Online travel sites getting squeezed by Airbnb hotel chains Online travel sites getting squeezed by Airbnb hotel chains: Shares of TripAdvisor (TRIP.O) fell 23 percent on Tuesday, while shares in Priceline (PCLN.O) declined 13.5 percent. Rival Expedia Inc’s (EXPE.O) shares skidded another 2.74 percent and are down 19 percent since […]

Texans release Matt McGloin, sign Josh Johnson Texans release Matt McGloin, sign Josh Johnson:-The Houston backup quarterback carousel keeps spinning. The Texans have released Matt McGloin and signed veteran journeyman Josh Johnson, the team announced. Houston also released defensive end Kendall Langford on Tuesday. Texans head coach Bill O’Brien has […]

Sky says it could shut Sky News if Fox takeover blocked Sky says it could shut Sky News if Fox takeover blocked: Fox’s 10.75 pound-a-share bid to acquire the 61 percent of Sky that it does not already own is being investigated by Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which […]

Snapchat launches redesign as growth disappoints Wall Street Snapchat launches redesign as growth disappoints Wall Street: The Venice, California-based firm, whose March stock market debut was the hottest of any tech stock in years, reported revenue and user growth for the third quarter well below Wall Street expectations as it […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ magic caps Knicks’ full-team comeback Kristaps Porzingis’ magic caps Knicks’ full-team comeback:-Familiarity breeds contempt. And, apparently, comeback victories. Two nights after the Knicks rallied from a 19-point grave, they did it again, this time scrambling back from 15 down. Call it: “The Comeback II” or “Rally, The Sequel” […]

World War 3? Donald Trump backs Saudi Arabia to neutralise Iran THE US has promised to aid Saudi Arabia in neutralising “Iran’s destabilising influence” and battle extremism in the Middle East, the Pentagon has announced. The statement backed defence links between the allies following Saudi Arabia’s decision to blockade Yemen’s […]