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Fox Business host Mike Rowe warned Wednesday against “flipping the switch” to green energy, saying it would create an “Armageddon to an exponential actor.” During an appearance on “The Brian Kilmeade Show,” Rowe told host Brian Kilmeade that the war on fossil fuels is going to create a “whirlwind of unintended consequences.” “When you talk about flipping a switch and getting rid of oil and natural gas and even coal, for that matter, you would hasten that Armageddon to an exponential factor. China and India alone are building a coal plant every week for the next 30 years. That’s not going to change. There are 30 billion people right now still burning wood and dung. If you want to bring them into the modern world, you’re not going to do it with wind. You’re not going to do it with solar. You’re not going to do it with hydro.” Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Rowe also argued the transition to green energy has to be done “responsibly.” (RELATED: Gov. Newsom Signs Law … [Read more...] about Mike Rowe Warns That ‘Flipping The Switch’ To Green Energy Will End With ‘Armageddon’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin MyNBA Introduces the ultimate time machine and what fans of the feature hope will be some much-needed fixes for the mode. NBA 2K is a huge game overall. That reference isn’t just about the install size; it’s also about the layers of modes and ways to play the game. MyCareer, MyTeam, Play Now, The City and all of its options, and then there is MyNBA and the overall franchise experience. To put it plainly and honestly, MyNBA and all of its previous names represents the best franchise mode experience in the sports video game universe. While imperfect because of some bugs that have lingered for multiple years, there is still no other franchise mode available with as many options or that pays the homage to the history of its sport. Madden 23 has seen some huge improvements from an options standpoint this year, but it is just now beginning to add some of the features that 2K’s franchise modes have had for years. … [Read more...] about NBA 2K23: 11 Huge Details You Should Know About MyNBA

In Dobbs v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the half-century-old precedent that guaranteed federal abortion protections. After the controversial June decision, the matter was kicked back to the states, leading to a tangle of laws. It’s an ever-evolving landscape. Cost varies. Abortions are less expensive in the first trimester than later in the pregnancy. According to Planned Parenthood, the procedure can cost up to $750 in the first trimester, though it’s often less, and that amount climbs up to $1,500 later in the pregnancy. According to the latest available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Abortion Surveillance System, the vast majority of abortions happen in the first trimester, with 92.7% occurring at or before 13 weeks of gestation, which is the beginning of the second trimester. However, as discussed below, advocates say that sending the matter to the states has increased costs in some circumstances, potentially putting … [Read more...] about How To Pay for and Access a Legal Abortion

The January effect was in full effect for the first month of 2019. After a punishing December, stocks rebounded in the first few weeks of January as signs of progress in the U.S.-China trade war appeared, the Federal Reserve adopted a more dovish tone on interest rates, and earnings season revealed that some companies and sectors have more-positive outlooks than expected. It was a month to remember: The S&P 500, up 7.8%, had its best January performance since 1987, and its biggest monthly gain since October 2015. The DJIA rose 7.17% in January, its largest one-month rise since 2015 and biggest January gain in 30 years. Crude oil prices had their best month on record, surging more than 19% after three straight months of losses. Output cuts and the chaos in Venezuela, had a lot to do with that performance. The U.S. added 304,000 jobs in January, blowing out expectations despite the shutdown. While stocks have rebounded, notably for U.S. companies and indexes, risks … [Read more...] about What to Expect for the Markets in February

Datuk Seri Najib Razak's newly appointed lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik - A + A PUTRAJAYA (Aug 18): At the tail-end of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s final SRC International Sdn Bhd appeal hearing on Thursday, the former premier’s newly appointed lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik reversed his position on filing fresh submissions. "I will not file the submissions. That is my position," he told the Federal Court. Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat — who leads the five-member quorum in the appeal hearing — noted that Hisyam was contradicting what he had said a few hours earlier when the court reconvened following lunch. She reminded Hisyam that he had informed the court that the defence was planning to file fresh submissions and warned him: “If you choose not to participate then that is your position. The court will not repeat itself.” Hisyam clarified that his position is that he would only file fresh submissions if the defence is provided with an … [Read more...] about Najib’s new lawyer changes mind on filing fresh submissions

