Category Archives: Business
US colleges cut partnerships, financial ties with Russia
Colleges across the U.S. are pulling students from study abroad programs in Russia, ending research partnerships and cutting financial ties as part of a global wave of condemnation over the invasion of Ukraine.
Gas price hikes fueling electric vehicle conspiracy theories
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some social media users suggest that soaring fuel prices in the U.S. aren’t the result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, increased consumption or supply chain issues as daily life resumes after two years of stagnation brought on
Russia built an economy like a fortress but the pain is real
Western sanctions are dealing a severe blow to Russia's economy. The ruble is plunging, foreign businesses are fleeing and sharply higher prices are in the offing. Familiar products may disappear from stores, and middle-class achievements like foreign ...
Experts: How to impose internet sanctions on Russia
BOSTON (AP) — Ukraine’s attempt to get Russia kicked off the internet failed, but a diverse group of experts proposes a more narrow approach to sanctioning the Kremlin for invading its neighbor: Consider creating a mechanism that could technically blac...
Premier says N.L. oil can replace Russian oil, but experts warn it’s not that easy
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says oil from his province could help countries transition away from Russian fossil fuels, but experts warn it's not that simple. Though there may be immediate demand, there's no way to
EU united on Ukraine, but won’t offer fast-track membership
VERSAILLES, France (AP) — European Union leaders meeting in France on Thursday ruled out fulfilling Ukraine’s demand for a fast-track integration with the bloc, as they discussed ways to help the country that's been invaded by Russia.
After Ukraine, Europe wonders who’s next Russian target
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — For some European countries watching Russia's brutal war in Ukraine, there are fears that they could be next. Western officials say the most
Live updates: US plans to revoke Russia favored trade status
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce Friday that, along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries,
‘Scum of the earth’: Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners
NEW YORK (AP) — Angry, defiant and sometimes tearful, more than two dozen Americans whose lives were upended by the opioid crisis finally had their long-awaited chance Thursday to confront in court some members of the family they blame for
Two years into COVID, was $800B payroll aid plan worth it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program to catapult the U.S. economy into a quick recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by helping small businesses stay open and their employees working. President Joe Biden ...
