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......»»
Top Stories this AM: Free money, maybe; Caitlyn Jenner"s transportation hot take; Cyber Ninjas search for "Chinese" paper
The federal government recommended that people should be allowed to keep unemployment insurance overpayments they've received, though states will ultimately get to make .....»»
The police in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio serve as a national reminder: police aren"t afraid to abuse their power
The brand of policing happening in Columbus, Ohio, does little to protect or serve anyone. Ma'khia Bryant's death proves it. Protesters in Portland hold a sign to honor Ma'Khia Bryant, a Black girl who was fatally shot by a pol.....»»
Nio Expected To Unveil Its Power Plan Next Week In Shanghai
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO) will unveil its new NIO Power plan along with the first official interior reveal of its ET7 sedan at the 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition next week, cnEVpost read more.....»»
Winter storm claims: Are you getting the cold shoulder from your insurance carrier?
The winter storm in Texas caused extraordinary power outages, resulting in frozen and.....»»
: Facebook and Google to come under the microscope of new online competition regulator
A new online competition regulator in the U.K. will target the likes of Facebook and Google in the latest push to rein in the power of technology giants in Europe......»»
"Brutal" Abuse Of Power: Watch As UK Police Break Up "Unlawful Gathering" Easter Service In London
"Brutal" Abuse Of Power: Watch As UK Police Break Up "Unlawful Gathering" Easter Service In London.....»»
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.....»»