- A + A (Aug 18): Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd plans to double down on its efforts to boost the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) as well as bolster exports as it seeks to recover from disappointing first-half earnings that were pummelled by Covid-19 lockdowns and supply chain snarls. The shipments of new-energy vehicles will account for more than 30% of the overall sales by the end of this year and continue the upward trend in 2023, company's group chief executive Gan Jiayue said in a media briefing on Thursday. The Hangzhou-based automaker will also focus on stepping up its exports, especially in Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Gan said. Geely saw its exports surge by 64% in the latest half-yearly earnings reported earlier in the day, well above the industry average of 50%, he said. The renewed thrust toward what Geely deems its growth engines comes after the company posted a disappointing first-half profit. Net income … [Read more...] about Geely doubles down on EVs, exports after disappointing earnings

- A + A NEW YORK (Aug 18): Applications for US unemployment insurance fell for the first time in three weeks, suggesting demand for labour remains healthy. Initial unemployment claims decreased by 2,000 to 250,000 in the week ended Aug 13, Labor Department data showed on Thursday. The date is particularly scrutinised because it corresponds with the reference period for the government's August employment report, which will be released early next month. The median estimate in a ^Bloomberg survey of economists called for 264,000 applications. Continuing claims for state benefits climbed to 1.44 million in the week ended Aug 6, the highest since early April. The drop in jobless claims points to still-healthy labour demand as companies try to attract and retain employees amid lingering worker shortages. Even so, several employers have been laying off staff or freezing hiring amid economic uncertainty, which could continue as the Federal Reserve (Fed) pursues an … [Read more...] about US jobless claims unexpectedly dip for first time in three weeks

- A + A (Aug 18): Apple Inc is aiming to hold a launch event on Sept 7 to unveil the iPhone 14 line, according to people with knowledge of the matter, rolling out the latest version of a product that generates more than half its sales. The new iPhones will kick off a busy fall product season, which will also include multiple new Macs, low-end and high-end iPads, and three Apple Watch models. Apple is updating its flagship product at a precarious time for the industry. Smartphone sales have begun to flag as consumers cope with inflation and a shaky economy. But Apple appears to be faring better than its peers: The iPhone sold well last quarter, and the company has signaled to suppliers that it doesn’t foresee a dropoff in demand. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant typically announces other products alongside the iPhone, including the latest Apple Watches. The company usually releases the new iPhone in stores about a week and a half after it’s unveiled, and … [Read more...] about Apple targets Sept 7 for iPhone 14 launch in flurry of new devices

- A + A TORONTO/NEW YORK (Aug 18): Five months after disclosing a stake in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc, activist shareholder Ryan Cohen wants out, sparking a sell-off in the shares of the home goods retailer. The Union, New Jersey-based company slumped as much as 29% to US$16.34 (RM73.10) on Thursday, in its biggest one-day drop since last September, after Cohen's RC Ventures said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it might sell as many as 7.78 million shares of Bed Bath & Beyond, along with some call options. Bed Bath & Beyond shares have been on a tumultuous ride this year with its stock soaring by the most on record when, in March, RC Ventures first disclosed a 9.8% stake in the retailer and asked it to consider a sale of the company. Since then, Cohen reached an agreement on the addition of three independent directors to the retailer's board and pushed for the exit of chief executive officer Mark Tritton. The company … [Read more...] about Activist shareholder’s plan to sell Bed Bath & Beyond stake fuels rout

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): Dialog Group Bhd's net profit fell 14.65% to RM118.25 million for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2022 (4QFY22), from RM138.54 million a year earlier, on higher project cost and losses in some of the projects under both its local downstream and international businesses. Earnings per share slipped to 2.1 sen from 2.46 sen previously, the group's Bursa Malaysia filing on Thursday (Aug 18) showed. Quarterly revenue however rose 29.4% to RM675.65 million from RM522.14 million following increased business activities in both local and international operations. For the full FY22, Dialog saw its net profit drop 6.47% to RM508 million from RM543.14 million in the previous financial year, despite revenue rising 44.04% to RM2.32 billion from RM1.61 billion. Dialog said the higher revenue reported by its local operations for 4QFY22 was due to increased activities in the upstream, midstream and downstream activities. The upstream activities … [Read more...] about Dialog’s 4Q net profit falls 15% on higher project cost, losses in some projects