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BP headquarters blockaded by climate activists
Sky News - 20 May 2019 11:34
Climate activists say they have "shut down" BP's headquarters in central London and plan to blockade the building for at least a week.
Banco Espirito Santo finds new buyer for Brickell Bank
American Banker - 20 May 2019 18:35
Banesco USA agreed to buy Brickell more than a year after Banco Espirito tried to sell the Miami bank to a Swiss financier.
Former Comet owner eyes Majestic deal
Sky News - 20 May 2019 14:09
The controversial former owner of the Comet retail chain is among a pack of investors circling Majestic Wines' store network as it seeks to become an online-only retailer.
Huawei CFO house arrest contrasts with Canadians detained in China
Reuters - 20 May 2019 07:17Hawaii newspaper says reporter banned from Army meeting
Miami Herald - 20 May 2019 06:38
A journalist in Hawaii was banned from covering what a newspaper contends was a public meeting but the U.S. Army said was not open to all, a report said. A …
Asia Markets: China markets retreat on rising trade tensions with U.S.
Market Watch - 20 May 2019 04:56
Chinese stock markets fell in early trading Monday amid increasing trade tensions with the U.S., while markets in most of the rest of Asia gained.
China's technology tactics irk its trading partners
Miami Herald - 20 May 2019 04:40
For four decades, Beijing has cajoled or pressured foreign companies to hand over technology. And its trading partners say if that didn't work, China stole what it wanted. Communist leaders …
North Carolina has first new bank since the financial crisis
American Banker - 20 May 2019 23:40
American Bank & Trust opened after organizers raised more than $22.5 million.
Louisiana lawmakers carve out exemptions in smoking age bill
Miami Herald - 20 May 2019 18:02
A bid to increase Louisiana's legal smoking age from 18 to 21 narrowly escaped the House budget committee, but only after lawmakers added a long list of exemptions to the …
Google's lung cancer detection AI outperforms 6 human radiologists
Venture Beat - 20 May 2019 17:00
Google AI researchers collaborating with Northwestern Medicine made an AI model better at lung cancer detection and screenings than human radiologists.
Entrepreneurs And Investors, It's Not About Bitcoin. Build Or Invest In Blockchain Solutions.
Forbes - 20 May 2019 16:46
The technology behind crypto currencies like Bitcoin might present a bigger opportunity. Blockchain is a powerful peer-to-peer technology that might just be a bigger reward to entrepreneurs and investors.
Gas prices drop slightly in northern New England
Miami Herald - 20 May 2019 13:19
Gas prices continue to drop in northern New England. The latest GasBuddy price reports show prices fell 1.6 cents per gallon in Vermont last week, to an average of $2.78. …
Asian shares steady after steep losses; Saudi comments lift oil
Reuters - 20 May 2019 03:17
Share markets in Asia got off to a steady start on Monday as investors tried to catch their breath following another week of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.
Inside the world's most expensive election
BBC - 20 May 2019 01:20
With voting completed, India is now waiting to see who will be its next prime minister.
How To Manage Like A Boss...Because You Are One
Forbes - 20 May 2019 01:00
Practical tips on managing and leading teams even if you feel as though you don't know what you're doing.
Warning over 'new eurozone crisis'
BBC - 20 May 2019 00:00
Dr Lars Feld, one of the German Council of Economic Experts, was one of the first last year to warn of a slowdown in Europe's largest economy.
U.S. DOJ will reportedly oppose T-Mobile/Sprint merger despite FCC nod
Venture Beat - 20 May 2019 21:59
Two U.S. agencies are apparently at odds regarding the approval of a merger between the third- and fourth-place cellular carriers.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma boasts that China doesn't have 'rules and laws' for the internet
Venture Beat - 20 May 2019 21:33
Alibaba founder Jack Ma said lack of regulation has helped China succeed in tech while berating Europeans for being worried about the future.
IHS Markit: Cloud gaming earned $387 million in 2018, and could grow to $2.5 billion by 2023
Venture Beat - 20 May 2019 21:10
The prediction highlights just how big cloud gaming might be. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all operate their own cloud-based services.
GamesBeat Summit 2019: 7 lightning talks in 39 minutes
Venture Beat - 20 May 2019 20:33
Our recent GamesBeat Summit 2019 event featured seven speakers in a lightning round session, where each spoke for five minutes.
Double Fine and Bandai Namco aren't ending the world when Rad launches August 20
Venture Beat - 20 May 2019 20:20
Developer Double Fine and publisher Bandai Namco announced today that Rad will launch on August 20 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
How To Close The Venture Capital Gender Gap Faster
Forbes - 20 May 2019 19:40
In 2018, female founders raised just 2.3% of the total venture capital funding invested, according to the financial data and software company Pitchbook. Increasing the number of female venture capitalists can help to clo...