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FTSE Russell will remove eight Chinese companies from some if its indexes, Financial Times has reported. What Happened: The U.K.-based index provider plans to remove the companies on Dec. 21 from its FTSE global equity indices and the FTSE China A Inclusion index. This is in response to a U.S....

A draft amendment filed Wednesday to the House Appropriations Committee by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) would ban the U.S. military from “[maintaining] a presence on Twitch.com or any video game, e-sports, or live-streaming platform.” What Happened: The...

Iran has issued arrest warrants against 36 individuals, including the president of the United States Donald Trump, over the killing of General Qasem Soleimani, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps. What Happened Ali Alqasi Mehr, Attorney General of Tehran, said that Trump would be...

Inconsistencies in forecasting end-user demand. Mountains of often-duplicative data with little integration between platforms. Difficulty getting the right information to the right people at the right time. These are all daily frustrations for global businesses. They are also a constant source of...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has started matching up drivers with carriers as part of its pilot project allowing drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 with military experience to haul interstate freight. Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), UPS Inc. (NYSE: UPS) subsidiary...

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) and Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced a $350-million deal Friday for Elbit to acquire Harris' night vision business. What Happened The sale is predicated on the completion of Harris' recent proposed merger with L3 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LLL), as...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with President Donald Trump Wednesday to discuss topics ranging from the military to political fairness. What Happened Trump's chat with the Google executive didn't appear on the White House's official schedule,...

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and reconnaissance for both military and commercial clients, boasts a "pipeline of opportunities" the likes of which haven't been seen in 10 years of coverage of the company, according to...

The U.S. military, formerly an unabashed advocate of Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) devices, is reviewing its policy on the use of fitness trackers at operational sites after a workout app inadvertently exposed the whereabouts of secret army bases. Since November, Strava, “the social network for...

U.S. Army Spc. Brian Wilhelm was stationed in the Iraqi town of Balad when a rocket-propelled grenade blew up his leg. The pain was as bad as the actual injury that would eventually claim the demolished limb. Wilhelm was rushed to a MASH unit on the front. An Army colonel and anesthesiologist named...

The Marine Corps and the Navy swear by the most modern and emerging technologies, as they seek to bridge the gap in capability. Will this translate to gains for the defense contractors? The U.S. Marine Corps, or USMC, is part of the U.S. Armed Forces, vested with the responsibility of providing...

Moving with the military can be enormously stressful for the whole family. While for the military member it means a new unit at a new base populated by potentially 100 percent unfamiliar faces, it can be equally alien and tense – if not more so – for the non-military members of the...

Regardless of your occupation, moving involves stress, time and quite a bit of cash. When your home address is inextricably tied to your job and your superiors can order you to relocate with as little as two weeks' notice, those stresses multiply. Welcome to the life of over 1.4 million Americans...

Vacations are supposed to be a source of rejuvenation, relaxation and reprieve from the real world. However, the stress associated with spending a lot and not working to offset those costs can creep into even the most peaceful destination. Luckily, much of this stress can be avoided simply by...