U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran space agencies
The United States imposed sanctions on the three Iranian space agencies on Tuesday, the Treasury Department said, as Washington ramps up pressure over Tehran’s nuclear...
Atwood, Alexis among 12 authors to compete for Canada’s Giller Prize
Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who penned the novels that inspired the hit television series “Alias Grace” and “The Handmaid’s Tale”, is among 12 writers listed...
Red Wings D Kronwall retires after 15 seasons
Defenseman Niklas Kronwall retired Tuesday after 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings....
Tesla Autopilot engaged in 2018 California crash; driver’s hands off wheel: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday that a Tesla Model S was in Autopilot mode and the driver’s hands were off the...
IATA ‘worried’ about regulatory discrepancy over Boeing 737 MAX
International Air Transport Association Director General Alexandre de Juniac is “worried” about the discrepancy among global regulators with regard to the process of re-approving Boeing...
Congressional antitrust panel to discuss Big Tech competition
The Senate’s antitrust panel will meet later this month to discuss concerns that tech giants, such as Google or Amazon, seek to buy smaller rivals...
Walmart to stop selling ammunition for handguns, assault-style weapons
Walmart Inc said on Tuesday it would discontinue sales of ammunition for handguns and some assault-style rifles in stores across the United States, in response...
Divers recover 20 bodies from California boat fire
Divers recovered the bodies of 20 of 34 people believed to have been killed after a fast-moving fire broke out aboard a dive boat off...
Facebook brings face recognition to all users, discontinues ‘Tag Suggestions’
Facebook Inc said on Tuesday its face recognition technology will now be available to all users with an option to opt out, while deciding to...
Italy’s 5-Star votes in favor of PD coalition, opening way for government
Members of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement overwhelmingly backed a proposed coalition with the center-left Democratic Party (PD) on Tuesday, opening the way for a new...