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CBTS Announces Acquisition of SunTel Services

Feb 20, 2017 18:00 pm UTC| Business

CINCINNATI, Feb. 20, 2017 -- CBTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofCincinnati Bell(NYSE:CBB) and leading technology provider, today announced the acquisition of SunTel Services. SunTel Services is a regional provider of...

El Pollo Loco Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in Webster, TX

Feb 20, 2017 17:40 pm UTC| Business

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2017 -- El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened a new restaurant in Webster, TX today. The new El Pollo Loco, located at 481 W. Bay Area Blvd.,...

El Pollo Loco Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in Fort Worth, TX

Feb 20, 2017 17:39 pm UTC| Business

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2017 -- El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened a new restaurant in Fort Worth, TX today. The new El Pollo Loco, located at 2726 E. Berry St., is...

Global $41.52 Million UAV Sense-and-Avoid Systems Market - Analysis & Forecast, 2016-2022

Feb 20, 2017 16:11 pm UTC| Business

Dublin, Feb. 20, 2017 -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global UAV Sense-and-Avoid Systems Market - Analysis Forecast, 2016-2022" report to their offering. ...

Smithfield Foods Introduces Pure Farms™ Antibiotic-Free Product Line

Feb 20, 2017 16:00 pm UTC| Business

SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 20, 2017 -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the launch of an antibiotic-free line of fresh pork products under its Pure Farms™ brand. The Pure Farms™ product line meets the highest level of...

Proteomics Technologies, Markets and Companies Report 2017

Feb 20, 2017 15:42 pm UTC| Business

Dublin, Feb. 20, 2017 -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Proteomics - Technologies, Markets and Companies" to their offering. This...

CareTech Solutions Announces Rising Star Award Winners and Showcases Critical IT Services at HIMSS 2017

Feb 20, 2017 15:30 pm UTC| Business

TROY, Mich., Feb. 20, 2017 -- CareTech Solutions, a leader in information technology (IT) and mobility services for U.S. hospitals and health systems, today announced it will present its annual Rising Star customer...

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Economy

Hong Kong Home Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Month as Rate Cuts Lift Market Sentiment

Hong Kong private home prices continued their steady recovery in November, rising for the sixth consecutive month as lower interest rates and a strong stock market helped improve buyer confidence. According to government...

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Closer,’ But Key Disputes Remain Unresolved

Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former US President Donald Trump stated a possible peace agreement on Ukraine is closer, citing a lot of progress toward a possible conclusion of the conflict....

BOJ Signals Further Rate Hikes as Inflation and Weak Yen Remain in Focus

Bank of Japan policymakers are increasingly signaling that further interest rate hikes may be necessary, even after the central bank raised rates in December, according to a recently released summary of opinions. The...

China’s Central Bank to Launch New Digital Yuan Management Framework from January 1

Chinas central bank is preparing to strengthen oversight of its digital currency with the release of a new action plan focused on digital yuan management, signaling another major step in the evolution of the countrys...

China’s Iron Ore Buyer Pressures Mining Giants as New Supply Shifts Market Power

Chinas state-backed iron ore buyer, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), is intensifying its negotiating tactics against major global miners such as BHP, signaling a tougher stance in the $132 billion seaborne iron ore...

Politics

Australia Orders Independent Review After Bondi Mass Shooting, Albanese Resists Royal Commission Calls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an independent review into the countrys law enforcement and security agencies following the deadly Bondi mass shooting, as pressure mounts on the government to...

South Korea Prosecutor Alleges Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Abused Power for Bribes

A special prosecutor in South Korea has concluded that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, interfered in state affairs in exchange for expensive gifts and money, according to findings announced on...

South Korean President Apologizes to Families of Jeju Air Crash Victims, Pledges Full Investigation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has issued a formal apology to the families of the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash that occurred one year ago, promising to uncover the full truth behind the deadliest aviation...

Kim Jong Un Oversees Strategic Cruise Missile Launch to Reinforce North Korea’s Nuclear Deterrence

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles on Sunday, highlighting the countrys nuclear deterrence capabilities and readiness for counterattacks amid what it describes as...

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti Moves to Form New Government After Election Win

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has announced plans to swiftly form a new government after his Vetevendosje party emerged as the clear winner in Sundays parliamentary election, raising hopes of ending a prolonged...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

China’s LandSpace Takes Aim at SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Ambitions

Chinas private rocket startup LandSpace is rapidly emerging as a key challenger in the global commercial space race, openly drawing inspiration from Elon Musks SpaceX while reshaping Chinas traditionally state-led space...

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...