Uber Drivers Complete 2 Billion Rides

Time Magazine | 2016-07-19

Uber’s CEO announced on Facebook the company completed its two-billionth ride in mid-June, coming shortly after investors poured...

Audi to focus on electric cars, services in new strategy: Sources

The Times of India | 2016-07-19

BERLIN: Audi will boost spending on digital technologies and electric cars over the next decade, sources at the German carmaker said, as it follows parent Volkswagen in reshaping its business in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal. Volkswagen's (VW) main profit contributor plans to invest about...

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What Can't Medical Marijuana Do?

The Atlantic | 2016-07-18

Things aren’t going so hot in the public-health war against the opioid epidemic that is sweeping America right now. Deaths from opioid overdoses hit an , the latest year for which there’s official data, and there isn’t much reason to believe the epidemic will be over any time soon. New legislation...

Zika outbreak to end in 2 to 3 years, scientists predict

Daily Star Lebanon | 2016-07-14

The Zika outbreak rampaging through Latin America will likely burn itself out in the next two to three years, based on the fact that people develop immunity to the virus after an initial infection, British scientists said Thursday. ......

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The Latest: Kremlin defends not suspending sports minister

The Associated Press | 2016-07-19

The Latest on the Russian doping case (all times local to Rio de Janeiro): 8:55 a.m. Russian President Vladimir Putin&aposs; spokesman says Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has not been suspended from duties because he is not directly accused of covering up doping. Putin said on Monday that officials...

Andy Murray pulls out of Rogers Cup to focus on Rio 2016 Olympics

Indian Express | 2016-07-19

Wimbledon 2016 champion Andy Murray won his third Rogers Cup title last year in Montreal. (Source: Reuters) Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has pulled out of next...

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Voa News | 2016-07-19

Study: 2.5 Million People Infected with HIV Each Year

About 2.5 million people are infected with HIV every year, according to a recent analysis of a global AIDS study. During the past decade the rate of new...

Newsweek | 2016-07-19

Brazil Extremists 'Declare Loyalty To ISIS' Weeks Before Olympics

A group of extremists in Brazil has reportedly declared loyalty to the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) less than three weeks before the country hosts the...

The Times of India | 2016-07-19

WhatsApp banned in Brazil again

RIO DE JANEIRO: A Brazilian judge has ordered the nationwide suspension of the instant messaging application WhatsApp because it won't help out in a police...

BBC News | 2016-07-19

Unusual US Zika virus case baffles experts

Experts are trying to work out exactly how a US carer has caught Zika after tending to a dying elderly man with the virus. Until now it was thought that only...

Time Magazine | 2016-07-19

Pakistani Police Say Qandeel Baloch’s Brother Must Face Punishment

Police have ruled out the possibility that Pakistani model and social media star Qandeel Baloch’s brother, who murdered her on July 15, can evade...

BBC News | 2016-07-19

Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan signals death penalty return

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is ready to reinstate the death penalty "if the people demand it", following the recent coup attempt. He was...

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Alternet | 2016-07-19

Hillary-Hating Took Center Stage at RNC's Opening Night

Melania Trump's much-anticipated speech was drowned out by hours of unhinged Hillary bashing at the...