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More than 3000 CN Rail workers are on strike Tuesday morning
The labor union's Facebook account also shared pictures of dozens of CN workers carrying placards in support of the strike on the streets of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Teamsters Canada spokesman Christopher Monette had said on Monday the strike comes because workers are "hitting a wall on issues related to health and safety". [Full Article...]
Nissan Sentra Is Low, Wide, Sleek, And More Efficient Than Ever
Underneath the Sentra's attractive sheet metal and shiny paint is a new platform that helps reduce the car's ride height by 2.2 inches and extend the width by 2.0 inches. Nissan expects the new Sentra to have improved fuel economy over the old vehicle, a quieter cabin, and better ride comfort and handling capabilities. [Full Article...]
Toyota RAV4 Prime preview
The RAV4 Prime will join the fray next summer as a 2021 model. The difference is new motor-generators, a booster converter, and a larger lithium-ion battery that up the total output by 83 horses to an estimated 302 hp that will launch the RAV4 Prime from 0-60 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds, 2 seconds quicker than the 202-hp Hybrid . [Full Article...]
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea Shares Surge On Price Hike Announcement
Vodafone Idea shares on the BSE gained 21.47% at ₹4.47 on Monday, as investors anticipate government relief for the sector. Vodafone Idea cited "acute financial crisis" as reason behind the increase in tariffs, whereas Airtel said the move is meant to keep the industry and the company "viable". [Full Article...]
Opera-backed OPay Secures $120 Million Investment Fund In Series B Round
This announcement by OPay comes days after Visa announced that they are acquiring a 20% stake at another Lagos based fintech company, Interswitch . "That's not something you do every day. We see ourselves as a key contributor to helping local businesses thrive from digital business models", Opera CEO and OPay Chairman Yahui Zhou, said in a statement. [Full Article...]
President Trump will tour Apple's Mac Pro factory in Texas this week
Apple announced in September that the new 2019 Mac Pro would be assembled in the same Austin facilities that the previous Mac Pro had been assembled in. Mac Pro is not the main driver of Apple's revenue or profits. Apple has been vocal about the New Mac Pro having the "Made in USA" brand. But the tariff exemptions for most of the Mac Pro's parts are seen as a win for both the company and Trum... [Full Article...]
Some conservatives upset at Chick-fil-A's gay marriage shift
Drew Anderson, GLAAD's director of campaigns and rapid response, said if Chick-fil-A wants to be taken seriously, it should disavow its anti-gay reputation and ensure restaurants are safe for gay employees. "We're saddened to learn that a corporate partner has felt it necessary to divert funding to other hunger, education and homelessness organizations - areas in which The Salvation Army, as t... [Full Article...]
Westpac faces fines over anti-money laundering breaches
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) said each breach carries a maximum a penalty of A$21m ($7.5m; £11m). The bank intends to release a further update to the market once it has had a chance to review AUSTRAC's statement of claim with more depth. [Full Article...]