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CCTV+: Hello, Beijing! A City Alive with Performing Arts

/PRNewswire/ -- Where can you experience Beijing's performing arts scene in just one day? More places than you might expect. From immersive dining experiences...

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The latest company information, including net asset values, performance, holding & sectors weighting, changes in voting rights, and directors and dealings.

Japan's imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worse

Japan's parliament enacted a historic revision to its Imperial House Law on Friday. This law insists only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fears for the imperial family. The revisions allow adoption of distant male relative

Will Chicago's air quality improve tomorrow? Here's what the forecast says

Chicago's air quality has become hazardous due to Canadian wildfire smoke. This pollution has affected over 125 million people across the Midwest and Northeast. Health officials advise residents to stay indoors and minimize outdoor exposure

Chhattisgarh: 196 workers died in industrial accidents in 17 months, govt informs assembly

Chhattisgarh reported 196 worker deaths in industrial accidents over 17 months. The state government denied lax safety enforcement was the cause. BJP MLAs alleged negligence, citing specific fatal incidents and unsafe conditions. Minister D

Eicher Motors Wins Double Upgrade As Kotak Bets On Royal Enfield's Growth Plan — Should You Add?

Kotak upgraded the stock to 'Add' from 'Sell' and raised its fair value to Rs 7,950 from Rs 6,500, saying multiple growth drivers are now falling into place.

Trump claims US is ‘winning big in Iran,’ says ‘fruits of that labor’ coming very shortly

Trump claims US is ‘winning big in Iran,’ says ‘fruits of that labor’ coming very shortly

Lufthansa Group plans gradual return to Middle East routes

Lufthansa Group will gradually resume flight operations to Riyadh and Amman starting in September, the German airline said on Thursday. Lufthansa said that it continuously monitors and assesses the situation in the Middle East and maintains

Wipro Gets Rating Upgrade Despite Weak Q1; Dolat Capital Cites Reasonable Valuations — Check New Target Price

Wipro's Q1 revenue was a mild miss, and management remains cautious on near term environment, with concerns primarily coming in from slow revenue conversions and delayed client decision making, adds the brokerage.

From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US role

Pakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill into tangible bilateral benefits for Pakistan. The firm will engage with Congress and government offici

As Leader of the Opposition, I didn’t feel safe. The murder of a former UK MP validates such fears

OPINION: During the pandemic, I received death threats for pretty passé observations.

What is SAVE America Act? Here's all about Trump's plan to overhaul voting in America

Save America Act What is it? A Republican-backed bill, the SAVE America Act, mandates citizenship proof for registration and photo ID for voting. This legislation has passed the House but faces Senate filibuster challenges and requires bipa

H3 Energy seismic reprocessing lights up WA gas prize

H3 Energy says reprocessing of legacy seismic data has delivered a major lift at its WA Warro gas field, refining the company’s hunt for new hydrocarbon potential and deeper targets.

LetterOne taps Rahul Mukim to spearhead $2 billion India push

Luxembourg-based LetterOne appointed Rahul Mukim to lead its India investments. The firm plans a significant $2 billion investment program in India. Mukim previously led private equity for Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in India. LetterOne

Uniper targets data centres in strategy shift, plans €5 billion in investment

BERLIN, July 17 : Uniper reaffirmed its transformation strategy on Friday, targeting new revenue from data centers at its power plant sites as the German energy group plans to invest around €5 billion ($5.72 billion) by 2030 in flexible pow

Polycab Q1 Review: Brokerages Lift Target Price, But Goldman Sachs Sees Peak Margins In Cables

While analysts applauded the company's strong performance in the Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) business, they believe the pace of growth in the core cables and wires segment will remain the key monitorable going forward.

SBI Funds Management IPO Allotment Today: How To Check Status, GMP, Listing Date

SBI Funds Management IPO share allotment is expected to be finalised today, July 17. Investors can check their allotment status on BSE, NSE and KFin Technologies. Here's how to check the allotment status, the latest grey market premium (GMP

360 One Q1 Review: Citi, Jefferies Lift Targets; Wealth Business Keeps Street Optimistic

Analysts said the company's wealth management franchise continued to deliver solid inflows during the quarter, offsetting some weakness in the asset management business.

'A national asset': NZ Medical Journal faces uncertain future as owner ends funding

The editor-in-chief says the 139-year-old publication is 'again at a crossroads.

Telstra staff unaware of mass outage risk as critical software failure ‘rippled slowly across the network’

Telco outlines reasons for network failure that hit mobiles, trains and retailers ahead of appearance at Senate inquiry

Self-Service BI Is a Lie (Unless You Govern the Metrics)

Property Transfer Chart Jul 06 - Jul 12, 2026

See which properties changed hands Jul 06 - Jul 12, 2026 in this snapshot of recorded ownership transfers.

Awearness Kenneth Cole Modern Fit Wool Blend Suit for $70 + free shipping

In limited sizes, Men's Wearhouse offers the Awearness Kenneth Cole Modern Fit Wool Blend Suit in Blue Plaid for $70. That's $430 off list and a great deal on such a suit. If you only need separates, you can get the jacket for $40 or the pa

Grand opening Saturday for new library in Ashwaubenon

The Ashwaubenon branch closed on June 8 to get ready for this move. An inside look.

Heat Is Killing More Workers Than You Think. OSHA Is Acting.

Federal rules requiring businesses to protect workers from extreme heat are coming in 2027, and current precautions may not be enough.

