Gannett Co acquiring Journal Media Group for $280 million
Gannett Co Inc, the largest U.S. newspaper publisher as measured by total daily circulation, announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Journal Media Group...
Japanese economic slowdown returns
The Japanese economic slowdown appears to be creeping back as factory output remained flat and household spending declined in July. According to official figures,...
There is a ‘huge’ pay gap between men and women in Europe
According to the International Labour Organization, women in Europe are paid substantially less than men even if they are better educated or work better.
In...
Billionaire Tory donor Wafic Said forced by Barclays to close his accounts
Billionaire businessman Wafic Said, born in Syria, has been forced by the British bank Barclays to close his personal accounts and those linked to...
What is nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion occurs when two light atomic nuclei collide and form a new nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy.
For the reaction to succeed,...
Philip Hammond must stay urge business leaders
Philip Hammond must stay, business leaders urge, after pro-Brexit MP's called for his removal. Prime Minister Theresa May is under growing pressure to sack...
£24.5bn Hinkley Point nuclear power plant gets EU green light
The European Commission gave the green light on Wednesday to the UK’s £24.5 billion ($39.36 billion) nuclear power plant project at Hinkley Point near...
Raising solar panel system output by 30%
Researchers in the US and Canada have found a way to get more sunshine on the solar panels in order to raise output by...
Fairy tales predate Bible and Roman and Greek mythology study shows
The fairy tales we tell our kids today predate the Bible, Roman and Greek mythology, as well as all modern European languages, say researchers from...
Lyft raises $150 million, led by $100 million from Carl Icahn
Lyft, Inc. raised a further $150 million, led by a $100 million investment from activist investor Carl Icahn, of Icahn Enterprises LP. An activist...