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BloombergNigeria’s Mega Refinery Seeks Millions of Barrels of US Oil
(Bloomberg) -- Nigeria’s new Dangote mega refinery near Lagos is seeking to buy millions of barrels of US crude over the next year as it ramps up processing rates, a sign of the challenges that Africa’s largest producer faces in lifting its own oil output.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyJamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces in Front of Us’Putin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’With a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vangu
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How Long Will $300,000 Last Me in Retirement?
How long will $300,000 last in retirement? The answer to that depends on a variety of things: your lifestyle, your lifespan, your investments and any other income you have, to start. Let's break down whether $300,000 is enough for your … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $300,000 Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
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China’s Top Coal Province to Raise Output to Boost Local Economy
(Bloomberg) -- Major miners in China’s biggest coal hub plan to raise output to rescue the local economy, which could help reverse this year’s rare drop in national production, according to the industry’s top association. Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Slovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedChina Con
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Morocco’s automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era
A train that travels from rural northern Morocco to a port on the Mediterranean Sea carries no passengers. Three times a day, it brings hundreds of cars stacked bumper to bumper from a Renault factory outside Tangiers to vessels that transport them to European dealerships. Business incentives and investing in infrastructure like the freight railway line have allowed Morocco to grow its automotive industry from virtually non-existent to Africa's largest in less than two decades.
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Amazon Workers Say They Struggle to Afford Food, Rent
(Bloomberg) -- Five years after Amazon.com Inc. raised wages to $15 an hour, half of warehouse workers surveyed by researchers say they struggle to afford enough food or a place to live.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyWith a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulencePutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Jamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces in Front of Us’Dow Average Touches 40,000 Before Pulling Bac
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Why Biden’s monster EV tariffs could inflame a Europe-China trade war
US President Joe Biden has quadrupled tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100%, effectively sealing off one of the world’s biggest passenger car markets to the largest global producer of EVs.
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Boeing, Airbus need to do more to reduce new jet delays, Qatar Airways CEO says
Planemakers Airbus and Boeing need to put more pressure on their suppliers to reduce the delivery delays of new aircraft that are hindering airlines' ability to meet travel demand, Qatar Airways CEO said on Wednesday. "We are ... really trying our best to assist both Boeing and Airbus and try to find solutions for them to make sure they deliver," Badr Mohammed Al Meer said on a panel at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. Demand for air travel has rebounded since the pandemic, but planemakers are struggling to get back to previous production levels due to disrupted supply chains and a safety crisis at Boeing.
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Toyota tests new EV pickup truck ahead of mass production in Thailand
Toyota Motor is testing the new battery-electric Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance in different conditions as the car maker prepares to manufacture the vehicle in Thailand by the end of 2025, an executive said on Thursday. Pickup trucks make up more than half of total vehicle sales in Thailand, a critical market for Toyota that has been flooded by a wave of Chinese electric vehicle makers and where the Japanese auto giant has a large manufacturing base. "Our intention is to be producing the Hilux BEV over here," Pras Ganesh, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Asia told Reuters on the sidelines of the Future Mobility Asia summit, referring to the battery-electric vehicle.
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Woman seeks advice on divorcing husband after discovering shock bucks party secret
An Aussie woman has been left "devastated" after finding out her husband betrayed her in the most shocking way. Read more.
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Detail spotted on taxi shows new reality on Aussie roads
While most people wouldn't notice it, the subtle detail is a big indicator of what's to come in our cities.
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Mary Trump Thinks She Knows Exactly Why Ivanka And Don Jr. Haven't Turned Up In Court
Their no-show at Donald Trump's hush money trial is down to two things, said the former president's niece.
- The Independent
Royal news – live: King Charles unveils official portrait as Meghan reveals ‘best souvenir’ from Nigeria tour
Duke of Sussex missed his father during his brief visit to London
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Travelling 4WD couple reveal little-known gas canister hack to help Aussies
The hot tip is simple and certainly 'effective', authorities confirmed to Yahoo.
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Elizabeth Hurley Shows Off Curves in Body-Hugging Hot Pink Gown for Special Event
The English actress was photographed attending a star-studded fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Waitress vows to 'never serve Australians' after shocking act
The woman's fiery rant called out Aussies who make this one cultural faux pas in her country.
- HuffPost
George Stephanopoulos Brings House Down With First Thing He'd Ask At Biden-Trump Debate
Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" audience erupted over the proposal.
- Evening Standard
Drone-busting weapon to destroy swarms of unmanned aircraft revealed by Britain
The new technology would destroy the drones by targeting their electronic components
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King Charles 'absolutely furious' over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly left King Charles and Prince William 'absolutely furious' over their trip to Nigeria. Read more.
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Aussie bank ditches cash payments
One of Australia’s largest financial services providers is going cashless at its offices but has promised customers cash withdrawal fees from ATMs will be covered.
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Miranda Lambert Shows Some Skin in Plunging Gown With Thigh-High Slit
The country star attended this year's ACM Awards days after releasing her new single 'Wranglers.'