UK’s May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak
British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, on Wednesday, saying an investigation suggested he was to blame for leaking discussions about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.
Fired UK defense minister Williamson denies Huawei leak
Fired by British Prime Minister Theresa May as defense secretary on Wednesday, Gavin Williamson denied leaking information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.
U.S. FAA mandates changes to Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it was mandating new flight control software and parts to Boeing Co’s 787 Dreamliner to address what it called an unsafe operating condition of certain products on the plane.
U.S. factory activity at two-and-half-year low, points to slowing economy
U.S. manufacturing activity slowed to a 2-1/2-year low in April amid a sharp drop in new orders while construction spending unexpectedly fell in March, suggesting economic growth was moderating after surging in the first quarter.
Britain appoints Penny Mordaunt as new defense secretary
Britain’s government said on Wednesday Penny Mordaunt had been named defense secretary to replace Gavin Williamson, who was sacked over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei.
UK defense minister sacked over Huawei leak
Britain’s Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been fired over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, Prime Minister Theresa May’s office said on Wednesday.
Apple buybacks weigh on drive towards $1 trillion value
Apple Inc shares rose more than 6 percent on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker’s market valuation back towards $1 trillion as its quarterly report and upbeat forecast calmed investors worried about slowing growth.
UK PM May fires defense minister Williamson over Huawei leak
British Prime Minister Theresa May fired Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on Wednesday over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei.
GSK sees shingles vaccine sales rising, as free cash flow concerns weigh
GlaxoSmithKline forecast on Wednesday that 2019 sales of its shingles vaccine would be more than 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) but the British drugmaker’s shares slipped on concerns about its pharmaceutical business and free cash flow.
Amazon dismisses idea automation will eliminate all its warehouse jobs soon
Amazon.com Inc dismissed the idea of running a fully automated warehouse in the near future, citing the superior cognitive ability of humans and limitations of current technology.
