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Elon Musk’s big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid increasing competition and poor economic sentiment appears to be yielding mixed results

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with top officials after the longshore union renewed a 72-hour strike notice after already halting shipments in and out of ports in Canada’s west coast region of British Columbia for nearly two weeks

For those unaware, PlayStation Plus Extra offers everything available in the Essential tier and goes a step further by providing an extensive library of PS5 and PS4 games. Furthermore, the top-tier option, PS Plus Premium, includes all the features of the previous tiers along with an impressive collection of PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP games. It also grants access to cloud streaming and other exciting perks. The latest lineup of games for July 2023 has been announced and is now available for download and play.

The Teamsters said Wednesday they will resume contract negotiations with UPS next week, marking an end to a stalemate that began two weeks ago when both sides walked away from talks while blaming each other

Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper version of its video streaming service ...

Ritholtz Wealth Management and Advisor Circle have selected a small group of technology companies to showcase innovative new products for financial advisors as part of the second annual Future Proof wealth management festival.

Oppenheimer" is set to provide a striking contrast at the box office upon its release on Friday, July 21. Based on the compelling book «American Prometheus» by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, «Oppenheimer» is a gripping biological thriller that delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist who played a pivotal role in the creation of the world's first nuclear weapons. With Cillian Murphy taking on the lead role, the movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh. Christopher Nolan's upcoming film «Oppenheimer» is generating immense anticipation as one of the standout movies of 2023. With its star-studded cast and a prime summer release date, this highly anticipated blockbuster is set to be an event that fans won't want to miss. Christopher Nolan is known for creating movies that are best enjoyed in theatres, but for those who prefer streaming, Oppenheimer will also be available. This highly anticipated summer blockbuster in 2023 marks the director's return after navigating the challenges of the pandemic and successfully releasing Tenet in theatres. Following Universal Studios' recent announcement as the new distributor for Christopher Nolan's films, they wasted no time in revealing the release date for his upcoming movie, Oppenheimer. Set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023, Oppenheimer marks Nolan's return to an R-rating after a span of 20 years, with his last R-rated film being Insomnia in 2002.

Investing.com — Stocks were rising as investors took in a slew of corporate earnings, including a miss by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) because of write-downs and a slump in investment banking.

In-N-Out Burger will prohibit its employees from wearing masks in five out of the seven states where it operates. According to leaked internal memos on TWitter, employees in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas will not be allowed to wear masks from August 14 onwards. However, those who have a medical reason for wearing a mask can do so with a medical note.

NEW DELHI : Go First must sign fresh lease agreements for 30-35 aircraft since lessors have already terminated the previous ones following its insolvency filing, two people aware of the development said, delaying the low-fare airline’s plans for a quick return to skies. “While the airline is making active efforts to relaunch flight operations, it will need to re-enter into fresh lease agreements or get the termination revoked by the lessors in case it wants to operate these 30-35 aircraft whose lease agreements were terminated around the time the airline filed for insolvency," one of the two people said. Go First filed for insolvency on 2 May and suspended operations with effect from 3 May, leaving a void of 6.8% in the domestic civil aviation market.

business schools are rolling out curriculum changes to better equip future managers for the changing needs and norms of hybrid workplaces, as businesses actively seek people who can effectively lead teams in different work modes. There is a demand from companies recruiting from campuses; they assess candidates for the capabilities required for the evolving work environment, said Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad director Bharat Bhasker.

Mumbai Police has registered an FIR against Italian fashion design brand Valentino, its billionaire founder Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani and some officials, based on a complaint filed on behalf of an Indian-American fashion designer, on the directions of a metropolitan magistrate. The magistrate on July 7 directed the police (Matunga police station) to register an FIR, saying a perusal of the complaint and documents annexed by the complainant reveals that «the cognisable offence has been committed by the proposed accused».

The Victorian government is locked in a “delicate” negotiation in London over breaking the Commonwealth Games contract, which could cost as much as $2 billion, according to the state opposition and legal experts.

Nathan Tinkler says his firm is planning to pay a legal costs order of $240,000 after the business his private company attempted to sue applied to have Tinkler Group wound up.

United States telecom giant AT&T has a handful of Australia’s biggest infrastructure and superannuation funds, including Macquarie Group, tearing their hair out this week.

Shima Capital, a prominent venture fund in the crypto sector, has encountered challenges when seeking for a long-term independent auditor.

Retirement planning is a moving target for many people, and that necessitates having a plan B or even a plan C, financial advisors say.

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Oregon wildfire activity this week. The Flat Fire, has expanded to 8,204 acres by Tuesday morning, compared to 5,500 acres the previous day, as reported by firefighting teams. The fire is currently active in the Oak Flat and Agness area within Oregon's Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. It is located near the junction of the Illinois and Rogue rivers, approximately one hour east of Gold Beach. Fire teams have projected that the fire will continue to be active on Tuesday, resulting in thick smoke affecting nearby communities. Consequently, an air quality alert has been issued for southern Curry County and certain regions of western Josephine County. Moreover, in order to alert residents, a red flag warning has been issued for the Willamette Valley today from 2 to 8 p.m. This warning is due to the combination of high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, which create conditions favorable for rapid fire spread. The warning emphasizes the need for extra caution regarding potential sources of ignition, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged during this time. Keeping in mind the dire situation, it is crucial to understand what you can do to stay safe amid heat, fire and smoke.

New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved two key bills to be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament, for which a heavy legislative agenda of 30 bills has been drawn up. Though a short one, the monsoon session is likely to be a significant one given the bills that are listed for discussions. The Union cabinet cleared both the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill, 2021, which has now been reworked to incorporate suggestions from a Parliamentary panel, said two persons informed about the development.

NHPC Ltd plans to take its clean energy subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL) public or sell its stake to strategic investors through private placements in two-three years, Rajendra Prasad Goyal, director, finance, NHPC, said in an interview. The hydropower major is looking to add solar capacity, and once the projects in the pipeline are commissioned, they will be moved to NREL. Currently, NHPC’s green energy projects, primarily comprising solar power, are under the parent company, though the green energy subsidiary was incorporated in February 2022 for developing its renewable, small hydro and green hydrogen portfolio.“Our plan is to first develop projects under NHPC, and then we will demerge these projects and shift them to NHPC Renewable and then list the company, or bring in strategic investors to create more value.