Cranes stand at the construction site of the second phase of Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant, invested by state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and China Huaneng Group, on June 28, 2023 in Changjiang Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province of China. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images China is the breakaway global
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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Does the road to a 2023 World Series title run through Atlanta? The Braves boast baseball’s best record. They are battle-tested, having won a championship just two years ago. They also have
The UK car industry has declared it is “recovering” after production last month rose by almost a third compared to a year ago. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a 31.6% hike in output during July versus the same month in 2022. It said the 76,451 vehicles made represented a sixth consecutive
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterAug 30, 2023, 02:20 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on
Pret A Manger has been fined £800,000 after one of its staff members became trapped inside a freezer kept at -18C. The distressed worker – who had to be treated for hypothermia – was discovered after two-and-a-half hours by a colleague at the chain’s Victoria coach station outlet on 29 July 2021. Wearing just jeans
Another day, another coup on the continent. Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and now Gabon. Gunfire was heard in Libreville moments after President Ali Bongo, the ruler for 14 years, had his re-election success announced on Wednesday morning. Hours later, military officers took to state television to condemn the disputed election, declare their
The US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds during a public appearance, weeks after a similar incident sparked concern for his health. When asked if he would run for re-election on Wednesday, the 81-year-old Kentucky Republican stopped and stared, before being asked: “Did you hear the question, senator?”
A 100-year-old oak tree has fallen on the governor of Florida’s mansion as he warned people to stay safe during Hurricane Idalia. Ron DeSantis’ wife Casey has said family members were home at the time but nobody was injured. “Our prayers are with everyone impacted by the storm”, she said. Mr DeSantis had moments earlier
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has secured a return to the FTSE 100 share index, four years after the bellwether retailer was relegated amid a battle for its very future. FTSE Russell, which manages the constituents of UK stock markets, carries out quarterly reviews based on the companies’ market values. In addition to M&S, it also
The rollout of flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the UK has been brought forward after the emergence of a new variant. NHS officials have indicated the BA.2.86 – which came to light on 18 August – is the most concerning since the arrival of Omicron. Scientists also say it has mutated, but has not been
Police officers who are found guilty of gross misconduct will face automatic dismissal under reforms designed to toughen up the disciplinary process following a series of scandals. Chief constables and other senior officers will be given greater powers to sack rogue staff while those who fail vetting checks can also be fired. Under the new
In a landmark achievement for not just the country’s space programme, but humanity’s efforts to explore the cosmos, Chandrayaan-3 landed on the lunar south pole. The spacecraft’s lander deployed a rover that will spend two weeks gathering rock samples, images, and data. #Shorts #Moon #Landing #Space SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews
During an ‘extraction’ trip from July 12 to Aug 22, Dutch non-profit The Ocean Cleanup removed over 70,000 pounds of garbage from an area known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirl of trash in the ocean between California and Hawaii, most of which is plastic. #cnn #news #plastic #plasticintheocean #theoceancleanup #greatpacificgarbagepatch
EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is back, showcasing its latest electrification of a classic vehicle. This time, the company truly rolled back the clock in converting a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into an EV – describing it as its most complex conversion yet. Check this thing out. Electrogenic is an EV conversion specialist based in the
In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mark Thompson speaks during the CNBC Evolve New York event on June 19, 2019. Astrid Stawiarz | CNBC Mark Thompson is stepping in as the next CEO and chairman of CNN. Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday it appointed Thompson as the next leader
In this article HE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Search and recovery team members check charred buildings and cars in the aftermath of the Maui Fires in Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii, August 17, 2023. Yuki Iwamura | AFP | Getty Images Hawaiian Electric is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by Maui County last
Job losses at Wilko could be announced on Thursday after an offer to buy the entire business reportedly failed to “pass basic checks”, according to a union representing workers. The GMB said it had been told redundancy plans at the discount homeware chain, which were said to have been suspended earlier this week, could be
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been jailed for 22 years for helping plan the January 6 US Capitol riots. Tarrio – along with three other members of the far-right group – was convicted of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors say was an attempt to overthrow democracy. Described as a
Associated Press Aug 27, 2023, 10:15 AM ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Ryan Preece is “awake, alert and mobile” after his car rolled about a dozen times during a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway. Stewart-Haas Racing said Sunday morning that Preece “has been communicating with family and friends.” He was hospitalized overnight.
A new law will force criminals to attend their sentencings in court, with the offenders facing longer behind bars if they still refuse to sit in the dock. The government confirmed its plans to introduce the reform on Wednesday, promising to create a new power for judges to make the order. The change will also