F.T.C. Clears Chevron’s Purchase of Hess With Board Condition

Exxon and Chevron Feel Brunt of Cheaper Oil

The oil giants posted lower third-quarter profits as energy prices sank and fuel-making margins narrowed.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer

South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-up

World - Financial Times - October 15

50,000 Oasis tickets to be cancelled for violating purchase terms

Promoters said the affected tickets were bought using prohibited techniques, including acquiring more than four tickets per household and using multiple identities. Ticketmaster will cancel about ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Living conditions to be added to NHS records

A housing provider says it will reduce the burden on the NHS and help them better serve residents' needs.

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Chevron beats earnings expectations, returns more than $7 billion to shareholders

Chevron's stock is largely flat for the year, underperforming the S&P 500 energy sector which has gained more than 6%.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Chevron’s stock climbs after a triple beat of profit, revenue and production

Chevron’s stock rallies after earnings and production beat expectations, and a record amount of cash was returned to shareholders.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Exxon and Chevron suffer profit falls on lower oil prices

Cheaper commodities and weaker refining margins hit earnings after bumper performances in 2022 and 2023

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Teenager in critical condition after Waterfoot assault

A 19-year-old is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Main Street in the village.

Woman in critical condition after house explosion

Emergency services remain at the scene of the incident in which a man died on Saturday.

She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

Record number of states facing drought conditions

The U.S. has droughts in every state except Alaska and Kentucky — the greatest number in history, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to the tracker, just over 45 percent of the U.S. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

Michael Kosta Thinks He’s Found Elon Musk’s Next Failed Purchase

The “Daily Show” host said Musk “bought Twitter just to drive it into the ground” and is now considering doing the same for America.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability

The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foes

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase

Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conduct

World - Financial Times - October 28

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament

Health - ABC News - 2 hours ago

Chevron CEO says 'consistent and coherent energy policy' is what matters for the next administration

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told CNBC's Jim Cramer what kind of government action is important for his company.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Almost two-thirds of EU water in bad condition, report shows

Pressure rises on agriculture and industry to reduce pollution and cut its share of use from 59%

Business - Financial Times - October 14

US threatens Israel with arms shipment suspensions over Gaza conditions: Reports

The Biden administration is telling Israeli officials to take immediate measures to address the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip or risk cutting off access to key U.S. military assistance. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA

Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions

Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes air-conditioned trucks

Some 200,000 letter carriers reached a tentative deal with the Postal Service.

Wisconsin strength and conditioning coach dives into Lake Michigan after victory over Northwestern

Brady Collins made good on his promise to the team after the 23-3 victory.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

China's services activity picks up as conditions improve, Caixin PMI shows

World - Yahoo News - 16 hours ago

Tom Brady is finally an NFL owner after getting approved to purchase a stake in the Raiders

It was a long road, but it's now official

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team owners

Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners

Sports - ABC News - October 15

NFL owners OK Tom Brady’s purchase of minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders

NFL owners approve Brady’s bid to buy into Raiders Brady takes over 5% control of Las Vegas franchise Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner.. The seven-time Super Bowl champion ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

France’s richest family shaking up soccer with planned purchase of second-tier Paris FC

France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, has announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases

A deal-hunting mindset, volatile weather and election distraction could influence holiday spending this year.

Business - CNBC - October 21

SpaceX's Starship Cleared for New Test Flight

The FAA said requirements have been met for the next launch. The company has criticized the length of reviews.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

Giants WR Nabers clears protocol, set to return

Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has cleared the concussion protocol after sitting out the past two games.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships

David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket. The winner of the World Conker Championships has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

N.F.L. Takeaways: There Is a Clear Team to Beat in the N.F.C.

The Lions aren’t just the best team in the conference. They might be the best team overall, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe

David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.

Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba

Plus, Michael Gove joins Adam in the Newscast studio.

Tua clears concussion protocol, to play vs. Cards

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and will play Sunday against the Cardinals, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

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