Feature By William Gallagher Thursday, October 11, 2018, 06:16 am PT (09:16 am ET) The three technology giants each want you to read the news through their own app but each have different advantages —and take different approaches. AppleInsider helps you decide between the big-three for your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Apple News is the most polished. Google News knows the most about what you're interested in. And Microsoft News thinks it knows best. You could predict all of this just from how these technology companies have always behaved but now they're hoping to control the news you read in apps too. As a result of their distinctive company philosophies, each of these three have clear advantages and each have minor disadvantages. Then while all are on iOS —and all are free —you also need to think about whether you'll want to read on your phone, Apple Watch, Mac, or in a web browser. Unless you're going to read all three news services, all the time, this is how to … [Read more...] about Compared: Apple News versus Google News and Microsoft News — which is the best for you?
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News Letter and Derry Journal owners Johnston Press up for sale
News Letter and Derry Journal owners Johnston Press up for sale BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The newspaper group which owns Northern Ireland newspapers the News Letter and the Derry Journal has put itself up for sale. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/news-letter-and-derry-journal-owners-johnston-press-up-for-sale-37407756.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37407755.ece/94400/AUTOCROP/h342/news_letter_1.JPG Email The newspaper group which owns Northern Ireland newspapers the News Letter and the Derry Journal has put itself up for sale. The Johnston Press group took the action on Thursday following the completion of a strategic review of its business which has been ongoing since last year. Recent market valuations have put the price of the company at around £3m, with any potential buyers taking on £220m in borrowing due for repayment next June. The group owns more than 200 local and regional titles across the United Kingdom … [Read more...] about News Letter and Derry Journal owners Johnston Press up for sale
Bojangles on the Bayou? Chicken and biscuit lovers want NC franchise to open locally
By Craig Hlavaty Published 2:48 pm CDT, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 A standard haul from the North Carolina-based southeastern fried chicken chain Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits. >>>See the best fried chicken that Houston restaurants have to offer... A standard haul from the North Carolina-based southeastern fried chicken chain Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits. >>>See the best fried chicken that Houston restaurants have to offer... Photo: Bojangles On Twitter Field & Tides Restaurant & Bar705 E. 11th St.; fieldandtides.comField & Tides in the Heights will have a fried chicken pop-up dinner on National Fried Chicken Day, July 6. Field & Tides Restaurant & Bar 705 E. 11th St.; fieldandtides.com Field & Tides in the Heights will have a fried chicken pop-up dinner on National Fried Chicken Day, July 6. … [Read more...] about Bojangles on the Bayou? Chicken and biscuit lovers want NC franchise to open locally
North Korea Launches Internet Portal With Local Servers Hosting All Content
Oct 10, 6:15 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Pritha Paul @ZiggyZina143 10/10/18 AT 5:10 AM North Korea has opened an Internet portal that houses links to all the websites that can officially be accessed by citizens of the nation.Since North Korea does not typically announce the launch of web portals or new sites publicly, there was no way of knowing when the portal actually went live. Doug Madory, director of Internet analysis at Oracle’s Internet Intelligence team, said they came across the portal for the first time Oct. 5, North Korea Tech reported. "When North Korea brings up a new website they never publicize it. Either someone finds it by accident or it might show up in a search engine," said Martyn Williams who runs the website North Korea Tech from San Francisco, BBC News reported. "We knew about most of these, but weren't sure what else existed".The site is called “DPRK … [Read more...] about North Korea Launches Internet Portal With Local Servers Hosting All Content
Nobel prize for Congo surgeon exposes region’s deadly threat
Cara Anna, Associated Press Updated 7:46 am CDT, Saturday, October 6, 2018 FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 file photo, a police officer stand guards at a newly established Ebola response center in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo. The international community is sounding new alarm after three Red Cross workers were attacked while trying to contain the latest deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo. The U.N. Security Council seeks an immediate end to hostilities as it leaves for a Congo visit on Thursday, Oct. 4. Armed groups are active in the region and fearful residents have been aggressive toward health workers. less FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 file photo, a police officer stand guards at a newly established Ebola response center in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo. The international community is sounding new ... more Photo: Al-hadji Kudra Maliro, AP FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 file … [Read more...] about Nobel prize for Congo surgeon exposes region’s deadly threat