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Self-driving Vehicles

Volvo’s Vera autonomous trucks will transport DFDS goods on public roads

Volvo has announced a commercial first for its electric autonomous trucks. The Swedish automotive titan has partnered with ferry and logistics giant DFDS to use Volvo Trucks’ autonomous, electric vehicles to transport goods between a logistics hub and a port…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Blockchain

African insurer won’t work with ‘high-risk’ cryptocurrency mining businsesses

We all know that banks make it difficult for blockchain businesses by denying them access to conventional banking services and accounts. Well now, it seems insurance firms are throwing a spanner in the works for cryptocurrency mining businesses in Africa. Ol…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

NATO

Arjun Maini set for ‘crazy’ Le Mans debut

21-year-old Arjun Maini will compete for RLR Msport (Source: Twitter) Young Indian racer Arjun Maini, who was forced to halt his single seater career this season, will tick off a major motorsport milestone when he competes at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans t…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Yellow Vests

Why Are the Western Middle Classes So Angry?

What is going on with the unending Brexit drama, the aftershocks of Donald Trumps election, and the yellow vests protests in France? What drives the growing estrangement of southern and eastern Europe from the European Union establishment? What fuels the anti…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Trade War

China opens Nasdaq-style board to lure tech firms back home

China’s much-anticipated Science and Technology Innovation board officially launched in Shanghai today, marking Beijing’s major step in drawing high-potential tech companies to list at home. The new Star Market, first announced by President Xi Jinping in Nov…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Trade War

Oil is surging after a suspected torpedo attack on 2 tankers in the Gulf of Oman

News Agency Of The (IRIB) Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (iribnews) The price of oil surged on Thursday after a suspected torpedo attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 3%, while Brent crude jumped 3.8%. Oil …

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Trade War

Oil is surging after a suspected torpedo attack on 2 tankers in the Gulf of Oman

The price of oil surged on Thursday after a suspected attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. One of the vessels, Front Altair, was "suspected of being hit by a torpedo," according to the Associated Press, citing Taiwan's state oil refiner CPC Corp, whi…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Matteo Salvini

Sicily’s theatre scene shines spotlight on refugee tragedies

Sicily, Italy - On a serene night in February, Alessio Di Modica's deep voice filled the auditorium of Catania's Piccolo Teatro, while the audience sat in darkness. For Bitter Sea, a solidarity event for the many migrants denied landing at Italian ports, Di …

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Greta Thunberg

Does the climate cause need celebrities to survive?

Q.Dear Umbra, Why arent more famous people speaking out about climate change? Gen Z is supposed to care more about global warming, but I just dont see their celeb receipts. What gives? –Followers Are Made for Educating A. Dear FAME, Historically, celebrit…

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Star Wars

Mark Hamill Schools ‘Embarrassment-In-Chief’ With History Lesson From 1787

Trump on Wednesday said “there’s nothing wrong with listening” if a foreign power offers intel on a political rival. “It’s not an interference,” Trump said. “They have the information! I think I’d take it.” He also said he would only contact the FBI if he …

bubmagJune 13, 2019

Volvo’s Vera autonomous trucks will transport DFDS goods on public roads

African insurer won’t work with ‘high-risk’ cryptocurrency mining businsesses

Arjun Maini set for ‘crazy’ Le Mans debut

Why Are the Western Middle Classes So Angry?

China opens Nasdaq-style board to lure tech firms back home

Oil is surging after a suspected torpedo attack on 2 tankers in the Gulf of Oman

Oil is surging after a suspected torpedo attack on 2 tankers in the Gulf of Oman

Sicily’s theatre scene shines spotlight on refugee tragedies

Does the climate cause need celebrities to survive?

Mark Hamill Schools ‘Embarrassment-In-Chief’ With History Lesson From 1787

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