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Mining giant BHP sells onshore United States oil and gas assets
BP was among as many as 60 companies that participated in the first round of bidding for BHP's assets, Dudley said in June. However, BHP could cease the sale of United States condensate in the Asian market going forward as the company plans to exit its onshore U.S. [Full Article...]
In Japan, died the oldest inhabitant of the planet
Miyako's death makes Fukuoka resident Kane Tanaka, 115, the oldest living person in Japan . Mayako's family said they called her " the goddess ". She had a lifelong love of calligraphy and credited her diet of eels and red wine for her longevity. [Full Article...]
United States and Mexico hope to reach new NAFTA accord next month
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday called on the members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to reach a deal soon. Talks have stalled over USA demands on autos and other issues, but Mexican trade negotiators are to travel to Washington this week to revive them. [Full Article...]
China withdraws approval for Facebook hub
For a few hours, it looked like Facebook had successfully reentered China . China's decision comes amid escalating tensions with the United States after the world's two largest economies imposed tariffs on each other's imports. China's central government has made it clear that it wants the country to lead in technologies like artificial intelligence , putting pressure on provincial governmen... [Full Article...]
East Tennessee teachers prepare for back to school costs
Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland) who represents the 24th Legislative District. Items must be ordered and purchased during the tax-free weekend to get the exemption. Somehow our legislators are under the impression that helping make sure our kid don't show up at school naked and bare-foot is about as far as they should be willing to go. [Full Article...]
New footage shows argument which led to brawl — McDonald's fight
While the audio is hard to hear, the row appears to be over money. 'Get your personal fries.' is the next thing that can be heard, but the rest of the sentence is inaudible. When there's a big girl coming towards her, she started freaking out. "Dont talk about my momma!" She added: "That s**t was insane, it went everywhere". [Full Article...]
Heritage: Zero-tariff agreement with European Union a good 'first step'
As the man himself said on Twitter Wednesday, any lawmaker who questions his tariffs is "weak". Trump said he and Juncker agreed that the European Union would buy USA soybeans, and that the European Union would become a "massive buyer" of US liquefied natural gas . [Full Article...]
Disneyland agrees to pay its workers $15 an hour
Existing Disney employees will also receive a retroactive pay increase, going back to June 17 of this year, of either 3% or 50 cents an hour, whichever is greater, notes the LAT. The $15 starting rate will go into effect on January 1, 2019. Following months of pressure, Walt Disney Co. will increase the salaries of some of its California-based theme park staff. [Full Article...]