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BusinessInsider.com 

Elon Musk: There is 'a real good chance' SpaceX's first Mars rocket test will fail

Aaron Bernstein/Reuters

At the ISS R&D conference Thursday, Elon Musk provided some much-anticipated updates on SpaceX's upcoming manned mission to the Red Planet, explaining that the trip hinges on the success of the company's Falcon Heavy.

Once it launches this year, the Falcon Heavy will be the most powerful operational rocket in the world. It will be able to lift more than 54 metric tons (119,000 lbs), which is twice the payload of the Delta IV Heavy at one-third the cost. Читать дальше...

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

RIL net profit jumped 10,000-fold in 40 years: Mukesh Ambani

The company registered a standalone net profit of Rs 7,548 crore during the April-June quarter a year ago. The figures reflect the performance of the company`s refining, petrochemicals and hydrocarbon exploration businesses.

United Press International (UPI.com) 

GE's renewables not enough to boost overall revenue

General Electric said Friday it recorded a 12 percent decline in overall revenues, with its oil and gas division taking a toll on the company's financials.

WSJ.com 

Wal-Mart, Amazon Rivalry Spreads to Forklifts

Wal-Mart has agreed to invest in Plug Power Inc. and buy more of its fuel-cell-powered machines, a move that mirrors a deal struck by Amazon earlier this year.

RT (Daily news) 

No. 10 shuts down access to PM May for Scottish leader Sturgeon

No. 10 has withdrawn Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon’s right to demand meetings with UK Prime Minister Theresa May in a move meant to downgrade the first minister’s status.
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TheRepublic.com 

UK girl left in tears after she’s fined for selling lemonade

LONDON — A British man and his young daughter have gained international attention after being fined for selling lemonade outside. Andre Spicer said his 5-year-old daughter was left in tears after local council officers fined her 150 pounds ($195) for selling lemonade without a license near their home in London. The girl was selling home-made