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Bridgegate conspirator list of names release delayed by appeals court

Bridgegate conspirator list of names release delayed by appeals court

A federal appeals court judge granted a request to at least temporarily delay the release of a list of names of people who know about the so-called Bridgegate conspiracy and were not charged with any crimes, The Record of Bergen County. Moreover, all further legal papers and arguments are to be kept under seal even though no party asked for …

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Microsoft sells its feature phone unit for $350 million, Nokia devices coming

Microsoft sells its feature phone unit for $350 million, Nokia devices coming

Just a few days ago, a rumor originating from China claimed that Microsoft will sell its feature phone division to contract manufacturer Foxconn. Today, Microsoft officially announced the agreement, which will see Foxconn taking over the Nokia feature phone division in exchange for $350 million USD. The deal also includes the company’s Hanoi manufacturing facility, Microsoft Mobile Vietnam. A further …

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Rome subway construction unearths ancient ruins (Photo)

Rome subway construction unearths ancient ruins (Photo)

Construction to a Roman subway line has unearthed an ancient military neighbourhood buried beneath the city. The 39-room, 1st-century complex is the latest headache for city officials who have already put plans for two other stations on hold after archaeological ­discoveries, meaning the line risks running under the centre of Rome without stopping to pick up passengers. The latest find …

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Meteor shower caught on police dashcam in new england sky “Video”

Meteor shower caught on police dashcam in new england sky (Video)

A bright meteor burning up in Earth’s atmosphere was captured on the dashcam of a Maine police officer while he was on early morning traffic patrol on Tuesday. Police Sgt. Tim Farris was patrolling for speeding drivers early Tuesday in Portland, Maine when his cruiser’s dash cam captured the remarkable: a bright and burning mass, hurtling through the night sky. …

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Francois Hollande ‘won’t give in’ amid labour reforms protests

Francois Hollande 'won't give in' amid labour reforms protests

French President Francois Hollande has said he will not give in to strikes and protests over controversial reforms to the strictly codified French labor laws that have resulted in mass student and union strikes and demonstrations across France. “I will not give way because too many previous governments have backed down,” Mr Hollande said during a an hour-long interview with …

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Actress Kristen Stewart responds to poor reception of film at Cannes

Actress Kristen Stewart responds to poor reception of film at Cannes

Kristen Stewart’s Personal Shopper premiered during the Cannes Film Festival, but it was met with some unexpected reactions! According to Variety, the psychological thriller received boos from critics. But the actress cleared the air during a press conference, explaining with a laugh: “Hey, everyone did not boo.” Kristen Stewart’s new movie Personal Shopper was met with boos as the credits …

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Alanis Morissette wants her missing millions back

Alanis Morissette wants her missing millions back

Alanis Morissette was robbed of at least $4.7 million by her former business manager, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The singer is suing Jonathan Schwartz and GSO Business Management for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud and negligence. Jonathan’s alleged mishandling of funds was discovered after the Canadian singer cut ties from Jonathan …

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Comedian Chelsea Handler needs alcohol to be happy

Comedian Chelsea Handler needs alcohol to be happy

Chelsea Handler has never been shy when admitting her love for booze, but this is the first time she’s revealed how dependant on the bottle she is. She told The Sunday Times Magazine: “If I don’t drink for more than three nights you can tell in my personality. I just need alcohol in my system. I love alcohol – it …

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Startup Otto puts self-driving tech into trucks (Video)

Startup Otto puts self-driving tech into trucks (Video)

Former employees of Google, Apple, Tesla, Cruise Automation, and others — 40 people in total — have formed a new San Francisco-based company called Otto with the goal of turning commercial trucks into self-driving freight haulers. Prominent staffers include former Google Maps lead Lior Ron and Anthony Levandowski of Google’s self-driving car team. Self-driving trucks are probably easier to turn …

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