Category Archives: Business
Pressured by patients, FDA reviews ALS drug with modest data
WASHINGTON (AP) — When patients are battling a terminal illness and want access to an experimental drug, how much evidence that it works should regulators require before approval?
French firms hesitate amid growing pressure to leave Russia
PARIS (AP) — French automaker Renault plans to pause production at its Moscow plant in an apparent move to fend off mounting criticism, breaking ranks with other major French companies that have defied pressure to keep operating in Russia after
NATO extends Stoltenberg term for a year due to Russia’s war
BRUSSELS (AP) — With the threat of wider conflict hanging over Europe, NATO opted for stability on Thursday by extending Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s term in office for an extra year to help steer the 30-nation military alliance through the sec...
Germany unveils fuel subsidies, discounted public transport
BERLIN (AP) — The Germany government has announced a package of measures to help cushion the blow of high energy prices for consumers, with fuel subsidies, discounted public transport, tax benefits and additional support for the poorest.
US states seek to ease inflation burden with direct payments
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With inflation raging and state coffers flush with cash, governors and lawmakers across the U.S. are considering a relatively simple solution to help ease the pain people are feeling at the gas pump and grocery store
Prince William expresses sorrow for slavery in Jamaica visit
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has expressed his “profound sorrow” for slavery during a visit to Jamaica, though he stopped short of offering the apology demanded by protesters who are also seeking reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade.
Poland abolishing practically all COVID-19 restrictions
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland is abolishing practically all of its COVID-19 restrictions next week, a government official said Thursday. People will no longer be required to
Countries brace for hit to tourism from Russia-Ukraine war
BELEK, Turkey (AP) — After losing two years to the COVID-19 pandemic, shopkeepers in the heart of the Turkish Riviera had hoped for a strong tourism season this year to help keep their businesses afloat. But Russia’s war in Ukraine
Ukraine refugees’ hopes of return wane after a month of war
MEDYKA, Poland (AP) — As Russia launched its war in Ukraine last month, exhausted and frightened refugees streamed into neighboring countries. They carried whatever they could quickly grab. Many cried. They still do.
UK treasury boss defends plan to ease cost-of-living crisis
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s treasury chief is defending his spending priorities after have critics attacked him for not doing enough to help families struggling with the biggest cut in living standards on record.
