Shippers, Union Reach Deal to End Strike That Snarled Canadian Ports
A 13-day strike that disrupted shipments at Canada’s western ports is set to end after the dockworkers’ union
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Smart vending machine ‘detects’ what annoys commuters ‘in real-time’ at train station
Fizzy drink brand Sprite has created the world's first vending machine that reacts in real-time to things that get people hot and bothered. The vending machine at London King's Cross station uses departure boards, social media, local news, station footfall and weather data to detect the annoyances of commuters - and it also drops free Sprite to cool them off. While the King's Cross machine is a prototype, the brand is rolling out more of the machines across Europe this summer.
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Cryptocurrencies Jump on Ripple Token Ruling Seen as Victory by Industry
Cryptocurrencies rallied as digital-asset advocates touted a ruling from a federal judge in the US Securities and Exchange
1970-01-01 08:00
Americans Now Cutting Back on Food Purchases, Conagra CEO Says
The resilient American shopper is showing more signs of weakness. Over the past year, many US consumers responded
1970-01-01 08:00
FTC Asks Appeals Court to Pause Microsoft’s Activision Deal
The US Federal Trade Commission urged an appeals court to delay Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover of Activision
1970-01-01 08:00
Yellen Heads to G-20 as US Seeks to Strengthen Ties With India, Vietnam
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is traveling to India and Vietnam next week, seeking to strengthen ties with two
1970-01-01 08:00
OpenAI Loses Third Board Member With Exit of Presidential Candidate Will Hurd
OpenAI has lost another board member with the departure of former Texas representative Will Hurd, who announced at
1970-01-01 08:00
Quarter of US Population Faces Extreme Heat This Week
Nearly 25% of the US population is facing high, wilting temperatures that show no sign of abating anytime
1970-01-01 08:00
Liverpool announce star striker Darwin Núñez will take No. 9 shirt
Liverpool's Darwin Núñez will wear the No. 9 shirt for the club during the 2023-24 season. The Uruguayan striker opted for the iconic number that was left vacant after the departure of Roberto Firmino, who left the Premier League club after his contract expired earlier this summer. The club has announced that fans who have already purchased new 2023-24 home and away jerseys printed with the striker's name and his previous number - 27 - will be personally reimbursed by Núñez with a like-for-like exchange for a shirt with his new number.
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Ripple Token Is Security in Institutional Sales, Judge Says
A federal judge ruled that the Ripple Labs Inc. token is a security when sold to institutional investors
1970-01-01 08:00
World Has Hottest June on Record as Ocean Temperatures Soar
The world just had its hottest June ever for land and sea, with ocean temperatures setting new highs
1970-01-01 08:00
Fed’s Daly Says It’s Too Soon to Declare Victory on Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said it’s too soon for policymakers to say they
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