Author: Elon Mark
Construction on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project began in the summer of 2018. The project, which involved construction of a new pipeline parallel to the existing one, was proposed to ease the bottleneck on Western Canadian crude and increase flows to the West Coast, opening access to new markets. The pipeline expansion became fully operational in May 2024 and since then has nearly tripled the capacity of the existing pipeline through the Rocky Mountains from Edmonton, Alberta, to the port of Burnaby, British Columbia, where Canadian crude can be shipped to new markets by sea. Following the first year of operation, let’s…
Looking to upgrade your wireless earbuds without reaching deep into your wallet? Our favorite earbuds for most people, the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are currently marked down to just $79 when you buy them from Nothing directly. They may be cheap when it comes to dollars spent, but they have it where it counts, with great audio quality, an excellent feature set, and awesome battery life.Photograph: Parker HallWhile the first-party offerings from both Apple and Google make for compelling options, the Nothing Ear (a) are great for both sides of the aisle. They feature painless pairing with either…
Dialog Group Bhd’s earnings remain stable, supported by improved occupancy and spot rates at its independent tank terminals, driven by sustained regional demand for storage. Kenanga Research said the completion of legacy engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contracts, which had been affected by cost escalations, should pave the way for at least a breakeven performance in the coming quarters. “For now, we believe the market’s expectations are sufficiently conservative, and there remains upside potential in its medium-term earnings outlook. “That aside, the anticipated upturn in plant maintenance and turnaround activities in downstream Malaysia from financial year 2026 (FY26) could…
Thinking of getting an electric vehicle? The federal government’s $7,500 subsidy expires at the end of September. (Though you might not need a subsidy to make the math work.) E.V.s tend to be pricier than comparable gas cars, but they have lower maintenance costs. And charging with electricity is typically cheaper than stopping at the gas pump. Our calculator takes into account the major upfront and ongoing costs of ownership — gas/electricity and maintenance — and does the math for you, though we don’t include every possible expense or rebate. (We also give you an estimate of greenhouse gas emissions,…
Ask any serious runner and they’ll tell you that treadmills are usually the bane of their existence. Alas, for folks who don’t live in Mediterranean climates, they’re a necessary winter evil that keeps us fitter in the off-season, but not necessarily happier.The no-frills design of the Wahoo Kickr Run, plus a magical mode that allows it to track your pace without touching a button, is what makes it the most real-pavement-seeming treadmill I have ever run on. I’m admittedly 20 pounds heavier than I was when I was clocking 15-mile weekend runs routinely, but even though I’m somewhat past my…
Saudi Arabia will ship lower volumes of its crude to China next month, down from a two-year-high this month, after the Kingdom raised its September prices to Asia for a second consecutive month, Reuters reported on Monday, quoting trade sources at Chinese refiners. Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude oil exporter, is expected to deliver about 43 million barrels of crude to China in September, according to a Reuters estimate of allocations for refiners. This is equal to 1.43 million bpd of Saudi shipments to the world’s largest crude oil importer next month, down from an estimated 1.65 million bpd which Saudi…
Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps.Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where they offer their content, and apps without verification won’t work on most Android devices in the coming years.Google used…
Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. With several new all-time highs in the last few months, the allure of gold shines brighter than ever. Traditionally viewed as a safe-haven metal, gold has always been a popular investment for those looking to hedge against inflation. The question now is how to include gold in your portfolio, whether through mutual funds, ETFs, sovereign gold bonds, or other forms. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) halting new tranches of sovereign gold bonds, investors now have limited choices, primarily gold mutual funds and ETFs. Rather than opting…
If you’re new to personal branding, you might assume it’s simple. After all, you are your brand—how hard could it be to describe yourself? Even experienced professionals struggle to define and communicate their personal brands. Common challenges include unclear goals, reluctance to “sell” yourself, or difficulty identifying a target audience. “Personal branding is hard for everyone,” says Harvard Business School Professor Jill Avery, who teaches the online course Personal Branding, part of the Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB) program. Avery’s insights, combined with practical strategies, highlight why personal branding feels daunting and how to do it…
The keyboard and touchpad are often compromises made on budget laptops, and the same is true here. The keys feel like they take a lot of effort to push through, as if the actuation force is too high. It can feel a bit tiring to type, which led to a lot of ghost typing where I was missing letters. It does have a number pad, but I don’t prefer them, as they force the touchpad to be off-center.Speaking of the touchpad, this isn’t the worst I’ve used. The click feels nice, as it’s not overly loud or difficult to press—a…