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☆ S.Africa's Aspen set for deals to revive idled production lines
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Promit Mukherjee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aspen had a contract with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) to produce 250 million doses a year of COVID vaccine from its South African plant. It expanded the capacity to 400 million annual doses last year to sell its own branded COVID vaccine Aspenovax anticipating a major flow of orders from African countries. That was a bit of a commercial disappointment," CEO Stephen Saad told Reuters in an interview after its interim earnings. But Saad said the partnerships it was pursuing meant production lines designed for COVID vaccine would start generating returns. The company anticipates a contribution of 2 billion rand ($110.22 million) in calendar year 2024, increasing to 4 billion rand by 2025 under these partnerships, Saad added.

☆ A man who rates Google search results said he makes $3 less per hour than his daughter working in fast food
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A man who rates Google search results told the LA Times he makes $3 less than his daughter who has a fast food job. "There are times that I have seen some of the graphic content replayed in my dreams," Stackhouse told the Times. Stackhouse didn't tell the Los Angeles Times how much his daughter makes or what her role at her fast food job is. Four Sama workers told Time they were paid $2 or less per hour. Sama also works with Google and Microsoft, and told Time it would stop working with graphic content by March 2023.

☆ A Swedish-made fighter jet could tip the scales against Russia in Ukraine, but it might not get there any time soon
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( Sebastien Roblin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Ukraine's air force remains in the fight almost a year after Russia's shambolic invasion. Sooner or later, Ukraine must induct new jet fighters into service — and they sure aren't buying them from Russia. JAS-39 Gripen: background and capabilitiesA Swedish JAS 39 Gripen at Bobo, Norway in October 2018. A Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen in August 2010. JAS-39 Gripen vs. F-16A US Air Force F-16 takes off from Aviano Air Base in Italy in June 2020.

☆ Google contractors who rate how effective its search is will visit its headquarters this week to protest 'poverty wages'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Thomas Maxwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Google "raters" who test and evaluate search quality say they aren't fairly compensated. This means the raters are not technically Google employees, even though they are tasked with improving its services. In this latest action, workers in the Alphabet Workers Union have organized a visit to Google's headquarters to deliver a petition addressed to Prabhakar Raghavan, the senior vice president at Google overseeing search. Now many tech workers have considered joining unions as mass layoffs have swept the industry in recent months. In 2021, tech workers at The New York Times formed a union.

☆ The IPO market is as bad as it was in 2001, and quick improvement is unlikely, says Bullpen's Davidson
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe IPO market is as bad as it was in 2001, and quick improvement is unlikely, says Bullpen's DavidsonDuncan Davidson, Bullpen Capital partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss whether or not IPOs will improve in 2023.

☆ An often overlooked Swedish fighter may be the jet Ukraine needs to take on Russia now, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Constantine Atlamazoglou | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet has earned high marks for its capabilities and affordability. But buyers have often passed on the Gripen in favor of other jets, including the US-made F-35. A Saab JAS 39C Gripen jet during an air show in June 2011. US Air Force F-16s with Swedish air force JAS 39 Gripens over the Baltic Sea during an exercise in June 2018. A new Brazilian Air Force F-39E Gripen at an air base in Brasilia in October 2020.

☆ Red Bull driver rift adds spice to Abu Dhabi finale
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Abhishek Takle | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Red Bull rift could bring fresh drama to Yas Marina, the circuit where last year Verstappen won his first title and denied Lewis Hamilton a record eighth in a massively controversial clash. read moreVerstappen has little at stake this time, having wrapped up his second title in Japan last month, but can expect a grilling from the world's media after leaving his motives a mystery at Interlagos. read morePerez acidly accused Verstappen of showing "who he really is" in refusing to hand back a place as requested by Red Bull who want the Mexican to end the season second overall. "I am sure that this race will bring back plenty of happy memories from the last 15 years," said the 35-year-old. The German could join them on the sidelines with Haas widely tipped to announce Nico Hulkenberg alongside Kevin Magnussen for next season.

