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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Momentum gathers behind British lawmakers' bid to stop no-deal Brexit

An attempt by British lawmakers to prevent a no-deal Brexit was gaining momentum on Wednesday after the opposition Labour Party said it was highly likely to throw its parliamentary weight behind the bid.

PG&E expects to spend about $6.6 billion in 2019

U.S. power company PG&E Corp said http://bit.ly/2T5NcbG on Wednesday it expected capital expenditure of about $6.6 billion in 2019 and $6.9 billion in 2020.

UK watchdog flags possible ban on some crypto-related trading

Britain's markets watchdog said on Wednesday it would consult later in the year on a proposed ban on selling derivatives linked to certain types of crypto assets to retail customers.

Europe's Arianespace takes on SpaceX by cutting Ariane 5 rocket launch price

Europe's Arianespace is discounting the price of satellite launches with its Ariane 5 rockets as it competes against U.S. rival SpaceX for customers before the release of the cheaper Ariane 6 rocket next year, a senior executive said on Wednesday.

Pouille beats odds and Raonic to reach maiden semis

Frenchman Lucas Pouille continued his unlikely run at the Australian Open by stunning in-form Canadian Milos Raonic 7-6(4) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4 to advance to his maiden Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday.

Actor Alec Baldwin to appear in New York court over parking altercation

Actor Alec Baldwin was expected to appear in a New York City court on Wednesday to face charges stemming from an altercation last year over a parking spot during which he is accused of punching someone, according to court officials.

Papal Swiss Guard keep cool heads with 3-D helmets

The Vatican's Swiss Guard, the colorfully dressed mini-army that helps protect the pope, will have cooler heads now they have swapped their ancient metal helmets for ones made by 3-D printers.