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China’s state-held oil and gas giant CNOOC reported on Wednesday a record-high net profit for the first half of 2024, pushed up by an all-time high oil and gas production and rising oil prices. CNOOC, which specializes in offshore oil and gas developments in China and internationally, booked a net profit of $11.18 billion (79.7 billion Chinese yuan) from January to June. This represented a 25% jump compared to the same period of 2023 and “the best level of the same period in history,” the company said. Читать дальше...
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SAS said on Wednesday it has exited US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, with the Scandinavian airline’s CEO hailing a “new era” with a stronger balance sheet and new owners. Sweden-based SAS restructured debt of more than $2 billion, adjusted its fleet and delisted its stock in a process that wiped out the stakes of its […]
Pipeline safety and environmental benefits are big debates as the Summit Carbon Solutions project — an $8.9 billion system in five Upper Midwest states — tries to move ahead in Minnesota.
Inflation has stepped down further as power and petrol prices ease, but the easing of price pressures may be too late for struggling retailers.
Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has earned a recall to the Swedish national side after an impressive start to life at the North London club. Lucas... The post Tottenham teenager earns a call-up to the senior national team appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.
Donald Trump claims he could win California in November if Jesus Christ "came down" and counted his votes in the Democratic stronghold.
An innocent person entered a plea just to avoid a death sentence he doesn’t deserve; now, he is stopped from proving his innocence by the government’s negligence.
Matt Riddle a little less than a year removed from being released from WWE last September, is making the most of his new home in Major League Wrestling
French outfit Still Moving has joined forces with Switzerland’s GoldenEggProduction to co-produce “Tropical Malaise” (“Malestar tropical”), a Colombia-set drama project directed by Jorge Cadena, whose short “Flores del otro patio” snagged a Special Jury Award at 2023’s SXSW Film Festival. “Tropical Malaise” features among the 14 projects being brought to market at San Sebastian’s 2024 […]
Arsenal and Manchester City allegedly consider making moves for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson before the end of the transfer window.
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Sezzle and embedded finance platform Liberis teamed to help American small businesses get funded. The partnership is centered around Sezzle Capital, designed to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) get financing without sacrificing equity, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 28) press release. The program is designed to offer “flexible […]
Читать дальше...Vice President Harris gained more ground on former President Trump when it comes to the issues of economy and crime, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Tuesday, found that the former president’s plan for employment and the economy was backed by 43 percent of registered voters compared to the vice president’s agenda,...
Marin Honda and Shoma Uno shared about their private life.
The Kamala Harris effect: In 13 key states, Black women's voter registration rate rose more than 175% compared to the same period in 2020, data shows.
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Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley may not want to lock into those Cleveland leases yet.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has deported a Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben K. Nhiwatawi, for participating in the Methodist Church leadership election process while on a tourist visa. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday, the NIS described the Bishop’s actions as a clear violation of the terms and privileges associated
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The Democratic convention speeches I watched were very good, and full of intelligent reframing -- especially the emphasis on freedom. The freedom to breathe clean air is a point I've been making in my comics for years. Michelle Obama's line about the affirmative action of generational wealth was absolutely brilliant. I’ve seen some strange criticism of the theme of "joy" that several wove into their speeches. If you're finding fault with that, then you're really grasping at straws. Also, the idea... Читать дальше...
Clare Balding and her wife Alice Arnold have opened up on the beginnings of their relationship in recent podcasts
As temperatures soar and tourist arrivals swell, Greece is under pressure to reimagine a tourism model that climate change is making increasingly untenable. With its turquoise waters and reliable sunshine, Greece has long been a popular holiday destination, attracting nearly 33 million visitors last year and generating 28.5 billion euros in revenue ($31.7 billion). This […]
Nicolette Ghirxi's lawyer has reported the state agency to the data commissioner. File Photo
It is, but you have to wonder what he expects if he’s turning Newcastle down.
Had the chance there to go for a deal that suited everyone but has left the whole situation in limbo
India's Shreyas Iyer intrigued fans during the Buchi Babu Tournament by emulating his KKR teammate Sunil Narine's bowling action. Though Iyer did not take any wickets and gave away seven runs, his effort captivated the audience. This tournament is significant for both Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav as they look to make a Test comeback for India.
