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Facing Billions in Wildfire Liabilities, PG&E Files for Bankruptcy
- January 30, 2019
But it was seen as a glimpse of the financial toll that could lie ahead for the industry because of climate change, which scientists say is leading to fiercer, more destructive blazes and longer fire seasons. The company said it intends to pay suppliers in full under normal terms for goods and services provided on or after the date of the Chapter 11 filing. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
But it was seen as a glimpse of the financial toll that could lie ahead for the industry because of climate change, which scientists say is leading to fiercer, more destructive blazes and longer fire seasons. The company said it intends to pay suppliers in full under normal terms for goods and services provided on or after the date of the Chapter 11 filing. (more...)
More than 850 people arrested in Venezuela
- January 30, 2019
Guaido is offering an amnesty to tempt military officials to join him. Guaido's gambit has quickly divided world opinion; some like the United States are fully supporting the opposition leader as de jure president, while the European Union is calling for new elections within eight days, disregarding last year's presidential election which was boycotted by the opposition. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
Guaido is offering an amnesty to tempt military officials to join him. Guaido's gambit has quickly divided world opinion; some like the United States are fully supporting the opposition leader as de jure president, while the European Union is calling for new elections within eight days, disregarding last year's presidential election which was boycotted by the opposition. (more...)
Forever stamps jump to 55 cents, biggest increase in USPS history
- January 30, 2019
The postal service lost almost $4 billion past year, from lower mail volume and rising pension and health care costs. A small flat rate box will now cost almost $8, instead of $7.20. However, some postal prices are staying the same or lowering. USPS introduced Forever Stamps in 2007 to avoid those annoying 1 and 2 cent stamp additions after every price increase. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
The postal service lost almost $4 billion past year, from lower mail volume and rising pension and health care costs. A small flat rate box will now cost almost $8, instead of $7.20. However, some postal prices are staying the same or lowering. USPS introduced Forever Stamps in 2007 to avoid those annoying 1 and 2 cent stamp additions after every price increase. (more...)
U.S. regulator investigates Nissan over Ghosn's pay
- January 30, 2019
The French carmaker declined to comment when contacted by AFP. Ghosn could spend the next decade in jail if he's found guilty. Nissan set up a committee to examine the root cause of Ghosn's alleged financial misconduct and propose corporate governance reforms. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
The French carmaker declined to comment when contacted by AFP. Ghosn could spend the next decade in jail if he's found guilty. Nissan set up a committee to examine the root cause of Ghosn's alleged financial misconduct and propose corporate governance reforms. (more...)
Normal deliveries for USPS customers in St. Joseph area
- January 30, 2019
The suspension is due to Polar Vortex Jayden which is causing extreme cold in the region. Storm Team 12 says much of eastern Kansas will wake up to what feels like subzero temperatures due to wind chills, including Wichita. The suspension of delivery service also includes western Wisconsin, Iowa and western IL. This also includes residential or commercial package pickup services. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
The suspension is due to Polar Vortex Jayden which is causing extreme cold in the region. Storm Team 12 says much of eastern Kansas will wake up to what feels like subzero temperatures due to wind chills, including Wichita. The suspension of delivery service also includes western Wisconsin, Iowa and western IL. This also includes residential or commercial package pickup services. (more...)
Funerals held for victims of Brazil dam collapse
- January 30, 2019
An Israeli military search and rescue delegation arrived in Brazil on Sunday night to assist in rescue efforts after a dam collapsed there on Friday. There is mounting anger directed at Vale following an apparent lack of a warning siren ahead of the collapse. Vale, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro , has a deep purse from which to pay fines, compensation and lawsuits resulting from the latest disaster. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
An Israeli military search and rescue delegation arrived in Brazil on Sunday night to assist in rescue efforts after a dam collapsed there on Friday. There is mounting anger directed at Vale following an apparent lack of a warning siren ahead of the collapse. Vale, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro , has a deep purse from which to pay fines, compensation and lawsuits resulting from the latest disaster. (more...)
Brexit vote special: May turns on her own deal
- January 30, 2019
A group of pro-Brexit Conservative lawmakers said on Tuesday it had decided collectively to back a proposal for the so-called Irish backstop to be replaced with other arrangements to avoid a hard border in Ireland. "We have the vote tonight and then we will take it from there", he said. MPs would get a vote on extending Article 50 to the end of the year and preventing a no-deal exit. (more...)
