Company News for Aug 8, 2024

BBC
Boeing workers to strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers will walk out after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
Insider Monkey
Rio Tinto Group (RIO): Hedge Funds Are Bullish On This Lithium Stock Right Now
We recently compiled a list of the 11 Biggest Lithium Stocks to Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) stands against the other lithium stocks. Despite challenges like pricing and demand headwinds in 2023, the U.S. and Canadian lithium sectors are set to make […]
The Canadian Press
Stakusic fights off 4 match points to upset top-seeded Ostapenko at the Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Teenager Marina Stakusic fought off four match points to claim the biggest win in her career after defeating top-seeded Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (0) on Thursday to advance to the Guadalajara Open quarterfinals.
Reuters
Floods in Myanmar leave 19 dead, displace thousands
Adverse weather brought on by Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia this year, has killed more than 230 people in Vietnam and Thailand, and flood waters from swollen rivers have inundated cities in both countries. Myanmar has been in turmoil since a military coup in February 2021 and violence has engulfed large parts of the impoverished country. About 162 sq km of area around the capital Naypyitaw was flooded on Thursday, according to satellite imagery analysis by the U.N.-backed Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU).
The Canadian Press
Lowe plates winning run during 3-run 8th and Rangers rally to beat Mariners 5-4 in Rocker's debut
SEATTLE (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe drove in the go-ahead run for Texas with an infield single during a three-run eighth inning and hit a homer in the seventh, as the Rangers erased a three-run deficit for a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night in top prospect Kumar Rocker’s major league debut.
The Canadian Press
1 person shot during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Boston suburb, authorities say
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A pro-Israel rally in a Boston suburb turned violent Thursday evening when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting a group of demonstrators, authorities said.
Reuters
Volvo Trucks delays start of construction for battery plant in Mexico
Sweden's Volvo, a global leader in electric trucks, said it would delay the construction start of its planned battery plant in Monterrey in northern Mexico. It was not yet clear if this would also delay the start of production, a spokesperson said in an emailed comment to Reuters late on Thursday. Volvo is currently handling the process independently but is in discussions with potential partners, he added.
Associated Press Videos
North Korea offers a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce nuclear materials
North Korean state media Friday released images of leader Kim Jong Un visiting a Nuclear Weapons Institute, watching a rocket test, and handling guns at a special forces display.
BBC
South Africa ex-minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75
He died early on Friday in hospital after "a short, courageous battle with cancer", his family says.
The Guardian
Sydney’s Yellamundie library among the world’s most beautiful as finalists for annual award revealed
Liverpool council’s new public building includes public art gallery spaces and a Stem centre
The Daily Beast
Kimmel Takes on Trump’s ‘Vile and Racist’ Melania Stand-In
Jimmy Kimmel brought up Donald Trump’s wife Melania, who’s been largely absent from Trump’s campaign, and compared her to the new woman he often sees by Trump’s side, Laura Loomer, during his monologue on Thursday.“Melania, you will be surprised to know, did not accompany her husband to the debate or to the 9/11 ceremony,” Kimmel said. “Instead, he was joined by another lovely lady, right-wing loony Laura Loomer, who is a 9/11 conspiracy theorist. She suggested it was an inside job.”“Only Donald
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Dunbar’s second half surge not enough in loss to Wichita Falls Memorial
Fort Worth Dunbar football fell short of its goals in a loss to Wichita Falls Memorial.
BBC
Black rights activists convicted over Russian links
Florida jury found four defendants guilty of conspiring to act as Russian agents but cleared them of actually doing so.
The Canadian Press
Pravin Gordhan, a South African government minister who was activist against apartheid, dies at 75
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Pravin Gordhan, who was a South African government minister for many years after beginning his political career opposing apartheid, died Friday. He was 75 and had cancer.
The Guardian
‘I set a goal to make her famous’: the baby pygmy hippo who became a giant online
Moo-Deng from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand has amassed a legion of fans across TikTok, Facebook and Instagram
The Independent
Boeing factory workers vote to strike for higher pay in blow to planemaker
Boeing's recovery plans take a hit as 30,000 US West Coast workers walk out in bitter pay dispute
Barca News Network
Jorge Mendes tried to negotiate a swap deal between ex-PSG midfielder and €20m Barcelona defender
Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty ImagesBarcelona were quite active in the recently concluded transfer window. In the last few days of the window, the club tried to make a last-ditch attempt to try and sign ...
Thomson Reuters StreetEvents
Q2 2025 Lovesac Co Earnings Call
Q2 2025 Lovesac Co Earnings Call
Associated Press Videos
Studies exploring use of pigeon to guide missiles, drunk worms among the winners at the Ig Nobles
A study that explores the use of pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at separating drunk worms from sober worms were among the winners of this year’s Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement. (AP Video shot by Rodrique Ngowi)
The Independent
Chad McQueen death: Karate Kid star and son of Steve McQueen dies aged 63
Actor known for his iconic role as bully Dutch died of organ failure on Wednesday

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Company News for Aug 8, 2024

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Boeing workers to strike as 25% pay rise rejected

Rio Tinto Group (RIO): Hedge Funds Are Bullish On This Lithium Stock Right Now

Stakusic fights off 4 match points to upset top-seeded Ostapenko at the Guadalajara Open

Floods in Myanmar leave 19 dead, displace thousands

Lowe plates winning run during 3-run 8th and Rangers rally to beat Mariners 5-4 in Rocker's debut

1 person shot during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Boston suburb, authorities say

Volvo Trucks delays start of construction for battery plant in Mexico

North Korea offers a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce nuclear materials

South Africa ex-minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75

Sydney’s Yellamundie library among the world’s most beautiful as finalists for annual award revealed

Kimmel Takes on Trump’s ‘Vile and Racist’ Melania Stand-In

Fort Worth Dunbar’s second half surge not enough in loss to Wichita Falls Memorial

Black rights activists convicted over Russian links

Pravin Gordhan, a South African government minister who was activist against apartheid, dies at 75

‘I set a goal to make her famous’: the baby pygmy hippo who became a giant online

Boeing factory workers vote to strike for higher pay in blow to planemaker

Jorge Mendes tried to negotiate a swap deal between ex-PSG midfielder and €20m Barcelona defender

Q2 2025 Lovesac Co Earnings Call

Studies exploring use of pigeon to guide missiles, drunk worms among the winners at the Ig Nobles

Chad McQueen death: Karate Kid star and son of Steve McQueen dies aged 63