fall River

Authorities are identifying the victim of a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts bar that left two others injured. Bristol County ……Read On.

Toronto Film Festival 2019: Nicolas Cage turns it up to 11 in ‘Color Out of Space’

Nicolas Cage is having a moment – although, arguably, he’s been having a moment his entire bonkers career. The man ……Read On.

‘Dirty Secret’ Gas Boosts Climate Warming

It’s the most powerful greenhouse gas known to humanity, and emissions have risen rapidly in recent years, the BBC has ……Read On.

Yet Another ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel is Coming

Brace yourselves: another prequel is coming. Deadline reports that HBO is “close to giving a pilot order” to yet another ……Read On.

Whirlpool Recall Uncovers 65,000 Dangerous Dryers

Some 65,000 fire-prone tumble dryers have been found during a recall campaign by Whirlpool, but hundreds of thousands still remain ……Read On.

Supercars Driving into Unknown in NZ

Local expert Shane Van Gisbergen fears a newly resurfaced Pukekohe Park track and the threat of rain creates a cocktail ……Read On.

How YouTube Makes Money from Fake Cancer Cure Videos

YouTube’s algorithm promotes fake cancer cures in a number of languages and the site runs adverts for major brands and ……Read On.

Braised Cannellini Beans with Prosciutto and Herbs

Prep:10 min + soaking time Cook: 1 hr 50 min Total:1 hr + soaking time ……Read On.

New Music From Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Migos Will Appear On ‘Addams Family’ Movie Soundtrack

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky! On Wednesday (Sept. 11), MGM announced that Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Migos, ……Read On.

British-Australian Woman Held in Iran with her Boyfriend is Named

The family of a British-Australian woman being detained in an Iranian jail have said they hope she will be able ……Read On.

Meet the Investment Banker who Tuned up Two US Open Finalists

No, it’s not the introduction to a complicated joke, but a real life scenario that linked two of the finalists ……Read On.

Scrap Metal Recycler General Iron Reaches Deal to Vacate North Side Site

September 11, 2019 Esbec Team

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, nullifying a lame-duck move by her predecessor, announced a deal Wednesday with General Iron Industries that calls ……Read On.

Breaking Down the Favorite Video Category at 2019 Latin American Music Awards

The 2019 Latin American Music Awards are going down next month, and the nominees are getting ready to shine during the ……Read On.

US Companies are Canceling Investment into China at a Faster Clip, Survey Shows

September 11, 2019 Esbec Team

Some American companies in China are speeding up their move away from the mainland as increasing tariffs continue to hurt ……Read On.

USMNT Given Reality Check in Humbling Defeat Against Mexico

It was set up as a rematch, a chance for the Gregg Berhalter and the U.S. national team to get ……Read On.

Zendaya And Tommy Hilfiger On The Second Chapter Of Their 1970s-Inspired Collaboration

When Zendaya was told that the second chapter in her collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger would be staged in New York ……Read On.

Tornado Lifts House Off Foundation in North Carolina

Shocking video footage taken during a tornado caused by Hurricane Dorian shows the twister lift a small house off of ……Read On.

Fears UK Could Follow the US into Opioid Crisis

Overuse of powerful prescription medication could lead to an addiction crisis in the UK similar to that being seen in ……Read On.

Cancer-Stricken Boy Whose Parents Stopped Chemo must Stay with Grandparents

A Florida judge ruled Monday that the cancer-stricken 4-year-old boy whose parents opted to treat him with marijuana-infused oil instead ……Read On.

Five-Week Parliament Shut-Down Officially Begins

Parliament has officially been suspended for five weeks, with MPs not due back until 14 October. Amid unusual scenes in ……Read On.

French Probe of Jeffrey Epstein Case Heating Up

The French investigation into the sprawling Jeffrey Epstein sex case is heating up — thanks to two women who are ……Read On.

Trump’s Nastiness is Making him Look Weak

Donald Trump wants people to think he’s a winner. So why does he act like a loser? Winners convey a ……Read On.

India’s Historic Landing on Moon’s Polar Surface May have Failed

India’s historic attempt to soft land a rover on the moon may have ended in failure moments before landing and ……Read On.

Multi-Hundred-Million-Yuan U.S.-International Joint Venture Projects Land in Fujian

The award-winning American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) delegation, led by Chamber’s President Dr. Harley Seyedin, ……Read On.

Moda Operandi Gets A Makeover — By Data And Design

Moda Operandi customers will discover a new look and feel for the site this week as the luxury e-tailer unveils ……Read On.

CleanSpark to Attend Upcoming Investor and Industry Events

CleanSpark, Inc. (OTC: CLSK), a microgrid company with advanced engineering, software, and controls for innovative distributed energy resource management systems, ……Read On.

MPs Willing to go to Court to Enforce Brexit Delay

MPs, including Tories expelled from the party, are preparing legal action in the event the PM refuses to seek a ……Read On.

12 Spaghetti Recipes Easy Enough for Weeknights

1. One-Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs Fact: Everyone loves spaghetti and meatballs, and no one loves washing dishes. Enter this magical ……Read On.

