Billionaires investing in China’s electric cars face shakeout
Some of China’s wealthiest tycoons steered billions of dollars into electric-car companies in order to fuel the country’s dreams of becoming a leader in the field. Now a reckoning may be looming as car sales slow and the government reduces subsidies for the nascent industry. That leaves the flagship companies of Jack Ma, Pony Ma,…
For banks, data on your spending habits could be a gold mine
There’s a powerful new player watching what you buy so it can tailor product offerings for you: the bank behind your credit or debit card. For years, Google and Facebook have been showing ads based on your online behavior. Retailers including Amazon and Walgreens also regularly suction up your transaction history to steer future spending…
Chicago mayor fires police superintendent; former L.A. Chief Charlie Beck to take over
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired the city’s retiring police superintendent Monday, citing “ethical lapses” that included telling lies about a recent incident in which Supt. Eddie Johnson was found asleep at the wheel of his car after having drinks. Former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, who had already been announced as the interim…
Trump proposes tariffs on up to $2.4 billion worth of French imports
The Trump administration is proposing tariffs on up to $2.4 billion worth of French imports — including Roquefort cheese, handbags, lipstick and sparkling wine — in retaliation for France’s tax on American tech giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook. Click Here: Cheap FIJI Rugby Jersey The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative charged Monday that…
UN says current decade heading for new temperature record
The U.N. weather agency says that the current decade is likely to set a new 10-year temperature record, adding further evidence that the world is getting hotter. The World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday that preliminary temperature data show the years from 2015 to 2019 and from 2010 to 2019 “are, respectively, almost certain to be…
Newsletter: From ‘witch hunt’ to guilty plea
Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES From ‘Witch Hunt’ to Guilty Plea For years, he called it “fake news,” “a witch hunt” and a product of the “deep state.” This morning, Rep. Duncan Hunter is scheduled to appear in federal court to plead guilty in a sweeping campaign finance investigation. Hunter,…
Storm bears down on East, promises up to 20 inches of snow
NEW YORK — A wintry storm that made Thanksgiving travel miserable across much of the country gripped the East with a messy mixture of rain, snow, sleet and wind, slowing the Monday morning commute, closing schools and offices, and snarling air travel. Forecasters said the nor’easter could drop 10 to 20 inches of snow by Tuesday…
FA Cup 2019-20: Draw, fixtures, results & guide to each round
Goal brings you everything you need to know about the latest edition of the oldest football competition in the world The FA Cup in England is the oldest football competition in the world and this season it is into its 139th season. Teams from the 10th level of the English football pyramid right up to…
De Ready Player One à Katie Says Goodbye, focus sur Olivia Cooke
La jeune actrice révélée dans Bates Motel a fait équipe avec Tye Sheridan dans le nouveau blockbuster SF de Spielberg, Ready Player One. Elle est maintenant à l’affiche du film indé Katie Says Goodbye. Zoom sur sa carrière. 1. + Olivia Cooke, en conférence de presse pour le film “This is not a love story”.…
Cannes 2018 : le Festival met en place un numéro contre le harcèlement sexuel
A quelques jour de son lancement, le Festival de Cannes et la Secrétaire d’Etat Marlène Schiappa prennent des mesures contre le harcèlement sexuel et mettent en place un numéro de téléphone. Alors que le monde du divertissement est encore sous le coup de l’Affaire Weinstein, le 71e Festival de Cannes a décidé de s’engager à…