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A fierce wildfire that has forced the closure of an interstate highway in Northern California raged for a third day on Friday through explosively dry mountain timber in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, as crews battled to outflank the flames. The Delta Fire has scorched nearly 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) in the Cascade range since erupting on Wednesday in a forest canyon along the Sacramento River, about 250 miles (402 km) north of San Francisco, fire officials said. The underbrush is being removed with a combination of bulldozers and hand tools, as well as controlled burning operations, said Captain Brandon Vaccaro, a spokesman for the Delta fire incident command. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wMT1Ru via Latest News

"Was this a substantial burden on their religious exercise? And it seemed to me, quite clearly, it was” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QczF1a via Latest News

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Latest on Syria talks in Iran (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NUuXTZ via Latest News

Fox News is President Donald Trump's favorite network, thanks to its largely from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NQqOR0 via Latest News

A wildfire spreading across forest land in California has threatened hundreds of homes and prompted evacuations across several counties, officials have said. The Delta Fire in northern California near the Oregon border has burnt more than 34 square miles (89 square kilometres) of timber and brush, as local residents evacuated scattered homes and buildings in three counties in and around the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. At times, flames shot up 300 feet (91 metres) high. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wTuISN via Latest News

Ford is recalling 1,619,112 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab pickup trucks, from model years 2015-2018, because of a fire risk. The company says that seat belt pretensioners can create “e... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wQ0HmO via Latest News

A gunman opened fire Thursday morning in a building in the heart of Cincinnati in an attack that left him and three other people dead, police said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Qar92n via Latest News

Now that its successor is on the way (and starting to leak more and more), the original Razer Phone from last year is seeing a massive discount at the company's own online store. Normally priced at $699.99, you can now buy one for just $399.99. You get a whopping $300 off by applying the promo code WOOHOO at checkout. That's it - no hidden caveats here. Well, there's one thing you do need to keep in mind: this is a limited time offer and it's unclear how long it will last. So make sure you act fast if you want to take advantage of it and buy one of the first gaming-oriented smartphones.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wRLTDn via IFTTT

The fall events from the big tech companies are lining up. Apple will hold its grand unveiling of new iPhones, smartwatches, and maybe even iPads next week, on September 12. Google is announcing new Pixels on October 9. And Microsoft has just scheduled its own hardware event for October 2, at 4 PM local time in New York City. As you can see, the invite itself doesn't give anything away, but expect to see at least some updates to its current roster of Surface devices, if not also new ones being introduced. Key possibilities include Surface Laptop and Surface Studio refreshes, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2oPHe12 via IFTTT

The Qualcomm-Apple lawsuit regarding patent infringements have been set in motion with the pre-trial hearing concluding. The pre-trial aims to rule what is and what isn't allowed to be used in court for evidence. And it's advantage Apple after the Qualcomm legal team messed up. Qualcomm chose not to argue Apple's claims that the Cupertino-based firm has not infringed some of the patents involved in the case and that some of the others are invalid. Even the judge made that clear and outlined Qualcomm's mistakes. The chip maker then changed its mind and wanted to present the needed... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Mf6HKU via IFTTT

Today Samsung announced that it will bolster its midrange roster in the US by adding the Galaxy A6 (2018), Galaxy J7 (2018), Galaxy J3 (2018) and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 to it. The Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) has a 5.6-inch 720x1480px Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, 4GB of RAM, 3.000mAh battery and a 16MP f/1.7 main and 16MP f/1.9 selfie cameras. It will retail from $360 through Samsung's own website and through Sprint (price yet to be confirmed, but likely free on contract), starting September 14. Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) The midrange counterpart to the Galaxy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CEaVvI via IFTTT

AnTuTu posted some interesting stats for the devices that have run its benchmark. That means that those are hardly representative of the whole Android market, but should paint an accurate picture of what smartphone enthusiasts use. The first category is screen resolution and it's 1080p all around. 24.37% of phones use a Full HD 16:9 panel, followed by 17.19% with the so-called FHD+ screens. Another 16.09% go to even taller 1080 x 2248 and 1080 x 2280 pixel displays. A staggering 73.5% of the Android smartphones that have run the AnTuTu benchmark sport an octa-core chipset... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wPVIlp via IFTTT

