Oil prices drop globally; OPEC countries comply with oil-output directive

Global oil prices dipped on Tuesday but continued to trade in a tight range with the OPEC-led output cuts offset by increasing crude production from the United States. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has so far surprised the market by showing record compliance with oil-output curbs, and could improve in coming months as… Read More Oil prices drop globally; OPEC countries comply with oil-output directive

February 28, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

SpaceX to hold tourist trip around moon next year

SpaceX plans to launch two paying passengers on a tourist trip around the moon next year using a spaceship under development for NASA astronauts and a heavy-lift rocket yet to be flown, the launch company announced on Monday. The launch of the first privately funded tourist flight beyond the orbit of the International Space Station… Read More SpaceX to hold tourist trip around moon next year

February 28, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

Islamic State planning terror attacks on British cities

Islamic State militants are planning “indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians” in Britain on a scale similar to those staged by the Irish Republican Army 40 years ago, the head of the country’s new terrorism watchdog said. In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph published on Sunday, Max Hill, the lawyer tasked with overseeing British laws… Read More Islamic State planning terror attacks on British cities

February 27, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

Google introduces digital assistant in new Android phones

Alphabet Inc’s Google announced on Sunday that it will bring its digital assistant to smartphones running the latest versions of its Android operating system, vastly expanding its reach. The Google Assistant was limited to the technology company’s own products when it was released last fall, but it has steadily been expanding to a broader range… Read More Google introduces digital assistant in new Android phones

February 26, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

‘Big Love’ actor, Bill Paxton dies at 61

American actor Bill Paxton, who rose to stardom with roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as “Aliens” and “Titanic,” has died at age 61 after complications from surgery, his family said in a statement on Sunday. Paxton, who appeared in dozens of films over some four decades, had recently starred in the HBO television series, “Big… Read More ‘Big Love’ actor, Bill Paxton dies at 61

February 26, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

Major news organizations excluded from White House briefing

The White House excluded several major U.S. news organizations, including some it has criticized, from an off-camera briefing held by the White House press secretary on Friday. Reporters for CNN, The New York Times, Politico, The Los Angeles Times and BuzzFeed were not allowed into the session in the office of press secretary Sean Spicer.… Read More Major news organizations excluded from White House briefing

February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

ISIS car bomb attack kill dozens in northwest Syria

An Islamic State car bomb killed more than 50 people on Friday in a Syrian village held by rebels, a war monitor said, a day after the jihadist group was driven from its last stronghold in the area. The blast in the village of Sousian hit a security checkpoint controlled by rebels fighting under the… Read More ISIS car bomb attack kill dozens in northwest Syria

February 25, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment

INEC announces date for Anambra State gubernatorial election

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed November 18th as the date for the governorship election in Anambra state. The national electoral body took to their Twitter account to announce the date. Political parties, in Anambra State, are yet to field their candidates for the election. Breaking: Anambra State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold… Read More INEC announces date for Anambra State gubernatorial election

February 24, 2017 SledgeLeave a comment