- January 30, 2019
A group of pro-Brexit Conservative lawmakers said on Tuesday it had decided collectively to back a proposal for the so-called Irish backstop to be replaced with other arrangements to avoid a hard border in Ireland. "We have the vote tonight and then we will take it from there", he said. MPs would get a vote on extending Article 50 to the end of the year and preventing a no-deal exit. (more...)
How Porsche plans to take on Tesla in the electric car race
- January 29, 2019
Sites will have an average of five chargers, with some featuring 10 charging stations. Porsche won't leave Taycan owners to their own devices when it comes time to charge their electric sedans on the road. Each Electrify America location will have a minimum of two 350-kW chargers, with other connections powered at 150 kW. "Charging dispensers at metro locations will be able to charge at speeds up to 150 kW". (more...)
- January 29, 2019
Sites will have an average of five chargers, with some featuring 10 charging stations. Porsche won't leave Taycan owners to their own devices when it comes time to charge their electric sedans on the road. Each Electrify America location will have a minimum of two 350-kW chargers, with other connections powered at 150 kW. "Charging dispensers at metro locations will be able to charge at speeds up to 150 kW". (more...)
USA imposes sanctions on Venezuela state oil firm PDVSA
- January 29, 2019
The sanctions, announced by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and national security adviser John Bolton, include a freeze on any assets that Petroleos De Venezuela SA (PDVSA) has in US jurisdictions and bar Americans from doing business with the company. (more...)
- January 29, 2019
The sanctions, announced by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and national security adviser John Bolton, include a freeze on any assets that Petroleos De Venezuela SA (PDVSA) has in US jurisdictions and bar Americans from doing business with the company. (more...)
Trump to meet Beijing's trade envoy this week
- January 29, 2019
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He arrived in Washington D.C. on Monday afternoon for the upcoming high-level economic and trade consultations with the U.S. "Slowdown is feeding into some acute areas of economic unease", United States investment bank Citi said in a note, citing recent disappointing factory output data out of Europe and China. (more...)
- January 29, 2019
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He arrived in Washington D.C. on Monday afternoon for the upcoming high-level economic and trade consultations with the U.S. "Slowdown is feeding into some acute areas of economic unease", United States investment bank Citi said in a note, citing recent disappointing factory output data out of Europe and China. (more...)
The US Justice Department just unveiled 23 criminal charges against Huawei
- January 29, 2019
U.S. prosecutors are also alleging that the company committed bank fraud by violating sanctions against doing business with Iran. Whitaker said the U.S.is now seeking an extradition order in Canada for Meng, who has said she is innocent of charges, which include bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit both. (more...)
- January 29, 2019
U.S. prosecutors are also alleging that the company committed bank fraud by violating sanctions against doing business with Iran. Whitaker said the U.S.is now seeking an extradition order in Canada for Meng, who has said she is innocent of charges, which include bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit both. (more...)
U.S. unseals indictments against China's Huawei and CFO Wanzhou
- January 29, 2019
News of the charges comes just as the White House is making plans for a team of high-level economic advisers to meet a delegation from China later this week to talk trade between the two countries. The cases accuse the company of everything from bank and wire fraud to obstructing justice and conspiring to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile US Inc. (more...)
- January 29, 2019
News of the charges comes just as the White House is making plans for a team of high-level economic advisers to meet a delegation from China later this week to talk trade between the two countries. The cases accuse the company of everything from bank and wire fraud to obstructing justice and conspiring to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile US Inc. (more...)
Nectarines, peaches sold at Massachusetts Market Baskets recalled due to listeria concerns
- January 29, 2019
Infections caused by listeria can be fatal in children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (more...)
- January 29, 2019
Infections caused by listeria can be fatal in children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (more...)
Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president thanks Netanyahu for recognition
- January 29, 2019
At a special UN Security Council session on Saturday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described Maduro as part of an " illegitimate mafia state" responsible for Venezuela's economic collapse. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late Sunday for recognizing his government earlier that day, while appearing to compare his political struggle with the end of the Holocaust. (more...)
- January 29, 2019
At a special UN Security Council session on Saturday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described Maduro as part of an " illegitimate mafia state" responsible for Venezuela's economic collapse. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late Sunday for recognizing his government earlier that day, while appearing to compare his political struggle with the end of the Holocaust. (more...)
