Riot policemen fire teargas canisters to disperse demonstrators during a protest organised by Catholic activists in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo January 21, 2018. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe January 21, 2018 By Amedee Mwarabu KINSHASA (Reuters) – Congolese security forces shot dead at least five people and fired tear gas to disperse […]
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3 Stocks That Could Put NVIDIA’s Returns to Shame
Investors dreaming of autonomous vehicles loaded with NVIDIA Corporation‘s (NASDAQ: NVDA) increasingly popular chips helped the stock rise a stunning 1,050% over the past three years. That’s a tough act to follow, but there are a few stocks out there that might have what it takes. Continue Reading Below To […]
Oil producers will cooperate beyond 2018, says Saudi Arabia
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih addresses a news conference after an OPEC meeting in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader January 21, 2018 By Rania El Gamal and Maha El Dahan MUSCAT (Reuters) – Global oil producers are in agreement that they should continue cooperating on […]
Trump urges Senate to use ‘nuclear’ option as government shutdown drags into 2nd day
As the U.S. government shutdown dragged on through a second day, leaders in Washington appeared to have made only minor progress toward a deal to reopen the government. President Donald Trump upped the stakes on Sunday morning, urging Republicans to end the legislative filibuster, or take the “nuclear option,” to […]
CIA director on “crushing” foes, possible N. Korean attack on U.S.
The government shutdown means thousands of intelligence community employees are on furlough. In his first in-depth network interview to discuss his first year as CIA director, Mike Pompeo told “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell that the shutdown “won’t impact our operations here at CIA.” “We’re gonna continue crushing our […]
Women’s March rallies continue around the globe for second day
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — More demonstrations in support of female empowerment are planned around the world Sunday, a day after a host of marches and protests, several of them massive, marked the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration. Marches are scheduled in cities including Miami, Melbourne and Munich. A rally in […]
This Hearst ranch has raised cattle since 1865, now it also powers Apple’s headquarters
Apple CEO Tim Cook said in 2015 that the company would contribute $850 million to build the solar farm, which also aims to provide enough energy for 60,000 homes. “We know in Apple that climate change is real. The time for talk is passed,” he said at that time, according […]
To boost US economic growth, an S&P study finds a simple solution: Hire more women
The economy has been growing for the past eight years. What will it take to keep climbing? According to a recent Standard and Poor’s study, one key to continued success is this: Hire more women. “We’ve seen a slowdown in women entering and being retained in workforce, and this productivity […]
ANALYSIS: A year in, Trump’s presidency has been disruptive and unique
It is that time in politics when we can reflect on President Donald Trump’s first year in the White House. I would humbly suggest that this presidency has been one of the most disruptive and unique in our history — cheered by a committed one-third of the citizens, and jeered […]
Learning to Love Solar Energy: Saudi Arabia Sets Plans for Renewable Energy Future
The Middle East has some of the most abundant energy assets in the world, but it’s not just oil that investors should be keeping their eyes on. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in particular, have extremely high solar insolation, which makes solar energy very attractive for powering their […]