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Next Time Your Flight Is Overbooked, Hold out for the Big Bucks
The passenger, David Dao, was already seated on the plane and refused to give up his seat to make room for a United crew member who needed to fly. United earlier this week said it would review its policies regarding overbooked flights and announce results of the review by April 30. [Full Article...]
Pericolo inquinamento e fuga: resta in carcere il direttore dell'Agenzia delle Entrate
Jobless rates drop in Tri-County
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls increasing 180,000 last month and the unemployment rate unchanged at 4.7 percent. Critics warn against putting too much stock in the data, however, which calculate the veteran unemployment rate from a much smaller sample size than the overall rate. [Full Article...]
Apple obtains permit to test self-driving cars
Over the past few years, there had been so many speculations that Apple would enter the highly-competitive race of developing self-driving cars. Apple joins the likes of Google , Ford, Tesla , Faraday Future, BMW, Mercedes and GM among the 30 firms who also have permits to go driverless in the Bear Republic. [Full Article...]
Airtel doles out free data to post-paid subscribers
Here's a new one. It is aimed at customers who were unable to avail the Jio Summer Surprise offer benefits before it was pulled officially, as well as new customers. Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan plan in short is going to offer you 84 GB 4G data for almost 3 months at Rs 309 if you are Prime members and opted for 1GB data cap. [Full Article...]
La Basilicata sospende l'attività del centro oli Eni
Sospensione comunicata immediatamente da Pittella ai ministri dell'Ambiente e dello Sviluppo Economico, Gianluca Galletti e Carlo Calenda . La lettera era la conseguenza della riunione fra Pittella e l'Arpab (Agenzia regionale per l'ambiente della Basilicata), durante la quale sono stati esaminati i dati di alcuni prelievi fatti dai tecnici che hanno dimostrato un inquinamento di manganese, ... [Full Article...]
Rouhani inaugurates phases 17&18 of South Pars gas field
Mohammad Meshkinfam, director of Pars Oil and Gas Co. told reporters that the first phase of excavation of a well into the oil stratum had been completed, with two other phases still waiting operation; "the stratum will contribute a daily crude production of 140,000 barrels", he added. [Full Article...]
Selfie time: Modi rides the Delhi metro with Australian PM Turnbull
Modi has promised to provide power to the entire country by 2019 and needs uranium imports to fuel India's nuclear power plants. As per IANS report, one MoU was signed on cooperation in fighting worldwide terrorism and organised crime. The first concrete initiative in the new partnership is Victoria University and the University of Canberra joining to help India establish its own national sports... [Full Article...]
EPL title race heats up as Chelsea loses at United
United wasted no time in asserting themselves on the game as they stormed into the lead with seven minutes gone, Ander Herrera playing an exquisite ball through for Marcus Rashford, who coolly rolled his shot past the on-rushing Asmir Begovic. [Full Article...]
China's economy grows 6.9 per cent in first quarter of 2017
That's slightly higher than the 6.8% figure recorded in the fourth quarter of past year - and above what some economists had been predicting. "For the first time in the recent years, China starts a year with a strong headline GDP", Raymond Yeung of Australia & New Zealand Banking Group told Bloomberg. [Full Article...]
Durant shines in Warriors playoff debut in Game 1 win
Connaughton finished with a career-high 19 points. Lillard, once again playing in his hometown of Oakland , went 12-of-26 for 34 points, five rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes. Backup point guard Ian Clark contributed seven points to a 15-2 flurry at the start of the fourth quarter Sunday, as the Golden State Warriors ran off from a tie to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-109 in ... [Full Article...]
United changes policy, crew can't displace seated passengers
While the airline would not reveal its payment limits, it did state that it has changed its policy regarding when employees can book a seat on a flight. Cellphone video of the incident sparked widespread outrage and created a public-relations nightmare for United. Demetrio has said Dao lost teeth, suffered a concussion and a broken nose as airport police employed by Chicago removed him. [Full Article...]
United to compensate passengers on flight at centre of passenger-dragging scandal
A short time later, Dao was forcibly and brutally dragged off the airplane. All incident reports prepared by the city and United. The head of United's parent company has scrambled to contain the damage to the carrier's reputation. "The family of Dr. Dao wants the world to know that they are very appreciative of the outpouring of prayers, concern and support they have received", said Stephen Go... [Full Article...]
Giovane dentista muore durante passeggiata in moto: aveva 35 anni
Da subito sono apparse serie le condizioni del centauro sbalzato dalla moto, un'Aprilia 1000 di cilindrata. Illesi gli occupanti del camper ma tanto spavento anche per la presenza di alcuni bambini. [Full Article...]
Wells Fargo claws back $75 million from former CEO and top exec
Despite the embarrassing revelations, Wells Fargo's longtime CEO John Stumpf was able to retire last fall with more than $83 million by exercising all of his vested stock options, which he had amassed over a 34-year career. Wells Fargo gave managers wide latitude to run their divisions. In total, Mr Stumpf has paid back $69m while Ms Tolstedt has given back $67m over the scandal. [Full Article...]
After Days Of Tension, North Korean Missile Test Fails
The United States is ruling nothing out in its dealings with North Korea , Vice President Mike Pence said Monday during a visit to the heavily militarised border between the two Koreas. While Trump has employed tough rhetoric in response to North Korea's recent missile tests, the new USA president's options appear limited in dealing with a challenge that has vexed his Oval Office predecessors. [Full Article...]
Tax deadline pushed to Tuesday
Errors usually delay tax refunds and could cause the IRS to send out a letter. Watch out for an e-Services scam. But extensions have a major caveat: The IRS gives you extra time to file , but not to pay . If you can do so, it is best to err on the overpayment side. The final method you can use is to simply sit down and fill out your tax forms yourself. [Full Article...]
April US Jobs Report
Stats SA says the gain in employment in the December quarter was largely due to gains in the trade, business services and manufacturing sectors. London's unemployment rate has fallen for the second straight month. The most impressive performance was delivered by the construction sector which added 58,000 jobs - the best in a decade, thanks to the unusually warmer weather which generally allow ... [Full Article...]
Wild lose in OT
Edmundson scored for St. Louis at 17:48 of the extra period, Allen made a career-high 51 saves and the Blues stole Game 1 of their first-round playoff series from the Wild with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night. Parise tapped the puck behind Allen, making it the third time this season that the Wild have scored vs. St. Louis with their goalie pulled. "I mean, I've done it once before in the playoff... [Full Article...]
Attorney: 'Fearless Girl' Statue Violates Bull Sculptor's Copyright
She was met with instant and almost unanimous acclaim, before some critics questioned why a company with just 5 women on their 28-person board was calling for greater gender equality from other Wall Street companies while also advertising one of its funds. [Full Article...]