Friday, February 16, 2018

Is now the time to invest in South Africa?

South Africa's stocks and currency surged after Jacob Zuma's resignation. Is now the time to invest?

Is now the time to invest in South Africa?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country is entering "a new era" following the ouster of his scandal-plagued predecessor, Jacob Zuma.

Banks in Argentina to close for 4 days amid strike

Bank employees in Argentina are striking for two days starting next week, causing long lines at ATMs and tellers across the country.

Banks in Argentina to close for 4 days amid strike

Headaches and long lines are growing at banks across Argentina in the sweltering summer heat.

Trump administration recommends steep tariffs on steel and aluminum

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Friday recommended that President Trump impose large tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from all countries.

These AI bots are solving customer problems


Robert Locascio, founder and CEO of LivePerson, talks about how artificial intelligence is improving the customer experience.

Nintendo Labo: My 9-year-old's verdict


Nintendo Labo, Nintendo's cardboard-folding game, arrives soon. I chatted with my son about what it was like to try it out at a NYC event. Read the full story on CNET: http://cnet.co/2GFNU9M Subscribe to CNET: http://bit.ly/17qqqCs Watch more CNET videos: http://ift.tt/1Lg5Xzr Follow CNET on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CNET Follow CNET on Facebook: http://ift.tt/UQQ9wc Follow CNET on Instagram: http://ift.tt/1YieDuO Follow CNET on Snapchat: CNETsnap

What's New for G Suite Admins - January 2018 Edition


Get a recap of all the G Suite features relevant to Admins released in November 2017. Check out the playlist for other videos: https://goo.gl/uXqNK4 To follow any of the links mentioned in the video, check out the notes section of the Presentation Slides: https://goo.gl/RruF1W ============================ Agenda: - Headline News - New Security Center for G Suite 0:24 - Admin Updates - Admin console navigation, SAML apps, Mobile management 1:48 - Calendar Updates - New Calendar web UI, Calendar Resources APIs, Shutdown Calendar Interop tool 10:21 - Gmail Updates - Delegate privileges, Install Gmail add-ons 12:39 - Hangouts Updates - Hangout Meets up to 50 participants, Dial in from more markets, Reporting 14:55 ============================ For more information, check out these resources: - G Suite Newsletter Dec 2017: https://goo.gl/vQ7eLC -G Suite Newsletter Jan 2018: https://goo.gl/j6DybF -G Suite Release Calendar: http://ift.tt/2hcW4vF -G Suite Updates Blog: http://ift.tt/2e1R3V5 -Certification: http://ift.tt/2gMSnML -Admin Training: http://ift.tt/2AIM0SL

Better know a blogger: SJVN on Linux, Microsoft, space roadsters and more


In the latest installment of our ongoing Better Know a Blogger series, we talk to ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols. We'll take a deep dive into what makes this prolific tech journalist tick, and take a look at the future of tech through his eyes. Read more: http://zd.net/2BAjtBE

Alexa, shall we play a game?


Mattel's puzzle-solving board game Escape Room in a Box works with the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. We give it a whirl to see how Alexa can enhance game play. Subscribe to CNET: http://cnet.co/2heRhep Check out our playlists: http://cnet.co/2g8kcf4 Download the new CNET app: http://ift.tt/2fmiQ6l Like us on Facebook: http://ift.tt/1930vfU Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm

Tesla Model 3 first impressions feat. MKBHD


Nilay Patel drove the Tesla Model 3 with Ashley Carman, Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), and Loren Grush to get each of their impressions of Elon Musk's latest electric car. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/G5RXGs Check out our full video catalog: https://goo.gl/lfcGfq Visit our playlists: https://goo.gl/94XbKx Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: http://www.theverge.com

Hot Wheels Augmoto first look


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Does raising your arm to the sky improve your cell reception?


You've probably instinctively put your arm in the air in an attempt to get better reception at some point or another. But does it actually help? Circuit Breaker reporter Ashely Carman reports. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/G5RXGs Check out our full video catalog: https://goo.gl/lfcGfq Visit our playlists: https://goo.gl/94XbKx Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: http://www.theverge.com

No, Mikaela Shiffrin Can’t Win Them All

Mikaela Shiffrin finished a disappointing fourth in the women’s slalom.

Yuzuru Hanyu Commands the Stage. Nathan Chen Falls Off It.

Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu was in the lead after the men’s figure skating short program.

Two Swiss Athletes Are First at Olympics Confirmed With Norovirus

Nearly 250 people, including security workers and members of the Olympic organizing committee, have been affected by norovirus at the Pyeongchang Games.

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Bad Parent Caucus

A flag was lowered to half-staff at the White House following the mass shooting at a Florida High School.

Europe Edition: Florida, Kosovo, South Africa: Your Friday Briefing

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Children’s Book Industry Has Its #MeToo Moment

The “Maze Runner” author James Dashner was jettisoned by Random House after allegations that he had mistreated women.

Nikolas Cruz’s Lifetime of Trouble: Family Loss, Flashes of Rage

Students at a prayer service at Parkridge Church in Coral Springs, Fla., to honor the shooting victims.

Two Bronx Brothers Arrested in Bomb-Making Scheme

James P. O’Neill, the New York City police commissioner, announced the arrest Thursday of two Bronx men on federal bomb-making charges.

Kosovo’s Grim Decade of Independence

2018: Children walking by a mural celebrating the Kosovo Liberation Army in Rufc i Ri. Saturday is the 10th anniversary of Kosovo’s declaration of independence, but corruption and a stagnant economy give its people little to celebrate.

Jimmy Kimmel to Trump after school shooting: 'You've literally done nothing'

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Premarket: 4 things to know before the bell

Here's what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day.

Stocks on a roll; Chinese takeover blocked; Coca-Cola earnings

1. Stocks are on a roll: Will a major rebound by U.S. stocks extend to a sixth consecutive trading session?

Intrigue at V.A. as Secretary Says He Is Being Forced Out

David J. Shulkin, the veterans affairs secretary, at a hearing before the House veterans affairs committee on Thursday.

UPDATE 1-Hackers stole $6 mln from Russian bank via SWIFT system -central bank

MAGNITOGORSK, Russia, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Unknown hackers stole 339.5 million roubles ($6 million) from a Russian bank last year in an attack using the SWIFT international payments messaging system, the Russian central bank said on Friday.

Dan Loeb was right. Nestle needs an overhaul

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Dan Loeb was right. Nestle needs an overhaul

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BRIEF-Portland General Electric Reports Q4 Adjusted Non-Gaap Earnings Per Share $0.67

* PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC REPORTS 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND INITIATES 2018 EARNINGS GUIDANCE

UPDATE 1-Audi chairman rubbishes report of CEO Stadler ouster

* No board discussion yet on Stadler succession -sources (Adds comment from Audi chairman, detail and background)