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How will WhatsApp’s new privacy policy impact users?
January 10, 2021 02:40 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyRecently, WhatsApp introduced its new privacy policy, whipping up a storm across the globe. The updated terms and conditions have revealed how the messaging platform will share the user’s private data with Facebook, Inc. from 8 February 2021......

Elon Musk, World’s Richest Person, Once Lived On C$ 1 Food Budget
January 10, 2021 12:41 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhneyhim the richest human on the planet. After a year of Tesla stocks rallying off the charts, Elon Musk first beat Microsoft head Bill Gates to become the world’s second richest man in November. He then took over mantle of the world&....

Twitter, Facebook banning US President Trump, is it because of a power shift?
January 09, 2021 03:25 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneySocial media platforms are taking the strictest action against incumbent US President Donald Trump by banning him from their respective platforms. The latest being Twitter, which permanently suspended his account on 8 January 2021. After banning th.....

German carmaker Daimler voices dismay over Washington DC riots
January 09, 2021 02:19 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicbility was good for economy and it hoped for a peaceful transition of power in US. German car manufacturer Daimler has expressed its disappointment over the riots in Washington DC. Wednesday saw a brutal assault on US democracy when a mob of Tru...

US Airlines ban alcohol on domestic flights after passengers created ruckus
January 09, 2021 12:10 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicRecent violent protests at the White House resulted in dangerous flying conditions for the passengers, as it was brought to the notice of the Association of Flight Attendants, an American union, which represents 17 airlines in the country. For tha.....

China hands death sentence to ex-banker over bribery charges
January 09, 2021 12:05 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicA former official of a state-owned bank in China was sentenced to death on bribery, bigamy, and corruption charges. Beijing’s drastic and rare move showed that China does not tolerate any serious corporate misconduct in the country. The sent.....

Hyundai Motor, Apple to Tie Up for Creating Electric Mobility Solutions
January 08, 2021 10:08 PM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyShares of South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co (KRX: 005380) rallied nearly 20 per cent on the Korea Exchange after the automaker announced that it is in talks with US tech giant Apple for development of electric mobi.....

Social media giants ban President Trump Accounts
January 08, 2021 08:32 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAfter the Capitol Hill violence on Wednesday condemned by the world leaders across the countries, the social media giants have come into the action. Facebook has announced banning Trump's account for at least until the incumbent President's term ge.....

Boeing to pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Charges in 737 MAX Crash probe
January 08, 2021 07:05 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyUS multinational aerospace company Boeing Co (LON: BOE) during a Justice Department investigation has admitted that its employees deceived aviation administration about safety matters linked to two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jet in 2018 and 2019......

Story of Elon Musk: A Dreamer's Journey to Becoming The World's Richest
January 08, 2021 05:25 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney2020 was a blockbuster year for EV maker Tesla and its boss Elon Musk despite the COVID-19 blues. Continuing his winning streak, the outspoken maverick has entered the new year 2021 with a bang, becoming the world's richest person. Elon Musk overt.....

Why Simon and Schuster won’t publish Senator Josh Hawley’s book
January 08, 2021 03:43 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicFamous American publisher Simon and Schuster has decided against publishing Senator Josh Hawley’s latest book, as the Senator was one of the members who sought to overturn the President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Hawley, a Republican S.....

Boeing Enters DPA in 737 MAX Probe, Agrees to Pay $2.5Bn
January 08, 2021 02:29 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyThe United States Justice Department and the world's largest aerospace company Boeing have reached an agreement concerning a 737 MAX probe. The American conglomerate has agreed to pay USD 2.5 billion to settle a criminal charge of defrauding safety...

Calls grow for removal of Trump via 25th amendment or impeachment
January 08, 2021 01:31 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe tumultuous pictures coming from the US Capitol have forced the authorities and lawmakers of the US to ponder upon the impeachment of President Donald Trump prior to Joe Biden taking over as the next president. Violent and raucous scenes pla...

Shopify bans Trump-affiliated stores after Capital turmoil
January 08, 2021 12:58 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicThe e-commerce giant Shopify has decided to remove US President Donald Trump’s stores from its platform. The Canadian company pulled out all merchandise related to the sitting president as a response to recent riots in the US capital Washing.....

Tesla Boss Elon Musk Dethrones Jeff Bezos To Become World’s Richest Person
January 08, 2021 03:21 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaTesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA, TSLA:US) and SpaceX founder Elon Musk finally zoomed past Amazon Inc head Jeff Bezos, to earn the title of the richest person in the world. His net worth is now over US$ 185 billion. The near three-per cent jump in Tesla&rsqu...

US Congress Upholds Joe Biden’s 2020 Presidential Win, Trump Accepts Defeat
January 07, 2021 11:32 PM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyThe US Congress has formally certified President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 7. In the joint session held by the House and Senate, congressional leaders confirmed.....

US Capitol Riots: Facebook and Twitter block Trump’s Accounts
January 07, 2021 08:24 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaIt was a Black Wednesday for the United States. The US Capitol was under siege when an armed and angry mob stormed one of the most iconic buildings and attacked the police when the Congress was about to validate Joe Biden’s presidential win. .....

Willis Towers Watson names Lee Garvey as Financial Solutions head for ANZ
January 07, 2021 05:53 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaWillis Towers Watson, an international advisory, broking, and solutions firm, has roped in Lee Garvey as the head of financial solutions for ANZ. Lee Garvey has re-joined the Company after leaving in 2012. In between, he worked with a global insur.....

Democrats win Senate majority, woman shot dead during White House chaos
January 07, 2021 03:35 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicockdown, as Trump supporters started protesting against the president-elect Biden. The state of Georgia concluded an ongoing political run-off between Democrats and Republicans after Democrat Jon Ossoff secured the party’s majority in the...

Pro-Trump Protesters Attack US Capitol Hill, One Dead
January 07, 2021 02:25 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaShocking after-effects of the US presidential election seem far from coming to an end. Amid the prolonged tense situation where the incumbent President Trump has been refusing to accept the election results, the course of events took an ugly turn o.....
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