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Crude oil price rise could moderate later, suggests Spanish survey
- May 25, 2018
Brent crude futures fell US$1.01 to settle at US$78.79 a barrel, a 1.27 per cent loss. Libya, an OPEC member, recently announced it will decrease oil production by 120,000 barrels per day because unseasonably hot conditions are affecting power supply. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Brent crude futures fell US$1.01 to settle at US$78.79 a barrel, a 1.27 per cent loss. Libya, an OPEC member, recently announced it will decrease oil production by 120,000 barrels per day because unseasonably hot conditions are affecting power supply. (more...)
Deutsche Bank confirms deeper staff cuts
- May 25, 2018
Deutsche is expected to move back towards retail banking in Germany , and new CEO Christian Sewing said in a statement today that Deutsche Bank , "must concentrate on what we truly do well". Deutsche Bank employs about 66,000 people in Europe - including 42,000 in Germany, 21,000 in Asia and about 10,000 in North America. "We view this as confirmation of our view that drastic but necessary restructuring is impossible at this stage", KBW wrote. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Deutsche is expected to move back towards retail banking in Germany , and new CEO Christian Sewing said in a statement today that Deutsche Bank , "must concentrate on what we truly do well". Deutsche Bank employs about 66,000 people in Europe - including 42,000 in Germany, 21,000 in Asia and about 10,000 in North America. "We view this as confirmation of our view that drastic but necessary restructuring is impossible at this stage", KBW wrote. (more...)
Uber self-driving SUV saw pedestrian but didn't brake: U.S
- May 25, 2018
In an effort to "reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior ", potential redundancy afforded by Volvo's humble auto-braking system was forgone. The report said that the Uber safety driver, Rafaela Vasquez, only spotted the pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, less than a second before the fatal impact and didn't brake until less than a second after the collision. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
In an effort to "reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior ", potential redundancy afforded by Volvo's humble auto-braking system was forgone. The report said that the Uber safety driver, Rafaela Vasquez, only spotted the pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, less than a second before the fatal impact and didn't brake until less than a second after the collision. (more...)
Elon Musk Pitches 'Pravda,' Site to Rate Journalists' Credibility
- May 25, 2018
Riled up by a Robert W. Baird analyst report that said "increasingly immaterial" headlines were dominating Tesla news cycles, Musk went on a Twitter attack Wednesday afternoon, saying the public no longer respects the media because of " holier-than-thou hypocrisy " and lies. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Riled up by a Robert W. Baird analyst report that said "increasingly immaterial" headlines were dominating Tesla news cycles, Musk went on a Twitter attack Wednesday afternoon, saying the public no longer respects the media because of " holier-than-thou hypocrisy " and lies. (more...)
Russian military says had nothing to do with downing of flight MH17
- May 25, 2018
Criminal charges against the Russian military or Russia's government probably would exacerbate tensions between the Kremlin and the West even further, implicating Russian officials in the deaths of European tourists on their way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Criminal charges against the Russian military or Russia's government probably would exacerbate tensions between the Kremlin and the West even further, implicating Russian officials in the deaths of European tourists on their way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (more...)
Trump leaves open possibility of June 12 summit with North Korea
- May 25, 2018
Trump indicated the summit could be salvaged after welcoming a conciliatory statement from North Korea saying it remained open to talks. And when North Korea dismantled its nuclear testing site Thursday, just hours before Trump pulled out of the summit, USA officials said Kim had reneged on a pledge to allow worldwide observers to verify its destruction. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Trump indicated the summit could be salvaged after welcoming a conciliatory statement from North Korea saying it remained open to talks. And when North Korea dismantled its nuclear testing site Thursday, just hours before Trump pulled out of the summit, USA officials said Kim had reneged on a pledge to allow worldwide observers to verify its destruction. (more...)
Asia Surprised Trump Canceled North Korea Nuclear Summit
- May 25, 2018
While some Trump allies on Capitol Hill praised the move, other lawmakers and experts had warned for weeks that the hastily arranged preparations - taking worldwide allies by surprise - and USA officials' failure to accurately gague North Korea's objectives put the talks on precarious ground from the start. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
While some Trump allies on Capitol Hill praised the move, other lawmakers and experts had warned for weeks that the hastily arranged preparations - taking worldwide allies by surprise - and USA officials' failure to accurately gague North Korea's objectives put the talks on precarious ground from the start. (more...)
