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Feds give Shell go signal to drill for oil in Arctic Ocean off Alaska

The US government has finally given Royal Dutch Shell permission to pursue their oil exploration in the Arctic Ocean near Alaska. For more than 20 years, exploratory drilling allowed in the northwest coast of Alaska.


US drone flights to increase by 50% over next four years

Faced with greater security challenges around the world, the US military plans to expand drone flights by 50% over the next four years.

BuzzFeed enters TV and film with the NBCUniversal deal

Online publication BuzzFeed announced on Tuesday that NBCUniversal agreed to invest $200M for the website to expand on movies and TV.

IRS releases additional statement on illegal access to taxpayer accounts

After revealing the real staggering number of accounts hacked by cyber criminals through the "Get Transcript" application, the Internal Revenue Service issued additional reports about the incidents.


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Citigroup has agreed to pay almost $180 million to investors to settle allegations of making false representations on hedge funds that collapsed during the financial crisis.
Thinking that Claren Road Asset Management has come to the end of the road, Investors are ready to pull half of their money out of the company, which is another blow for the Carlyle Group LP's firm.
For most frequent flyers, traveling by plane is more of a chore than a luxury, but it doesn't have to be wholly unpleasant. There are now apps that people can use to help make their airborne journeys just a bit more bearable and perhaps even enjoyable.
For $1,500, NASA is challenging programmers and UI designers to create a smartwatch app interface intended to be used by astronauts at the International Space Station. The contest will end on September 9.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday that Dish Network Corp. can't avail the $3.3 billion credit to acquire the airwaves it gained through a government auction.
College can be a simultaneously enjoyable and challenging time in people's lives. As much fun as it can be to just throw caution to the wind and make the most of youth, the looming threat of responsibility brought on by adulthood and the world beyond the school's doors are constant reminders that this is not exactly the time to be as carefree as one can be.
After Google announced that they are using .xyz as the Alphabet Inc.'s domain, Daniel Negari, the 29-year-old owner of .xyz told the reports that the domain is not for sale.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reacted about the negative story published on August 15 on the New York Times, regarding the ruthless management practices inside the Amazon workplace. He's attesting that the report is a false accusation. Hence, he's persuading the employees to email him or approach the HR concerning the matter.
Oracle added a new data service on Twitter called Oracle Social. It aims for businesses to analyze their brands using data from social media interactions.
Most of the world stock markets were higher last Monday due to the steady Yuan and the expected bailout of Greece.
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