The first of the 40-ton heavy-lift helicopters developed by Russia and China is to be delivered by 2032, chief designer of a Chinese helicopter manufacturer has revealed to state-linked newspaper Global Times. China wants to learn from Russia’s vast experience in building heavy helicopters, according to Wu Ximing of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China….
A controversial Toronto psychology professor is lambasting a prestigious British university after it opted to rescind a visiting fellowship on the basis of his work. Jordan Peterson published a blog post in the wake of the move from Cambridge University, criticizing the school for its decision to withdraw the opportunity for a two-month scholarly visit…
The amount of gold bought by global central banks in 2018 reached the second highest annual total on record, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). The report noted that Russia bought the most gold last year. The industry research firm said that central banks bought the most gold by volume since 1967. It was…
Shares in electric carmaker Tesla jumped 5.6 percent after the company announced that Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Kathleen Wilson-Thompson will join its board. According to Tesla, both Ellison, listed by Forbes magazine as the fifth wealthiest person in the US, and Wilson-Thompson were added to the board, effective Thursday. Ellison…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –Hillsboro’s (Ill.) Kai Hanner, Cleveland’s (Tenn.) Sierra Brown, Male’s (Louisville, Ky.) Megan Konermann and Big Valley Christian’s (Modesto, Calif.) Kristyn Dexter were selected MaxPreps / NFCA National High School Players of the Week for their outstanding play during the week of March 18-24. South Region Brown slugged an eye-popping 2.333 with four home…
IRVINE, Calif. – USA Red (World Championship roster) soared to a 10-5 win over Japan ito claim the gold medal at the USA Softball International Cup, while USA Blue (Japan All-Star Series roster) earned the bronze with an 7-6 come-from-behind eight-inning victory over China. USA Red 10, Japan 5Box Score Valerie Arioto launched three of USA…
Washington’s attempts to derail the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project to supply Russian natural gas to the European Union will definitely backfire, according to a geopolitical expert Dr. Pierre-Emmanuel Thomann. “The more the US puts pressure on Europeans, the more there is a risk that Europeans try to detach themselves from the US and try…
The Liberal chair of the House of Commons justice committee has apologized online to Jody Wilson-Raybould for suggesting her inability to speak French fluently may have been a reason she lost her job as attorney general. “I never should have tried to speculate about something like this,” Anthony Housefather tweeted Thursday. “I have no direct…
QUEBEC — A Florida-bound flight minutes from takeoff had to be evacuated Thursday and 10 passengers were taken to hospital after fumes from de-icing seeped into the cabin. Air Transat Flight 782 destined for Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from Quebec City was at the de-icing station shortly before 11 a.m. when passengers complained of feeling faint….
The subsidiary of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, Citgo, which earlier severed ties with its US sanctions-targeted parent company, is seeking a $1.2 billion loan to secure its daily operations, according to Bloomberg. The move is aimed at refinancing the company’s debt maturing this year, the report said, citing a presentation for investors given by…