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BOSTON (AP) — In a story August 8 about Rapid7 Inc.'s quarterly results — generated by Automated Insights using data from Zacks Investment Research — The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company's net loss missed estimates. Excluding several items,…

BOSTON (AP) — In a story August 8 about Rapid7 Inc.'s quarterly results — generated by Automated Insights using data from Zacks Investment Research — The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company's net loss missed estimates. Excluding several items,…

Travel delays for Delta Air Lines’ customers spilled into a second day Tuesday as the air carrier canceled more than 300 flights, a day after a power failure prompted it to ground 1,000 flights worldwide. Delta officials said the flights were being grounded, with over 200 more delayed, in an effort to reset operations and get crews and aircraft back to where they need to be. The company faced widespread cancellations and delays after a power failure knocked out its computer system about 2:30... Читать дальше...

Drones - unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs - are pretty cheap and readily available in the UK, but can sometimes end up in the wrong hands. The flying objects have been spotted in the skies near airports, disrupting pilots and planes, and sometimes flown over prison walls delivering drugs and other contraband.

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“No Man’s Sky” reviews aren’t live on its release date, and that might actually be a good thing. With space exploration planned, here’s what to like about the idea of media silence on day one. 1) Better Exploration: The whole point of “No Man’s Sky” is to let public and press alike explore and discover a “limitless” universe or 18 quintillion planets. By keeping the media blocked out until launch, that process is kept pure. Not many planets, creatures or elements will be revealed any sooner than they have to be.

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Federal safety officials have begun investigating a worker's fall at a construction site in Scottsbluff.

Aardappelboeren gebruiken koper als bestrijdingsmiddel op biologische aardappelen. Dat bevestigt controle-organisatie Skal, die toeziet op biologische teelt in Nederland, in een persbericht na berichtgeving van vakblad Boerderij.

NORTHWOOD, Ohio — Authorities in Ohio say a driver was trying to switch seats with a passenger when their van crashed and rolled over, injuring 10 teens from Michigan. The State Highway Patrol says the crash happened early Tuesday on Interstate 75 near Toledo while the group was coming home from Cedar Point amusement park.

If India’s capital city should have a destination hotel this is it. Its prestigious location marks it within easy reach of most attractions and the airport. Renowned Taj service, a large outdoor pool and three excellent restaurants just add to the pleasure of staying here.

There’s only a few weeks of summer 2016 left and just a handful of new rap albums to enjoy before September hits. Whether it’s the West Coast MC’s Atmosphere’s album “Fishing Blues,” slated for an Aug. 12 release, or whether it’s David Banner’s “The God Box” LP, which comes out on Aug. 19, hip-hop fans should definitely be excited about what’s in store. And out of those albums, there’s about six releases that seem to be more anticipated than the others, at least based on some of the social media chatter... Читать дальше...

The attack at Quebec's Granby Zoo that left a worker with lacerations and broken bones in her neck has prompted questions about the lion's future — and whether zoos still have a role to play in 2016.

A drunk British trespasser was arrested early Tuesday for trying to hop the fence at London's Buckingham Palace.

Former Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, James Jeffrey, comments on his decision to join the many other government officials who have publicly spoken out against Donald Trump.

VIENNA (AP) — Attention oenophiles: a 500-year old Austrian vine has yielded its first batch of wine and experts say it's a taste sensation.

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The retail landscape is more competitive than ever as consumers spend on experiences like restaurants and vacations more than material possessions. 

This shift in consumer habits has led to a wave of discounting from retailers. 

Aron Ezra, CEO of marketing software company OfferCraft, recently published a list of common psychological tricks retailers use to drive sales. 

His piece, first published on industry newsletter Retail Touch Points... Читать дальше...

Her girls holiday turned into a horror story.

Thousands of people have taken to the streets Lianyungang to protest the prospect of a nuclear-fuel-recycling plant there—drawing a warning from Communist Party officials.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is standing by her friend Shannen Doherty in the actress’ continuing fight against cancer.

ROME (AP) — Police in a Rome neighborhood have come to the "rescue" of an elderly, quarreling couple by cooking them two plates of pasta.