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British tech startup wants to weigh airline passengers to save fuel

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Fuel Matrix is considering weighing passengers in addition to their luggage.

Catholic church uncovers 'Holy Stairs' in Rome for first time in 300 years

The Catholic Church has uncovered and opened the "Holy Stairs" in Rome to the public for the first time in nearly 300 years.

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Brexit extension: How much will it actually cost the UK to leave the EU?

The key uncertainties over the future payments arise from future contingencies and the final settlement of accounts with the EU.

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North Korea weapons test: How many nukes does Kim Jong Un have?

The test announced Thursday was the first public weapons test by North Korea since President Donald Trump's historic meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore last year.

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African swine fever in China may push pork prices up 78% by 2020

Pork prices in China will skyrocket more than 70 percent in the coming year as the stock of domesticated pigs known as hog will plunge to "historically low" levels because of African swine fever.

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Tesla is trying to boost sales for the Model S and X with a series of upgrades.

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Former Peru President Alan Garcia kills himself, linked to Odebrecht scandal

Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia died by suicide Wednesday after police arrested him on...

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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett gave a small piece of advice to Tesla CEO Elon Musk: "Please...

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Apple's iPhone XR is a hit in Europe

The Mac maker's most affordable 2018 model was the top-selling smartphone in the U.K. in the first...

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The Apple MacBook update gives the MacBook Air a higher limit for display brightness.

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Bill Weld the first Republican to challenge Trump in 2020

Former two-term governor of Massachusetts Bill Weld released a three-minute-long video,...

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Apple services strategy hits a speed bump

For the first time, app downloads declined year over year. How concerned should the iPhone maker be?

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