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'AI' to hit hardest in U.S. heartland and among less-skilled: study

Published On: January 24, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Jan 24: The Midwestern states hit hardest by job automation in recent decades, places that were pivotal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s election, will be under the most pressure again as advances in artificial intelligence reshape the workplace, according to a new study by Brookings Institution researchers.

Plastic finds second life in Portuguese street artist's work

Published On: January 24, 2019 12:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

A lemur made of damaged car bumpers and bin lids. An owl made from plastic junk. Colorful animals have popped up in Paris as part of a new exhibition by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II, who aims to highlight the effect of waste on the environment.

With Berlin exhibition, winter has come for Game of Thrones fans

Published On: January 24, 2019 12:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

Fans of “Game of Thrones” are flocking to Berlin to see a one-off exhibition of paintings showing hitherto unseen parts of writer George R. R. Martin’s fantasy world Westeros.

Maduro rival Guaido claims Venezuela presidency with U.S. backing

Published On: January 24, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

CARACAS, Jan 24: Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president on Wednesday, winning the backing of Washington and many Latin American nations and prompting socialist Nicolas Maduro, who has led the oil-rich nation since 2013, to break relations with the United States.

New York parking squabble lands Alec Baldwin in anger-management class

Published On: January 24, 2019 08:16 AM NPT By: Reuters

Actor Alec Baldwin on Wednesday agreed to take anger-management training, as he pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to a harassment charge for a November confrontation in which he was accused of punching someone over a parking spot.

Celebrities to keep social media posts 'clean', UK watchdog says

Published On: January 23, 2019 04:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

Brands pay thousands of dollars for a single social media post. But European Union consumer protection law requires social media users to disclose whether they have received gifts or cash to endorse a brand, to avoid giving the impression the post represents their personal view, the CMA said.

Pouille beats odds and Raonic to reach maiden semis

Published On: January 23, 2019 04:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 23:  Frenchman Lucas Pouille continued his unlikely run at the Australian Open by stunning in-form Canadian Milos Raonic 7-6(4) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4 to advance to his maiden Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday.

Chinese stars hit with $1.62 billion in 'cold winter' tax crackdown

Published On: January 22, 2019 04:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

Chinese authorities have collected more than 11 billion yuan ($1.62 billion) in unpaid taxes from celebrities and entertainment companies since they hit the industry with a crackdown, state media Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumbawa: USGS

Published On: January 22, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

SINGAPORE, Jan 22: An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck south of the Indonesian town of Raba, off the central island of Sumbawa, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the second quake to hit the area on Tuesday.

Crowdfunded honeymaker staffed by elderly revives Russian village

Published On: January 22, 2019 10:10 AM NPT By: Reuters

With a workforce of elderly women and using local ingredients, a honey and confectionery business put together with funds raised online is breathing life into an ailing Russian village.

U.S. to formally seek extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou: Globe And Mail

Published On: January 22, 2019 09:53 AM NPT By: Reuters

Jan 22: The United States has informed the Canadian government that it plans to proceed with a formal request to extradite Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on allegations violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday.

Moldova hosts 10 km race in world's largest wine cellar

Published On: January 22, 2019 09:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

Hundreds of runners competed in a 10 km (6 mile) race in the world’s largest wine cellar on Sunday, navigating by the light of headlamps as they hurtled through dark limestone caves that stretch some 200 km underground near the capital of Moldova.

Murders in Mexico rise by a third in 2018 to new record

Published On: January 22, 2019 09:17 AM NPT By: Reuters

MEXICO CITY, Jan 22:  Murders in Mexico rose by 33 percent in 2018, breaking the record for a second year running, official data showed, underlining the task facing the new president who has pledged to reduce violence in the cartel-ravaged country.

ProSieben sees pressure easing as Netflix raises prices

Published On: January 21, 2019 02:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

ProSiebenSat.1 Media believes that price increases by U.S. streaming giant Netflix could ease competitive pressures on the German group’s core TV business and is bullish on growth at its e-commerce arm, CEO Max Conze said.

'Rambo' producer Vajna dies aged 74

Published On: January 21, 2019 02:03 PM NPT By: Reuters

Andrew G. Vajna, the Hungarian movie producer behind “Rambo”, “Evita” and other international hits, died in his Budapest home on Sunday following a long illness, the Hungarian National Film Fund said.

Nissan's Ghosn offers to wear electronic ankle tag for bail

Published On: January 21, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

TOKYO, Jan 21: Ousted Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn has offered to wear an electronic ankle tag and hire guards to monitor him in an unusual bid to secure his release on bail after two months of detention in Japan for alleged financial crimes.

Afghan Taliban kill 12 in car bomb attack on military base: officials

Published On: January 21, 2019 12:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL, Jan 21: The Afghan Taliban killed at least 12 security force members in a car bomb attack on a military base in the southern province of Maidan Wardak on Monday, officials said.

Nadal blows away Berdych to reach quarter-finals

Published On: January 20, 2019 04:43 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 20: Rafal Nadal routed Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-1 7-6(4) in a center court masterclass to charge into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Congo top court declares Tshisekedi presidential-elect

Published On: January 20, 2019 01:21 PM NPT By: Reuters

KINSHASA, Jan 20: Congo’s constitutional court confirmed Felix Tshisekedi’s presidential election win on Sunday, dismissing a challenge from another opposition leader who rejected the court’s decision and declared himself president.

Women protest in hundreds of U.S. cities for third straight year

Published On: January 20, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Jan 20: Women marched in hundreds of U.S. cities and overseas on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of demonstrations that drew millions of protesters to the streets the day after Republican President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2017.