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Richard Tomkins
SCHROBENHAUSEN, Germany, June 17 (UPI) -- A laser weapon tested in Germany successfully acquired, tracked and defeated a free-flying mini drone maneuvering in a target area 1,640 feet away.

Tense times at ‘Detroit’ backyard barbecue Think of the title as a metaphor for American dreams in big trouble. Aurora Theatre closes its season with a regional premiere by Lisa D’Amour, who last electrified local audiences with the ghostly “Anna Bella Eema.” Ben and Mary, struggling to maintain their barely middle-class self-image, welcome the new neighbors, who’ve moved into the long-vacant house next door, with a friendly backyard barbecue.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal transit officials said Wednesday they are ordering the inspection of ventilation systems in train tunnels nationwide after an electrical malfunction filled a train inside a Washington tunnel with smoke, leading to a passenger's death. The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will require an audit at 25 public rail systems that have tunnels. The National Transportation Safety Board recommended a need for the audit in February, about a month after the Jan. Читать дальше...

The FCC said AT&T delivered data speeds significantly slower than those normally offered by the network once customers had crossed a threshold of use, impairing the ability of subscribers to do things like stream video or use GPS mapping services. NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson will join Square’s board of directors this summer, the San Francisco company announced Wednesday. The chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, also the chairman and founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation... Читать дальше...

Music-streaming company Spotify has hired former Netflix chief financial offiicer Barry McCarthy as its new CFO.

James B. Lee, one of the best-known and most-successful investment bankers on Wall Street who played a key role in the evolution of deal making over a 40-year career, has died. He was 62.

Analysts said his departure now is a sign that Microsoft is rethinking its approach to the phone business, where it has struggled to make a profit despite recent layoffs and other spending cuts. [...] leaving the company is Mark Penn, a former Democratic political strategist who oversaw some of Microsoft’s marketing efforts including the hard-hitting “Scroogled” advertising campaign that criticized products made by tech rival Google. Nadella has pushed Microsoft to produce more software for mobile devices... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve took note Wednesday of a strengthening U.S. economy and appears on track to raise interest rates this year for the first time in nearly a decade. In a statement after its latest policy meeting, the Fed noted that the job market, the housing industry and consumer spending are all improving. "If you're an investor trying to get a clear view of what monetary policy might be going forward, there is still a great deal of uncertainty," said Carl Tannenbaum, chief economist at Northern Trust. Читать дальше...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Taking aim at unemployment among younger Americans, Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday proposed using tax credits to encourage businesses to train young people. The May unemployment rate for workers age 18 to 34 was 7.8 percent, more than 2 percentage points higher than the national average, while unemployment for young black adults was 14.6 percent. Earlier in the day, Clinton stressed her commitment to children in rural areas, saying they should receive the same... Читать дальше...

Wal-Mart is the nation's largest retailer.

The company has more than 11,000 stores globally, including nearly 4,300 in the U.S., and raked in $473 billion in sales last year. 

But who, exactly, shops there? And how do those shoppers differ from customers at Target and discount stores like Dollar General and Family Dollar?

We gathered data from Kantar Retail, a consulting firm that polled more than 4,000 consumers on their shopping habits, to find out.

According to the data... Читать дальше...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Lightning sparked nearly a dozen new wildfires in Alaska as firefighters struggled Wednesday to keep up with two major fires threatening rural highway communities. After clearing U.S. Customs and having their tanks steamed for invasive species, they'll head to fires, Mowry said. Firefighters worked to protect structures and keep the fire from jumping the Kenai River to homes on its south side. The new fire burned 150 acres of mountain hemlock and spruce in steep terrain... Читать дальше...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Lightning sparked nearly a dozen new wildfires in Alaska as firefighters struggled Wednesday to keep up with two major fires threatening rural highway communities. After clearing U.S. Customs and having their tanks steamed for invasive species, they'll head to fires, Mowry said. Firefighters worked to protect structures and keep the fire from jumping the Kenai River to homes on its south side. The new fire burned 150 acres of mountain hemlock and spruce in steep terrain... Читать дальше...

When you consider the factors that hold people back from wealth, you might think about a lack of motivation or business savvy.

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If you thought Mars was completely different from Earth, think again.

Our warm, blue planet is more similar in some ways to the desolate Red Planet than you know, and we have comparison images to prove it.

For almost three years, NASA's Curiosity rover has been driving across the Martian surface, exploring a region called Gale Crater, located in the southern hemisphere. And the images it has taken look strikingly similar to some of the most extreme places on Earth, like Death Valley and the Atacama Desert. Читать дальше...

Challenge of returning media group to profit

Shares of Oracle skidded in Wednesday’s extended trade after the software company reported weak quarterly earnings.

Shares of Oracle skidded in Wednesday’s extended trade after the software company reported weak quarterly earnings.

Spotify Ltd. has hired Barry McCarthy as the music-streaming company's new chief financial officer, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. McCarthy was a former CFO of Netflix Inc. , and had served on the board of directors of Spotify rival Pandora Media Inc. .

Nottingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Eoin Morgan made a stunning century as his side beat New Zealand by seven wickets to win the day/night fourth one-day international at Trent Bridge on Wednesday and level the five-match series at 2-2.

Aliens probably already know we exist - according to scientists who are saying, if something is living, it is probably lurking beneath the surface

CVS drugstores that quit tobacco sales last year are now getting health and beauty makeovers and a shot of ethnic diversity in some cases to attract customers who want more than a prescription refill. The nation's second-largest drugstore chain said Wednesday that it is adding fresh foods, healthy snacks and expanded beauty options to many of its locations. They've also added clinics and expanded their health care services in part to get more business from aging baby boomers and people who are... Читать дальше...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Football became more than Johnny Manziel could handle.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Football became more than Johnny Manziel could handle.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Football became more than Johnny Manziel could handle.