☆ The 'world's largest floating wind farm' produces its first power
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Anmar Frangoul | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A facility described as the world's largest floating wind farm produced its first power over the weekend, with more turbines set to come online before the year is out. The use of a floating wind farm to help power the production of fossil fuels is likely to spark some controversy, however. Earlier this year, meanwhile, the White House said it was targeting 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind capacity by the year 2035. As well as the 15 GW ambition, a "Floating Offshore Wind Shot" aims to reduce the costs of floating technologies by over 70% by the year 2035. "Bringing floating offshore wind technology to scale will unlock new opportunities for offshore wind power off the coasts of California and Oregon, in the Gulf of Maine, and beyond," the statement added.

☆ France's far-right party RN elects Bardella as new president
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PARIS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - France's far-right Rassemblement National (RN) elected Jordan Bardella as its new president on Saturday, overwhelmingly backing the 27-year-old European Parliament member to succeed Marine Le Pen in the post. It is the first time the party will be led by someone who is not a member of the Le Pen family. I will we there where the country needs me," Le Pen told Saturday's party convention. Bardella, who hails from a tough working-class neighbourhood, has said he will continue her efforts to attract voters beyond the party's far-right core. Bardella has become one of Le Pen's most recognised lieutenants in French media.

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Roblox, WeWork, Krispy Kreme, Boeing, Coinbase & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Roblox as buy Bank of America said it's standing by shares of the stock heading into earnings next week. JPMorgan downgrades Funko to neutral from overweight JPMorgan downgraded the pop culture toy company, noting it sees too much uncertainty. " Piper Sandler downgrades Atlassian to neutral from overweight Piper said it sees a slowdown in subscription billings for the software developer. " Bank of America reiterates Krispy Kreme as buy Bank of America said "brand health is strong but FX, UK, promos weigh," heading into Krispy Kreme earnings Nov. 15. Jefferies reiterates Topgolf Callaway Brands as buy Jefferies said it sees 200% upside in shares of the golf company. "

☆ Verstappen, Red Bull snub Sky over 'derogatory' comments
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Dutch driver Verstappen, who has won a record 14 races in a single season, told reporters there had been "a constant kind of digging, being disrespectful" and especially from one individual. I don't accept it ... you can't live in the past, you just have to move on," the 25-year-old told reporters. There was no immediate comment from Sky, who also have access to interviews carried out by Formula One television. Verstappen won his first championship last year at the Abu Dhabi season-ender, with the Red Bull driver going into the race level on points with Mercedes Lewis Hamilton. Red Bull principal Christian Horner said he took the decision to shun Sky after comments at the U.S. Grand Prix where Red Bull won the constructors' title for the first time since 2013.

☆ Verstappen deserves more plaudits, says Horner
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

And I sometimes think that his achievements perhaps don't receive the plaudits that they should," Horner told reporters after the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Social media, as Verstappen observed on Sunday night, has become "a very toxic place" populated by "keyboard warriors" far removed from the racetrack. When we look back at the end of the year, it is an absolutely outstanding year that Max has driven. That clearly rankles, with Verstappen and Horner showing their sensitivity by refusing to talk to Sky television over the Mexico weekend after a pit lane reporter referred to Hamilton being 'robbed' last year. read more"Accusations of championships being robbed is something we don't feel is an impartial commentary ... Max is very upset about it and as a team we support him fully," said Horner.

☆ Verstappen sets F1 record for most wins in a season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 30, 2022 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the race and setting a new F1 record of 14 grand prix wins in a season REUTERS/Henry RomeroMEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Red Bull's double world champion Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday to set a Formula One record of 14 victories in a single season. The Dutch 25-year-old led from pole position at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to take the chequered flag ahead of Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton with Red Bull's Sergio Perez third in front of his home crowd. Verstappen's win was his fourth in Mexico and the podium was the same as last year. Verstappen retained his drivers' title in Japan on Oct. 9. Writing by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Verstappen on pole in Mexico and chasing F1 record
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Janina Nuno Rios | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Summary Verstappen on pole in Mexico CityRed Bull driver can take record 14th win of the seasonMercedes have Russell and Hamilton second and thirdHome favourite Perez qualified fourthMEXICO CITY, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Red Bull's double world champion Max Verstappen swept to pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Saturday with his sights set on a record 14th victory of the season. "It was a close one," said Verstappen, who was 0.304 faster than Russell. The driver on pole has not won since 2016 and Hamilton won from third in 2019. Lando Norris will line up eighth for McLaren with Alpine's Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon completing the top 10. Writing by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Clare Fallon and Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Verstappen wins U.S. GP as Red Bull take constructors' crown
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"That one was for Dietrich," said Verstappen after taking the chequered flag. Ferrari had needed to score 19 points more than Red Bull at the Texas track but Charles Leclerc was the Italian team's sole finisher, fighting his way to third from 12th on the grid. Red Bull now have an unbeatable 656 points to Ferrari's 469. The Dutch 25-year-old secured his second title in Japan two weeks ago. Red Bull's Sergio Perez was fourth with Russell, who secured a bonus point for fastest lap, fifth and Lando Norris sixth for McLaren.

