Why has this tiny island seen a sharp rise in shark bites?
A small island has become a hotbed for shark bites and people may be partly to blame.
Ecology
Mar 28, 2018
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Pacific plastic dump far larger than feared: study
The vast dump of plastic waste swirling in the Pacific ocean is now bigger than France, Germany and Spain combined—far larger than previously feared—and is growing rapidly, a study published Thursday warned.
Environment
Mar 22, 2018
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Tencent profits up on mobile gaming popularity
Chinese technology giant Tencent reported a profit boost Wednesday, helped by the continued popularity of its mobile games.
Business
Mar 21, 2018
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BMW posts record net profit of 8.7 bn euros for 2017
German luxury carmaker BMW said Thursday its 2017 net profit soared 26 percent to a record 8.7 billion euros ($10.7 billion), driven by strong demand for electrified vehicles and a tax bump from the United States.
Business
Mar 8, 2018
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Engine maker Rolls-Royce powers back into profit
Rolls-Royce, the British maker of plane engines and other power systems, roared back into net profit last year, largely as the pound recovered, the company revealed on Wednesday.
Business
Mar 7, 2018
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Washington becomes first state to approve net-neutrality rules
Washington became the first state Monday to set up its own net-neutrality requirements after U.S. regulators repealed Obama-era rules that banned internet providers from blocking content or interfering with online traffic.
Telecom
Mar 6, 2018
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US defends moves to roll back 'net neutrality' rules
The head of the US Federal Communications Commission defended Monday his move to roll back rules requiring internet providers to treat all traffic equally, saying it was needed to encourage investment in new super-fast wireless ...
Telecom
Feb 26, 2018
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Deutsche Telekom rings up big profits thanks to US tax reform
German telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom on Thursday announced a big jump for its 2017 net profit, as a tax bump from the United States helped offset record investments in fibre-optic infrastructure.
Business
Feb 22, 2018
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Gates says billionaires should pay 'significantly' more taxes
Bill Gates says he has paid more than $10 billion in taxes over a lifetime but billionaires like him should pay "significantly" more because they benefit more from the system.
Business
Feb 19, 2018
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General Electric to sell parts of overseas lighting business
General Electric has reached an agreement to sell its overseas lighting operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, the conglomerate said Thursday.
Business
Feb 16, 2018
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