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The Walsh Group Ranked as No. 1 Bridge Builder in 2017

Nov 06, 2017 21:41 pm UTC| Business

Chicago, Nov. 06, 2017 -- The Walsh Group has been ranked as the No. 1 bridge contractor in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by Engineering News-Record magazine. ...

WilmerHale Recognized by ChIPs with Inaugural Honor Roll Award for Efforts and Progress in Gender Equality

Nov 06, 2017 21:38 pm UTC| Business

Washington, DC, Nov. 06, 2017 -- WilmerHale is honored to be the recipient of the inaugural Honor Roll Award given by ChIPs at its annual Women in Tech, Law, and Policy Global Summit held October 17-19 in Washington,...

CGG: The Commercial court of Paris set on November 20, 2017 the date of the hearing to examine the draft safeguard plan

Nov 06, 2017 21:33 pm UTC| Business

The Commercial court of Paris set onNovember 20, 2017 the date of the hearing to examine the draft safeguard plan Paris, France - November 6, 2017 During...

Resolute Energy Corporation Announces Closing of Sale of Aneth Field

Nov 06, 2017 21:32 pm UTC| Business

DENVER, Nov. 06, 2017 -- Resolute Energy Corporation (“Resolute” or the “Company”) (NYSE:REN) announced today the closing of the sale of its Aneth Field properties located in the Paradox Basin of Southeastern Utah to an...

Yara acquires leading crop nutrition recommendation platform to strengthen Digital Farming offering

Nov 06, 2017 21:32 pm UTC| Business

Oslo, 6 November 2017, Nov. 06, 2017 -- In line with Yara’s strategy to accelerate its investments in digital farming, Yara completed the acquisition of ATC, which offers farmers and advisors solutions such as Adapt-N...

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Moves Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results Call to Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. ET

Nov 06, 2017 21:31 pm UTC| Business

BOSTON, Nov. 06, 2017 -- Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:KERX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative medicines to people with kidney disease, today announced that the company is moving its...

PDC Energy Announces 2017 Third Quarter Operating and Financial Results with 42% Year-Over-Year Production Increase to 8.5 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent

Nov 06, 2017 21:30 pm UTC| Business

DENVER, Nov. 06, 2017 -- PDC Energy, Inc. ("PDC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PDCE) today reported its 2017 third quarter operating and financial results. Third Quarter 2017 Highlights Production of 8.5 million barrels...

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Economy

Trump's Tariff Tactics: A Bold Move to Boost American Prosperity

Announcement of Proposed Tariffs On January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a list of proposed tariffs on countries he claims are harming U.S. economic interests, including China, India, and Brazil. He said...

Trump and Modi Discuss Trade, Security, and Immigration in Call

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized strengthening trade and security ties with India in a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump urged India to increase its procurement of American-made security equipment and...

Scott Bessent Pushes Universal Tariff Plan as U.S. Treasury Secretary

Newly confirmed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is advocating a plan to impose universal tariffs on imports, according to the Financial Times. The proposal suggests starting tariffs at 2.5%, increasing by 2.5% each...

Japan's Service-Sector Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, Boosting Rate Hike Expectations

Japans service-sector inflation reached 2.9% year-on-year in December, driven by rising costs in accommodation and transportation, according to Bank of Japan (BOJ) data. While slightly lower than Novembers 3.0%, the steady...

Lead vs. Zinc: Divergent Market Trends Amid Supply Shifts

Lead and zinc, often mined together, have seen contrasting market movements recently. Zinc prices soared to a 20-month high of $3,284 per metric ton in October 2024, driven by tight raw material supplies. Meanwhile, lead...

Politics

Denmark Boosts Arctic Military Amid U.S. Interest in Greenland

Denmark announced a $2.05 billion investment to enhance its Arctic military presence, following U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed interest in controlling Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Trump recently...

Trump's Key Cabinet Picks and Their Agendas

President Donald Trumps recent cabinet selections signal a clear direction for his administration, with a focus on reshaping U.S. policies on defense, justice, and energy. Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, is...

Elon Musk Criticized by French PM as Threat to Democracies

Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of social media network X, has come under fire from French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who views him as a threat to democratic values. In a recent television interview,...

Marco Rubio, King Abdullah Discuss Gaza Crisis Amid Controversial Trump Remarks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Jordans King Abdullah on Monday, focusing on Gazas fragile ceasefire, hostages, and regional stability. This discussion followed President Donald Trumps suggestion that Jordan...

U.S. Eyes China's Influence in Panama Canal Amid Strategic Concerns

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Louis E. Sola will address the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, raising concerns about Chinas growing presence in Panama and its influence on the Panama Canal. Solas written...

Science

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research

Scientific research is essential for addressing the climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body, assesses the science on climate change through its regular assessment...

Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly

Five years since the start of the COVID pandemic, it can feel as if trust in the knowledge of experts and scientific evidence is in crisis. But according to our new findings in a global survey of more than 70,000 people...

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the countrys nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the...

Technology

OpenAI Fights Indian Court Case Over Copyright Claims

OpenAI is seeking to dismiss a legal plea in India accusing its ChatGPT service of copyright violations, arguing it only uses publicly available information. The case, initiated last year by Indian news agency ANI, will be...

Nvidia Chips Drive Chinese AI Growth Despite Export Controls

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) highlighted the rising demand for its chips in China after DeepSeek, a leading Chinese AI firm, showcased its advancements using Nvidias H800 GPUs. The statement followed Nvidias shares dropping 17% to...

Global Tech Stocks Tumble Amid DeepSeek AI Disruption

Investors offloaded tech stocks globally on Monday, wiping $592.7 billion from Nvidias (NASDAQ:NVDA) market value as concerns grew over DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model threatening industry leaders. DeepSeeks free AI...

Global EV Sales to Surge 17% in 2025 Amid Subsidy Extensions and Emission Targets

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to grow by over 17% in 2025, surpassing 20 million units, driven by Chinas extension of auto trade-in subsidies and new CO2 emission targets in Europe, according to Rho...

Trump Calls Chinese AI Model DeepSeek a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for U.S. Tech

U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the potential impact of Chinas newly launched AI model, DeepSeek, calling it a wake-up call for Silicon Valley during an address to Republican lawmakers in Miami. DeepSeek, released...