The irish Prime Minister says a brexit deal before the october 31st deadline will be very difficult, well get the view from brussels live. And apple is the latest company to come underfire from china over Anti Government protests in hong kong. Well find out why. And the sweet smell of success. Well be getting the inside track on a business thats key to making sure you dont get that special person in your life the wrong perfume or cologne. Plus as we focus on the cost to carers worldwide wed like to hear from you, are you one of the millions of workers whove had to leave theirjob to care for a loved one . Tell us your story. Just use the hashtag bbcworklife. Hello and a warm welcome to our new Business Programme that tackles the issues affecting our work and the lives we lead. Today we begin with caring for the elderly, its a global issue with many of us leaving work to look after relatives and partners. A report out today reveals the economic impact. According to aviva, in the uk alone
Magic is made. By a man who never stops thinking about christmas. Good evening tonight, an enormous and dangerous wildfire is moving toward heavily populated neighborhoods in southern california. Its a fire thats been burning for two weeks. The rapidly moving flames prompted new evacuation orders as 93,000 residents are unable to go home. The fire is already the Third Largest in california history, and shows no signs of weakening. A relentless and about a heamage blaze, the thomas fire forced thousands of new evacuations in Santa Barbara and ventura counties. Strong winds pushing flames toward monty cito. The fire has been raging since december 4th. I shifting on us, its making it very dangerous for firefighters to get in here and do their job, basically, you know, this fire has been burning for two weeks. But this is a whole new fire. When we woke up this morning and looked out the window, we saw the hills above our house on fire. 18,000 structures are in jeopardy, schools have been s
On sunday, august 2nd booktv is live with media benjamin cofounder of the Political Advocacy Group code pink on in depth, our live monthly callin show. Shes the author or editor of nine books including her most recent an investigation into the use of drones for military purposes, drone warfare. Other titles include the greening of the revolution which examines cubas use of organic agriculture and stop the next war now on how to create political change through activism. Her other books cover topics such as how to aid People Living this the third world profiles of Inspiring Women and further examinations of cuba. Media benjamin, live, sunday august 2nd on in depth. And you can participate by sending your questions or comments to facebook. Com booktv, on twitter booktv or call in. Ginger adams otis talks about the 100year struggle to integrate the new York City Fire department which continues today. The fdny has only 300 black firefighters out of a total of 11,000. During this event held
By the close, it rose to 17630. And the s p 500 gained 25. Exxon mobile and chevron were big gainers today because of the rise in the price of oil today. And two earnings came from pfizer and merk. They were held for the pneumonia vaccine and the Breast Cancer drug. Merck also raised their profit gains. Ford reported a blowout quarter. Posted their best earnings in 15 years. North america is strong but there is a growing concern about the Worlds Largest auto market china. It may sound cliche but it is Good Business is booming for ford in north america where they just had their most profitable quarter ever. In part because of Strong Demand for trucks and suvs. Take the new f 150. Customers are paying almost 3800 more for the new truck in that model. That is something that we dont see very often in the auto try. With auto sales nearing a record high many are worried that the industry has peaked. But fords ceo is not worried about americans hitting the brakes. There is a lot of discussion
By the close, it rose to 17630. And the s p 500 gained 25. Exxon mobile and chevron were big gainers today because of the rise in the price of oil today. And two earnings came from pfizer and merk. They were held for the pneumonia vaccine and the Breast Cancer drug. Merck also raised their profit gains. Ford reported a blowout quarter. Posted their best earnings in 15 years. North america is strong but there is a growing concern about the Worlds Largest auto market china. It may sound cliche but it is Good Business is booming for ford in north america where they just had their most profitable quarter ever. In part because of Strong Demand for trucks and suvs. Take the new f 150. Customers are paying almost 3800 more for the new truck in that model. That is something that we dont see very often in the auto try. With auto sales nearing a record high many are worried that the industry has peaked. But fords ceo is not worried about americans hitting the brakes. There is a lot of discussion