Broadcom pulls its $117 billion bid for Qualcomm

Mike Blake/Reuters Broadcom has pulled its $ 117 billion bid to acquire Qualcomm. President Donald Trump blocked the deal Monday, citing national security concerns. Broadcom still plans to move to the US. (Reuters) – Singapore-based Broadcom Ltd withdrew its $ 117 billion bid to acquire Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday, two days after U.S. President Donald Trump blocked […]

Cop gives driver $117 ticket — for singing

Montreal police gave a motorist a $ 117 ticket after pulling him over in late September. His alleged crime: Loudly singing the 1990s, um, classic, “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory. It’s unclear if the nature of the violation was a matter of volume, repertoire choice, or stylistic interpretation. It […]

Driving without this STICKER could land you a £117 fine, here’s why

GETTY Drivers must display one of these emissions stickers when driving to France or face a fine The Crit’Air scheme which was introduced in January by French authorities in a bid to reduce air pollution.  As part of the scheme, all vehicles, cars, lorries, motorbikes and buses, have to display a windscreen sticker or risk […]