David Goodman
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Rabbi, Nafshenu, Cherry Hill, NJ (Reconstructing Judaism). Ex-Associated Press reporter. Lived in Detroit; Columbia, Mo.; Cincinnati; Ann Arbor; Sweden; Israel
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Meta challenges UK online safety watchdog over how fees and fines are calculated
The 2023 law allows Ofcom to impose fines of up to 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue, or £18 million ($23.9 million), whichever is greater, and to recover the costs of running its regime through fees calculated by reference to revenue FILE PHOTO: The logo of Meta is seen during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 12, 2025.
Chevron elevates CFO to lead oil and gas operations
HOUSTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Chevron Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner will become president of its oil, products and gas business, the company said on Monday. Jeff Gustavson, currently president of Chevron's new energies business, will succeed...
Iran says Hormuz will stay closed until conditions are met
DUBAI- The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the US are met, Nournews reported Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday, a few days after Tehran received Washington's reply to its diplomatic proposal. “The Americans, who say something different in the media, have recently put forward proposals through a mediator.
Hong Kong August Retail Sales Rise 5.6%
HONG KONG, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's August retail sales value jumped 5.6% from a year earlier to HK$32.1 billion ($4.09 billion) for a 16th month of gains, government data showed on Friday.
Sterling weakens against the dollar but firms slightly against the euro ahead of Burnham speech
The big picture in currency markets is one of a steadily strengthening dollar, and sterling was not immune International News via Reuters: The pound fell against the dollar on Tuesday, caught up in the global trend, but strengthened marginally against the euro as traders awaited a speech by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at his governing Labour Party’s annual conference. The big picture in currency markets is one of a steadily strengthening dollar, and sterling was not immune.
Verizon to Invest $70 Million in AI Training Effort
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Verizon said on Wednesday it would invest $70 million in a nationwide effort to provide AI training to job seekers, small businesses and educators, as the US economy adapts to rapid technological change. The US telecom company is partnering with non-profit programs such as Goodwill Industries and aims to provide AI training to hundreds of thousands of people using training resources from companies including IBM, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI.
EU countries back plan to give industries more free CO2 permits
EU countries backed a proposal by the European Commission to give industries an extra 121 million free CO2 permits over 2026-2030, based on their heat production and fuel use, the council of the EU said in a statement International News via Reuters: European Union countries on Wednesday backed proposals to give more free emissions permits to heavy industries over the next few years to help struggling companies to stay economically competitive.
Several homes affected by central England wildfire, fire service says
Aerial pictures from a Sky News helicopter showed at least three properties ablaze close to the fire about 127 miles (204.4km) from London International News via Reuters: A major grass fire in Stourbridge, central England, has affected six properties and left two people suffering from the effects of heat and smoke, emergency services said on Thursday. Aerial pictures from a Sky News helicopter showed at least three properties ablaze close to the fire about 127 miles (204.4km) from London.
French press body asks competition watchdog to take action over Google AI
The group has called on the regulator to make a decision similar to that which ordered Meta to put forward a payment plan and resume talks with traditional media seeking fees for the use of their content by AI tools International News via Reuters: A French press association has asked the country’s competition watchdog to take action against Google’s artificial intelligence-generated article summaries, which the trade group says deprive newspapers and magazines of readers.
Chinese state traders make large US soybean purchases
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Porsche Restructuring Starting to Pay Off, Says CEO
Cost discipline helps margin recovery Job cuts to increase to one in five workers Charges from layoffs could reach €400 million in second half Positive effects seen from 2028, CFO says BERLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - Porsche's restructuring measures have begun to pay off, it said on Wednesday, allowing Volkswagen's embattled luxury brand to keep its profit guidance unchanged despite cost pressures in Germany and declining sales in China.
Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea
July 28, 2026, 5:35 p.m. ET Cairo - Yemen's Houthis said they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, stepping up enforcement of a newly declared maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. The Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the vessel had breached the blockade, ignored warning calls and was forced to change course.