Samsung announced the Galaxy Note9 back on August 23. Initially, the 6/128 GB phone was priced at $999 in the United States, while the 8/512 GB variant was $1,250. Now an eBay seller with 99% positive feedback, based in the USA, is offering an unlocked Galaxy Note9 for $865.99, which is 15% less than the initial launch price of the phone with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The offer covers all four color options - Metallic Copper, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, and Ocean Blue that has a yellow S Pen. The listing reveals that 164 units, or over 84% in total, were ordered, meaning... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wRuzyi via IFTTT

A couple of Speck cases for the upcoming 6.1" iPhone (alleged to be called iPhone 9) and 6.5" flagship (refered to as iPhone Xs Max) have appeared at Walmart and a Reddit user who spotted them quickly snapped a few photos and shared them with us. The first two images show the case made for the 6.1-inch iPhone in its retail box as well as compared for size with the current 5.8-inch iPhone X. And while the camera cutout would seem to suggest a dual camera, it's likely made to accommodate a single camera lens and an LED flash. Apple iPhone 9 6.1-inch case The next two images... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wRTodC via IFTTT

The Oppo F9/F9 Pro could be remembered for many things, but the waterdrop cutout is the feature that will make it to the history books. We've probably reached the peak in the notch race and we are more than happy to finally see a change in this controversial concept. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wPZX0k via IFTTT

Reports about Huawei cheating on their benchmark results appeared earlier this week. Anandtech spoke to a company official, who admitted to the offense and now the manufacturer is already facing repercussions. UL, the company behind the gaming 3DMark benchmark, has just announced that four Huawei smartphones are getting delisted after confirming a breach of their rules - Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei nova 3, Huawei Honor Play, and Huawei P20. According to UL, the first three phones were tested both with the public version of 3DMark, freely available at Google Play, and a private that is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NogJxU via IFTTT

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has made yet another public appearance, this time showing off its display and notch. The device was strapped in an anti-leak case to protect its design from prying eyes but the large notch and the curved edges are clearly visible. So far rumors and leaks have pointed to a Huawei Mate 20 with a waterdrop notch and a flat screen and a Mate 20 Pro with a large notch (likely housing face scanning tech) and curved edges (like on flagship Samsung Galaxies). Huawei Mate 20 Pro This information was substantiated yesterday when the different screen resolutions... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Nvsfrm via IFTTT

Oppo announced the Oppo R17 and R17 Pro last month with plenty of features to look forward to but while we are still waiting on the Pro version to arrive, the standard R17 is now available in China. Oppo R17 Prices are as expected - the standard 6GB/128GB memory variant goes for CNY 3,199 ($468) while the 8GB/128GB model sells for CNY 3,499 ($512). There's also a gradient fog alteration of the latter with a cooler paint job that will set you back CNY 3,599 ($527). The Pro version is still expected to ship sometime in mid-October. Meanwhile, Oppo also had a little something... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Cw36IC via IFTTT

China Joy 2018 took place in August and plenty of tech CEOs held keynotes. А Razer official said at the conference to expect Phone 2 in December, and it has just appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its specs. The phone was benchmarked with 8 GB RAM and Snapdragon 845 chipset, contradicting previous reports by Chinese media that the device might have the upcoming 855 SoC. Both the single-core and multi-core results are a bit lower than other competitors reached, but the phone is still in development, so reading too much in those numbers would be a mistake. Although the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CvQj96 via IFTTT

Nokia's Taiwanese division just posted a teaser of a new phone on its Facebook page. The device appears to be quite different from the rest of the Nokia smartphones, but local sources suggest the event is going to be about the Nokia 5.1 Plus. There's no actual release date for now but it's happening some time in September. And if the press render doesn't look like the Nokia 5.1 Plus to you, don't worry, you are not alone. We think it's just a generic render of a smartphone - just look at that slim chin on the bottom of the screen - most of the Nokia phones have the Nokia branding... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MVbRkf via IFTTT

