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Norsk Hydro: Albras initiates 50 percent curtailment of aluminium production

Apr 10, 2018 10:45 am UTC| Business

Albras' Board of Directors has decided to curtail 50 percent of aluminium production at the Albras aluminium plant. The curtailment represents 230 000 tonnes on an annualized basis and is a result of the Alunorte alumina...

Loxo Oncology and Illumina to Partner on Developing Next-Generation Sequencing-Based Pan-Cancer Companion Diagnostics

Apr 10, 2018 10:45 am UTC| Business

- Expands Illumina’s Oncology Offerings for NextSeq™ 550Dx with a Companion Diagnostic Version of TruSight™ Tumor 170 for Solid Tumors - - Loxo Oncology to Utilize a Companion Diagnostic Version of TruSight Tumor 170...

EGC Announces Gabe Ellisor Named to Board of Directors

Apr 10, 2018 10:45 am UTC| Business

HOUSTON, April 10, 2018 -- Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc. (“EGC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EGC) today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Gabriel L. Ellisor as a member of EGC’s Board,...

Sonoco ThermoSafe and Cathay Pacific Cargo Launch Global Partnership to Lease PharmaPort 360 Temperature Controlled Bulk Shippers

Apr 10, 2018 10:45 am UTC| Business

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., April 10, 2018 -- Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) and a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, and Cathay Pacific Cargo, one of the world’s largest air cargo...

HealthLynked Corp. Announces Release of New Network Service Allowing Creation and Management of Profiles for Children

Apr 10, 2018 10:36 am UTC| Business

NAPLES, Fla., April 10, 2018 -- HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB:HLYK) today announced release of its latest software updates to the HealthLynked Network. The new features allow parents to create profiles for their children...

The American College of Corporate Directors announces a board director search and placement opportunity for public companies and organization members

Apr 10, 2018 10:33 am UTC| Business

BOSTON, April 10, 2018 -- Boston-based American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD), the premier public company director education and credentialing organization (www.accdirectors.com) with over 1700 members,...

Titan Mining Announces Mineral Resource Increase and Commences Study of 3,000-Tons-Per-Day Life-of-Mine Plan at Empire State Mines

Apr 10, 2018 10:30 am UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, B.C., April 10, 2018 -- Titan Mining Corporation (“Titan” or the “Company”) (TSX:TI) today announced an updated mineral resource at Empire State Mines’ #4 mine in northern New York State. The Company expects...

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Economy

25 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over New Global Tariffs

A coalition of 25 Democratic-led U.S. states has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trumps latest round of global tariffs, arguing that the administration exceeded its legal authority by imposing broad import...

Gulf Shipping Traffic Steady as U.S.-Iran Talks Remain Uncertain

Shipping activity through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely stable at the start of the week despite continued geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding potential U.S.-Iran...

US Stock Futures Rise as Trump Signals Iran Talks, Markets Await SpaceX Earnings and Jobs Data

U.S. stock index futures edged higher late Monday after President Donald Trump reiterated that negotiations with Iran were continuing, despite Tehran denying that direct talks with Washington were taking place. Investors...

Oil Prices Rebound as U.S.-Iran Talk Uncertainty Keeps Markets on Edge

Oil prices posted modest gains in Asian trading on Tuesday after suffering a sharp selloff in the previous session, as investors assessed conflicting signals surrounding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations and their impact on...

Gold Price Holds Above $4,050 as Fed Rate Outlook, Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, remaining above the key $4,050-per-ounce level as investors assessed rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East alongside inflation concerns and a packed week of U.S. economic data...

Politics

Brown University President Christina Paxson to Step Down After Clashes With Trump Administration

Brown University President Christina Paxson announced on Monday that she will step down at the end of the current academic year, concluding a tenure marked by major challenges, including a high-profile dispute with...

US Supreme Court Lets $655.5 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authorities Stand During Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to temporarily block a $655.5 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), allowing the damages award to remain in effect while...

North Korea Rejects U.S. Cyber Threat Claims, Slams Allied Warning

North Korea has dismissed recent accusations by the United States and its allies over alleged cyber activities, calling them politically motivated and aimed at justifying pressure on sovereign nations. According to state...

US State Department Plans to Close Five Foreign Missions in Global Diplomatic Restructuring

The U.S. State Department has informed Congress that it intends to close five overseas diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to streamline Americas diplomatic network under the Trump administration, according to...

Trump Gaza Peace Plan Faces Setback as Israeli Strikes Continue, Hamas Disarmament Dispute Deepens

U.S. President Donald Trumps push for a Gaza peace agreement is facing growing challenges as fresh Israeli airstrikes and disagreements over Hamas disarmament continue to stall progress toward ending the war. Trump...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Palantir Stock Soars as AI Demand Drives Strong Q2 Earnings and Higher 2026 Outlook

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) surged in after-hours trading on Monday after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raising its full-year 2026 guidance, fueled by accelerating demand for its...

Vast Eyes Hong Kong IPO as Chinese AI Unicorn Gains Momentum

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Vast is reportedly exploring a potential initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, signaling growing investor interest in Chinas fast-expanding AI sector. According to a Bloomberg...

Telegram Restored on Apple App Store After Temporary Removal

Telegram has confirmed that its messaging app is once again available on Apples App Store after users briefly encountered an unexpected outage that removed the app listing. The company announced on Monday that the issue...

Meta Cuts Wipro Outsourcing by 25% After AI-Led Restructuring

Meta Platforms has reportedly reduced the amount of IT work it outsources to Wipro Ltd by at least 25% following an artificial intelligence-driven restructuring that resulted in the closure of its digital marketing...

Alibaba Stock Jumps as Qwen 3.8-MAX AI Model Intensifies China's AI Race

Alibaba Group (HK:9988) shares climbed sharply on Monday after the company introduced Qwen 3.8-MAX, the newest version of its flagship artificial intelligence model, highlighting its growing ambitions in the rapidly...