I'm a bestselling spy writer - these are my top eight espionage authors for summer reading
The headlines this summer are full of war, political strife, underhand dealings and power grabs. So it's reassuring to read a really good spy novel and remind ourselves it's all par for the course. Skulduggery has always existed at the highest levels and very entertaining it can be too, in fiction at least. Spy fiction is having a golden moment with some of the best writers turning their hands to the genre.
Swatch Reports Stronger Sales, but Profit Miss Hurts Shares
Sales boosted by demand for Royal Pop pocket watch Currency effects weigh on profit Shares down more than 3% ZURICH, July 21 (Reuters) - Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group reported improved first-half sales on Tuesday but missed profit forecasts as the owner of the Omega, Longines and Tissot watch brands was hit by negative currency effects, sending its shares lower.
This achingly beautiful debut novel reveals heartbreak behind the Post Office scandal
If you're not feeling a little teary by the end of this heartbreakingly beautiful debut novel, you might want to check your pulse. Widowed Sikh postmaster Sukhdev 'David' Sidhu has run the sub-post office in Richmond, west London, faultlessly for two decades. But following the introduction of a new IT system called Horizon, the books won't balance and more than £15,000 is missing. Mr Sidhu soon finds himself pitted against a system that refuses to listen with devastating consequences.
Gulf Oil Exports Jump in June on Record UAE Flows
Gulf crude exports rise above 10 million bpd in June Exports still 40% below pre-conflict levels UAE crude exports hit record 3.8 million bpd Tanker traffic surge clears Gulf oil export backlog LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Gulf oil exports in June jumped more than 3 million barrels from May to exceed 10 million barrels per day as the U.S. military helped to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, data showed, though exports remained 40% below pre-war levels.
ECB's Inflation Fears Linger Despite Oil Price Retreat
ECB chief economist expects price pressures to linger in economy Oil price retreat surprisingly quick, says Bundesbank president Markets see small chance of July rate increase SINTRA, Portugal, June 30 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the economy for some time, fuelling price pressures.
Prosus Profit Jumps 84% as Deal Spree Sets Stage for European Push
Prosus plans slower dealmaking after spending about $8.5 billion on acquisitions LatAm playbook being adapted for Europe Prosus developing an AI buying agent trained on transaction data CFO says open-source AI offers comparable results at lower cost June 29 (Reuters) - Dutch digital services operator Prosus reported an 84% leap in full-year adjusted core profit on Monday as it looks to expand its successful Latin American business model across Europe following a run of aggressive dealmaking.
Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7
The proposed $110 billion takeover would unite two of the entertainment industry’s most enduring franchises, though critics including some Hollywood stars have said it could endanger film and television jobs International News via Reuters: Paramount Skydance Corp has sought EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a European Commission filing showed on Tuesday.
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
Key takeaways: The top causes of maternal mortality in the U.S. are attributed to mental health, cardiovascular conditions, infection and hemorrhage. An expert discussed how maternal mortality rates evolved with the pandemic. WASHINGTON — The United States’ maternal mortality rate has improved in recent years, but it continues to lag behind pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, according to Dave Goodman, PhD.
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-out
The move follows a similar step by the United States, which on Monday extended a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to support energy-vulnerable countries hit by supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz LNG-powered Russian vessel Vladimir Vinogradov unloads crude at the Deendayal Port in Vadinar in the western state of Gujarat, India, September 27, 2024.
Shell shareholders reject climate activist resolution as they re-elect CEO, chairman
LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Shell shareholders knocked back a climate activist resolution at Tuesday's annual general meeting, in a resounding show of support for CEO Wael Sawan and Chairman Andrew Mackenzie. The climate resolution, which received only...
BP Considers Sale of some Egyptian Gas Assets, Sources Say
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Oil major BP is considering selling some of its natural gas assets in Egypt, four people close to the matter told Reuters, as new CEO Meg O'Neill restructures the group to cut debt and refocus on more profitable projects. BP has invested more than $35 billion in Egypt over six decades, producing about 60% of the country’s natural gas through joint ventures in the East Nile Delta and BP-operated fields in the West Nile Delta.
