Carlos Ghosn received tens of millions of dollars in deferred compensation at Nissan Motor and told colleagues that he was acting appropriately when he didn’t report that money in financial disclosures.
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Iraq wants to barter food for desperately needed Iranian gas supplies – report
Baghdad is looking for approval from Washington to import Iranian gas and energy supplies in exchange for food items, according to two Iraqi government officials as quoted by Reuters. The Iraqi authorities are reportedly planning to keep on importing Iranian gas, which is used in the country’s power stations, as they need more time for […]
Chinese ‘aggressive industry’ threatens US military complex, ‘stable budget’ needed – Pentagon
A new Pentagon report calls China the main threat to the US military-industrial complex, sounding alarm over the decline of some “critical defense functions,” due to Beijing’s actions, workforce shortages and “unstable” funding. “While multiple countries pursue policies to bolster their economies at the expense of America’s manufacturing sector, none has targeted our industrial base […]
This compact essential oil diffuser plugs into any USB port and is the travel companion I never knew I needed
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. GuruNanda Aromatherapy is an effective way to relax and de-stress through natural sources. One convenient and affordable product that lets you enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy wherever you […]
IndyCar says Wickens's car disintegrated as designed, but improvements needed
The head of competition for IndyCar said Friday that Robert Wickens' car performed exactly as it was designed when it tore to pieces during a frightening wreck at Pocono, leaving the Canadian driver hospitalized with serious injuries to his spinal cord and extremities. Jay Frye also acknowledged that a host of improvements could be made […]
Myanmar’s state-owned enterprises show how much reform is still needed
NOTHING has been made in the engine factory in Thagaya, in the south of Myanmar, since April last year. Yet around 350 employees still turn up each day. In 2016 government-owned factories like this one made a loss of more than $ 200m. When Myanmar moved from military dictatorship to a form of democracy, its […]
The Houston Astros needed a leaf blower to help unveil their World Series pennant
ESPN The Houston Astros were set to unveil their World Series championship pennant before their home opener on Monday night. Things went sideways when the tarp covering the pennant got stuck. The tarp was eventually removed with the help of a leaf blower. The Houston Astros were set to unveil their World Series championship pennant […]
New Vive Pro owners will pay $1,250, including needed accessories
Enlarge Last week, when discussing the HTC Vive Pro’s sky-high, $ 799 headset-only price, we noticed a bit of an oddity surrounding the pricing of the tracking base stations and controllers needed to go along with the system. Picking up two of each accessory at HTC’s retail pricing would run about $ 530, or $ […]
The Generation Game: Mel and Sue say guests needed counselling after 'GRAPHIC' episode
Former Great British Bake Off hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are the new presenters for the classic game show The Generation Game. The duo who follow in the footsteps of the late Sir Bruce Forsyth revealed how a graphic teapot spout caused quite the stir during filming. “We don’t want to spoil the surprise,” […]
Here’s Ford’s badly needed plan to catch up on hybrid and electric cars
Ford Ahead of this month’s New York International Auto Show, Ford released some info about its plans to adapt to the changing world of transportation. The Blue Oval says it’s “going all-in on hybrids,” including versions of the F-150 truck and Mustang sports car. The automaker is also readying six new battery electric vehicles by […]
