Rare snow storm postpones NASCAR race
Mar 27, 2018 - 18:55
After a pit stop with 115 laps to go, Hamlin had to make a second stop to fix damage causing his number 11 auto to overheat. Martin Truex Jr . started on the pole thanks to sitting atop the points standings after qualifying was cancelled Saturday.
China's Tiangong-1 Space Lab Will Likely Fall to Earth Easter Weekend
Mar 27, 2018 - 18:53
The space station is expected to break up on re-entry and scatter fragments over an area as large as 2,000 by 70 kilometres. On March 16, 2016, Tiangong-1 terminated its data service, officially ending the mission and starting its orbital decay.
Coach Lehmann to quit cricket team
Mar 27, 2018 - 18:53
There has been a national outcry over Smith's admission that the leadership group within the team made a decision to cheat. Pakistan forfeited the fourth Test against England at The Oval in 2006 after they were accused of ball-tampering in 2006.
Murder of Holocaust survivor treated as anti-Semitic attack
Mar 27, 2018 - 18:52
Today, French police confirmed they have two men in custody for the murder and believe Knoll was targeted because she was Jewish. The death of an 85-year-old survivor of the Holocaust is being treated as a possible anti-Semitic hate crime by French police.
Twitter joins Facebook, Google in banning crypto sale ads
Mar 27, 2018 - 18:47
However, if significant regulatory action is taken by the USA , the major cryptocurrencies could see a dramatic market decline. Facebook has restricted crypto-related adverts, while Google earlier in March announced a ban that comes into force in June.
Christians hold processions on Lagos roads to mark Palm Sunday
Mar 26, 2018 - 02:46
Toyin George, a member of the church, told NAN that Palm Sunday reminds her that Easter is around the corner. Parishioners across the borderland are celebrating Palm Sunday. "Live or try to live as Jesus Christ".
US lawmakers formally ask Facebook CEO to testify on user data
Mar 26, 2018 - 02:46
Zuckerberg also emphasized steps the company has already taken, including reducing access outside apps had to user data in 2014. I've just looked at the data files I requested from Facebook and they had every single phone number in my contacts.
Shopping mall blaze in Siberia kills 37
Mar 26, 2018 - 02:41
Local media added 100 people had been evacuated from the mall in Kemerovo, a coal-mining centre located 3,600km east of Moscow. Shocking footage has emerged of emerged of people jumping from windows in a desperate attempt to escape the inferno.
Charlottesville group heading to DC for gun violence march
Mar 26, 2018 - 02:31
Among the questions facing march organizers and participants will be how to translate this one-day event into legislative change. Overall, 90 percent of Democrats, 50 percent of Republicans and 54 percent of gun owners now favor stricter gun control laws.
Police chief says some England fans behaviour 'appalling'
Mar 25, 2018 - 01:50
The flare-ups in Amsterdam come a year after despicable scenes marred England's friendly against Germany in Dortmund. Police in the Dutch capital said in a tweet that one supporter was injured and sent to a hospital for treatment.
Protests and strikes across France disrupt travel
Mar 25, 2018 - 01:49
With air-traffic controllers walking out, 30 percent of all flights arriving or departing from Paris airports will be cancelled. Opinion polls indicate that though a majority of voters backed Thursday's strike , an even bigger majority support the reforms.
Dropbox Prices Shares In One of the Hottest Tech IPOs Since Snapchat
Mar 25, 2018 - 01:45
Rowe Price and Fidelity Investments, have sunk more than $600 million into the company since it was started 11 years ago. The company says more than 90 percent of Dropbox's revenue comes from individual users purchasing subscriptions.
Stocks close lower after Fed hikes rates
Mar 25, 2018 - 01:44
Shares of General Mills Inc plunged 8.9% after earnings and outlook of the company was below investor's expectations. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE for a 1.86-to-1 ratio and for a 2.01-to-1 ratio, on the Nasdaq.
Spain's top court to try 13 Catalan leaders for rebellion
Mar 25, 2018 - 01:43
Five other Catalan politicians, including Mr Puigdemont, fled to Brussels following the failed secession attempt in late October. The court's decision means the vote on Turull's leadership can not go ahead because his presence is mandatory.
Mastermind Toys will open 3 new stores now, 10 by 2019
Mar 25, 2018 - 01:42
The iconic toy giant announced last week that it will shut or sell all of its 735 United States stores after a 70-year run. Bain Capital, KKR & Co. and Vornado Realty Trust took over Toys "R" Us in a $7.5 billion leveraged buyout in 2005.