US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says
US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says By Reuters, April 30, 2026, Reporting by Max Hunder Editing by David Goodman The U.S. will give $100 million towards repairs of the vast radiation containment dome at the Chornobyl plant in northern Ukraine, site of the world’s worst atomic accident in 1986, after the dome was damaged by a Russian drone, Kyiv’s energy minister, Denys Shmyhal, said on Wednesday.
Spain's Sabadell Completes Sale of UK's TSB to Santander
MADRID, May 1 (Reuters) - Spain's Sabadell said on Friday it had completed the sale of British bank TSB to Santander for a total of around 3.3 billion euros ($3.87 billion). The amount includes the 2.65 billion pound purchase price, about 3.05 billion euros, plus 213 million pounds, some 240 million euros, in value generated by TSB in the months leading up to the close of the deal, which was announced in July.
Oil prices rise with no sign of an end to Iran war
Brent crude futures for July were up $1.13, or 1%, at $111.53 a barrel by 1103 GMT International News via Reuters: Oil prices rose on Friday as efforts to halt the Iran war remained at an impasse, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy blocking exports of Iranian crude. Brent crude futures for July were up $1.13, or 1%, at $111.53 a barrel by 1103 GMT. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 58 cents, or 0.6%, to $105.65.
Camp Mystic notified that it may not receive license to reopen
Camp Mystic, where 27 children and counselors died in catastrophic flooding last year, may be denied a license to reopen this summer after state health officials deemed the camp out of compliance with Texas health and safety requirements. A review by the Texas Department of State Health Services, obtained by The New York Times, said the camp's emergency plans must undergo major revisions in order to receive a license to reopen.
L'Oreal Shares Rise 8% on First-Quarter Sales Beat
L'Oreal's first quarter sales growth up 6.7%, beating forecasts Analysts highlight growth across segments and geographies Shares on track for best day since March 2022 PARIS, April 23 (Reuters) - Shares in L'Oreal jumped more than 8%, on track for their best day in four years, after the French cosmetics group posted first-quarter sales growth of 6.7% on Wednesday, beating expectations with its fastest quarterly growth in two years.
BP shareholders reject two board proposals as chair gets lower-than-typical support
LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - BP's new Chief Executive and Chair failed to get shareholder backing for two board-proposed resolutions at their first public outing at Thursday's annual general meeting, initial results showed.
Unilever works council warns of union action if workers are not protected in McCormick deal
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
In the celebration that opens the holy week leading up to Easter for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, the pontiff called the conflict “atrocious” and said Jesus cannot be used to justify any wars International News via Reuters: Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have “hands full of blood”, in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month.
New records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, US lawmaker says
New records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, US lawmaker says WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - Newly released records in the now-dismissed classified documents case against U.S. President Donald Trump raise fresh concerns over national security risks and potential private business motivations, the top Democrat...
The Blomstre® Hong Kong will pursue Environmental Sustainability Certification
Hong Kong based manufacturer of handcrafted, non-toxic, phthalate-free, plant-based soy wax candles will pursue the Edenark Group ISO 14001 At The Blomstre®, sustainability is more than a practice, it’s a promise.” — Jerwine Bonafe QUE, Managing Director of The Blomstre® Hong Kong JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- The Blomstre® Hong Kong, a Hong Kong based manufacturer of handcrafted non-toxic, phthalate-free, plant-based soy wax candles, has decided to pursue...
Gold Falls as Strong Dollar Counters Flight to Safety
Dollar hits more than one-month high Iran threatens to fire on ships crossing Strait of Hormuz Market focused on inflationary risks, analyst says Silver, platinum and palladium all fall sharply March 3 (Reuters) - Spot gold prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger dollar offset safe-haven demand driven by an escalating U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran that has heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Spot gold was down 1.4% at $5,252.05 an ounce by 0931 GMT.
Gli Occhi di Laura Mars
LA TRAMA DI GLI OCCHI DI LAURA MARS Laura Mars, fotografa di alta moda, decisa a dimostrare come nella società contemporanea si sposino facilmente la violenza, lo snobismo e la pornografia, ha composto un libro album di fotografie: "Occhi di Laura Mars". In occasione dell'assassinio di Doris, Laura scopre la propria forza parapschica che le permette di assistere televisivamente e in prima persona a delitti. Il fenomeno si ripete in occasione dell'uccisione di Elaine Cassell, l'editrice del libro.