McCain praises Trump's posthumous pardon of boxer Jack Johnson
- May 25, 2018
The move is a response to athletes, activists, and celebrities who have asked successive administrations to clear Johnson's name and overturn the injustice of the conviction that ruined his career, according to The Associated Press . Congress has supported numerous resolutions calling for Johnson's pardon. "It's about time ", said Trump, who was joined in the Oval Office by actor Sylvester Stallone and boxer Lennox Lewis, both of whom have brought attention to the issue. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
The move is a response to athletes, activists, and celebrities who have asked successive administrations to clear Johnson's name and overturn the injustice of the conviction that ruined his career, according to The Associated Press . Congress has supported numerous resolutions calling for Johnson's pardon. "It's about time ", said Trump, who was joined in the Oval Office by actor Sylvester Stallone and boxer Lennox Lewis, both of whom have brought attention to the issue. (more...)
USA Gymnastics CEO apologizes for Nassar's 'despicable crimes,' announces mediation
- May 25, 2018
Center for SafeSport CEO Shellie Pfohl . At one point during the hearing, Rep. "The time to talk is over". She said she was "appalled and sickened by the despicable crimes" of Nassar and said USA Gymnastics has taken a new course over the last five months to protect athletes. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Center for SafeSport CEO Shellie Pfohl . At one point during the hearing, Rep. "The time to talk is over". She said she was "appalled and sickened by the despicable crimes" of Nassar and said USA Gymnastics has taken a new course over the last five months to protect athletes. (more...)
Trump asks if National Football League players who protest should be in country
- May 25, 2018
Designed to be a compromise between protesters and patriots, the immediate reaction to the policy indicated neither side was pleased with what the owners have done and the potential loopholes for other forms of on-field protests their decision creates. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Designed to be a compromise between protesters and patriots, the immediate reaction to the policy indicated neither side was pleased with what the owners have done and the potential loopholes for other forms of on-field protests their decision creates. (more...)
England bat first against Pakistan in Test
- May 24, 2018
England has won the toss and chosen to bat first in the first test against Pakistan at Lord's. For seven members of the touring Pakistan side, today's opening fixture will be the first time they have played a match at the ´home of cricket´. (more...)
- May 24, 2018
England has won the toss and chosen to bat first in the first test against Pakistan at Lord's. For seven members of the touring Pakistan side, today's opening fixture will be the first time they have played a match at the ´home of cricket´. (more...)
Trump orders investigations into import of automobiles, auto parts
- May 24, 2018
Officials may cite national security grounds to justify a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, a senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The president previously used Section 232 to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. The probe rests on 1960s legislation which lets the president restrict imports if they threaten national security. (more...)
- May 24, 2018
Officials may cite national security grounds to justify a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, a senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The president previously used Section 232 to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. The probe rests on 1960s legislation which lets the president restrict imports if they threaten national security. (more...)
M&S to close 100 UK stores by 2022
- May 23, 2018
The announcement comes after an unscheduled update on Tuesday, when M&S said that 14 stores had been proposed for closure as part of its plans to realign its clothing and homewares space. "Where we have closed stores, we are seeing an encouraging number of customers moving to nearby stores and enjoying shopping with us in a better environment". (more...)
- May 23, 2018
The announcement comes after an unscheduled update on Tuesday, when M&S said that 14 stores had been proposed for closure as part of its plans to realign its clothing and homewares space. "Where we have closed stores, we are seeing an encouraging number of customers moving to nearby stores and enjoying shopping with us in a better environment". (more...)
Battlefield V Could Be Set In Vietnam Or World War 2
- May 23, 2018
The Battlefield 5 teaser information isn't much, but it's something at least. A Battlefield 2018 reveal is being held on May 23, which is likely to include a big trailer and a lot of new details. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 p.m. CET via YouTube , Twitch , and Mixer . Not much is now known about the game other than it's going to feature new modes, and will follow the same campaign system as Battlefield 1 . (more...)
- May 23, 2018
The Battlefield 5 teaser information isn't much, but it's something at least. A Battlefield 2018 reveal is being held on May 23, which is likely to include a big trailer and a lot of new details. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 p.m. CET via YouTube , Twitch , and Mixer . Not much is now known about the game other than it's going to feature new modes, and will follow the same campaign system as Battlefield 1 . (more...)
