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FCC Faces Funding Shortfall in Effort to Remove Chinese Tech Giants Huawei, ZTE From Networks

A US scheme to pay carriers and ISPs to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks is stalled owing to a $3 billion financing gap.


Russia Reportedly Develops ‘Indiscriminate’ Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon, Pentagon Official Warns

US intelligence allegations about Russia's development of a space-based nuclear weapon were a major topic of debate during a Senate hearing on May 1...

Joe Biden Administration Sanctions Hundreds of Companies to Choke Russia's Supplies of Military Technology

The administration of President Joe Biden has announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting international suppliers of military equipment technology accused of helping Russia in its war against Ukraine..

Walmart Shutters 51 Health Care Services, Ends Virtual Care Services in US Over Lack of Profits

Walmart called the decision to close its health clinics in five states and discontinue its virtual health service "difficult."..


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Ecommerce Platform CoreCommerce Gets Acquired
CoreCommerce, the Shopify competitor has initiated rolling in 2001 as a one stop solution in ecommerce business. Now a day, the ecommerce platform has appeared as a giant just behind Shopify, the inno
Whole Foods to get rooftop solar; deals with SolarCity, NRG
Whole Foods Market Inc has entered into separate agreements with SolarCity Corp and NRG Energy Inc for installation of solar panels on rooftop of retail outlets. The installation works on solar panels
Exxon's Canadian unit offloads gas stations for $2.1 bln
Exxon Mobil Corp's Canadian unit is selling its retail gas stations in the country to five fuel distributors for C$2.8 billion ($2.1 billion). The transaction is expected to be completed by end of 201
EMV Credit Card Increase Security But Slow Implementation Will Make Consumers Vulnerable
Experts said the new chip-enabled or EMV credit and debit cards can help reducing fraud. However, incomplete adoption of chip cards and readers will make consumers and merchants vulnerable.
S&P 500 index 2% upside, 20% downside, says Gundlach
Money manager Jeffrey Gundlach foresees the possibility of Standard& Poor's 500 index moving two percent upside and 20 percent downside. He considers the recent rebound in the market as a 'bear marke
AMC Entertainment Will Acquire Carmike Cinemas Despite Shareholder's Objection
AMC Entertainment will acquire Carmike Cinemas to be the largest theater chain in North America. One Carmike's shareholder opposed the acquisition, citing the price offer was too low.
Alphabet Subsidiary Verily Reveals Images of Connectivity Bridge
Verily has revealed images of its new gadget, the Connectivity Bridge, through regulatory filing with FCC on Tuesday. The gadget has been developed aiming to gain a foothold of the Alphabet subsidiary
Cisco to invest $500 mln in Germany, $150 mln in Slack Technologies
Cisco Systems Inc is investing $500 million in Germany and $150 million in Slack Technologies Inc. The technology major is working closely with German public sector companies on technology projects an
Whole Foods Plans For Solar Systems In A Bid To Reduce Utility Expenses
Whole Foods has been witnessing tremendous pressure from rival super market chains offering specialty and organic foods at lower prices. Solar providers supply power at reduced prices compared to comm
Lockheed Martin Will Lay Off 1,000 Workers in Aeronautics Division
The defense contractor will cut workers from its aircraft division, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. The company announced on Tuesday to offer voluntary lay off to its employees.
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