Giant fen raft spider making a comeback in the UK
The rare fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius), also known as the great raft spider, is making a comeback in the UK. This semi-aquatic arachnid,...
New horseshoe bat species discovered at Natural History Museum
A new horseshoe bat species has been discovered in the Natural History Museum in London. The female bat, which had been collected by Charles...
Puffins and turtle doves in serous decline across Europe
Puffins and turtle doves are in serious decline across Europe, as are several other bird species, according to a new report announced by BirdLife...
Caparo slashing 452 jobs, latest blow to the UK steel industry
Caparo Industries is slashing 452 jobs across the UK in the latest blow to the country’s crippling steel industry.
Administrators PwC said that there will...
Husky Energy cuts 1,400 jobs, posts loss of C$4.1 billion
Husky Energy reported a loss of C$4.1 billion in the third-quarter and said that it has cut about 1,400 jobs in an effort to...
Canadian economy expanded a modest 0.1 percent in August
The Canadian economy expanded a modest 0.1 percent in August, representing the third straight month of growth after a five month period of contraction.
According...
EPA wants to ban a common pesticide called chlorpyrifos
The US Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday a proposal to ban a common pesticide called chlorpyrifos which is commonly used for fruits, almonds...
US banks need to raise further $120 billion under new Fed rules
Eight of the largest banks in the US will have to raise a further $120 billion under new rules proposed by the Federal Reserve on...
SEC approves more flexible crowdfunding rules
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new crowdfunding rules which will allow startups to raise funds from investors over the internet.
The SEC...
Dow Jones posts biggest monthly gain in four years
The US Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed up 8.5% in October, the biggest monthly increase in four years as markets rebounded from summer lows.
According...