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Boston University scientists have revealed that they have developed a blood test that can predict lifespans. As weird as it may sound, the scientists believe it is a game-changing blood test though the test needs to be conducted on larger groups of people to confirm the results. This breakthrough will allow patients to identify health risks early on and subsequently modify behaviour to change outcome.

Crown Resorts has named James Packer to be its new director as the casino mogul comes back after resigning from the same position in 2015.

The anti-cancer drug Venetoclax has just received Australia approval. The drug was developed by a team of international and Australian scientists and now it has been reported that the drug can “melt away” certain advanced forms of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has reported a strong holiday season sales in its store and digital channels. The Canadian athletic apparel retailer has also sold its premium-priced activewear at mostly full-price as it approached the last week of Christmas.

Ardent Leisure reported a revenue loss of 63 percent at its Dreamworld and Whitewater World theme parks after they reopened in January. Four people were killed at Dreamworld in October.

EV maker Tesla has promised to bring the high-volume Model 3 to the market in 2017 but the company is constantly missing targets. The automaker hoped to deliver 80,000 or more cars in 2016 but could only deliver 76,230. It even failed to match its own record for deliveries set last quarter when it broke the 25,000 level.

If fresh reports are to be believed, Elon Musk’s company Tesla is going all out with its highly-anticipated EV Tesla Model 3. The deadline for the production parts of the Model 3 is just six months away and Musk does not want supply issues to hit the anticipated car.

Woolworths has developed a portal called Supplier Connect that gives suppliers access to the retailer's record of customer data.

A survey, conducted over three decades, has found that more and more Australians are supporting decriminalisation of marijuana. For the first time, more Aussies are supporting cannabis legalisation than those who still want it to be classified as an illicit drug.

Tesla is leading the way in surprising its fan base this holiday season. Let’s take Tesla Easter eggs for example. Reports suggest that Tesla Model X drivers can now enter a code to enable a special Christmas-themed surprise. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed grand plans for its supercharger network.

Tesla has revealed that the Model 3 is a simpler car to manufacture than most of its other cars. Hence, there are likely to be few first-release issues than what the manufacturers faced with the Model S and Model X.

Those who aren’t done Christmas sale shopping won’t have to wait for the Boxing Day sales to save big as great deals are still available.

Nokia and Apple are trading lawsuits over international patent dispute. A day after Apple filed lawsuits against other companies it accused of colluding with Nokia, the Finnish company filed lawsuits against the Cupertino-based tech giant on Wednesday, alleging that the iPhone-maker has infringed dozens of its patents.

Christmas shopping 2016 is in full swing at the moment, and this is the time for movie buffs to flaunt their new superhero-inspired clothes. A San Diego based online store – Film Jackets has seen a spike in their sales this month, thanks to the popularity of “Star Wars” and other franchise. In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, Australia – the Digital Marketing Executive of the firm, Chris Jackson, shared his insights about the market in this holiday season.

Germany may require Facebook a fine of €500,000 (AU$715,000) for not removing fake news and hate messages within 24 hours after the social media platform has been notified.

Woolworths buying director Steve Donohue has said that the 1c discount on its $45 plum pudding was a computer glitch.

Woolworths won its Mind the Gap case from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Thursday as the Federal Court dismissed the case.

BMW's remote locking mechanism helped Seattle Police Department to nab an alleged thief. The 38-year-old man found the car unlocked and took it for a ride. When the owner reported the theft, police contacted BMW and requested for assistance. The company locked the vehicle remotely trapping the suspect inside and the police arrested him.

Mission Australia, a non-denominational organisation, conducted a survey whose results were published on Dec. 5. The survey found out that mental health is the main issue young Australians face today.

Amazon has introduced an advanced grocery store where customers can buy products without standing in the checkout lines. This is possible with the help of the Amazon Go app, which keeps a track of the products being removed from a shelf and kept back.

Apple, most popularly known for its smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices, has been rumoured to be joining the car-making industry with its first self-driving car to be released in 2019.

Optus announced on Thursday that it has successfully secured a fund to build 114 new mobile sites in the second round of Mobile Black Spots Program of the federal government.

JB Hi-Fi Chief Richard Murray said on Wednesday that he is not threatened by Amazon's retails offering in Australia.

Scurvy, an 18th century disease historically associated with sea sailors, has made a surprise comeback to Australia.

Woolworths is preparing for the arrival of the Amazon store in Australia in 2017.

Nintendo Classic Mini, Hatchimals and Pokémon are three of the most in-demand items for shoppers right now and great deals are available.

One of the busiest shopping days of the year is here and eBay has the best Thanksgiving 2016 deals.

In a major turnaround of events that has baffled medical experts and researchers, a protein that was long believed to cause Alzheimer’s, has proved to be one that actually fights off the degenerative disease.

Victoria is rolling out a revolutionary melanoma blood test that can diagnose the disease within hours, thereby greatly improving patients’ chances of overcoming the disease. This liquid-biopsy is an Australian-first that allows patients to begin treatment immediately. It cuts weeks off the time taken to detect the fatal skin cancer.