The world’s biggest steel maker just lost $7.9 billion
Another day, another two scalps for the commodity price crash. Two huge resources firms reported results on Friday, and you can add both to the pile of giants getting crushed by the falling price of raw materials. ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steelmaker, and BG Group, the FTSE 100-listed oil giant, both took big hits...
Incredible photos of America’s most iconic fighter jets
INCREDIBLE PHOTOS OF AMERICA'S MOST ICONIC FIGHTER JETS Military aircraft are incredible examples of engineering and human ingenuity. And, aside from their advanced technical and scientific magnificence, aircraft are also amazing to behold. Photographer Blair Bunting has captured the stark elegance of some of the most...
Obama oil tax proposal would cost motorists
Consumers will likely pay the price for President Obama's proposed $10 tax per-barrel of oil, an administration official and a prominent analyst said Thursday. Energy companies will simply pass along the cost to consumers, Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, which tracks gas prices nationwide, said in...
Adele: Donald Trump doesn’t have permission to use my music
Donald Trump has been playing Adele's music to fire up his supporters at rallies across the country throughout his presidential campaign. And Adele wants her fans to know she never gave the brash billionaire permission to do so. "Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political...
Playboy’s first non-nude edition: Snapchat and Instagram models
The cover of the revamped magazine features Instagram model Sarah McDaniel posing as if she's taking a Snapchat selfie. Video provided by Newsy Newslook Playboy offered Thursday a sneak peek at what the magazine’s first non-nude issue will look like when it is released next week. As indicated by the company last fall,...
Thousands of civilians reported fleeing as battle for Aleppo, Syria, intensifies
The battle for the devastated city of Aleppo — once Syria's commercial heart — is intensifying, and video has surfaced appearing to show thousands of civilians streaming out of the city. The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified by CNN. But reports say that forces loyal to the government...
Julian Assange decision by UN panel ridiculous, says Hammond
The foreign secretary has branded as "ridiculous" a UN panel's ruling that Julian Assange be allowed to go free, as the Wikileaks founder demanded the decision be respected. Mr Assange — who faces extradition to Sweden over a rape claim, which he denies — claimed asylum in London's Ecuadorean...
London: Armed police storm train as woman found dead — passengers on LOCKDOWN for 90 mins
ARMED police stormed a London-bound train in the hunt for a man after a woman was found dead, as terrified passengers were held in lockdown for 90 minutes. Dozens of firearms officers descended on to the train at Gillingham, Kent, at around 9pm last night after a woman's body was found in Benenden. Police are still...
Zika crisis and economic woes bring gloom to Brazil’s Olympic buildup
After Brazil was thrashed 1-7 in the semi-final of the last World Cup, it was hard to imagine a sporting mega-event could throw up anything more dispiriting for the host nation. But with six months to go until Rio de Janeiro hosts the next Olympics, the sense of gloom is plunging new depths as the country struggles with a Zika...
Sakurajima volcano in Japan has erupted, sparking ash storm
A VOLCANO has erupted just 50km from a Japanese nuclear reactor, sparking a thunderous storm of mud and ash to fall in its vicinity. The well-known volcano erupted in southern Japan with a fiery blast that sent lava rolling down its slope. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima on the island of Kyushu erupted at...
91-YEAR-OLD WOMAN APPEARED IN INTERESTING PHOTO SHOOT (PHOTO)
Ukrainian photographer Irina Sukhomlinova dedicated her project "Old age" to 91-year-old named Vera from Kiev....
Viral family photo has Internet wondering: Which one is the mom?
When Kaylan Mahomes posted a recent car selfie with her twin, Kyla, and their mother, the social media world went into confusion. The caption by the high schooler read, "Mom, twin and me." But because all three share the same youthful glow — it looks more like a picture of triplets — everyone is still...