August 9, 2016
Weapons-drone student fights expulsion
A teenager who posted videos of drones firing a gun and a flamethrower is suing his university after he was expelled, the AP news agency reports. Austin Haughwout claims he was kicked out of Central Connecticut state university over the footage. The…
August 9, 2016
2017 Infiniti QX30 to start at $30,945
Infiniti has released pricing for its latest vehicle, the 2017 QX30, as compact crossover sales stay hot in the U.S. The crossover, which is available in six trims, starts at $30,945, including shipping, for the base model. It is set to arrive at…
August 9, 2016
Ford starts shipping Super Duty pickups from Kentucky factory
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. has begun shipping its new aluminum-bodied Super Duty pickup, one of its most profitable models, from a Kentucky factory, the automaker’s top North American executive said. “This is one of the strongest products in our…
August 9, 2016
Retro computer project directors row
The founders of a crowd-funded project to make a retro computer games console, backed by Spectrum inventor Sir Clive Sinclair, have distanced themselves from the company they used to run. Retro Computers has received £417,375 ($542,000) from an…
August 9, 2016
William Hill rejects Rank and 888’s £3.16bn bid
Bookmaker William Hill has rejected a £3.16bn takeover offer from online operator 888 and casino giant Rank. The bid, in shares and cash, was called "highly opportunistic" by Gareth Davis, chairman of William Hill, who said it did not reflect its…
August 9, 2016
Delta cancels 300 more flights after power cut
US airline Delta has cancelled at least 300 more flights after a power cut on Monday that resulted in the cancellation of 1,000 flights and delays for about 2,800 more. The company has not yet given details about the financial damage. But…
August 9, 2016
Led Zeppelin lose fight to recoup legal fees from Stairway trial
The judge overseeing Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven copyright trial has rejected the group's attempts to recoup almost $800,000 (£620,000) in costs. While the rock legends were found not guilty of plagiarising Spirit's song Taurus in June, Judge…
August 9, 2016
Rio Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt calls for faith but questions if rivals are drug free
Usain Bolt has defended athletics at a news conference that featured a dance troupe and a rapping Norwegian. Amid the razzamatazz, the six-time Olympic champion, 29, made a serious point about the future of the sport. The run-up to the Games was…
August 9, 2016
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT
THIS IS A PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT TUESDAY 09TH AUGUST 2016 ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 6AM GENERAL SITUATION: AN UPPER LOW NEAR THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS AND A LOW LEVEL TROUGH CONTINUE TO CREATE UNSETTLED WEATHER OVER THE…
August 9, 2016
The Peoples Democratic Movement is pleased to announce the introduction of its Grand Turk constituency candidates.
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, Derek Rolle and Hon Edwin Astwood will be officially announced in the Nation’s Capital. The PDM wishes to invite the residents of Grand Turk to join us at 730pm at the Party’s Headquarters for this historic event.…