SoftBank’s unicorn hunter How billionaire Masa Son is shaking up Silicon Valley By Seth Fiegerman
SoftBank’s unicorn hunter How billionaire Masa Son is shaking up Silicon Valley By Seth Fiegerman Not far from the storied venture capital firms on Sand Hill Road, there’s a palatial estate where Masayoshi Son, Silicon Valley’s newest kingmaker, shapes the future.
Iran readying massive military exercise in Persian Gulf, officials say
Washington (CNN)Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard is expected to soon begin a major naval exercise that could demonstrate its ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial conduit for global energy supplies, US officials say.
Grim report card for planet ranks 2017 one of hottest years in recorded history
(CNN)Last year was one of the hottest in recorded history, according to a new study released Wednesday by the American Meteorological Society.
Zimbabwe president calls for calm after deadly violence mars vote
Harare, Zimbabwe (CNN)Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged his country's political leaders to pursue peace after three people were killed in clashes between opposition protesters and security forces in the capital Harare on Wednesday, overshadowing parliamentary and presidential elections.
China region set to become deadliest heat wave zone: report
(CNN)China's north plain, one of the most densely populated regions on Earth, is set to become the world's deadliest heatwave zone by the end of the century, scientists say.
North Korea only provided one dog tag with possible US remains
Washington (CNN)North Korea provided only a single dog tag to help identify the 55 cases of remains that were given to US officials on Friday, a US defense official told CNN
Huawei beats Apple in smartphone sales for the first time
Huawei just reached a major milestone, passing Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone seller.The Chinese smartphone maker sold around 54 million phones last quarter
Trump could raise tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods
(CNN)The Trump administration plans to raise pending tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, a source familiar with discussions confirmed to CNN.
France bans smartphones from schools
(CNN)French children will have to leave their smartphones and smart devices at home or switched off when they are at school starting in September
Chinese company recalls tainted heart medicine from stores worldwide
(CNN)A medicine manufacturer in China is undertaking an international recall of active substances used in a commonly-used heart medicine which were found to contain traces of a dangerous carcinogen, the government announced Sunday
