California power cutoff begins as wildfire risks rise
Hundreds of thousands of California homes and businesses started to lose electric power early Wednesday as part of an unprecedented effort by Pacific Gas and...
Sherman to apologize to Mayfield over handshake flap
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman admitted that Baker Mayfield deserves an apology following his erroneous claim that the Cleveland Browns quarterback snubbed him prior...
Equinor says Bahamas spill estimated at 119,000 barrels of oil
The oil spill at Equinor’s Bahamas storage terminal is estimated at 119,000 barrels, the Norwegian company said on Wednesday, more than a month after a...
Wall Street gets tech boost as reports bolster hopes of trade deal
Wall Street rose on Wednesday on the back of gains in technology stocks, as investor sentiment was boosted by reports indicating an ease in trade...
Utility Giant PG&E Voluntarily Shuts Off Power, Could Impact 800000 Californians – NPR
Utility Giant PG&E Voluntarily Shuts Off Power, Could Impact 800000 Californians NPR PG&E begins power outage in California due to wildfire threat CBS This Morning More than...
Turkish offensive begins in Kurdish-held Syria
Kurdish militia are making overtures toward Damascus and Moscow as Turkish jets pound their territory in Syria and the U.S. withdraws. It marks a new...
Brazil says oil on its beaches ‘likely from Venezuela’
Thick petroleum sludge that has been mysteriously washing up on beaches in Brazil is “very likely from Venezuela,” Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles said on...
Iranian women set to enter stadium for World Cup qualifier after lengthy ban
On match days, Iran’s young female soccer fans either stay at home or cram Tehran’s shopping centres and cafes to watch the national team’s games...
Stocks edge up on trade truce bets; oil, lira shaken by Turkey move on Syria
Stocks gained on Wednesday on a report that China could yet agree to a partial trade deal with the United States despite recent tensions, while...
Facebook CEO to testify before house panel on Oct. 23
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Oct. 23 as the company faces growing scrutiny from U.S....