Amazon’s Alexa ‘heard and sent private chat’

The Siasat Daily | 2018-05-25

New York: A private conversation between a couple in the US was recorded by Alexa and then sent to a random person in their contact list. Tech giant Amazon has offered “a rather convoluted explanation”, said the media. The couple from Portland in Oregon had joked that their Amazon Alexa...

Facebook accused of conducting mass surveillance through its apps

The Guardian | 2018-05-24

Company gathered data from texts and photos of users and their friends, court case claims...

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Oil Price Fall Hits Energy Shares, Dollar Rises

Hamodia | 2018-05-27

Growing expectations of increased oil supply hit crude prices on Friday, lifting the U.S. dollar and weighing on energy shares, while political upheaval in Europe and uncertainty over a U.S.-North Korea summit restrained equity markets. Brent crude futures fell $2.35, or 3 percent, to settle at...

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PepsiCo to acquire fruit and veggie snack maker Bare Foods

Herald Tribune | 2018-05-26

Continuing to bet that consumers want to crunch on healthier snack items, the food and beverage giant PepsiCo announced Friday that it was acquiring Bare Foods, a maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.For PepsiCo, which did not make public the financial terms of the deal, the purchase of a...

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The best ways to maintain exercise routines during Ramadan

The National | 2018-05-27

This time of year is about reflection, self-control and being more mindful of those who are less fortunate. So you might be forgiven for assuming that exercise routines can slip for the duration – after all, when the tank is empty after 15 hours or so of no food or water, it must be...

Antidepressants may be linked to obesity, study says

Atlanta Journal | 2018-05-26

A poor diet and lack of exercise can contribute to obesity. However, antidepressants may also play a role, according to a new report. » RELATED: Cough syrup and antidepressant caused scary interaction Researchers from health institutions in Europe recently conducted a study,...

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More Than $1.2 Billion In Cryptocurrency Has Been Stolen Since Early 2017: Report

WorldNews.com | 2018-05-25

The Anti-Phishing Working Group released a report this week which said thieves were able to make off with $1.2 billion in cryptocurrencies since the start of 2017 as the new digital currencies gain in popularity, according to Reuters. The report also said that more than 1,500 digital tokens have...

Cryptocurrency Promotion Turns Deadly During Mount Everest Climb

WorldNews.com | 2018-05-25

The Financial Times reported that a publicity stunt went wrong after a company encouraged "crypto enthusiasts" to climb Mount Everest in order to bury a hard drive containing $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency reportedly led to a man's death, according to CNBC. Ukrainian social network ASKfm is...

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Zverev mentally ready for French title bid, says Wilander

This is Money | 2018-05-26

By Martyn Herman LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - The raw material has never been in doubt but Germany's Alexander Zverev now has the mentality to start punching his weight in the grand slams, according to two former French Open champions. Zverev, 21, is seeded two at Roland Garros after rising to third...

Michel Platini could still face probe, says Swiss prosecutor

Mid Day | 2018-05-27

Michel Platini. Pic/AFP Former UEFA president Michel Platini could still face an investigation despite his belief he is clear, the Swiss Federal Prosecutor's Office said on Saturday. Platini was suspended by the FIFA Ethics Committee for eight...

Tearful Salah's Champions League final ends with injury

Courier Express | 2018-05-27

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah was in tears as he left the Champions League final against Real Madrid after 30 minutes with a shoulder injury and the score at 0-0. The Egyptian, who had been expected to play a major role in the final, was in obvious pain and covered his...

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Air strike kills 4 in Yemen’s rebel-held capital of Sana’a

The Hindu | 2018-05-27

A woman was among four people killed in an air strike that hit a petrol station in Yemen’s rebel-held capital late Saturday, medical sources said.Eleven people...

Abbas doctor: Palestinian leader healthy, leaving hospital

The Oklahoman | 2018-05-27

LOG IN Oklahoman subscribers log in and go ad-FREE. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' doctor says the 83-year-old leader is being...

Police refuse to investigate AfD member’s sabotaged car

Free West Media | 2018-05-27

The AfD politician attended a public meeting on Thursday evening together with his staff. When they returned from the event, his staff noticed that the vehicle...

Dozens killed in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region

The News International | 2018-05-27

YAOUNDE: More than two dozen people have been killed in one of Cameroon´s Anglophone regions, local sources said on Saturday, although the exact...

Ireland votes to loosen abortion law by two-thirds majority

Omaha World-Herald | 2018-05-26

DUBLIN –– Almost two-thirds of voters in a referendum backed the loosening of Ireland’s strict law on abortion, the government said Saturday. Barry Ryan, an...

Head of Chilean church's anti-abuse panel resigns

Provo Daily Herald | 2018-05-26

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The president of the Chilean Catholic Church's Commission for the Prevention of Abuses has resigned after acknowledging he was slow to...

Putin and Abe discuss Kuril Islands, WWII peace treaty

Montana Standard | 2018-05-26

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met in Moscow on Saturday for talks that included resolving a dispute over...

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Al Jazeera | 2018-05-27

Will Sadr's victory diminish Iran's influence in Iraq?

Muqtada al-Sadr's election victory has given him enough leverage to curb foreign influence in Iraq....

Al Jazeera | 2018-05-27

Why match-fixing in cricket is such a lucrative business

Match-fixing and corruption have permeated every form of cricket internationally. ......

Orlando Sentinel | 2018-05-27

NFL, what about unwanted advances on your cheerleaders?

It took two years, boycotts by fans, declining TV ratings, growing alarm among advertisers, a drop...