Ladies and gentlemen, it's finally here. Our much-awaited video review of Xiaomi's Pocophone F1. So grab a snack and your beverage of choice, make sure you're sitting comfortably, and hit Play when you're ready to find out our verdict on the intriguing device that took the mobile world by storm. Sure, our written review may have acted as a spoiler, but it also goes into much more depth than is possible in a seven-minute video. So if you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for? The Pocophone F1 really pushes the concept of 'flagship killer' to the next level, showing that it's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wL3xsg via IFTTT

As most of you know, the Nokia X6 stepped outside of China as the Nokia 6.1 Plus with stock Android 8.1 Oreo running out of the box and it was the first HMD Global smartphone with a notch. Some could live with the notched look, but most chose to save themselves the eyesore and used the option that lets you hide it. Unfortunately, the latest August security patch removed the toggle. Of course, that sparked the customer's dissatisfaction in the Nokia forums and a staff member said that Google forced them to do so without giving any further explanation. We can only assume why Google... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CAPTOy via IFTTT

New rules mean companies cannot contact people unless they have "opted-in" to receive calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cxrz0e via Online Shopping

Apple and Amazon have seen their market value top $1tn, but will their growth continue to accelerate? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CuzFqw via Online Shopping

If both sets of tariffs go ahead virtually all of China's US exports will be subject to new duties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M8GM7y via Online Shopping

The resignations come hours after the firm's chief executive Elon Musk smoked marijuana live on the web. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MWR1RE via Online Shopping

Airline promises compensation as data breach sees personal and financial details of customers compromised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Da55ID via Online Shopping

The deal will help booksellers fight back against Amazon's "siren call", says the boss of Waterstones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MU5BsZ via Online Shopping

The pick-up in wage growth strengthens expectations that US interest rates will rise later this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUjpQB via Online Shopping

Ed Sheeran's promoter dismisses the ticket reseller's fraud allegations as ludicrous. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NvBY0Q via Online Shopping

Many people who have bought a leasehold house had no idea what they were getting into, a study says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUv9Ta via Online Shopping

The lender says low interest rates and a "constrained" supply of homes for sale are supporting prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oP3wAd via Online Shopping

The tech entrepreneur was offered a joint by a podcast host in California, where marijuana is legal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cw6seO via Online Shopping

Southern Water says it will continue to encourage its customers to use less water. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MTyV2J via Online Shopping

Four US companies warn another round of taxes on Chinese imports could result in job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CuGzfg via Online Shopping

A planned tax cut for 2.7m self-employed workers is scrapped by the UK government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M5y0H9 via Online Shopping

Economic crises in Turkey and Argentina have led to worries that Asia could be hit by knock-on effects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oNvGLM via Online Shopping

The supermarket chain will no longer refund shoppers if items can be bought cheaper elsewhere. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MQwuxY via Online Shopping

British Airways' chairman and CEO says affected customers will be 100% compensated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oP8JIe via Online Shopping

Former porn star Sunny Leone is fast building herself as a brand in India and hopes people see her "evolving". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MT3NQR via Online Shopping

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how roller skates became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oOcKNa via Online Shopping

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sara Bryson and Stephanie Todd discuss what a "just economy" means to them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cnwlx4 via Online Shopping

When Amy's father died she sought ways to feel close to him, by eating a favourite food of his - raw onion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRjBQH via Online Shopping

Sarah John went from home brewing to being the boss of a business with 25 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Noa1rL via Online Shopping

The store in Cambridge has had to order 100 baskets to replace those that have gone missing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NS2QVG via Online Shopping

The InGAME project will provide space for artists, designers, writers, and business specialists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wMW7VJ via Online Shopping

Dating apps are hugely popular around the world, but some think they're making many of us unhappy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wP4UHk via Online Shopping

The telecommunications giant was hit with a multi-billion dollar tax bill by Nigerian regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXCtOa via Online Shopping

As Portugal's golden visa scheme faces calls to be axed, do such initiatives that offer residency to foreign nationals do more harm than good? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NQKpRc via Online Shopping

Tech giants face politicians as we check out the latest gadgets coming to your home -- and ask if it's time for a BlackBerry comeback. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Mb7lZE via Mobiles