American Pastoral novelist Philip Roth dies aged 85
- May 23, 2018
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1933, Mr Roth was considered by many as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. In addition to a Pulitzer for fiction writing, he won other top literary honors, including National Book Awards and PEN/Faulkner Awards. (more...)
- May 23, 2018
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1933, Mr Roth was considered by many as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. In addition to a Pulitzer for fiction writing, he won other top literary honors, including National Book Awards and PEN/Faulkner Awards. (more...)
FBI, DOJ to brief lawmakers on handling of Russian Federation probe on Thursday
- May 23, 2018
Two days later, Trump announced his intention to "demand" that the Justice Department "look into" that possibility. Comey's firing and Flynn's hasty departure - he only served 24 days in the job and quit after reports surfaced that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence about the nature of his communications with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the USA - led to questions about whether Trump hampered the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election . (more...)
- May 23, 2018
Two days later, Trump announced his intention to "demand" that the Justice Department "look into" that possibility. Comey's firing and Flynn's hasty departure - he only served 24 days in the job and quit after reports surfaced that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence about the nature of his communications with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the USA - led to questions about whether Trump hampered the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election . (more...)
Zuckerberg has no new answers for EU MPs
- May 23, 2018
The setup of the meeting was largely to blame. The lawmakers were given three minutes each to ask their questions one after another. "I don't think the question is whether or not there should be regulation". The chorus of frustration underscored the European Parliament's limited powers, and exacerbated a standoff between the EU and the world's largest social network over data collection practices that have sparked a global scandal over alleged privacy infringements. (more...)
- May 23, 2018
The setup of the meeting was largely to blame. The lawmakers were given three minutes each to ask their questions one after another. "I don't think the question is whether or not there should be regulation". The chorus of frustration underscored the European Parliament's limited powers, and exacerbated a standoff between the EU and the world's largest social network over data collection practices that have sparked a global scandal over alleged privacy infringements. (more...)
Ryan Reynolds Starring In Michael Bay's Six Underground
- May 23, 2018
That scene felt like Reynolds apologizing to all of us for the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Deadpool that had swords growing out of his hands instead of hanging behind his back. According to Rhett Reese ... "You see Deadpool say 'ejaculated into a soap dispenser a hero, ' and Colossus goes (smells fingers)". But just in case it is, Ryan Reynolds and company made a decision to tie up a few loose ends with a post-credit scene for the ages. (more...)
- May 23, 2018
That scene felt like Reynolds apologizing to all of us for the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Deadpool that had swords growing out of his hands instead of hanging behind his back. According to Rhett Reese ... "You see Deadpool say 'ejaculated into a soap dispenser a hero, ' and Colossus goes (smells fingers)". But just in case it is, Ryan Reynolds and company made a decision to tie up a few loose ends with a post-credit scene for the ages. (more...)
Survivors of Texas shooting confront 'spiritual war zone'
- May 22, 2018
He called on the community's faith in God. "Even through her death, she will continue to be a diplomat". Even taking the basic fact-checking failure aside, blaming a victim of mass murder for "provoking" her killer is disgusting. He said he had not planned anything special to say to the some 150 people who normally attend. Santa Fe High School is still "an active crime scene". (more...)
- May 22, 2018
He called on the community's faith in God. "Even through her death, she will continue to be a diplomat". Even taking the basic fact-checking failure aside, blaming a victim of mass murder for "provoking" her killer is disgusting. He said he had not planned anything special to say to the some 150 people who normally attend. Santa Fe High School is still "an active crime scene". (more...)
Arsenal set to appoint Unai Emery as new boss after impressive interview
- May 22, 2018
The 46-year-old, staggered them with a forensic analysis of every player in Wenger's current squad and provided detailed stats and information on explained in clear terms how he would improve them. Having ended his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, three-time Europa League victor Emery was a late candidate for Arsenal , who had been expected to appoint former club captain Mikel Arteta. (more...)
- May 22, 2018
The 46-year-old, staggered them with a forensic analysis of every player in Wenger's current squad and provided detailed stats and information on explained in clear terms how he would improve them. Having ended his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, three-time Europa League victor Emery was a late candidate for Arsenal , who had been expected to appoint former club captain Mikel Arteta. (more...)
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