Big banks’ app competes with Venmo

For years, banks have watched as their youngest customers split restaurant checks, shared utility bills and pitched in for parties using third-party payment apps such as Venmo. Nineteen banks, including Bank of...

The Russian government has its own 'fake news' watchdog site

Engadget | 2017-02-22

In Russia's heavily state-controlled media landscape, the government wants to make it clear when Western news outlets publish work it disagrees with. As Newsweek reports today, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a "fake news" tracki... ......

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Scottish Supermarket Opens 'Relaxed' Checkout Lane For Alzheimer's Patients

WorldNews.com | 2017-02-22

A Scottish supermarket has introduced what it calls a “relaxed” checkout lane to accommodate shoppers who prefer to take things a little slower, CBS News reports. The line’s always long and slow-moving — and that’s the way people like it. It’s part of a joint initiative created by Alzheimer Scotland...

Stocks slip from highs as energy companies sink; Dow gains

The Oklahoman | 2017-02-22

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after their recent record-setting run. Energy companies stumbled, but basic materials makers rose as investors hoped two large deals will win approval from regulators. While energy stocks fell with the price of oil, most other sectors didn't make big...

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Sevilla 2 Leicester City 1: Vardy's strike tees up second leg after Schmeichel heroics

AOL | 2017-02-22

There was no awakening from Leicester City's nightmare season as they went down 2-1 at Sevilla in their Champions League last-16 first-leg meeting, but Jamie Vardy's away goal stirred old senses again...

Mourinho insists Man Utd won't copy Man City's example at Chelsea

Jose Mourinho has criticised the FA Cup scheduling, but insists Manchester United will not follow Manchester City's example and play a weakened team against Chelsea. Mkhi, Carrick could miss final After beating Saint-Etienne 4-0 on aggregate in the Europa League round of 32, the Red Devils moved on...

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WorldNews.com | 2017-02-23

Hungary Withdraws Bid To Host 2024 Summer Olympics in Budapest

Budapest announced on Wednesday that they will withdraw their bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, leaving only Los Angeles and Paris left as the contenders,...

The News International | 2017-02-23

Gay Minister of Indian Origin could be Ireland’s Next PM

New Delhi: Leo Varadkar, an openly gay Irish minister of Indian origin, is being widely tipped as the frontrunner in the race to become Ireland’s next prime...

WorldNews.com | 2017-02-23

Scientific Advances Pay Credit To The Legendary Cloned Sheep Dolly

It's been twenty years since scientists first cloned Dolly the Sheep using nuclear transfer and while the animal only lived for seven years the achievements...

NDTV | 2017-02-22

Argentine Researcher Falls Into Active Volcano, Survive

An Argentine volcanologist and a Nicaraguan guide who fell into an active volcano were in good health Wednesday after being rescued by firemen, officials in...

CNN | 2017-02-22

South Korea will take lead in life expectancy by 2030, study predicts

(CNN)Average life expectancy will increase globally by 2030, both at birth and at the age of 65, according to a new study. The two time points help define when...

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