Trump: ‘I have absolute right’ to release Iran photo
President Donald Trump claimed that the US had nothing to do with the explosion of an Iranian rocket, and defended tweeting a photo of such high resolution that it prompted…
Hurricane Dorian, now Category 4, continues its path toward Florida
Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds as Floridians brace for the extremely dangerous storm to hit. Interested in Hurricane Dorian? Add Hurricane Dorian…
Trump appears to taunt Iran with tweet that raises concerns he disclosed classified information
Even as geospatial analysts observed that the granular level of detail in the image appeared far superior to capabilities the US has published previously or publicly admitted to in the…
Toxic chemical at PES refinery mostly cleared, aiding probe of June blaze
(Reuters) – Most of a highly toxic chemical stored at a fire-damaged Philadelphia oil refinery has been rendered inert, clearing the way for closer inspections of the site following a…
General Motors cuts some 350 jobs in Thailand operations
BANGKOK (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) has cut about 350 jobs from its Thai subsidiary’s operations, a labor representative said on Friday, slashing more than 15% of the workforce for…
Activist Jana to push again for changes at Outback owner Bloomin’ Brands
BOSTON (Reuters) – Activist hedge fund Jana Partners on Friday disclosed a large new stake in Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ Brands Inc , returning for the second time in nearly…
Oil falls ahead of hurricane but posts weekly gain as U.S.-China trade war eases
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil futures fell on Friday, with U.S. crude down nearly 3% ahead of a hurricane near the Florida coast that could dampen demand, but prices were…
Volkswagen overstated fuel economy on 98,000 U.S. vehicles, will repay consumers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) must forfeit greenhouse gas emissions credits and is lowering the fuel economy ratings on 98,000 vehicles after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said auto…
FAA panel reviewing 737 MAX certification will take additional time
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday a blue-ribbon panel of experts around the world will need a few more weeks to finish its review into the…
Airbus pulls out of Canada fighter jet race, boosts Lockheed Martin’s chances
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Airbus SE (AIR.PA) on Friday pulled out of a multibillion-dollar competition to supply Canada with 88 new fighter jets, a decision that boosts the chances of rival…