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China’s Oil Giant CNOOC Books Record-High Profit as Output Jumps

Oilprice.com 

China’s state-held oil and gas giant CNOOC reported on Wednesday a record-high net profit for the first half of 2024, pushed up by an all-time high oil and gas production and rising oil prices. CNOOC, which specializes in offshore oil and gas developments in China and internationally, booked a net profit of $11.18 billion (79.7 billion Chinese yuan) from January to June. This represented a 25% jump compared to the same period of 2023 and “the best level of the same period in history,” the company said. Читать дальше...

SAS emerges from bankruptcy with stronger balance sheet, new ownership

Cyprus Mail 

SAS said on Wednesday it has exited US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, with the Scandinavian airline’s CEO hailing a “new era” with a stronger balance sheet and new owners. Sweden-based SAS restructured debt of more than $2 billion, adjusted its fleet and delisted its stock in a process that wiped out the stakes of its […]

Tottenham teenager earns a call-up to the senior national team

TheSpursWeb 

Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has earned a recall to the Swedish national side after an impressive start to life at the North London club. Lucas... The post Tottenham teenager earns a call-up to the senior national team appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.

France’s Still Moving, Switzerland’s GoldenEggProduction Link For ‘Tropical Malaise,’ From SXSW Winning Director (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety 

French outfit Still Moving has joined forces with Switzerland’s GoldenEggProduction to co-produce “Tropical Malaise” (“Malestar tropical”), a Colombia-set drama project directed by Jorge Cadena, whose short “Flores del otro patio” snagged a Special Jury Award at 2023’s SXSW Film Festival. “Tropical Malaise” features among the 14 projects being brought to market at San Sebastian’s 2024 […]

Sezzle Teams With Liberis on Small Business Funding Program

PYMNTS.com 

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Sezzle and embedded finance platform Liberis teamed to help American small businesses get funded. The partnership is centered around Sezzle Capital, designed to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) get financing without sacrificing equity, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 28) press release. The program is designed to offer “flexible […]

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Harris gains on Trump on economy, crime: Survey

TheHill.com 

Vice President Harris gained more ground on former President Trump when it comes to the issues of economy and crime, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Tuesday, found that the former president’s plan for employment and the economy was backed by 43 percent of registered voters compared to the vice president’s agenda,...

NIS deports Zimbabwean bishop over methodist church election

The Punch 

The Nigeria Immigration Service has deported a Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben K. Nhiwatawi, for participating in the Methodist Church leadership election process while on a tourist visa. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday, the NIS described the Bishop’s actions as a clear violation of the terms and privileges associated

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Cartoon: Critics to ignore

Daily Kos 

The Democratic convention speeches I watched were very good, and full of intelligent reframing -- especially the emphasis on freedom. The freedom to breathe clean air is a point I've been making in my comics for years. Michelle Obama's line about the affirmative action of generational wealth was absolutely brilliant. I’ve seen some strange criticism of the theme of "joy" that several wove into their speeches. If you're finding fault with that, then you're really grasping at straws. Also, the idea... Читать дальше...

Is it time for Greece to change its tourism model?

Cyprus Mail 

As temperatures soar and tourist arrivals swell, Greece is under pressure to reimagine a tourism model that climate change is making increasingly untenable. With its turquoise waters and reliable sunshine, Greece has long been a popular holiday destination, attracting nearly 33 million visitors last year and generating 28.5 billion euros in revenue ($31.7 billion). This […]

Watch: Shreyas Iyer mimics Sunil Narine's bowling action

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

India's Shreyas Iyer intrigued fans during the Buchi Babu Tournament by emulating his KKR teammate Sunil Narine's bowling action. Though Iyer did not take any wickets and gave away seven runs, his effort captivated the audience. This tournament is significant for both Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav as they look to make a Test comeback for India.