Are you super invested in your Nintendo Switch savegames? You might want to read this... from CNET https://ift.tt/2oPDvk8 via Mobiles

The billionaire and head of the Chinese e-commerce giant announces he's moving on to philanthropy. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wTsCBC via Mobiles

Tesla founder's single legal puff set Twitter jokesters on fire. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ManZZg via Mobiles

Bo Young Lee says meaningful reform usually takes a few years. from CNET https://ift.tt/2oPuLe1 via Mobiles

These hidden features on the iPhone camera will help you get that perfect shot. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CtNjda via Mobiles

Despite its bargain price, buyers get a ton of standard features for their money. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wTwIdQ via Mobiles

He'll report directly to Musk. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CIND8n via Mobiles

Short answer: yes. from CNET https://ift.tt/2NUn0OE via Mobiles

It's not like Apple gear was cheap to begin with. from CNET https://ift.tt/2NoOxLb via Mobiles

This sultry vision for a luxurious future is fully driverless, yet it lacks the aerials and appendages found on today's autonomous machines. Here's how it might be able to see. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QcGzTW via Mobiles

Cersei's twin brother is one of the most important characters as the HBO hit winds up for its final season. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wNpNli via Mobiles

Hulk smash claws! The Avengers actor is dreaming of a super-powered battle between the two characters. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wRIjtB via Mobiles

The retail giant's grab-and-go idea is heading to the Big Apple. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wNpLda via Mobiles

Rockstar's Western epic is back with a hotly anticipated prequel coming to consoles later this year. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect, including plot details and 6 minutes of sweet, sweet gameplay footage. from CNET https://ift.tt/2vYe2bt via Mobiles

JLR is offering five versions of its classic-looking system, including one touchscreen model. from CNET https://ift.tt/2MXzQPU via Mobiles

Captain, my captain: The actor's just waiting for a phone call so he can boldly go where he's already gone before. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wQsnap via Mobiles

Its looks will raise your eyebrows higher than its modest price bump will. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wRTRwY via Mobiles

Benchmarking site UL has delisted the Huawei P20, P20 Pro, Nova 3 and Honor Play because of sketchy practices. from CNET https://ift.tt/2NXmpvF via Mobiles

Don't miss any of the major announcements this season. from CNET https://ift.tt/2N046tz via Mobiles

Amazon 8-inch tablet has more base memory (16GB), zippier performance, better battery life and a 40 percent lower price tag ($90). That adds up to a pretty sweet bargain. from CNET https://ift.tt/2N04Ajn via Mobiles

Tesla's CEO makes waves again, just as the company's stock drops after key executives leave. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wT98hn via Mobiles

A listing spotted in the FCC product application database suggests that a Tradfri-branded smart blind system from Ikea is in the works. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Cstmn8 via Mobiles

Not ready yet to move to the next version of Windows? You can delay the update. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CuGY18 via Mobiles

Pluto proponents push to reclassify the demoted dwarf planet. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QeyZbB via Mobiles

The airline has said how hackers accessed customer data, but there are a variety of possible methods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wRz38e via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The tech entrepreneur was offered a joint by a podcast host in California, where marijuana is legal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cw6seO via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) on Thursday released from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Co95is via Latest News

Trump’s aides say it’s their duty to protect the president from himself, even if that means stealing papers off his desk. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NocRww via Latest News

A Dallas police officer who entered the wrong apartment, having allegedly from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wVBAy4 via Latest News

Public broadcaster NHK put the death toll at 12, with five people unresponsive. Earlier, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said 16 had died, but Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga later clarified in updated numbers that nine had been confirmed dead and nine others were in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, a term typically used before death is confirmed. Another 24 were still missing after Thursday's pre-dawn magnitude-6.7 quake, the latest deadly natural disaster to hit Japan over the past two months, coming after typhoons, floods and a record-breaking heat wave. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wUEUup via Latest News

Officials ruled his death an accident. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CuJ6pH via Latest News

Police say one of two women found dead in a Seattle apartment this week was stabbed to death and the other killed herself with a single stab wound to the chest. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oQ8QmL via Latest News

Four people are dead and five others wounded following a shooting at a bank in from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MSsmgY via Latest News

