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Hacker Reportedly Leaked Personal Data of Chinese Elites on Twitter
In an embarrassing leak for authorities that has raised concerns about the security of official records, the purported personal details of numerous Chinese business moguls and politically-connected elite have been posted to an anonymous Twitter account. The data disclosure would… Read More ›
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A 75% Discount off Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles being given by UK for Firms and Organizations
With the aim to “encourage more businesses to switch to hydrogen-fuelled vehicles”, the U.K. government has launched a £2 million ($2.89 million) fund to provide subsidies. Private businesses, as well as organizations such as police forces and health trusts would… Read More ›
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The UK Property Premier League Led by this Soccer Club
Soccer club Tottenham Hotspur has taken home an unlikely consolation prize even though it narrowly missed out on clinching the English Premier League (EPL) title,. The area surrounding Spurs’ home stadium, White Hart Lane in north London, recorded the greatest… Read More ›
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Market-making Operations of Citadel, KCG being Investigated by US Authorities: Reuters
Looking into the possibility that the two giants of electronic trading are giving small investors a poor deal when executing stock transactions on their behalf, the US Federal authorities are investigating the market-making arms of Citadel LLC and KCG Holdings… Read More ›
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Pornhub is offering you up to $25K to hack its site and find flaws
Now one can also make money from Pornhub. The adult video site is offering up to $25,000 for anyone who can hck into its systems and help the site in finding security flaws which probably isn’t the first thing you… Read More ›
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Social Media Outcry Sparked by a Report Claiming Bias in Facebook ‘Trending’ Topics
In a report by the technology news site Gizmodo that was published on Monday that sparked widespread comment on social media, it is alleged that workers at Facebook have often omitted conservative political stories from the website’s “trending” list to… Read More ›
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U.S. Warship Sails Near Chinese-claimed Reef in South China Sea
Prompting anger in Beijing which denounced the patrol as illegal and a threat to peace and stability, a U.S. navy warship sailed close to a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Tuesday, a U.S. Department of Defense official… Read More ›
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Top Economists say Tax Havens Have no Economic Justification
Demanding that the veil of secrecy that surrounds tax havens be lifted, world leaders at a London summit this week would be urged to recognize that there is no economic benefit to tax havens by more than 300 economists, including… Read More ›
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Performance Materials from Air Products to be Bought by Evonik for $3.8 Billion
Strengthening its leading position on the high-margin specialty & coating additives market, the Specialty & Coating Additives business (Performance Materials Division) of the US company Air Products and Chemicals would be acquired by Evonik Industries AG for 3.8 billion US… Read More ›
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As Evacuations Continue Canada Wildfire Could Double in Size
As authorities warn the blaze could double in size by the end of Saturday, more than 88,000 people have left wildfire-ravaged Fort McMurray in western Canada. As flames and smoke continued to play havoc with efforts to get to safety,… Read More ›