Family warns of Powassan virus month after New York man’s death Family warns of Powassan virus month after New York man’s death:- The family of a New York man is speaking out a month after his death to warn about Powassan virus, a potentially deadly tick-borne illness that has had […]
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed: Pentagon WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Sayed, was killed in a strike on the group’s headquarters in Kunar province earlier this week, the Pentagon said on Friday. Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said in a statement that other […]
Sprint launches new leasing options for cost-conscious consumers Sprint Corp said on Friday that it was launching new leasing options aimed at price-sensitive customers who want to upgrade their phones more often, the carrier’s latest effort to lure subscribers in an oversaturated market for wireless service. The No. 4 U.S. […]
Mike Trout eagerly returns from 39-game injury absence Mike Trout never got comfortable away from the action while he sat out 39 games with an injured thumb. The two-time AL MVP is grateful to be back in the middle of it with the Los Angeles Angels. Trout returned to the […]
U.S. lawmaker calls for hearing on Amazon’s Whole Foods deal The top Democrat on the U.S. House of Representatives’ antitrust subcommittee has voiced concerns about Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) $13.7 billion plan to buy Whole Foods Market Inc (WFM.O) and is pushing for a hearing to look into the deal’s impact […]
U.S. issues revised security directive to airlines worldwide The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a revised directive to airlines around the world in response to requests that it clarify aviation security measures scheduled to begin taking effect next week, the agency said on Friday.WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. […]
Bryce Harper homers twice to power Nationals past Reds Gio Gonzalez was tired after throwing eight shutout innings on a hot and muggy evening. His manager wanted him to face one more batter, and the left-hander took it as a compliment. Gonzalez pitched four-hit ball into the ninth inning, retired […]
Calls for law change after Indians left in dark over data leaks Calls for law change after Indians left in dark over data leaks Fears Indian telecom upstart Reliance Jio suffered a major data breach, compromising the personal data of over 100 million customers, have prompted calls for India to adopt […]
Freeman, Braves rally in 8th to beat Diamondbacks 4-3 The Arizona Diamondbacks had their comeback mojo working. The Braves had Freddie Freeman, who has been as productive as ever since missing 44 games with a fractured wrist. Freeman homered and had the decisive hit off Archie Bradley in Atlanta’s two-run […]
Amazon Prime Day: Other stores are having big sales, too Amazon Prime Day: Other stores are having big sales, too: – Amazon Prime Day is like Black Friday in July—the online retailer is offering mega deals to Prime members for 36 hours. Well, other retailers are hoping to get in […]
