Author: JohnValbyNation

Coal giant seeks bankruptcy protection despite Trump’s help

A major U.S. coal mining company is seeking bankruptcy protection, despite a flurry of regulatory breaks that its chief executive pushed for — and received — from the Trump administration. Ohio-based Murray Energy Holdings Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Tuesday, joining a growing list of struggling mining businesses as utilities switch away from…

By JohnValbyNation October 30, 2019 0

L.A. fashion week: The big moments that seized on what makes SoCal special

Another Los Angeles Fashion Week is in the rearview mirror. And, while the twice-yearly slate of runway shows, presentations and events clustered around the California Market Center’s market week continues to suffer from a host of logistical challenges (including, but not limited to, multiple competing organizers, far-flung venues and a calendar that ends up stretching…

By JohnValbyNation October 30, 2019 0

Hundreds of koalas feared dead in Australian wildfires

CANBERRA, Australia —  Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia’s east coast. Click Here: All Blacks Rugby Jersey Port Macquarie Koala Hospital President Sue Ashton said she hoped wildlife carers would be allowed to begin their search of the fire zone for survivors on Thursday. The fire…

By JohnValbyNation October 30, 2019 0

Trump's headache: These 11 Ukrainian men

MOSCOW —  Following the cast of characters in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump is daunting, particularly when trying to figure out who’s who on the Ukrainian side. To help make things easier, here’s a snapshot guide to the main players. Volodymyr Zelensky — President of Ukraine. Zelensky won a landslide presidential election in April with…

By JohnValbyNation October 30, 2019 0

Newsletter: California's dangerous winds

Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES California’s Dangerous Winds After enduring weeks of destructive fires, widespread blackouts and extreme weather conditions, California is facing another test today: powerful winds that forecasters are describing as historic and potentially disastrous. In Southern California, Santa Ana winds of 50 to 70 mph, with isolated…

By JohnValbyNation October 30, 2019 0

Liam Miller tribute match close to selling out

People are desperate to pay tribute to a player gone far too soon A tribute match in honour of the late Liam Miller has already sold 38,000 tickets with organisers now expecting a sell out. Miller, who played for a number of European clubs including Celtic and Manchester United, passed away in February at the…

By JohnValbyNation October 30, 2019 0