Former Cardinals Outfielder Chris Duncan Dies at 38 After Cancer Battle

Former Cardinals outfielder and first baseman Chris Duncan died Friday at the age of 38 after a nearly decade-long battle ……Read On.

NCAA Women’s Soccer: Georgetown doesn’t Need Anna Leat to Follow in Anyone’s Footsteps

Georgetown wasn’t going to find a goalkeeper who would make people forget about Arielle Schechtman, perhaps the most irreplaceable figure ……Read On.

Palestinian Official Calls US Envoy’s Resignation an ‘Admission of Failure’

The resignation Thursday of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy is an “admission of failure” for the White House’s ……Read On.

What is the Greatest Collection of Talent Ever on One Roster?

This article is about a team record that was set by a team long after it had ceased to be ……Read On.

Poor Diet can Lead to Blindness, Case Study Shows

An extreme case of “fussy” or “picky” eating caused a young patient’s blindness, according to a new case report published ……Read On.

American Airlines Mechanic Accused of Sabotaging Flight

An American Airlines mechanic is accused of sabotaging a flight over stalled union contract negotiations. Citing a criminal complaint affidavit ……Read On.

Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has Died

The former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has died, according to a tweet by his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday. He ……Read On.

Erdogan Says Turkey should have Nuclear Weapons like Israel

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that it was unacceptable that Turkey was barred from having nuclear weapons while other ……Read On.

NHL Reaches Deal to Stream all Games in Russia

The NHL is expanding its reach into Russia through a new streaming agreement that’s set to make every regular-season and ……Read On.

Greenland’s Ice Faces Melting ‘Death Sentence’

Greenland’s massive ice sheet may have melted by a record amount this year, scientists have warned. During this year alone, ……Read On.

Jets Talking Extension with Josh Morrissey, Progress to be Made on Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor Deals

The Jets are talking about an extension with a foundational young player but still have progress to make with forwards Patrik ……Read On.

US Farmers Hope Trump Delivers on Trade Deal with Japan

American farmers have not only endured retaliatory tariffs from China and other nations, they’ve watched as most of their top ……Read On.

Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas Flooding Recedes Revealing Devastation

Trying to get to Great Abaco Island after its battering from Hurricane Dorian is a challenge. Marinas are decimated so ……Read On.

Phil Neville Flattered by Reported United States Interest

Phil Neville acknowledges he has been flattered by reported interest from the United States women’s team but insists there has ……Read On.

Japanese Auto Sales Fall in South Korea Amid Consumer Boycott

Japanese automakers posted sharper sales falls in South Korea in August, industry data showed on Wednesday, hit by a consumer boycott of Japanese ……Read On.

Kroger ‘Respectfully’ Asks Shoppers to Stop Openly Carrying Guns in Stores

Kroger is following Walmart’s lead. The Ohio-based supermarket giant on Tuesday asked customers to stop openly carrying firearms in its ……Read On.

CrowdBureau Corporation Closes $1.1M Series A Equity Funding with $9.7M Valuation

Clydagh Limited, Estuary Holdings Ltd., and Alpama Limited Lead Investment CrowdBureau Corporation announced today that it had completed a Series ……Read On.

Politicians, Prosecutors, Judges Making it Impossible for Cops to Keep NYC Safe

Recently, I signed out of the Midtown North Precinct for the final time, concluding a 25-year career with the New ……Read On.

How Feasible are the Government Spending Plans?

The big message the government will try to send with its spending round is about the austerity decade ending. In ……Read On.

Wild Geese Taking Flight Over Climate Change

Barnacle geese are choosing new feeding sites to cope with climate change, according to Scottish researchers. A team from St ……Read On.

John Force Wins at Indy for 5th Time, Ties Record

John Force raced to his fifth career victory at Indianapolis, winning the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on Monday. Force tied ……Read On.

Business Capital Delivers Financing for Multinational Technology Services Company

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Capital (BizCap) structured and delivered a credit facility to Innominds Software, Inc., (Innominds) ……Read On.

WeChat Restricts Controversial Video Face-Swapping App Zao, Citing “Security Risks”

Zao went viral in China this weekend for its realistic face-swapping videos, but after controversy about its policies, WeChat restricted ……Read On.

Twenty-Five Confirmed Dead in California Boat Fire

Twenty-five bodies have been found on the ocean floor after a boat was destroyed by fire off the coast of ……Read On.

PM Faces Commons Showdown Over Election Threat

Boris Johnson faces a showdown in Parliament later after No 10 officials warned he would call for a snap general ……Read On.

Massachusetts Green Beret Killed in Afghanistan Coming Home

A Green Beret from Massachusetts killed during combat operations in Afghanistan last month is coming home. Master Sgt. Luis F. ……Read On.

Steelers, Joe Haden Agree to 2-year, $22M Extension, Report Says

Joe Haden is staying in Pittsburgh. The Steelers and the star cornerback have agreed to a two-year, $22 million extension, ……Read On.

Tory MPs Warned Against Rebelling Over Brexit

The government is trying to “purge” Tory rebels who oppose it over Brexit, ex-Justice Secretary David Gauke says. A senior ……Read On.

Yardi to Showcase Innovative Real Estate Technology at Cityscape Global in September