Dozens of US clinics sell unproven stem cell therapies for heart failure Dozens of US clinics sell unproven stem cell therapies for heart failure:- Stem cell therapy isn’t approved to treat heart failure in the U.S., but dozens of clinics nationwide advertise the treatments anyway, often charging thousands of dollars […]
Wall Street regulator sets sights on digital coin offerings Wall Street’s main regulator said on Tuesday that initial coin offerings (ICOs), a means of crowdfunding for blockchain technology companies, should be subject to the same safeguards required in traditional securities sales. ICOs have become a bonanza for digital currency entrepreneurs, […]
Caterpillar bulldozes expectations, raises 2017 forecast again Caterpillar bulldozes expectations, raises 2017 forecast again: Caterpillar Inc’s (CAT.N) results smashed expectations and the company raised its full-year forecast for the second time, underscoring strength across its businesses and a steady recovery in demand from China. Shares of the world’s largest construction […]
Neurologist backs family’s fight to overturn teen’s death certificate Neurologist backs family’s fight to overturn teen’s death certificate:- A Northern California family fighting to have their daughter’s death certificate revoked has won the backing of a retired neurosurgeon who is a longtime critic of how brain death is classified. Jahi […]
Colombian tribunal fines Claro, Movistar over contract A Colombian tribunal on Tuesday ruled telephone companies Claro and Movistar must pay the government $1.55 billion for failing to meet contractual conditions for cellular services, a government official said. An arbitration court said the two companies failed to return installed networks and […]
White House targets leakers, may restructure communications: Scaramucci President Donald Trump’s new communications director Anthony Scaramucci said on Tuesday he would probably restructure the communications operation at the White House and would fire staff if leaks did not cease. “If the leaks continue, then I’ve got to let everybody go,” […]
AT&T’s quarterly profit tops Wall Street estimates, shares rise AT&T’s quarterly profit tops Wall Street estimates, shares rise: AT&T Inc’s (T.N) quarterly profit topped Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as the No. 2 U.S. wireless carrier lowered operating costs and introduced new promotions bundling video with phone service that helped […]
Russia Kaspersky Lab launches free antivirus software globally Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab on Tuesday announced it was rolling out a free version of its antivirus software across the globe, a product launch that comes amid mounting suspicion in the United States that the cyber firm is vulnerable to Russian government influence. […]
Snap General Counsel Chris Handman steps down Snap Inc said its general counsel Chris Handman stepped down to spend more time with his family. Handman, who played a key role in taking the owner of Snapchat public, was with the company since May 2014. Earlier he was a partner at […]
Asia stocks, dollar steady as investors await Fed clues Asian stocks steadied on Wednesday and the dollar held firm as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day for more clues on its tightening plans. The Fed concludes a two-day meeting later on Wednesday, and is widely […]
