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Energy titan Shell reports Q1 earnings of $6.9 billion, far exceeding analyst expectations of $5 billion… Climate campaigners and UK lawmakers attack the “obscene” windfall generated by the spike in global oil prices… The profit surge is directly linked to the Iran-Hormuz conflict which pushed Brent crude toward $120 in April… Shell’s stock rises in …
She already caved on his other dumb proposal to increase taxes on second homes. Wealth is already streaming out of the state. I guess she is trying to prevent a stampede, but I don’t think it will change the ultimate outcome. NYC Mayor Mamdani’s latest pitch to tax the rich “not happening,” Gov. Kathy Hochul …
The exploit allows full root and shell access to your machine. It doesnt even need the user to interact with anything or do anything. Simply landing on a website allows the exploit to be used. It allows any executable function to be run without the users knowledge, and with no trace on the computer. Firefox …
Rubio to warn Venezuela’s acting president she’ll meet same fate as Maduro if she doesn’t comply with US https://t.co/DJKC8yrFF0 — ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) January 28, 2026 palace in Caracas, Venezuela, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to warn today that oil-rich Venezuela’s leader will suffer the fate of …
It is sickening how much these crooks are getting paid! They need to go to jail! Thank you for bringing this to light!!! h/t MK
The American dream isn’t fading away. It is being sold off piece by piece. Not from bombs or depression, but from a housing market so warped that basic life markers like marriage, kids, a house, even adopting a dog are being shoved into the future or abandoned completely. This is not just about prices. It …
American taxpayers spend $2 billion dollars per year on Congress – Salary $174k – $7.6 million per year for meal reimbursements – Their MRA, the Members’ Representational Allowance is $810 million – Majority and Minority leadership, Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson, get $37 million just for them – MRA broken down is $1.5 million …
At this point I am convinced $MSTR is a social experiment to see how long people will keep buying into the scam cap raises when the facts are literally staring them in the face and the company is not even hiding it. Like, what else can Saylor get away with. — Foul Tarnished (@gitgud111) February …
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s (UNH.N), insurance unit, was killed on Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what police described as a targeted attack by a gunman lying in wait for him. Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. ET outside the Hilton on Sixth Avenue, just before the company’s annual investor conference. …
!!! The shooter of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson wrote “deny” “defend” “depose” on the shell casings left at the scene, ABC News reports. The words echo the name of a book about how insurers won’t pay claims. This is an EARTHQUAKE for corporate America. pic.twitter.com/iBI255WPOl — Alex Berenson (@AlexBerenson) December 5, 2024 UnitedHealthcare has …
The screen reads: “Add a tip: 18%. 20%. 25%.” For a takeout sack of burgers and soggy fries? C’mon. It takes extra taps to change it to 10% or zero. Instead, we sheepishly tip and feel resentful. Using Internal Revenue Service data, I extrapolate that tipping has almost doubled since 2013, when San Francisco-based Square …
In a striking display of political disparity, Democrats have successfully convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts. Meanwhile, Congressman Byron Donalds unveils a web of deception involving over 20 shell companies linked to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden, allegedly used for money laundering. The revelation underscores America’s two-tier justice system, where political influence skews legal …
Facing rising costs and strategic realignments, Shell is preparing to lay off staff in its offshore wind division, particularly in Europe. CEO Wael Sawan, who has been steering the company away from renewables since taking over, emphasizes a focus on value over volume in the energy transition. Key Points: Staff cuts in Shell’s offshore wind …
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A huge fire erupted at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, according to initial reports. The blaze at this crucial facility, responsible for producing the metal bodies of the U.S. Army’s 155 mm artillery shells, prompted an immediate response from local firefighting units. NEPA Fire Photography first reported the incident, noting that Scranton …
“Shell sues Greenpeace for $2.1 million after protests in the North Sea Oil giant Shell is suing Greenpeace for $2.1 million after activists boarded a ship transporting a platform to the North Sea in January. “The legal costs to secure two court injunctions to prevent further boarding were significant. So were the costs for the …
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints engaged in the scheme for more than 20 years. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a nonprofit entity that it controlled have been fined $5 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission over accusations that the religious institution failed to properly disclose its investment …
via breitbart: The Biden family opened more than 20 shell companies to hide payments and launder money, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) said Sunday. After reviewing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) at the Treasury and subpoenaing banks and individuals, Comer posted on Twitter that the Biden family created more than 20 entities to accept, forward, and …