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Tesla updates battery software after third Model S burns while parked

Local authorities are said to be investigating the case but that hasn't stopped Tesla itself getting the jump and already taking action, Tech Crunch reports. ...

The Lilium Jet five seater all-electric air taxi

Another exciting thing about the taxi is that it will run through a network of landing pads, allowing commuters to book riders from a pad nearest to them throug...

European Union fines 5 banks $1.2bn for foreign exchange rigging

The European Commission has fined the banks, which also include Citigroup, JPMorgan and MUFG, for participating in one or both of the cartels. The Commiss...

William Hill receives ban for sexually suggestive Tinder ad

An ad for betting firm William Hill seen on the dating app Tinder has been banned for linking gambling to sexual success. The complainant filed a compla...

Air Canada in talks to purchase Air Transat for $488 million

The potential deal, which would need shareholder and government approval, is worth $520 million. - This winning combination will support jobs and economic dev...

Tesla Model 3 Fatal Crash With Semi Truck Had Autopilot Engaged

The company raised $2.7 billion in fresh capital earlier in May through a new sale of stock and debt, yet the stock has continued to sink as fears of waning ...

Tesla's autopilot was engaged prior to fatal Florida crash: NTSB report

In this case, it appears the Tesla did not notice the the semi trailer as it turned out in front of the vehicle. "This system can't dependably navigate common r...

Los Angeles police arrest kidnapping suspect

Maralyn Ramos , 33, was taken into custody at 10.45pm Wednesday near the intersection of San Pedro and Agatha streets in downtown Los Angeles , according to an...

Trump announces deal with Canada and Mexico at National Association of Realtors

Democratic US Senator Chuck Schumer applauded the decision to remove the metals tariffs, but said there are other concerns about the USMCA. "China ought to take...

Luckin, a Starbucks rival in China, jolts higher in US debut

The company has almost 17 million customers. - Luckin Coffee , a fast-growing rival to Starbucks in China , jolted higher in its US stock market debut F...

Walmart warns of rising prices

That marked Walmart's fourth-straight quarter of sales growth above 3% at stores open at least a year. "This potential fourth tranche of tariffs was not c...

You Can Now Stay at a Taco Bell Resort (Yes Really)

It first launched in 2015 in Chicago and more have opened in cities such as San Francisco, New York and Atlanta. Sadly, this foray into hospitality is short-l...

FDA issues nationwide tattoo ink recall due to bacterial contamination

According to a news release , the FDA say that microorganisms were found in Scalpaink, Solid Ink and Dynamic Color inks. Commonly reported symptoms of tattoo...

Driving an electric vehicle will save thousands: BC Hydro report

Gasbuddy.com on Thursday listed 10 gas stations in Vancouver with per-litre prices ranging from $1.55 to $1.66. "Fuelling costs for an electric vehicle are a...

Deliveroo says Amazon heads its latest funding round of $575m

Amazon is leading a £450m investment in Deliveroo, taking the total money the food app has raised to £1.2bn. Deliveroo announced on Friday that Amazon will jo...

Thomas Cook shares plunge after latest profit warning

It said there was "now little doubt" that Brexit had caused customers to delay their summer holiday plans. Thomas Cook said it had received multiple bids fo...

After 18 years, MTN finally lists on Nigerian Stock Exchange

Nigeria accounts for a third of MTN's annual core profit while indigenous investors own 19.4 per cent of the company. Mekwunye had in 2008 sued MTN, Lotus Cap...

Crypto exchange Binance says trading will resume tomorrow

The system upgrade is scheduled at 03:00 UTC on May 15 and is estimated to last approximately 6-8 hours, which is based on "best estimates and may vary". "Shoul...

United Kingdom unemployment rate falls to 3.8%; wages rise 3.2% | 14 May 2019

The unemployment rate in Britain has fallen to the lowest rate since 1974, with just over a third of those joining the workforce in the previous year coming fro...

Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Tuesday's $316 million lottery jackpot?

The Mega Millions jackpot drawing for May 14, 2019, was for $316 million. Pick 3 winners receive $500 for a $1 straight bet and the odds of winning are 1-in...

Walmart offers next-day shipping, speeding deliveries as it battles Amazon

Perhaps more akin to Godzilla versus Kong, however, we have Amazon and Walmart duking it out in the online shopping space, and both are accelerating shipments...

Amazon's $1.5-Billion Cincinnati Airport to House 100 Cargo Jets

Bezos also claimed in his tweet that the air hub will create almost 2,000 jobs. "That's a big deal". Even as Amazon looks to add new regional Prime Air ...

Hyundai Taps Hypercar Maker Rimac to Develop Electric Sports Car

Hyundai says the deal will help accelerate its electrification plans, and position the firm "as a global leader in driving this change in the industry". Rimac i...

Uber Adds a 'Quiet Mode' to Its Black Luxury Service

To this end, Quite Mode should give such groups an option to select rides that adhere to their preferences . Well, if you happen to shell out for an Uber Black...

Trump Suggests Rate Cut to Win Trade War

A closely watched spread between long- and short-term bonds turned negative, seen by some officials as a sign of weakened market confidence in the economic outl...

Arriva takes government to court over East Midlands franchise award

Arriva said: 'We can confirm that we are seeking to obtain more information relating to how the bids for the East Midlands franchise were assessed, ' according ...

Stocks Bounce Back As Trade War Fears Subside

Uber's shares rose another 6.4 percent in after-the bell trading after a US labor agency said it had concluded that the company's drivers were independent contr...

Tesla's Solar Factory Exports 'Great Majority' Of Solar Cells

While Panasonic has been making Solar Roof cells, Tesla "took issue with their aesthetics and cost" and had turned to a Chinese supplier as well, Bloomberg rep...

Coinbase Rolls Out XRP Trading for New York-based Clients

Moreover, this announcement also led some investors to believe that this was a sign of imminent institutional adoption due to Wall Street being located in N...

B.C. to hold public inquiry into money laundering

Mr. Horgan said this move was deemed inevitable after two recent reports into real estate - started after the collapse of the province's largest criminal money-...