Volkswagen eyes deals for self-driving car plans

The Hindu | 2016-08-20

Volkswagen is planning further acquisitions in the market for new transportation technologies and services, a leading manager at the German carmaker said, as it seeks to make up ground after its emissions scandal. Europe's largest automaker, which had been reluctant to commit to new industry trends...

BlackBerry files not one but two patent-infringement lawsuits against Blu

Digital Trends | 2016-08-20

After taking Avaya to court earlier in August, BlackBerry now shifts its focus to Blu as the former filed two patent infringement lawsuits against the latter. Blu has yet to respond to the complaints. The post BlackBerry files not one but two patent-infringement lawsuits against Blu appeared first...

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In our opinion: Children's untreated dental health is a growing concern

Deseret News | 2016-08-20

Left untreated, tooth infections can lead to serious problems, and even death. Plenty of evidence exists to suggest low-income people, and especially their children, often let such problems fester because treatment is too expensive. And now there is evidence that Utah lawmakers’ decision three...

‘World’s Oldest Man’ Reveals His Three Longevity Secrets

Inquisitr | 2016-08-19

A Hindu monk in India who claims to be 120 years old attributes his longevity and good health to three lifestyle options, one of which is practicing yoga for two hours every day. Although not a publicity seeker, Swami Sivananda has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records to verify his status...

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Rio 2016 Results: Ramirez defeats Mayweather protégé Stevenson

WBN | 2016-08-20

The first bout of the day saw two experienced athletes going head-to-head, as Britain’s defending Olympic Champion Nicola Adams faced Sarah Ourahmoune of France at Flyweight. With the French team buoyed by Estelle Mossely’s gold on Day Fourteen, Ourahmoune looked to press from the off, but Adams...

Gwen Jorgensen gives US first Olympic gold in triathlon

Rocky Mount Telegram | 2016-08-20

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As she wobbled along on a flat tire four years ago in London, Gwen Jorgensen promised to turn that heartbreak at Hyde Park into a conquering of Copacabana Beach at the Rio Games. She crushed both the course and the competition Saturday, giving the U.S. its first Olympic...

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Newsweek | 2016-08-20

Tens of Thousands Rally to Support Yemen's Houthis

Tens of thousands of Yemenis rallied in the center of the capital on Saturday to show support for the Houthi-led bloc as the head of the group's new...

The Guardian | 2016-08-20

Is Uganda the best place to be a refugee?

The country’s unusual open policy gives refugees land, education and a chance to work – but instability in neighbouring nations is putting pressure on resources...

BBC News | 2016-08-20

Dolly Parton interview: 'I want to look like Adele'

It is 50 years since Dolly Parton first entered the US charts, with a cover of The Tune Weavers' Happy, Happy Birthday Baby. The lovelorn ballad only reached...

Atlanta Journal | 2016-08-20

AP EXPLAINS: Why Kashmir has been torn by decadeslong strife

When news spread in early July that Indian troops had killed a charismatic commander of Indian-controlled Kashmir's biggest rebel group, the public response was...

Review Journal | 2016-08-20

Usain Bolt completes historic triple-triple with relay gold

Usain Bolt kneeled down and gave the track one final kiss, then flattened his hand, reached down and slapped the white number “3” painted at the starting line....

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