An appeals court in The Hague cancelled $9.5 billion in damages handed down by an Ecuadoran court against American energy giant Chevron for causing oil pollution in the Amazon jungle, Ecuador's public prosecutor said Friday. The original ruling dates back to 2011 and was twice upheld on appeal in Ecuador, but Chevron took its protest to The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration, claiming it had already been exonerated of any wrongdoing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Nnxo4F via Latest News

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet Friday in Tehran to discuss the war in Syria, with all eyes on a possible military offensive to retake the last rebel-held bastion of Idlib. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M6V2xq via Latest News

Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) released formerly from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NobP3L via Latest News

Senior Trump administration officials scramble to take themselves off the list of suspects. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wPQhTd via Latest News

In 2013, Francis's predecessor, Benedict, became the first pontiff in six centuries to resign. Benedict, then 85, abdicated because he said he no longer had the strength to run the Church. HOW DID THE VATICAN AND THE POPE GET TO THIS POINT? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MSQos6 via Latest News

Iran, Russia and Turkey were unable to overcome their differences at a Tehran summit on Friday as they held talks on an imminent offensive against the last rebel stronghold in Syria, amid warnings from the international community of a looming humanitarian disaster. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly disagreed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at a press conference in the Iranian capital and warned of a "bloodbath" in Idlib province, where an assault by Syrian government forces is expected any day. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oPkBKk via Latest News

Jared Kushner was caught on camera awkwardly waiting for almost two minutes to from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M9qwD5 via Latest News

Think about how much more could have been accomplished with just a part of that cash.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oODU6s via Latest News

China yesterday warned the UK it had jeopardised post-Brexit relations by sailing a British warship close to islands in the South China Sea claimed by Beijing last week. Britain has been working to boost trade with the world’s second-largest economy as Brexit looms, talking up a “golden era” in ties.  The two nations agreed last month to look at the possibility of a post-Brexit free trade deal that, if struck, would be a key achievement for Prime Minister Theresa May. "What the British side did is wrong,” said Chinese Foreign MInistry spokeswoman Hua Chunying in a daily press briefing. “It will have a negative impact on the development of China-UK relations.” Chinese state media specifically cautioned that a post-Brexit trade deal was at stake. “China and the UK had agreed to actively explore the possibility of discussing a free trade agreement after Brexit, but any act that harms China's core interests will only put a spanner in the works,” said an English-language editorial ...

He later named the pup Mendo, after Mendocino County, where he was found. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QbsshN via Latest News

"Domestic flights in the Kansai international airport will resume tomorrow, and international flights are set to resume operation as soon as preparation work is done," government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said. The airport, in Japan's western Osaka region, was battered by typhoon Jebi, which made landfall Tuesday as the strongest storm to hit Japan since 1993. Airport CEO Yoshiyuki Yamaya said Thursday that virtually all those stranded had now been evacuated and work was ongoing to resume normal operation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NWzxkz via Latest News

Shares of the electric carmaker tumbled more than 6 percent on Friday to $263.24, with investors on edge after a tumultuous August during which Musk proposed and then abruptly pulled the plug on a go-private deal. Chief Accounting Officer Dave Morton resigned after just one month in the job because of discomfort with the attention on the company and pace of work during that time, Tesla said in a filing on Friday. Later on Friday, Tesla named a new president of automotive operations, promoting eight-year Tesla employee and former Daimler truck exec Jerome Guillen into the role overseeing all automotive operations and reporting to Musk. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oV6wex via Latest News

Cindy McCain is the latest member of her family to get the tribute treatment from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2x1jMlt via Latest News

President Donald Trump went on a bizarre tangent during a rally Thursday night from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wVaqs1 via Latest News

Jack Ma was a cash-strapped Chinese entrepreneur and former English teacher when he convinced friends to give him $60,000 to start a Chinese e-commerce firm called Alibaba in 1999. Almost two decades later, Alibaba is an internet juggernaut and Ma is among the world's richest men, with a net worth of more than $40 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Alibaba Group includes Tmall.com for business-to-consumer transactions and Taobao, China's most popular online consumer marketplace with hundreds of millions of products and services listed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Mbo6np via Latest News