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The company logo adorns the side of the BHP gobal headquarters in Melbourne on February 21, 2023. – The Australian multinational, a leading producer of metallurgical coal, iron ore, nickel, copper and potash, said net profit slumped 32 percent year-on-year to 6.46 billion US dollars in the six months to December 31. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)William West | Afp | Getty ImagesBHP CEO Mike Henry said he expects China’s property sector to rebound in the upcoming year on the back of favorable government policies. While acknowledging that the country’s property sector…

Russia has targeted Ukraine with another wave of strikes, a day after one of its biggest air attacks of the war.Air raid alerts were issued early on Tuesday, as Ukrainian monitors detected Russian aircraft launching hypersonic missiles. Mass drone attacks have also been reported.Ukraine’s air defence forces say the whole country is under threat of a ballistic weapon attack.A statement from the Russian defence ministry said long-range air and sea-based precision weaponry had been used to strike power stations and related infrastructure across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, Lviv and the Kharkiv and Odesa regions.At least six people died overnight Sunday…

Play video content Storyful Six Flags Mexico surely got an earful at customer service — after a group of parkgoers were stuck in a harrowing situation amid a bout of very bad weather. Watch the video … the SkyScreamer ride was brought to a halt with riders hanging mid-air … leaving them dangling high above the ground for nearly 10 minutes. If that wasn’t already terrifying enough, the breakdown occurred as torrential rain poured down on the Mexico City-based theme park. The incident was chilling to the bone … and not just because of the bad weather … several riders…

By maintaining a consistent posture that is informed by the dynamics of the traditional forward mortgage business, Rate’s reverse mortgage division has seen notable growth in the year after the appointment of new leadership. Ryan Ogata, Rate’s executive vice president of reverse mortgage lending, previously described how his experience in the forward lending business helped to inform the way he approaches reverse. In this second part of his interview with HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD), Ogata describes his plans for building on the prior success of the division and how it’s preparing for the possibility of lower rates this fall.…

Unlike some of his tech founder peers, Mark Zuckerberg says he’s not interested in getting involved with politics in 2024.In a letter sent Monday to Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee and has been a vocal critic of Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO said his goal was to remain “neutral.””My goal is to be neutral and not play a role one way or another — or to even appear to be playing a role,” Zuckerberg wrote in the letter, which was obtained by Business Insider and first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Zuckerberg said that, unlike the…

As the war enters its 914th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Fighting At least seven people were killed and 47 injured, including four children, as Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure across 15 regions with waves of drones and missiles, causing severe damage and disrupting supplies. Russia confirmed the attacks, which it said targeted facilities supporting the military-industrial complex. Mykola Oleshchuk, Ukraine’s Air Force commander, said the country’s forces brought down 102 of the 127 missiles and 99 of the 109 drones Russia launched. He called the attack “the most massive” since…

Allbirds makes some of the most supportive, comfortable and sustainable shoes around. Whether you’re working, running errands, or traveling, Allbirds are as lightweight and breathable as they are supportive. If you’re looking for a fresh pair of sneakers for fall or have been wanting to try the brand for the first time, Allbirds is having a huge Labor Day sale with major savings on top-rated styles.Now through Monday, September 2, Allbirds is taking 30% off its best-selling shoes for men and women. From everyday sneakers to running shoes and cozy slip-ons, there are dozens of Labor Day deals on the brand’s cult-favorite, sustainably-minded designs.Shop the…

The HyperCube utilizes advanced immersion cooling technology.Sustainable Metal CloudThe artificial intelligence boom is ramping up demand for more powerful processors as well as the energy needed to keep data centers cool.That’s an opportunity for data center company Sustainable Metal Cloud, which operates “sustainable AI factories” made up of its HyperCubes in Singapore and Australia.The HyperCubes contain servers fitted with Nvidia processors which are submerged in a synthetic oil called polyalphaolefin that draws heat away more efficiently than air. The company said its platform reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, as compared to traditional air cooling technology typically used in…

Imogen FoulkesKim Mishra (L) and Anian Schreiber (R) cooperated on the new chocolate making process Imagine picking up a nice juicy apple – but instead of biting into it you keep the seeds and throw the rest away. That’s what chocolate producers have traditionally done with the cocoa fruit – used the beans and disposed of the rest. But now food scientists in Switzerland have come up with a way to make chocolate using the entire cocoa fruit rather than just the beans – and without using sugar. The chocolate, developed at Zurich’s prestigious Federal Institute of Technology by scientist…

Jana Duggar is very clearly her own woman, folks. First, the 34-year old took forever and a day (by the standards of her unique family) to get married, finally exchanging vows just a few days ago with Stephen Wissmann. “Just to see it coming about is incredible and kind of hard to believe. It’s a dream come true,” Jana told People Magazine in response to the nuptials. Jana Duggar, seen here on TLC, is now a married woman. (TLC) Now, meanwhile, it’s become clear that Duggar has been playing by her own rules for awhile now when it comes to…