LME launches consultation for proposed rules on position limits
The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Friday issued a consultation paper on proposed changes to rules on position limits to comply with a directive from Britain’s financial regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority currently sets and administers position limits in commodity derivatives to prevent market manipulation and abuse, but this responsibility will pass to the trading venues themselves from July 6.
German union says truce reached in dispute with Tesla
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Tesla and German union IG Metall have agreed for now to set aside their dispute over a labour meeting at the carmaker's plant outside Berlin this month, the union said on Thursday.
Exclusive-Google to test changes to search results, source says as EU fine looms
BRUSSELS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google is poised to start testing changes to its search results to give rivals more prominence, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday, seeking to avoid an EU fine for allegedly...
BioNTech sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID shots
Feb 19 (Reuters) - German biopharmaceutical company BioNTech sued Moderna in Delaware federal court on Thursday, alleging that Moderna's COVID-19 shot mNEXSPIKE infringes a patent related to COVID vaccine technology. The lawsuit said that mNEXSPIKE,...
Ferrari Releases Teaser Images of new Luce Electric Sports Car
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Ferrari released teaser images of its new fully electric sports car on Monday, revealing the name and interior design of the eagerly awaited first for the luxury Italian carmaker. The new Luce, which means light in Italian, was announced with images of its leather seats, the steering wheel, instruments and the control panel. The car's external appearance, however, is being kept under wraps until May.
Western ski resorts and their terrible, horrible, no snow, very bad year
Bare slopes. Closed terrain. Canceled vacations. In the Western United States, the 2026 ski season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades. A snow drought of historic proportions is hobbling many ski areas, leading skiers to stay home, mountain towns to face economic uncertainty, and sparking fears of water shortages and wildfires come summer. In Colorado, the statewide snowpack is at 57% of average, a record low. Utah's snowpack is at 62%, nearly the worst since observations began in 1980.
Western ski resorts and their terrible, horrible, no snow, very bad year
Bare slopes. Closed terrain. Canceled vacations. In the Western United States, the 2026 ski season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades. A snow drought of historic proportions is hobbling many ski areas, leading skiers to stay home, mountain towns to face economic uncertainty, and sparking fears of water shortages and wildfires come summer. In Colorado, the statewide snowpack is at 57% of average, a record low. Utah’s snowpack is at 62%, nearly the worst since observations began in 1980.
Toyota plans 30% boost to 2026 hybrid vehicle output by 2028, Nikkei says
The world’s largest automaker is aiming to raise global output to about 11.3 million vehicles in 2028, roughly 10% above its 2026 plan International News via Reuters: Toyota plans to boost production of hybrid and plug‑in hybrid vehicles to about 6.7 million cars by 2028, 30% higher than its 2026 target, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday.
Western Ski Resorts and Their Terrible, Horrible, No Snow, Very Bad Year
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Western ski resorts and their terrible, horrible, no snow, very bad year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By David Goodman, New York Times Bare slopes. Closed terrain. Canceled vacations. In the Western United States, the 2026 ski season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades. A snow drought of historic proportions is hobbling many ski areas, leading skiers to stay home, mountain towns to face economic uncertainty, and sparking fears of water shortages and wildfires come summer. In Colorado, the statewide snowpack is at 57% of average, a record low.
Western Ski Resorts and Their Terrible, Horrible, No Snow, Very Bad Year
1 day ago While record snowfall and single-digit temperatures pummel much of the United States, an extreme snow drought and unusually warm weather are keeping skiers off the mountains, snowmobilers off the trails and water out of the rivers across much of the West. In many places famed for deep natural snow, …
EU proposes suspension of duty-free sugar import scheme
The European Commission plans to propose the suspension of duty-free sugar imports to ease pressure on European producers facing falling prices and increased competition. “I will propose a temporary suspension of the sugar inward processing regime to ease pressures on sugar producers,” the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, said on X late on Monday, Jan 26. Hansen did not disclose when any suspension might begin.
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