Lafayette-based IberiaBank Corp. has closed the public offering of 6.1 million shares of its common stock and will use the $506.3 million raised before expenses to cover part of the acquisition price of Sabadell United Bank. The cash portion of that deal is $803 million.
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Is Moto G5 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7’s budget-friendly avatar?
Despite its budget constraints, the Moto G5 Plus tries to match the mighty Samsung galaxy S7, but fails, says Himanshu Juneja The Mobile World Conference 2017 at Barcelona, Spain, saw Motorola unveiling its much anticipated Moto G5 handsets. The Lenovo-owned Moto G series has had an enviable record of being a front runner for the budget line of smartphones and the latest Moto G5 duo seem well equipped to carry forward that legacy.
Spanish trio scoop prestigious US architecture prize
A team of three Spanish architects has won the 2017 Pritzker Architecture Prize, with the jury praising their work for blending buildings into landscapes and connecting time and place. The award for Catalonia-based architects Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta was announced Wednesday by Tom Pritzker, chairman and president of the Chicago-based Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the prize.
Netflix CEO: co-workers were affected by Trump travel ban
Netflix employees were personally affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to ban people entering from seven Muslim countries, the company’s CEO said Tuesday. Reed Hastings has been a critic of the temporary travel ban, which Trump hopes to revive in a revised form this week, and told The Associated Press on Tuesday that some of his co-workers had gotten caught up in it.
Iconic Nokia 3310 unveiled ahead of retro phone relaunch The Nokia 3310 is making a comeback.
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Sony’s Xperia Touch makes any flat surface an interactive screen
The Xperia Touch, from Sony, converts any flat surface into a 23-inch interactive screen. It will be available this spring.
Google Wants an ‘Open Dialogue’ Between Platforms and Publishers When It Comes to Monetization
The head of Google’s news and publishing partnerships unit says there should be more open dialogue between platforms and publishers in determining access to data and monetization of content. Speaking today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Madhav Chinnappa, the director of strategic relations of Google’s news and publisher division, said the roles of the largest tech companies are under scrutiny lately, adding that he thinks it’s “quite right.”
Samsung’s new VR headset includes a controller
With more than 5 million smartphone-powered Gear VR headsets already on the market, Samsung today announced an upgrade to the system that includes a controller. The new curved controller features a touchpad and is designed to be used and held like a remote control.
No Chance’ Brazil’s Government Can Waive Oi Debt, Minister Says
Oi SA ‘s debt with a local regulator and state-run banks, the communications minister said, denying the phone carrier a lifeline that would have helped it pull out of the biggest bankruptcy in the country’s history. “The govt can’t let go of resources, they are public resources, debt with the public administration,” Science and Technology Minister Gilberto Kassab, who also oversees communications, said Sunday in an interview in Barcelona, Spain.
[MWC] What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2017
IT and communications industry officials walk around to register for the Mobile World Congress 2017 at the Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. BARCELONA — With the theme of “The next element,” Mobile World Congress 2017 kicks off Monday, with around 2,200 tech firms showcasing their new devices and technologies.
The US Department of Justice said Kamen had lived in Athens, Georgia
Professor Henry Kamen, a renowned expert on Spanish history, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the offence dating back to 2014. According to court documents, the widely published author, who currently lives in Barcelona, possessed pornographic images of children under 12. The US Department of Justice said in a statement: “A federal grand jury indicted Henry Kamen for possession of child pornography.
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Ericsson is demonstrating its latest innovative solutions at the Mobile World Congress 2017 from February 27th to March 2nd in Barcelona, Spain with special focus on 5G, platforms and services for IT, Cloud, Networks, TV & Media, connected solutions for industries and the Internet of Things. Anything can happen on the digital frontier, a promising but undiscovered future.
Spain: 2 alleged IS recruiters detained near Barcelona
TSpain’s Interior Ministry says two Moroccan who are accused of indoctrination in Islamist extremism and recruiting others have been detained in Barcelona. The ministry said in a statement that the men, aged 25 and 27, allegedly raised money through drug trafficking and theft to support the Islamic State group.
Spain: 2 alleged IS recruiters detained near Barcelona
TSpain’s Interior Ministry says two Moroccan who are accused of indoctrination in Islamist extremism and recruiting others have been detained in Barcelona. The ministry said in a statement that the men, aged 25 and 27, allegedly raised money through drug trafficking and theft to support the Islamic State group.
Thousands protest as former Catalonia head starts referendum trial
A crowd of people wait for former Catalan President Artur Mas to arrive to court in Barcelona, Spain, February 6, 2017. Former Catalan President Artur Mas gestures flanked by former regional councilors Irene Rigau and Joana Ortega as they arrive to court in Barcelona, Spain, February 6, 2017.
Barcelona bans new tourist accommodations in the city center
Tourist gather in front of Sagrada Familia church, designed by architect Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Barcelona will curb the number of rooms for visitors in the city center in a controversial move aimed to appease residents concerned about sky-high property prices and opposed by hotel and business owners.
Huawei MediaPad T3 Launch Expected At MWC 2017
If a new report is to be believed, Huawei has a tablet in the pipeline that it’s going to unveil at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona next month. The company has used the MWC stage in the past to show off new products so it won’t be surprising if it does launch a tablet at the event.
Justin Bieber ‘is trying to block release of deposition video’
The on-screen evidence relates to a case brought against the 22-year-old pop star by his neighbour, who has accused Justin of egging his house and spitting on him back in 2014. Lawyers for the ‘Sorry’ hitmaker believe that the release of the video could create an unwelcome storm around Justin, who recently courted controversy when he lashed out at a fan in Barcelona, Spain, after he reached into his car and tried to grab him.
ORYZON Receives a New 0.8M USD Public Grant to Explore New Indications for Epigenetic Inhibitors
Oryzon will receive approximately 0.8M USD for further development of its epigenetic inhibitors against inflammatory indications. This grant will cover the partial funding of a project entitled “Epigenetic regulation of the inflammatory response” that is currently being carried out under the leadership of Oryzon in collaboration with various well renowned academic institutions such as the Cajal Institute , the Lopez Neira Institute , Bosch i Gimpera Foundation and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.