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Winners and losers of the Liberal leadership reshuffle
just now (410+ words) Liberal leader Angus Taylor has promoted factional allies to key shadow ministry posts and demoted Sussan Ley's backers. Shadow cabinet is smaller than the shadow ministry and is where the main political decisions are taken. Tim Wilson takes the coveted…...
SpaceX to compete in Pentagon contest for autonomous drone tech
just now (997+ words) Elon Musk's SpaceX and wholly owned subsidiary xAI are competing in a secretive new Pentagon contest to produce voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming technology, according to people familiar with the matter. The entry of the two Musk companies " which he announced…...
This $750,000 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status
just now (254+ words) The stock has averaged annual gains of about 20% for decades -- though its growth has slowed a bit. To play it safer, I'd like to suggest investing in a stock with a preposterous price: about $750,000 per share. Don't worry, though -- because…...
Replacing Russian crude with US, Venezuela & Middle East supplies to increase average cost of oil by $1.5-2/bbl
1+ min ago (542+ words) Replacing Russian crude oil with a combination of barrels from the United States, Venezuela and the Middle East will increase the weighted average cost of crude oil by $1.52 per barrel for Indian refiners, impacting their gross refining margins (GRMs). Ratings…...
Canadian Dollar falls as Oil prices weaken on oversupply concerns
1+ min ago (312+ words) The USD/CAD pair receives support as the US Dollar (USD) steadies, as traders adopt caution ahead of the looming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes due on Wednesday. Focus will be shifted toward Q4 Gross Domestic Product Annualized and…...
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown
2+ min ago (588+ words) By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Department of Homeland Security's funding has lapsed and lawmakers are deadlocked over a proposal to restore it, with Democrats seeking restrictions on the federal agents carrying out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Even though…...
Nine killed in Gaza as strikes reported in Lebanon
2+ min ago (297+ words) At least nine Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza on Sunday, according to medical sources, amid ongoing tensions despite a United States-brokered ceasefire announced in October. Hospital sources reported that five people were killed in the southern…...
Outlander star Rosie Day to make directorial debut
3+ min ago (216+ words) Outlander star Rosie Day to make directorial debut'The New Indian Express Actor Rosie Day, known for her roles in the TV series Outlander and the film All Roads Lead to Rome, is all set to make her directorial debut with…...
Mapped: Where will rain and ice hit the UK this week
3+ min ago (494+ words) The Met Office has warned that another week of unsettled weather will bring disruption across the country, as rain and sleet are set to batter the UK. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for areas in Scotland and northern England,…...
AM/NS India Expands Value-Added Steel Portfolio with World-Class Branded Offerings Vibrance and Optima to Power Appliance and Industrial Manufacturing
3+ min ago (244+ words) " "To meet rising OEMs' demand for surface precision, aesthetics and manufacturing reliability " "Enabling OEMs to source world-class value-added steels from within India, aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 16: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today…...