White House lambasts Trump obstruction and abuse of power probe
The White House has lambasted Democrats for launching a “disgraceful” inquiry into alleged obstruction of justice and abuse of power by some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies. A White House spokeswoman said the Democrats were “harassing” Mr Trump. Earlier on Monday, the House Judiciary Committee had requested documents from 81 people and groups.Among them […]
Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Tokyo court
The former boss of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, has been granted bail by a Tokyo court in a surprise decision. The court set bail at one billion yen (£6.8m; $8.9m) and Japanese media reports said he could be released as early as Tuesday. Mr Ghosn has been charged with financial misconduct but has consistently denied any […]
Trump targets India and Turkey in trade crackdown
The US plans to end preferential trade status for India, under a scheme which allows certain products to enter the US duty-free. President Donald Trump said India had failed to assure the US it would provide reasonable access to its markets. India said the US move would have a “minimal economic impact”.The US will also […]
India beats UK and US on mobile data price
A study into the amount people pay for mobile data has found that the UK has some of the most expensive prices in Europe.The research, from price comparison site Cable.co.uk, found that one gigabyte (GB) of data cost $0.26 (£0.20) in India but $6.66 in the UK. The US had one of the most expensive […]
Facebook sues four Chinese companies over trademark infringement
Facebook is taking legal action against a cluster of Chinese websites that sell fake accounts, likes and followers both on Facebook itself and on Instagram. The company announced the legal action in a short blog post late Friday afternoon (a move unusual enough to pique our curiosity a little). Of course, the fact that Facebook […]
Philippine police find 1,500 duct-taped turtles in luggage
Police in the Philippines have seized more than 1,500 live turtles found wrapped in duct tape at Manila airport.The turtles, found in four unclaimed pieces of luggage, could have sold for more than 4.5 million pesos (£60,000; $86,631). Police believe the bags were abandoned after the carrier found out about the harsh penalties for illegal […]
'Pizza Pocket' hoodie designed to keep pizza slices warm
A New Jersey man is crowdfunding a unique hoodie with one very special feature: A pocket designed to keep your pizza warm. The “Pizza Pocket” hoodie, invented by Medford resident Mike Hourani, features a large zipper pocket that contains a food-grade insulated pouch designed to fit a slice of pizza. The pouch can be removed […]
Microsoft Excel will now let you snap a picture of a spreadsheet and import it
Microsoft is adding a very useful feature to its Excel mobile apps for iOS and Android. It allows Excel users to take a photo of a printed data table and convert it into a fully editable table in the app. This feature is rolling out initially in the Android Excel app, before making its way […]
‘Momo’ videos on YouTube cannot be monetized… but that’s not a new policy
Be warned, YouTube creators: Making videos about the latest viral hoax, the “Momo challenge,” will not make you money. Over the past couple of days, the Momo challenge has gone viral once again, leading to a sharp increase in news coverage and the number of YouTube videos discussing the topic of the creepy character and […]
Yeast produce low-cost, high-quality cannabinoids
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have bioengineered yeast to produce THC and CBD, the two main ingredients in cannabis. Researchers also engineered the yeast to synthesize novel cannabinoids not found in the marijuana plant. THC is the mind-altering ingredient in marijuana, while CBD is the non-psychoactive compound. Studies have shown both have medicinal […]
