Shorten says media reform should halt after CBS buys Network Ten

Shorten says media reform should halt after CBS buys Network Ten

28.08.2017

Yet the acquisition of Ten allows it to launch foreign service offerings and delivery methods into Australia and shake up the dynamic of Australia's three commercial broadcasters. The $28bn CBS Corporation, a long-term provider of content to Ten, owns CBS Television Network, cable networks, content production and distribution, television stations, internet-based businesses and consumer publishing.

Court reserves order in meat exporter Moin Qureshi's money laundering case

Court reserves order in meat exporter Moin Qureshi's money laundering case

28.08.2017

Although details of what allegations have been made against Singh in the FIR are not known yet, the former CBI director has claimed that he is "being targeted" by some vested interested. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a probe against Qureshi under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act). Qureshi's wife also visited on several occasions, indicating the proximity the meat exporter enjoyed with CBI chief.

Harvey halts Gulf of Mexico oil production

28.08.2017

That's up from a previous estimate of 22 per cent, when numerous oil production facilities were taken offline in preparation for Harvey's homecoming. The area is home to almost one-third of the nation's capacity to turn oil into gas, diesel and other products.

Chinese man charged over United States hack attacks

Chinese man charged over United States hack attacks

28.08.2017

The arrest was made at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday after Yu Pingan of Shanghai entered the U.S. to attend a conference. Information on a huge number of United States workers employed in sensitive or secret work was stolen in that data breach .

Bossier couple stuck on cruise ship due to Harvey

Bossier couple stuck on cruise ship due to Harvey

28.08.2017

Both Carnival Freedom and Carnival Valor made a stop at New Orleans on Saturday to replenish supplies and give passengers the option to disembark. "Those who wish to cancel may do so without penalty and receive a future cruise credit". Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas did sail into a storm off the Atlantic coast a year ago, forcing the ship to turn around, and subjecting the passengers to the consequences of high wind and waves.

With 'instant divorce' now banned in India, many cheer but some worry

With 'instant divorce' now banned in India, many cheer but some worry

28.08.2017

The second strand of the majority opinion from Justice Joseph offered a crisp reasoning to invalidate instant triple talaq as un-Islamic. The bench had asked All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) why a "custom which is theologically sinful"+ was "part of the practice of a community".

TX: Passengers Stranded, Commercial Flights Suspended at Houston's Two Main Airports

28.08.2017

An Air New Zealand flight to Houston has been diverted to Los Angeles due to the closure of Houston airport. "We're doing everything we can to work with our airline carriers to accommodate the passengers and keep them as comfortable as possible until those conditions improve", spokesman Bill Begley said Sunday.

Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) Price Target Lowered to $300.00 at Loop Capital

Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) Price Target Lowered to $300.00 at Loop Capital

28.08.2017

Therefore 48% are positive. Also, the number of investment professionals holding Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc in their top 10 positions was flat from 12 to 12 for the same number. Add to that reports of beauty-product discounting from major department stores and Ulta's own slowing sales growth, and the worry is more apparent.

Rs 1000 note to make a comeback in new avatar

Rs 1000 note to make a comeback in new avatar

28.08.2017

The all-new Rs 1,000 currency note will come with enhanced security features and a new design. As per the new policy on theme-based currency notes, the Rs 200 bill bears motif of Sanchi Stupa to depict India's cultural heritage. "The Rs 2,000 note was printed for faster remonetization but in hindsight, the government has realised that lower value denominations should be the focus", the source said.

Analyst says Hurricane Harvey shouldn't hike gas prices

Analyst says Hurricane Harvey shouldn't hike gas prices

28.08.2017

Over the past week, prices fluctuated, with the national average per-gallon price for regular at $2.36 as of Sunday-that's 2 cents higher than the previous week. If you think Hurricane Harvey won't affect the Midwest, think again. In the Gulf of Mexico, oil and natural gas operators were evacuating workers from offshore platforms.