Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” release date announced

Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” release date announced

August 7, 2015 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
“We look forward to working with Steven and the producers to bring it to the big screen,” Sue Kroll said in a statement.
Apple's market capitalization drops by $90bn since July 20

Apple's market capitalization drops by $90bn since July 20

August 7, 2015 - 12:52 AMT  08:52 GMT
At its highest, Apple's market cap surpassed $765 billion in February. Apple's current market cap now sits at $656.21 billion.
Egypt opens major expansion of Suez Canal

Egypt opens major expansion of Suez Canal

August 7, 2015 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
The expansion of Suez Canal will allow for two-way traffic along part of the route, as well as for larger vessels overall.
Alibaba launches English version of counterfeit reporting system

Alibaba launches English version of counterfeit reporting system

August 7, 2015 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
Tmall and Taobao have a combined total of 10 million active sellers, which makes it hard to catch all knock-offs.
Truck bomb kills 8, wounds hundreds near army compound in Kabul

Truck bomb kills 8, wounds hundreds near army compound in Kabul

August 7, 2015 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
A Taliban spokesman said it was looking into the incident, while government officials said an investigation was under way.
Stolen Stradivarius violin recovered after 35 years

Stolen Stradivarius violin recovered after 35 years

August 7, 2015 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
Totenberg was a child prodigy in his native Poland and bought the instrument in 1943 for $15,000 - more than $200,000 today.
Russia leading suspect in U.S. military’s joint staff data hack

Russia leading suspect in U.S. military’s joint staff data hack

August 7, 2015 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
“It was a spearphishing attack traced to that country,” said the official, when asked about Russia’s possible involvement.
Sony Pictures acquires worldwide rights for Miles Davis movie

Sony Pictures acquires worldwide rights for Miles Davis movie

August 7, 2015 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
The studio announced that it acquired the worldwide rights for “Miles Ahead,” a film focused on legendary jazz musician.
North Korea creates new time zone

North Korea creates new time zone

August 7, 2015 - 09:03 AMT  05:03 GMT
South Korea said the move could cause some short-term inconvenience at the Kaesong industrial plant in the North.
Novel on Armenian Genocide 2015 Vermont Book Award finalist

Novel on Armenian Genocide 2015 Vermont Book Award finalist

August 7, 2015 - 08:39 AMT  04:39 GMT
Walrath spent 2012-13 as a Fulbright Scholar in Armenia, where she drew and wrote stories about aging in the ancient culture.
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