NORC poll: Most Americans oppose Trump’s foreign policy
- January 28, 2019
As for President Trump's standing, 43 percent of Americans say they approve of his job (including 29 percent who strongly approve), versus 54 percent who disapprove (including 47 percent who strongly disapprove). Trump is also expected to pull United States troops out of Afghanistan, which 41% approved of according to AP's poll. The NBC/WSJ poll also measures eight presidential qualities for Trump. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
As for President Trump's standing, 43 percent of Americans say they approve of his job (including 29 percent who strongly approve), versus 54 percent who disapprove (including 47 percent who strongly disapprove). Trump is also expected to pull United States troops out of Afghanistan, which 41% approved of according to AP's poll. The NBC/WSJ poll also measures eight presidential qualities for Trump. (more...)
Saudi Arabia showcases $53B in deals at conference
- January 28, 2019
This as Turkey and Pakistan, among other regional economies, have markedly improved exports of consumer goods over the past two decades, successfully competing with the consumer goods heavyweight, Mainland China. The announcements come after several years of budget deficits and sluggish economic expansion in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi economy was in a recession throughout 2017, and has returned to modest growth of 1.15 percent annually in 2Q18, accelerating to 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter ... (more...)
- January 28, 2019
This as Turkey and Pakistan, among other regional economies, have markedly improved exports of consumer goods over the past two decades, successfully competing with the consumer goods heavyweight, Mainland China. The announcements come after several years of budget deficits and sluggish economic expansion in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi economy was in a recession throughout 2017, and has returned to modest growth of 1.15 percent annually in 2Q18, accelerating to 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter ... (more...)
Fisherman catches hand grenade then drives to Taco Bell, prompting evacuation
- January 28, 2019
Instead, he drove more than 15 miles to a Taco Bell before calling the police. Authorities said the device was verified as an authentic WWII hand grenade . (more...)
- January 28, 2019
Instead, he drove more than 15 miles to a Taco Bell before calling the police. Authorities said the device was verified as an authentic WWII hand grenade . (more...)
One Potential Independent Presidential Candidate Has Dems FREAKED OUT
- January 28, 2019
And I will be an independent person, who will embrace those ideas. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the prominent Democrats mounting a campaign, has criticized wealthy presidential hopefuls who might use their personal fortunes to fund campaigns and urged the party's voters to reject such efforts. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
And I will be an independent person, who will embrace those ideas. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the prominent Democrats mounting a campaign, has criticized wealthy presidential hopefuls who might use their personal fortunes to fund campaigns and urged the party's voters to reject such efforts. (more...)
Democrats uneasy about potential Howard Schultz bid
- January 28, 2019
Trump's path to reelection by siphoning votes from the Democratic challenger. "I want to spend our resources fighting for Democrats up and down the ballot, not fending off @HowardSchultz's independent bid". "Republicans and Democrats alike - who no longer see themselves as part of the far extreme of the far right and the far left - are looking for a home". (more...)
- January 28, 2019
Trump's path to reelection by siphoning votes from the Democratic challenger. "I want to spend our resources fighting for Democrats up and down the ballot, not fending off @HowardSchultz's independent bid". "Republicans and Democrats alike - who no longer see themselves as part of the far extreme of the far right and the far left - are looking for a home". (more...)
Nicolas Maduro rejects 'insolent' election demand from European leaders
- January 28, 2019
In an interview with Turkish broadcaster CNN Turk aired on Sunday and dubbed into Turkish from Spanish, Maduro also said opposition leader Juan Guaido had violated the constitution by declaring himself as the country's leader. On Thursday, high-ranking Palestine Liberation Organization official Ahmad Majdalani lashed out at the Trump administration for its support of Guaido, saying it was "an extension of the Trump administration's policy of denying the will of peoples". (more...)
- January 28, 2019
In an interview with Turkish broadcaster CNN Turk aired on Sunday and dubbed into Turkish from Spanish, Maduro also said opposition leader Juan Guaido had violated the constitution by declaring himself as the country's leader. On Thursday, high-ranking Palestine Liberation Organization official Ahmad Majdalani lashed out at the Trump administration for its support of Guaido, saying it was "an extension of the Trump administration's policy of denying the will of peoples". (more...)
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