☆ Sainz on pole in Austin as F1 mourns Mateschitz
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"I think for tomorrow Red Bull are still the favourites and they normally have the better race pace," he added. The Monegasque was 0.065 slower than Sainz's pole time of one minute 34.356 seconds in a windy session at the undulating circuit outside Austin. "The last lap wasn't the best, Carlos did a better job today and deserves to be on pole," said Leclerc. Ferrari need to score 19 points more than Red Bull, who have won the last seven races, to keep the constructors' championship alive with three rounds remaining. Aston Martin's four times world champion Sebastian Vettel, who won his titles with Red Bull, starts 10th.

The F1 US Grand Prix is scheduled for October 23 at 3 p.m. If you don't have access to broadcast TV, you can stream the race with a service like Sling TV. How to watch the F1 US Grand Prix 2022You can watch Formula 1's United States Grand Prix on ABC and ESPN3 at 3 p.m. Sling TV Orange starts at $35 a month, but new subscribers can get their first month for 50% off. F1 US Grand Prix schedule

☆ F1 seeks answers after Red Bull's cost cap breach
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

What punishment, if any, the FIA imposes is another question and the process could take time if Red Bull, who reckoned they were within the cost cap limit, contest the findings. The FIA's rules state that "the Cost Cap Adjudication Panel may impose a financial penalty and/or any minor sporting penalties" for a minor overspend. They include a public reprimand, deduction of points from both world championships -- considered unlikely -- a reduction of the cost cap and limitations on aerodynamic and other testing. read more read moreThe previous weekend in Singapore it took hours before the race winner, Verstappen's Mexican team mate Sergio Perez, was made official. read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ French political rivalries spill onto soccer field ahead of lawmaker charity match
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Elizabeth Pineau | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Marine Le Pen, member of parliament and president of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party parliamentary group gives a news conference at the National Assembly in Paris, France, August 2, 2022. Stepping onto the soccer field along side Le Pen's party lieutenants would only accelerate that process, they said. "Trivialisation leads to alliances between the right and the extreme right, and this is how the extreme right can then govern," he added. Far-right lawmakers said those boycotting the evening game were guilty of holding French voters in contempt. "I'm sorry that the left and hard left are not capable of rising above these political divisions and accepting the result of the ballot box.

☆ French MPs want inquiry into alleged Russian party financing
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Members of the French National Assembly said on Saturday they had asked the president of the lower house of the country's parliament to set up an investigation committee to look into alleged Russian financing of political parties. The eight MPs, who belong to French President Emmanuel Macron's En Marche party, also noted that Marine Le Pen's far-right Rassemblement National party is still paying off a loan granted by Russian banks. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"These facts clearly suggest a Russian will to weigh in the French public debate ... they warrant the set-up of an investigation committee to establish if French political parties - and which ones - have benefited from Russian financing," the MPs wrote. However the official did not detail which countries the Russian influence efforts were believed to have targeted or provide specific evidence to lay out the claims of secret financing. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Tangi Salaun; Writing by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by David HolmesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

"Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged." Stunned attendees helped wrest the man from Rushdie, who had fallen to the floor. The Iranian government said in 1998 it would no longer back the fatwa, and Rushdie has lived relatively openly in recent years. 1/25 A general view shows UPMC Hamot Surgery Center, where novelist Salman Rushdie is receiving treatment after the attack, in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 12, 2022. "I felt like we needed to have more protection there because Salman Rushdie is not a usual writer," said Anour Rahmani, an Algerian writer and human rights activist who was in the audience.

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