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Matteo Salvini

Horse-Trading Begins for Italy’s Next Government. Who Will Outsmart the Other?

In the meantime, he could attach himself to Five Star, deplete it of political nutrients, and then pull the plug on the government. But that is still a long way off. Italys president, Sergio Mattarella, who is charged with exploring whether a new government…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Scotland

Libby Squire: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Hull student

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Libby Squire, whose body was found in the Humber estuary in March. Humberside Police said detectives were questioning a 25-year-old man over the death of the student, who disappeared following a night out wit…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Silk Road

Pentagon Worried About Chinese Lobbying of US Allies Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel – Report

Earlier, senior Pentagon officials mentioned concerns about China growing diplomatic, economic and military clout around the world, including over Sub-Saharan Africa, where prospective Chinese military bases could threaten US freedom of manoeuvre on the conti…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Google

Google updates to a cleaner, simpler Play Store design with no Music section

Google’s Play Store has gotten a big visual makeover, the company announced today, with changes that include a cleaner look-and-feel, new navigation, an easier way to to see app information, and more. Most notably, however, is that Google has taken a page fro…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Times Square

Take A Ride With The Subway’s ‘Happiest Conductor’

“Let’s make some space, so the stroller can ride the choo choo with us,” announced Kenneth Burton, a subway conductor on the 1 train, his friendly but authoritative voice cutting through the crackle of the subway PA in Times Square. Further uptown, as Burton…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Monsanto

Elanco to buy Bayer’s animal health business for $7.6 billion

Bayer has reached a deal to sell its animal health business to Elanco for $7.6 billion. The transaction will make Elanco the second-largest purveyor of animal health products after Zoetis. For Bayer, the deal caps a series of job cuts and asset divestments t…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Paris

Clairo and Mura Masa Share Video for New Song: Watch

Clairo and Mura Masa have linked up for a new song, I Dont Think I Can Do This Again. Its the first single from the UK producers next full-length. Check out the accompanying video, directed by Thomas Hardiman, below. Mura Masas self-titled debut came out in …

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Water Pollution

One village, one idol

In what could be termed a step forward towards better environment, the villagers of Mittapally in Siddipet rural mandal have decided to install a single Ganesha idol in the entire village for the festive season that commences on September 2. Ganesha pandal o…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

China's Strategy

Intelligence Squared US: Is Recent U.S. Policy Towards China Productive?

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Self-driving Vehicles

What to read to get up to speed on self-driving cars

Autonomous vehicles are changing so fast, its hard to keep up. Weve assembled some of the best materials to get you up to speed, and put you on track. You can also check out our field guide to autonomous vehicles (Quartz member exclusive) for a deep dive abou…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Horse-Trading Begins for Italy’s Next Government. Who Will Outsmart the Other?

Libby Squire: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Hull student

Pentagon Worried About Chinese Lobbying of US Allies Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel – Report

Google updates to a cleaner, simpler Play Store design with no Music section

Take A Ride With The Subway’s ‘Happiest Conductor’

Elanco to buy Bayer’s animal health business for $7.6 billion

Clairo and Mura Masa Share Video for New Song: Watch

One village, one idol

Intelligence Squared US: Is Recent U.S. Policy Towards China Productive?

What to read to get up to speed on self-driving cars

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