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The embattled CEO was asked to leave by some of the biggest investors in the company.

Police were pelted with bottles when they arrived.

Google has quietly released a new firmware update for its optical head-mounted display Google Glass. The update comes amid rumors that Apple could be releasing its own smart glasses soon.

LONDON — Prince Philip, the 96-year old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of an infection and did not attend the Queen’s Speech in Parliament. Buckingham Palace said Philip was admitted as a precautionary measure and is in good spirits. He was said to be out of bed

Members of the House found a constitutional issue that could possibly delay the bill and help the Trump administration make changes to the legislation.

The legislation imposing sanctions on Russia that was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate last week hit a roadblock in the House on Tuesday. Members of the House found a constitutional issue that could possibly delay the bill and help the Trump administration make changes to the legislation.

Comcast’s NBC Sports plans to televise an esports tournament later this summer, the latest broadcaster turning to competitive videogaming to grow viewership at a time when many consumers are cutting the cord.

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WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans plan to unveil the text of their draft healthcare bill on Thursday as senators struggle over issues such as the future of the Medicaid program for the poor and bringing down insurance costs.

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Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick stepped down as chief executive of the ride-hailing service, following intense pressure from investors, a company spokesman said on Wednesday.

They sure know how to party.

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal is close to containing the wildfire that killed 64 people last weekend, authorities said Wednesday, as a minute of silence was held in memory of the victims. Members of the government and lawmakers stood in silence outside the parliament building in Lisbon. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and members of the

Cape Town - Traders on Greenmarket Square, a tourist hot spot, are upset about the state of the toilets on the square and the rubbish that’s piling up. Trader Trevor Eden said the public toilets have been in a state of disrepair for the past six months. Only one was working and open until 4pm.

“Thereafter, those in need of the toilets are forced to do their business on the outside. This has caused traders an excessive amount of problems as potential customers race away because of the stench,” he said. Читать дальше...

Traders on Greenmarket Square, a tourist hot spot, are upset about the state of the toilets on the square and the rubbish that’s piling up.

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The smallest companies in the stock market are making a big comeback.

After rallying by as much as 19% in the months following the presidential election, the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks fell on hard times as hedge funds turned on the group.

The index dropped 5% in just three weeks as large speculators built their largest short position on the group in six years, according to data compiled by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Blogging website Tumblr has rolled out a new Safe Mode feature for its app and desktop site. Not only will Tumblr’s Safe Mode hide adult content, but will also hide what is classified as “sensitive” content.

FOX’s upcoming comedy series, “Ghosted,” will be competing against other new TV shows from CBS and ABC. “Ghosted” stars Adam Scott, Craig Robinson, Ally Walker and Adeel Akhtar, and it will follow the lives of Max Jennifer (Scott) and Leroy Wright (Robinson). One of them is an ostracized college professor, while the other is a disgraced cop. Both of them will be recruited by the paranormal-investigating Bureau Underground led by Walker’s character. The trio will track down an MIA agent while uncovering... Читать дальше...

As we absorb the shocking news that the Han Solo spinoff has just lost directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, some obvious questions have started to come up.

“*interrupts history teacher* When are we talking about the battle of Hogwarts though?”

Bain Capital plans to be the biggest investor in Toshiba's chip unit, as part of a consortium that also includes Japan government investors.

The Champions League of Darts will be broadcast live on the BBC until 2019 under a new deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).

King Charles Ayemi-Botu says the non-implementation for the arrest of Northern youths over the three-month quit notice given to Igbos in the north is suspicious