Uber reports record loss in Q2 2019
Ride-hailing giant Uber posted a record loss of $5.2 billion in the second quarter of the year.
Most of the loss, approximately $3.9 billion, was...
Geoengineered snowstorm could halt Antarctic ice collapse, save coastal regions
The ice sheet that covers the west Antarctic is at risk of collapsing into the ocean. The destabilization has gone too far for greenhouse...
Just how environmentally friendly are shared stand-up e-scooters?
Electronic scooters, or e-scooters, have been touted as an environmentally friendly way of getting around town. In fact, many cities are now offering shared...
Amazon announces renewable energy projects in Ireland and Virginia
Amazon announced two new renewable energy projects on Thursday.
The tech giant will invest in a wind farm in Cork, Ireland, and a solar...
Trump announces 10% tariff on a further $300bn of Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump announced that he will impose a 10% tariff on a further $300 billion of Chinese goods, escalating the ongoing trade...
BoE keeps rates unchanged, lowers UK growth forecast
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 0.75% and lowered its forecast for UK growth for this year and 2020.
The BoE now...
Samsung reports decline in Q2 profits
Samsung Electronics, the world's largest smartphone and memory chip maker, reported a decline in profits in the second quarter.
The company posted operating profit of...
Apple reports increase in Q3 revenue, despite drop in iPhone sales
Apple reported a slight increase in sales in the third quarter of 2019, despite a decline in iPhone sales and a slight dip in...
‘Precipitous’ drop in new investment in UK’s car industry
According to the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), there’s been a 'precipitous' decline in new investment in Britain’s car industry in the...
Elimination of NAFTA would hurt Canada the most, new study finds
According to a new study from the University of Notre Dame, the elimination of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would economically hurt...