Fired Chinese Insurance Regulator Charged With Bribery, Abuse of Power
Xiang Junbo was fired last April amid concerns the industry’s sizzling expansion had saddled the financial system with risk......»»
Texas’s chief energy regulator fiercely defended fossil fuels after historic blackouts. She also profits from oil and gas.
The ties are newly relevant in light of last month’s blackouts, which left more than 9 million Texans without power and may turn out to be the costliest weather event in the state’s history......»»
US admiral says China fired its carrier killer missiles last summer to send an "unmistakable message"
The head of Indo-Pacific Command said the move was intended to sharpen China's "warfighting skills and send an unmistakable message." Chinese military vehicles carrying DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missiles, potentially capable of sinking .....»»
ERCOT fired its CEO and the head of Texas" utility regulator resigned following the state"s devastating storm blackouts
ERCOT fired its CEO Bill Magness Wednesday, just days after DeAnn Walker, the head of Texas' utilities regulator, resigned. Roads were covered with snow and sleet on Fe.....»»
Power PA Jobs Alliance activates against RGGI
The Power PA Jobs Alliance said the closing of coal-fired power plants would have a double whammy, on plants in Cheswick and Homer City and their surrounding communities, as well as the mines that supply the coal......»»
The Ratings Game: Plug Power stock jumps after J.P. Morgan says it’s a good time to buy
Shares of Plug Power Inc. charged higher Monday, after J.P. Morgan analyst Paul Coster turned bullish, citing an "attractively priced" stock of a company with many "long-term growth opportunities.".....»»
: House members assail Big Tech (again), consider changes to antitrust law
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law held the first in a planned series of hearings to 'consider legislative proposals to address the rise and abuse of market power online and to modernize the antitrust laws.'.....»»
China EV Updates: Nio Tests New Power Swap Station, XPeng"s Travel Statistics, Geely, Baidu Make Progress On JV, Xiaomi Downplays Rumors
Here's the latest news from the growing Chinese electric vehicle sector. read more.....»»
Scammers are targeting Texans as winter storm leaves many without power, feds warn
"We are concerned that weary homeowners will fall prey to unsolicited calls regarding insurance claims, home warranties..." Nicholas Ganjei said. Ice and snow blanketing roads in O.....»»
USAA sees more than 10,000 insurance claims due to winter weather; majority are in Texas
USAA has seen more than 10,000 insurance claims due to the ongoing winter weather events nationwide as of Wednesday morning, the majority of which are in Texas where many customers have lost power or encountered frozen water pipes......»»
Power outages not solely due to frozen wind turbines
Despite some pinning widespread power outages on frozen wind turbines, there was even greater downed capacity at gas and coal-fired power plants......»»
Tesla"s stock swings up after bitcoin purchase disclosure and China regulator summons report
Shares Tesla Inc. seesawed back into positive territory, and was last up 1.7% in premarket trading, after reports about being summoned by Chinese regulators and a disclosure that it bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin. The electric vehicle maker also sa.....»»
: China lashes out after U.K. media regulator strips TV license from Chinese state broadcaster
The BBC and the Chinese state broadcaster are at the center of the most recent political clash between the U.K. and China, with Beijing floating “further measures” against the BBC and accusing it of being “fake news.”.....»»
Why China Is Falling Out With Australia (and Allies)
China and Australia have become embroiled in a deepening political spat that is spilling over into trade. Even with some Chinese cities suffering power blackouts in December, the Beijing authorities continued to block coal shipments from Austr.....»»
A NASA scientist was charged with lying to the FBI about participating in a Chinese government recruitment program
Meyya Meyyappan, 66, was a member of China's Thousand Talents Program, a Chinese government group that recruits international scientific experts. Aerial views of the Ames Research Center, NASA Research Park, and Moffett Airfield in C.....»»
Why China Is Falling Out With Australia
China and Australia have become embroiled in a deepening political spat that is spilling over into trade. Even with some Chinese cities suffering power blackouts in December, the Beijing authorities continued to block coal shipments from Austr.....»»
Suburban tech CEO charged in federal court after US Capitol siege. Local tattoo artist among those also arrested. Real estate agent fired.
A suburban tech company executive who was among dozens of people arrested Wednesday in Washingto.....»»
China’s Finance World Opens Up to Foreigners, Sort Of
Even as the trade war was crimping the flow of goods between the U.S. and China, the Chinese government was opening doors in another arena, inviting in more foreign banks, insurance providers and other financial services companies. China has a.....»»
The Moneyist: My sister became my father’s power of attorney, took out a reverse mortgage on his home, and installed a security camera to monitor visitors
‘Her son went to rehab, which must have been expensive since he had no job and no insurance.’.....»»
"A bald-faced, bold abuse of power": Kamala Harris slams Trump"s phone call urging Georgia GOP official to overturn the election
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Sunday said President Donald Trump's recorded phone call with a Georgia official was "the voice of desperation." Vi.....»»