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Samsung extends lead in smartphone market, as Apple's share falls

The Times of India | 2016-07-29

WASHINGTON: Samsung extended its lead in the global smartphone market over Apple in the second quarter, gaining from the launch of its updated flagship handsets, surveys showed Thursday. The South Korean giant delivered 77 million smartphones in the quarter, up 5.5% from a year ago, for a market...

Ride-hailing apps like Uber will be legal in China soon

Engadget | 2016-07-28

Considering how much business Uber does in China, it's kind of hard to imagine that ride-hailing apps aren't exactly legal in the country. Well, they weren't, but they're about to be. Chinese regulators have passed a new law that clears up the legal... ......

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Campaign For Universal Health Care In Colorado Seeks Bernie Sanders' Help

National Public Radio | 2016-07-29

i "I believe that health care is a right, not a privilege," Sen. Bernie Sanders told Denver supporters in February. ColoradoCare supporters hope to leverage his charisma for a win on their state amendment. Marc Piscotty/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marc Piscotty/Getty Images "I believe...

Anavex Alzheimer's Drug Plays Losing Game Against the Placebo Effect

The Street | 2016-07-27

Shares of Anavex Life Sciences (AVXL) plunged Wednesday because the months-long stock promotion campaign claiming a cure for Alzheimer's disease lost its sizzle. A small group of Alzheimer's patients treated with Anavex's experimental drug Anavex 2-73 are exhibiting signs of memory loss, faltering...

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He's a skydiver working with a net - but no parachute

Boston Herald | 2016-07-29

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — He's made 18,000 parachute jumps, helped train some of the world's most elite skydivers, done some of the stunts for "Ironman 3." But the plunge Luke Aikins knows he'll be remembered for is the one he's making without a parachute. Or a wingsuit. Or anything, really, other than...

Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from Germany duty

Arabnews | 2016-07-29

Attached Files: ID: 1469797676429440100 Publication Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 BERLIN: Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday announced his retirement from international duty with immediate effect. The 31-year-old Manchester United midfielder, who won his 120th and final...

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Omaha World-Herald | 2016-07-29

Mosquitoes have apparently begun spreading Zika in U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mosquitoes have apparently begun spreading the Zika virus on the U.S. mainland for the first time, health officials said Friday in a...

WorldNews.com | 2016-07-29

Lakes Overflow Into Homes As Rains Pelt Indian City

Residents of densely populated sections of Bengaluru, India, woke up to find their homes marooned on Friday, the Times of India reported. The heaviest rain in...

WorldNews.com | 2016-07-29

Stephen Hawking Issues Warning For What Brexit Could Mean For The Human Species

Stephen Hawking has penned a thoughtful appeal for post-Brexit Britain to reconsider the role that wealth plays in society, warning that isolationism and envy...

WorldNews.com | 2016-07-29

Norway Considers Giving Finland A Mountain For Its Centennial

Norway is considering giving its neighbor Finland an unusual gift for its 100th birthday next year: a mountain summit, CNN reports. Norwegian Prime Minister...

The Times of India | 2016-07-29

Brewer SABMiller accepts AB InBev final offer

London, July 29, 2016 (AFP) - Brewer SABMiller's board on Friday accepted a final takeover offer from rival Anheuser-Busch InBev, the company said in a...

WorldNews.com | 2016-07-29

Singapore Scientists Report Growing Functioning Midbrain Tissue

Scientists in Singapore claim to have successfully grown functioning midbrain tissue — a feat that may bring researchers a step closer to finding a cure for...

Topix | 2016-07-29

Mariano Rajoy Takes Step Toward Forming Government in Spain

Acting prime minister accepts king's invitation to seek parliamentary confidence vote; Popular Party has twice fallen short of majority MADRID-Spain's acting...

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