Monday, December 31, 2018

No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EWL0jw

Susanna Dinnage changes mind on Premier League chief executive role

The Premier League says its prospective new chief executive, Susanna Dinnage, has told the organisation she will not be taking up the position.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AmuO7f

The hottest business stories of 2018

Kylie Jenner, imploding retail sales and an endless summer - the most-read business stories of 2018.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RmkN3A

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

Lion kills young worker at North Carolina wildlife sanctuary

A lion at a North Carolina private wildlife sanctuary fatally mauled a 22-year-old worker on Sunday before being shot and killed by local law enforcement, officials said.


from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2Thb1wY

Republican Senator Graham says Trump receptive to shutdown deal idea

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Sunday he was optimistic that Republicans, Democrats and President Donald Trump could reach a deal to end a government shutdown that includes border wall funding and legal status for some illegal immigrants.


from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2QV4XgM

Border patrol chief defends agents in child deaths

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Sunday defended his agents' handling of two sick children who died in their custody, saying they did everything they could to get medical help for them in difficult circumstances.


from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2EWPS7p

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cyQrbiS