Auto news updates : September 2018

UK Conservative Chairman Lewis says working for election in 2022

Britain's governing Conservatives are working towards a national election in 2022, the party's chairman Brandon Lewis said on Sunday, saying he hoped Prime Minister Theresa May would lead the party into that vote.

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U.S. Weighed Penalizing El Salvador Over Support for China, Then Backed Off

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UK Conservative Party investigating data breach: chairman

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party is investigating a data breach which let members of the public log into a smartphone app as senior government ministers and view their personal details.

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Typhoon pummels Japan, flights canceled, trains shut down

Typhoon pummels Japan, flights canceled, trains shut down

A powerful typhoon ripped through Japan on Sunday, forcing cancellations of flights and trains, including in the Tokyo area as authorities warned of strong winds and torrential rain.

Matt Damon Is A Sniffing, Shouting Brett Kavanaugh On 'SNL' Season Premiere

Matt Damon Is A Sniffing, Shouting Brett Kavanaugh On 'SNL' Season Premiere
"I'm not backing down," says Matt Damon, in character as an angry Brett Kavanaugh during the Senate hearing over the sexual assault allegations. "I don't know the meaning of the word stop."

Indonesian quake toll jumps to 832 dead as rescuers struggle

The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle to reach outlying communities cut off from communications and help.

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Dubai airport says operating as normal after Houthi drone attack report

Dubai International Airport said on Sunday it was operating as normal following a news report Yemen's armed Houthi movement had launched a drone attack against the airport.

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First rebel group begins withdrawal from demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that rebel group Failaq al-Sham has started withdrawing its forces and heavy arms from a demilitarized zone in northwest Syria.

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China manufacturing weakens amid US tariff battle

China manufacturing weakens amid US tariff battle

Two surveys show China's manufacturing weakened in September as export demand shrank amid a tariff battle with Washington.

Trump, Saudi king discuss oil prices in telephone call

Trump, Saudi king discuss oil prices in telephone call

President Donald Trump has discussed global crude oil prices with Saudi King Salman in a telephone call amid the American leader's call for OPEC to bring down energy prices.

Typhoon bears down on Japan, areas hit by previous storm

Typhoon bears down on Japan, areas hit by previous storm

A powerful typhoon is ripping through Japan and authorities are warning people to brace for heavy winds and rain in areas that include those devastated by a previous storm.

The Case for Boosting NVIDIA's Dividend

The Case for Boosting NVIDIA's Dividend

The tech giant could easily raise its payout and still have enough to fuel growth initiatives.

3 Top Stocks That Aren't on Wall Street's Radar

3 Top Stocks That Aren't on Wall Street's Radar

From two intriguing small-cap stocks to a large-cap play, here are three stocks calling for your attention.

Tesla’s Elon Musk, SEC settle fraud charges

Tesla’s Elon Musk, SEC settle fraud charges

Musk will remain at the head of the company, but step down as chairman.

Federal prosecutor threatens law-breaking pot businesses

Federal prosecutor threatens law-breaking pot businesses

Colorado's top federal prosecutor says his office may take legal action against licensed marijuana businesses that violate state law or use their status under state law "as a shield" while selling their product on the black market.

Canada FM postpones UN speech as free trade talks intensify

Canada FM postpones UN speech as free trade talks intensify

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has postponed her U.N. speech as free trade talks between the U.S. and Canada intensify.

Why NVIDIA Stock Jumped 5.1% on Friday

Why NVIDIA Stock Jumped 5.1% on Friday

Shares of the leader in gaming graphics cards and artificial intelligence (AI) got some love from Wall Street.

ExxonMobil’s Proposed Permian Oil Pipeline Takes Another Step Forward

ExxonMobil’s Proposed Permian Oil Pipeline Takes Another Step Forward

The oil giant added another partner, which increases the likelihood that it will build a key oil pipeline.

