Spencer Platt/Getty Costa Rica-based company Establishment Labs, the maker of Motiva breast implants, went public last week. It was the first IPO for the aesthetics sector in 2018, and the first breast aesthetics public offering in more than three years. The company is trying to disrupt an industry dominated by just three players: J&J, Allergan, […]
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WADA officers disrupt Russian figure skating star Zagitova’s training
Olympic figure skating gold medal contender Alina Zagitova was prevented from conducting a full training session on Monday, after a doping officer interrupted the Russian’s practice in PyeongChang. Read more “Zagitova took to the ice as was scheduled, but several minutes later she was forced to leave the skating rink, because a doping officer ordered […]
2018 Nissan Titan In-Depth Review: An Attempt to Disrupt Domestic-Truck Dominance
– The Titan is a valiant attempt to topple domestic rivals that have sat atop the Mount Olympus of full-size-pickup sales for decades. Although it lacks the recognition and respect of Ford, General Motors, and Ram alternatives, the Nissan uses the same big-truck formula. Its standard 390-hp V-8 and seven-speed automatic are effective partners, but […]
US aims to disrupt Russia’s internal affairs with sanctions before elections – Deputy FM
A new round of sanctions likely to be imposed on Moscow by Washington will be an obvious attempt to disrupt Russian internal affairs ahead of the presidential elections, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has said. “We see this as yet another attempt to influence our internal affairs, especially ahead of the presidential election,” Deputy FM Sergey […]
This Robot Tractor Is Ready to Disrupt Construction
Autonomous construction equipment has one big advantage over self-driving cars: They move around a relatively static, structured environment. https://media.wired.com/photos/59e7c354ff06b42f24b608c3/master/pass/selfdrivingtractor-FA.jpg Feed: All Latest
Protests & arrests disrupt Senate hearing on Obamacare repeal bill (VIDEO)
Moments after the gavel struck to open the Senate’s only hearing on the Graham-Cassidy Obamacare repeal bill, dozens of activists, many in wheelchairs, broke out into chants and caused the session to go into recess. “I would like to welcome everyone, and I do mean everyone,” said Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), as a protester suddenly […]
How AI will disrupt sports entertainment networks
GUEST: Whether you’re training for a marathon race or gearing up for a marathon of binge-watching TV, both athletes and casual sports fans can benefit from advances in sports video. Due to its widespread appeal, high demand, and abundance of related data, sports video is a prime candidate for innovation. Cognitive technology is teed up […]
Redfin set out to disrupt real estate—it was harder than it looked
Enlarge / Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman (credit: Randy Stewart) Shares of high-tech real estate brokerage Redfin surged on their first day of trading Friday. Initially offered for $ 15 per share, the company’s stock had soared above $ 20 by early afternoon, valuing the company at more than $ 1.5 billion. Founded in 2004, Redfin pioneered the concept […]
Trump stays at NJ golf course to ‘save country money’, not disrupt NYC
Published time: 5 May, 2017 22:56 President Donald Trump’s first official visit to the New York metro area will end with a long weekend stay at his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He says it will save money, but this golf outing is reportedly his 23rd in 14 weeks. “Rather than causing […]
French fear Putin and Trump followers are using 4chan to disrupt presidential election
During a brawling presidential debate this week, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen raised an issue against centrist rival Emmanuel Macron that has spiraled into accusations regarding Russian hackers and the notorious 4chan website. The issue concerned the long-whispered rumored that Macron, a former investment banker and Economic Minister, had opened an offshore bank account in […]