Apple removes New York Times app in China

The Guardian | 2017-01-05

Company says it will not offer news site in app store because it has been told by Beijing it is in ‘violation of local regulations’...

Clever Chargers Remind You to Plug in Your Phone Whenever You're Near Them

Gizmodo | 2017-01-04

CES 2017: The PowerBlock Beacon and PowerJolt Beacon will send your phone a notification when they’re nearby, reminding you to top up their batteries. ......

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Macy's to close stores, cut jobs amid weak sales

The Associated Press | 2017-01-04

Macy&aposs; says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing...

Apple's investing $1 billion in Softbank's Vision Fund

Engadget | 2017-01-04

At best, most consumers know Softbank as the Japanese phone carrier that owns Sprint -- but the company is much bigger than that. Softbank has its hands in robotics, smart vehicles, processors and more. It even invests in other companies, and recentl... ......

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Pharmacist heads to trial over fatal meningitis outbreak

CBS News | 2017-01-02

Massachusetts pharmacy executive Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offenses under federal laws ......

Cured meats linked to worsening asthma symptoms

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-01-02

By Shereen Lehman (Reuters Health) – Eating large amounts of cured meats was linked to worse symptoms among asthma sufferers, a French study found. That was true even after taking obesity into account, the authors say. So-called cured meats have been preserved and flavored by the addition of various...

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105-year-old Frenchman sets world cycling record

CBS News | 2017-01-04

A 105-year-old Frenchman set a world record in the 105+ age category by riding 14.010 miles in one hour in front of a cheering crowd in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. ......

Fernandinho to miss four City games

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho will miss four games after the Football Association rejected his appeal against a straight red card he received during Monday's win over Burnley. ......

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U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Amendment To Limit Congressional Terms

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Obama, Pence duel over health care repeal at Capitol

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Lobbyists cost us a heck of a lot more than their fees

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Almond drink? Milk war is just nuts

Few who buy a milk alternative think they are buying cow’s milk. ......