FBI Contacts Deborah Ramirez, Kavanaugh Accuser, As Investigation Begins

FBI Contacts Deborah Ramirez, Kavanaugh Accuser, As Investigation Begins
The White House has reportedly provided the FBI a list of witnesses it is allowed to speak to in its investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Elon Musk Settles With SEC, Agrees To Step Down As Tesla Chairman

Elon Musk Settles With SEC, Agrees To Step Down As Tesla Chairman
The Tesla CEO reached a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a securities fraud case. As part of the deal, Tesla and Musk agreed to pay $40 million in penalties.

U.S. Closes Consulate In Basra, Citing Iran-Backed Violence

U.S. Closes Consulate In Basra, Citing Iran-Backed Violence
The State Department is temporarily closing the U.S. Consulate in the southern Iraqi city and evacuating all diplomats stationed there, following a rocket attack early Friday morning.

Trump Administration Moves To Escalate Census Lawsuits To Supreme Court

Trump Administration Moves To Escalate Census Lawsuits To Supreme Court
The administration is asking a lower court to block Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' deposition as it prepares to ask the Supreme Court to review the lawsuits over the 2020 census citizenship question.

Tsunami Hits Indonesia, Leaving More Than 300 Dead

Tsunami Hits Indonesia, Leaving More Than 300 Dead
Hospitals and rescuers are struggling to deal with the aftermath of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that triggered an unexpected tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

Jefferson Airplane Co-Founder, Singer And Songwriter Marty Balin Dead At 76

Jefferson Airplane Co-Founder, Singer And Songwriter Marty Balin Dead At 76
Balin was a principal contributor to the San Francisco psychedelic scene — and by extension, a prominent contributor to the sound of American rock.

No Cash Needed At This Cafe. Students Pay The Tab With Their Personal Data

No Cash Needed At This Cafe. Students Pay The Tab With Their Personal Data
For free coffee, students can provide their names, phone numbers, email, majors and interests. This information is then provided to corporate sponsors who want to "diversify students' career choices."

The Hot New Musical Trend In Zanzibar Is From The '80s — The 1880s

The Hot New Musical Trend In Zanzibar Is From The '80s — The 1880s
The traditional music known as taarab was fading away — until a school began giving lessons to aspiring musicians.

The Russia Investigations: Rosenstein Reprieved — For Now

The Russia Investigations: Rosenstein Reprieved — For Now
The Justice Department's embattled second in command — who is in primary command of the Russia investigation — went to the White House on Monday expecting to be terminated. But that didn't happen.

New Education Budget; Yale Discrimination Investigation; Faults In Loan Forgiveness

New Education Budget; Yale Discrimination Investigation; Faults In Loan Forgiveness
Also in our weekly education news roundup: 6 ways to talk to your kids about sex after Kavanaugh; Homeschooling is growing and changing rapidly

Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse

Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse
The Department of Education is withholding $4 million, funding that supports elementary schools serving low-income and minority students.

Judge Says Democratic Lawmakers Can Sue Trump On Emoluments

Judge Says Democratic Lawmakers Can Sue Trump On Emoluments
About 200 Democrats contend Trump's Washington, D.C., hotel is violating the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. Now a federal judge will let them make the argument in court.

Airport Workers In New York, New Jersey To Receive Minimum Of $19 Per Hour

Airport Workers In New York, New Jersey To Receive Minimum Of $19 Per Hour
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced its unanimous decision on Thursday. Businesses will be required to pay the increases in stages over five years.

Thousands Could Be Deported As Government Targets Asylum Mills' Clients

Thousands Could Be Deported As Government Targets Asylum Mills' Clients
In 2012, a Justice Department probe shut down law firms that helped Chinese asylum-seekers fabricate or inflate claims of persecution. The clients were left alone, but now 13,500 may have to leave.

Latest Collateral Damage In U.S.-Russia Spat: An Anglo-American School Is Shut

Latest Collateral Damage In U.S.-Russia Spat: An Anglo-American School Is Shut
The Anglo-American School in St. Petersburg, a beloved institution in part of the expat community, had to shut following the closure of the U.S. and British consulates.