Texas, US Gas Prices Continue To Surge In Harvey's Aftermath

Texas, US Gas Prices Continue To Surge In Harvey's Aftermath

09.09.2017

Franklin County residents are paying, on average, $2.93 per gallon, while Adams County residents are paying $2.96 per gallon, as of Thursday morning. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on September 5 in Harrisburg have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.25 a gallon in 2016, $2.41 a gallon in 2015, $3.39 a gallon in 2014, $3.60 a gallon in 2013 and $3.76 a gallon in 2012.

IBM Puts $240M Into Joint AI Research Lab With MIT

IBM Puts $240M Into Joint AI Research Lab With MIT

09.09.2017

IBM is officially partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT ) to run an artificial intelligence (AI) research lab . The goal, said IBM reps , is to "advance AI hardware, software, and algorithms related to deep learning and other areas, increase AI's impact on industries, such as health care and cybersecurity , and explore the economic and ethical implications of AI on society".

UK Industrial Output Growth Slows In July

UK Industrial Output Growth Slows In July

09.09.2017

The ONS noted: "Following strong growth in June 2017, private housing fell by £95m, representing the main downward pressure on construction output". Separately, the ONS said the U.K.'s July goods trade deficit stood at GBP11.6 billion ($15.16 billion), close to the previous month's revised figure of GBP11.5 billion, as a fall in exports outside the European Union offset an increase in exports to EU countries.

Uber is ditching diesel cars in London

Uber is ditching diesel cars in London

09.09.2017

Uber announced that it will launch a scrappage scheme , where the first 1,000 Londoners, who own pre-Euro 4 diesel cars released before 2005, will be offered £1,500 credit in the app in exchange to their old cars. Uber's 40,000 licensed drivers in London will also be given financial assistance to switch to a new auto, with grants of up to £5,000 towards a hybrid or fully electric vehicle .

More discipline for students appearing in racially-charged photo

More discipline for students appearing in racially-charged photo

09.09.2017

Creston police are aware of the photo, but are not involved in the investigation, and can not file charges against the students. Messerole said school officials met with the students. "I was disgusted", he said in a phone interview. Austin said on the bright side are the classmates and staff members who have rallied behind Austin to give him support and love he needs as he works through this picture featuring those he called friends.

Netflix Is Free for Our 'One' Plan Customers

Netflix Is Free for Our 'One' Plan Customers

09.09.2017

To attain that $9.99 worth of a Netflix Standard subscription, 2+ lines of T-Mobile ONE are required. The carrier announced this week that anyone with an unlimited data plan with the company will get a free Netflix account to boot. headquarters Wednesday. The guy has shoulder-length hair, usually wears a pink T-shirt with the T-Mobile logo across it, and is known for speaking freely and not necessarily sticking to prepared remarks.

Roku launches a free, ad-supported movie channel of its own

Roku launches a free, ad-supported movie channel of its own

09.09.2017

The Roku Channel , as it's called, is ad-supported and requires no subscriptions, fees, or logins. "With The Roku Channel, we're responding to consumer demand and helping content publishers deliver content through a new experience that makes finding free entertainment easy for our customers".

Ryanair puts an end to their generous carry-on baggage allowance

Ryanair puts an end to their generous carry-on baggage allowance

09.09.2017

However, on a typically busy flight 186 of the 189 available seats are normally taken and a number of people were carrying with them large backpacks or wheelie bags that don't fit underneath the seat. "These bag policy changes will cost Ryanair more than €50m a year in reduced checked bag fees", said chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs . The new policies will begin from the start of November.

Oil sinks as Irma imperils demand in gas-thirsty Florida

Oil sinks as Irma imperils demand in gas-thirsty Florida

09.09.2017

US West Texas Intermediate light crude oil settled down 3.28%, or Dollars 1.61, at USD 47.48. Oil headed for the first weekly gain since July as Gulf Coast refiners ramp up crude processing after disruptions from Hurricane Harvey. Brent prices, meanwhile, slipped back, but held ground near a 5-month high as they continue to find support from higher refinery demand in Europe and Asia.

Hardcore Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept races into Frankfurt 2017

Hardcore Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept races into Frankfurt 2017

09.09.2017

BMW Group's design head honcho, Adrian van Hooydonk, says that the concept 'brings together the full suite of defining MINI design features and showcases them at their sportiest and most exciting'. MINI took the veils off its most recent concept today and, unlike the EV shown not long ago, this one seems to appeal to those wanting to push this little hatch to the absolute limit.