Greenix Pest Control Expands Service Area Further into Frankfort, KY for Unmatched Pest Control Solutions

Frankfort, KY - Greenix Pest Control has announced the expansion of its residential service area further into Frankfort, Kentucky, extending its pest management solutions to more neighborhoods throughout the community. The expanded coverage

White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources (ABC News)

ABC News : White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources — Gabriel Perez is in settlement talks with federal regulators, the sources said. — Katherine Faulders, Aaron Katersky, Peter Charalambou

Refurb Nokia Lumia 1520 Smartphone for AT&T for $31 + free shipping

The Nokia Lumia 1520 launched in 2013 as the first phablet-sized flagship for Windows Phone, pairing a 6" full HD screen with a 20-megapixel camera. At $31, this refurbished unit in excellent condition comes with a one-year warranty and fre

Consumer Alert Slapped On Well-Known Pittsburgh Restaurant

Find out here what an inspection revealed at this Pittsburgh eatery.

Why Sandisk Stock Is Still Dropping

Investors were wrong to sell TSMC stock today -- and probably wrong to sell Sandisk, too.

Bond Traders Bail on Fed Hike Bets on Softer Inflation Path

The bullish tone in the US bond market following two benign inflation reports has traders of interest-rate options scrambling to exit positions bought in anticipation of at least one rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year.

Smoke Engulfs New York, Chicago as Canada Wildfires Rage: Photos

Thick plumes of smoke are degrading air quality and emptying streets across North America.

ASKO Opens the Doors to “In the Kitchen With:” Featuring Marcel Wanders and Family

LIDKÖPING, Sweden, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASKO is proud to announce the launch of “In the Kitchen With:”, a new storytelling series that invites audiences into one of the most personal and meaningful spaces in the home: the kitche

Nigeria Expects Remittances to Hit $1 Billion a Month by Year-End

Nigeria anticipates remittances from citizens living abroad to increase by two-thirds over 2026 as it seeks to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves, its central bank governor said.

Pesticides lead to federal charges for Oklahoma medical marijuana cultivation employees

The two employees of a "state registered" Oklahoma medical marijuana grow are accused of smuggling pesticides in from China to use on the cultivation operation.Pesticides lead to federal charges for Oklahoma medical marijuana cultivation em

Vodafone settles legal claim brought by 62 former franchisees

Agreement, without admission of liability, ends 19-month high court dispute that small-business owners said left them with large debts

A priority for the next chancellor: boost the London stock market

Politicians need to see there’s something worth boosting. The current hollowing-out is not healthy

Abbott stock powers through 100-DMA, but long-term downtrend still looms

Abbott stock powers through 100-DMA, but long-term downtrend still looms

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says 300,000 workers are needed for American shipbuilding-jobs paying $100K

The American Dream now runs through the skilled trades, according to Jamie Dimon—and his bank is investing $24 million to ramp up training in Philadelphia.

Four new TSMC chip factories may be coming to Arizona

TSMC could add four new chip plants in Arizona as AI demand surges. Here’s what the expansion could mean for the Valley.

Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you - and doesn't actually save much time

Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, n...

Driving faster than the speed limit costs you - and doesn't actually save much time

Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.

Americans Are Spending, and Not Just on Necessities

Lower gas prices have been a relief for households struggling with higher living costs. But now they are creeping higher again.

How Nike’s Diversity Efforts Made It a Trump Target

A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault on D.E.I.

Tesla driver who blamed crash on autopilot pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB finds

NTSB findings back Elon Musk's claim that driver manually overrode FSD.

Short sellers load up against SpaceX as stock drops below IPO price

About 185 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 29% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.

Government brings British Steel under public ownership; oil price rises to $85 as US-Iran tensions escalate – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think

US gas prices have rocketed higher during the on-again, off-again war with Iran.

Trump's CFPB overhaul cost Americans $26.5 billion, Sen. Warren says

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says the Trump administration's rollback of CFPB rules and enforcement has cost Americans up to $26.5 billion so far.

Bridger Aerospace gets U.S. wildfire aircraft deployment order

Bridger Aerospace gets U.S. wildfire aircraft deployment order

4 stocks to watch on Thursday: UBER, BA, NFLX, and LITE

4 stocks to watch on Thursday: UBER, BA, NFLX, and LITE

Lyft expands Curb taxi partnership to New York City

Lyft expands Curb taxi partnership to New York City

Texas Floods, Canada Smoke and Western Heat Batter US

More than 75 people have been rescued in Texas as floodwaters rise, while Canadian wildfire smoke is choking skies across the Midwest and Northeast, including New York, and heat continues to fuel wildfire risk in California.

Kenneth Ashcroft obituary

Other lives: Financial manager and director at a number of Britain’s best known companies

Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor

Delay seen as move to protect interests of Matthew Moroun, the owner of nearby Ambassador Bridge and a Trump donor

The secret lives of flight attendants: ‘British passengers always drink like they’ve never drunk before’

Lewd propositions, drunken tirades, groping, grumbling and grubby behaviour – cabin crew have to experience it all, at altitude. They open up about the horrors they’ve seen from passengers and colleagues

Ocado chief says he won’t be a ‘puppet master’ amid apparent succession row

Tim Steiner speaks as shares in the online grocer slide nearly 15% on plunge in pre-tax profits to £17m

UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show

British Steel is taken into public ownership to save UK supply

Scunthorpe factory expropriated from China’s Jingye and ministers will ask a valuer to assess compensation