Russian missile, drone attacks on energy grid leave thousands of Ukrainians in dark

Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in the latest strike on the country’s hobbled power system as it approaches mid-winter. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Russian forces launched more than 40 missiles during the morning attack … Read more

India’s navy expands fleet with eyes on Indian Ocean rivalry | News

New Delhi launches three domestically built vessels as it seeks to compete with China for influence across Asia Pacific. India’s navy has launched a submarine, destroyer and a frigate simultaneously as it eyes growing rivalry with China in the Asia Pacific region. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a commissioning ceremony for the domestically … Read more

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) earnings Q4 2024

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase. Adam Jeffery | CNBC JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday topped estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit as its Wall Street division posted better-than-expected results in fixed income trading and investment banking. Here’s what the company reported: Earnings: $4.81 a share vs. $4.11 LSEG estimate Revenue: $43.74 billion … Read more

LA construction crew on self-appointed mission to clean up fire debris | Weather News

The deadly Palisades Fire is still raging in Los Angeles, but Chuck Hart and his construction crew are already several days into their self-appointed mission to clean up and rebuild their shattered community. “We never left,” the local contractor said while taking a brief break from shouting directions to his army of workers as they … Read more