Prenda Law “copyright trolls” Steele and Hansmeier arrested
By JOE MULLIN From ars Technica Lawyers who turned porn lawsuits into big business now face criminal charges. The two lawyers said to be the masterminds behind Prenda Law, Paul Hansmeier and John Steele, have been arrested and charged with…
Azabu Value Partners launch Japan Equity Fund
Tokyo financial industry veterans establish Japan-focused fundamental equity long/short strategy. TOKYO (PRWEB) DECEMBER 20, 2016 Azabu Value Partners (Cayman) (“Azabu Value”) announced the launch of the Azabu Value Master Fund, a Japan-focused fundamental equity long/short strategy under the umbrella of…
Berlin attacks: UK police review security at Christmas events
From BBC UK police forces are reviewing security plans for public events after a lorry attack in Berlin killed 12 people. Scotland Yard and Police Scotland said they were reviewing “detailed plans” for the festive period as a precaution following…
World’s first Chikungunya vaccine developed
From Times of India US researchers have developed a vaccine for chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus that does not have any effect on people, making the vaccine safe and effective. The study indicated that the vaccine quickly produces…
US Senate fails to stop FBI’s expanded hacking authority
By Jon Fingas From engadget The FBI will have the freedom to hack computers in any jurisdiction. So much for that bipartisan Senate bid to prevent the FBI from gainingexpanded hacking powers. Senators Ron Wyden, Chris Coons and Steve Daines…
Officials hint MH370 crash site could be just north of search area
From Wn.com News Investigators announced their findings on Monday that the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said it’s unlikely the plane would be found in the expanse of the Indian Ocean that crews have been focusing on for two years….
More and more pregnant women are using marijuana — but it could be dangerous
By Andrew Joseph, STAT From Business Insider More pregnant women are using marijuana now than a decade ago, and the rate is particularly high among younger pregnant women, according to a new analysis of survey data published in the Journal…
Lloyds snaps up MBNA for £1.9bn
By Rob Daviesand Jill Treanor From The Guardian UK Deal to buy credit card issuer with 7m clients and gross value of £7bn is bank’s first major acquisition since financial crisis Lloyds Banking Group is to spend £1.9bn on MBNA,…
Over-the-Water Villas
Sandals Royal Caribbean welcomes first Over-the-Water Villas From Breaking Travel News Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has welcomed its first guests to experience the brand’s flagship Over-the-Water Villas. At the same time, Sandals has…
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TODAY’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE #4
