Source: Bloomberg Politics
April 25, 2016
`United Europe' Must Confront Terror, Migration, Obama Says
President Barack Obama urged Europeans to hold together in the face of terrorism, upheaval in the Middle East and a migrant crisis, arguing that collective action is the only way for the continent to confront its challenges.
A Taxonomy of Climate Camps
(Steven Hayward) Physicist Richard Muller of UC Berkeley offers up a remarkably unbiased classification of climate change thinkers in the unlikely venue of the Puffington Host. I think it isn't half bad: In my book, "Energy for Future Presidents" (pg 74) I give the following categories: Alarmists. They pay little attention to the details of the science. They are "unconvincibles." They say the danger is imminent, so scare tactics are both necessary
Source: Power Line
Democrats seek to block Christie's gun regulation change
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey lawmakers have announced an effort to block Gov. Chris Christie's change to state regulations to make it easier to get a gun permit.
Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, both Democrats, said Monday they are introducing a measure to ...
Clinton Bets Focus on Guns Will Hurt Sanders in Connecticut
Despite high profile mass shootings like the one in Newtown, Connecticut, the issue of guns remains a low priority for most voters.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Ted Cruz spokesman: A smart political campaign adapts to strategic realities
A spokesman for Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential campaign said Monday that a smart political campaign adapts to realities on the ground, after the campaigns of Mr. Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced a strategic alliance in upcoming states to stop GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
"We have to deal with ...
Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard app lands on iOS
Microsoft has released a next-word predicting keyboard as an iOS app as it seeks to tap into the popularity of the latter's mobile ecosystem in the hopes of expanding its influence in the mobile productivity space. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Koch Hints Clinton May Be Better Choice Than Republicans
Billionaire Charles Koch stated in a televised interview this weekend that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton may be a better choice for the White House in 2016 than any of the Republican contenders. Bloomberg's Megan Murphy reports on "Bloomberg 'GO'." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Report: Security Guards Shut Down Patriotic Choir at 9/11 Memorial
A North Carolina middle school choir singing the National Anthem at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City was shut down by two security guards, according to a report.
The post Report: Security Guards Shut Down Patriotic Choir at 9/11 Memorial appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton by 4 points in Rhode Island: poll
Sen. Bernard Sanders leads Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton in Rhode Island and is within striking distance in Connecticut ahead of Tuesday's primary contests, according to polling released Monday.
Mr. Sanders had a 4-point, 49 percent to 45 percent, lead in Rhode Island, according to the poll from ...
Want to increase your chances with IVF? Make more money or become a teacher says FertilityIQ
Money and teaching might seem at odds with one another but a study out from the Yelp for fertility treatments startup FertilityIQ found both to be the best indicators of success with IVF. FertilityIQ is one of many pregnancy-focused tech companies busy gathering new information from couples trying to conceive. While part of that information can be utilized for further research to help… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Obama Delivers Message of Unity to European Leaders
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke to European leaders in Hanover, Germany and hit on the importance of a strong Europe and explained the deployment of 250 additional special forces soldiers in Syria. Bloomberg's Tony Czuczka reports on "Bloomberg 'GO'." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Donald Trump slams Ted Cruz, John Kasich for 'horrible act of desperation'
GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday slammed Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich for colluding to prevent Mr. Trump from winning the Republican presidential nomination, labeling their effective public alliance in upcoming states a "horrible act of desperation."
"It is sad that two grown politicians have to ...
Augmedix nabs $17M to 'rehumanize' doctor/patient relations using Google Glass
Google Glass has turned away from marketing itself to consumers, but its enterprise business continues to pick up pace, and today one of the more promising companies developing medical services using Google's connected eyewear is announcing a significant investment in its technology, which aims to "rehumanise the interaction" between doctors and patients by pulling… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Pay-to-play settlement hearing kicks off in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico district court is considering whether to accept a $24 million settlement from an investment firm in a pay-to-play scandal that took place during administration of former Gov. Bill Richardson.
Judge Louis McDonald has scheduled three days of hearing beginning Monday on the settlement ...
After struggling with rising costs, Sequoia-backed PepperTap pivots from grocery deliveries to e-commerce logistics
Times are getting tougher for food delivery startups in India. Over the weekend, PepperTap—which has raised more than $50 million from backers including Sequoia Capital and SAIF Partners—announced that it will shut its grocery delivery business and switch to e-commerce logistics. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Unlockd raises $12M to offer ad-funded discounts on your cell phone bill
Unlockd, an ad startup that helps you get discounts on your phone bill, has raised $12 million in Series A funding. We've written about other startups that show advertising on your smartphone lockscreen, but the Unlockd model is different in a couple of key ways. First of all, as the name implies, the ads only appear (briefly) after you've unlocked your phone. CEO and co-founder… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Kasich Fails to Steal Ball on 'Home Court' as Trump Dominates
The Ohio governor is not faring well in polls of two states that border his own.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
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