Reuters•4 minutes agoIn Nigeria, Shell’s onshore roots still run deep
Graphic: Oil spills at Shell's Nigeria operations - https://tmsnrt.rs/2KzACfH But for the company that pioneered Nigeria's oil industry in the 1950s, the Niger Delta remains as important -- and problematic -- as ever. While Shell has cut onshore oil production and sold some onshore assets,
Reuters•1 hour agoAsian firms shuffle production around the region as China tariffs hit
Companies including SK Hynix of South Korea and Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba Machine Co. and Komatsu of Japan began plotting production moves since July, when the first tariffs hit, and the shifts are now under way, company representatives and others with knowledge of the plans told Reuters. Others
Reuters•2 hours agoAstraZeneca CEO warns of medicine shortages after Brexit: Sunday Times
Britain could see widespread medicine shortages if there is no deal to prevent friction at the border with the European Union after Brexit, the AstraZeneca chief executive told the Sunday Times. The company said in July it would stockpile drugs as a Brexit safety net, and CEO Pascal Soriot told the
- The Canadian Press•4 hours ago
National park in Hawaii reopens after monthslong eruption
A national park in Hawaii has reopened after being closed for more than four months because of Kilauea volcano's latest eruption, which caused widespread damage to park infrastructure and dramatically changed its landscape. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said there were no lines or waiting
- The Canadian Press•4 hours ago
US seeks to curtail green cards for immigrants on public aid
The Trump administration on Saturday proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. Federal law already requires those seeking green cards and to prove they will not be a burden — or "public charge
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With the Turnaround Firmly in Place, Don’t Miss Your Chance to Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) on the Dip!
After doubling in 2017, BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has given back some of those gains and now trades 30% below its 52-week highs. Find out why now might be a good time to pick up this newly-transformed technology leader on the latest dip.
- The Canadian Press•6 hours ago
China summons US envoys over sanctions linked to Russia deal
China summoned the American ambassador and the defence attache and recalled its navy commander from a U.S. trip to deliver a strong protest against economic sanctions Washington lodged over the purchase of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment. The Defence Ministry said the U.S.
- The Canadian Press•7 hours ago
Congress takes aim at shrinking seats, legroom on airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration would be required to set new minimum requirements for seats on airplanes under legislation to be considered in the House this week, possibly giving passengers a break from ever-shrinking legroom and cramped quarters. The regulation of seat width and legroom is part
- The Canadian Press•8 hours ago
Campaign calls on Hawaii island tourists to be respectful
The Big Island visitors bureau and Hawaii County have launched a campaign that aims to create a more conscientious tourism industry on the Big Island. The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ross Birch and county Managing Director Will Okabe presented the new "Pono Pledge"
Reuters•9 hours agoVW's Porsche to stop offering diesel models: Bild am Sonntag
Volkswagen's Porsche will stop offering diesel versions of its cars, the unit's chief executive told a weekly newspaper, responding to ever tougher requirements to curb CO2 emissions. "There won't be any more diesel cars from Porsche in the future," Oliver Blume told Bild am Sonntag
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AstraZeneca ceo warns of medicine shortages after Brexit: Sunday Times
Britain could see widespread medicine shortages if there is no deal to prevent friction at the border with the European Union after Brexit, the AstraZeneca chief executive told the Sunday Times. The company said in July it would stockpile drugs as a Brexit safety net, and CEO Pascal Soriot told the
Reuters•9 hours agoComcast outbids Fox with $40 billion winning offer for Sky
The U.S. cable giant bid 17.28 pounds a share for control of London-listed Sky, bettering a 15.67 pounds-a-share offer by Fox, Britain's Takeover Panel said. Buying Sky will make Philadelphia-based Comcast, which owns the NBC network and Universal Pictures, the world's largest pay-TV operator
- Yahoo Finance•11 hours ago
NAACP president on NFL player protests: 'How the narrative changed is amazing'
The NAACP's President believes that NFL players protesting social injustice by kneeling during the national anthem are doing their civic duty.
- CNBC•11 hours ago
Amazon and Google both want to run your home, but for totally different reasons
Both Amazon and Google want to dominate your smart home, but Amazon's doing it with a bunch of new first-party products, while Google will likely focus more on partnerships.
- The Canadian Press•12 hours ago
Comcast beats Fox in Sky auction with $39B bid
LONDON — British regulators say Comcast has beat 21st Century Fox in a rare auction that allowed both sides to bid for European broadcaster Sky.
- The Canadian Press•12 hours ago
The Latest: Hawaii national parks reopens after lava shut it
A national park in Hawaii has reopened after being closed for more than four months because of Kilauea volcano's latest eruption, which caused widespread damage to park infrastructure and dramatically changed its landscape. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said there were no lines or waiting
- CNBC•12 hours ago
This hidden car cost will set you back $3,000 a year
The average cost to own and operate a new vehicle is $8,849 a year and depreciation accounts for a whopping 40 percent, according AAA.
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
Apple made a big mistake by killing its smallest and most affordable iPhone (AAPL)
The image above shows Apple's iPhone lineup for 2018, which includes the three new iPhones introduced this month: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Apple quietly discontinued a few older iPhones to make room for the new models. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 6S, iPhone X, and most
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
This is my favorite new feature in the latest iPhone software (AAPL)
Some of the best new features in Apple's software are hidden. Here's how to use my favorite new hidden feature in iOS 12, which was released on Monday. Apple released iOS 12, the latest version of the software that runs on iPhones and iPads, on Monday.
- Yahoo Finance•14 hours ago
PayPal CEO: The great recession 'gravely influenced' the way millennials view money
Millennials frequently get a bad rap for being spendthrifts, but PayPal CEO Dan Schulman holds this generation in a more positive light. “The millennial generation went through the Great Recession, and I think it greatly influenced the way that they think about money,” Schulman explained to Yahoo Finance
- CNBC•14 hours ago
This is what your new car's active safety systems do to prevent crashes
CNBC breaks down some of the new active safety systems that you might find in a new car, and what each one does.
Reuters•14 hours agoOPEC and allies struggle to pump more oil as Iran supply falls
The development further raises pressure on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to boost supply amid calls from U.S. President Donald Trump to lower oil prices. On Friday, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters OPEC and its allies led by Russia were considering the possibility
- The Canadian Press•15 hours ago
Thousands rally across Russia against raising pension ages
For yet another weekend, thousands rallied across Russia on Saturday to protest the government's plan to raise the eligibility age for retirement pensions by five years. Several thousand people attended a Moscow rally organized by the Communist Party and other leftist groups, which was authorized
- Business Insider•16 hours ago
It feels like Apple is being cheap by not including an important accessory with the $1,000 iPhone XS
Apple's new $1,000 iPhone XS doesn't come with a fast-charging brick. You'd need to spend $70 on the relevant accessories to fast-charge the $1,000 iPhone XS. With a starting price of $1,000, the iPhone XS should come with a fast-charging brick.
- The Motley Fool•17 hours ago
Shares in Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) Gained 8.5% This Week: Find Out Why This Might Be Just the Beginning
Shares in copper miner Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are up 18% over the past two weeks. Find out why this could just be the beginning of a much larger rally in the stock.
