Category Archives: Business
Malta legislator becomes 3rd female EU Parliament president
BRUSSELS (AP) — Roberta Metsola, a Christian Democrat from Malta, was elected president of the European Union’s parliament Tuesday, putting women in three of the four biggest jobs in the 27-nation bloc.
In tiny Wyoming town, Bill Gates bets big on nuclear power
KEMMERER, Wyoming (AP) — In this sleepy Wyoming town that has relied on coal for over a century, a company founded by the man who revolutionized personal computing is launching an ambitious project to counter climate change: A nationwide reboot
In tiny Wyoming town, Bill Gates bets big on nuclear power
KEMMERER, Wyoming (AP) — In this sleepy Wyoming town that has relied on coal for over a century, a company founded by the man who revolutionized personal computing is launching an ambitious project to counter climate change: A nationwide reboot
Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cuts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As climate change pushes states in the U.S. to dramatically cut their use of fossil fuels, many are coming to the conclusion that solar, wind and other renewable power sources might not be enough to keep
Turkish leader Erdogan visits Albania to boost ties
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania and Turkey on Monday pledged to further boost their ties and increase their economic and cultural relations. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Ex-Guinean President Conde flown abroad for medical care
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Former Guinean President Alpha Conde left the country for medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates after spending more than four months in the custody of the military junta that overthrew him, witnesses said Monday.
Polish senators question cyber experts in hacking inquiry
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish Senate commission opened an investigation into the use of powerful spyware against government critics by hearing testimony Monday from cybersecurity experts, who compared targeting of opposition figures under the right-wi...
‘Big win’: Renewable diesel, canola-crushing plant to be built in Regina
REGINA — Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says a new renewable diesel fuel and canola-crushing plant will be part of its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The oil-production business announced Monday that the estimated $2-billion Integrated Agricult...
UK’s Johnson, and his foes, await key ‘partygate’ report
LONDON (AP) — As he fights for his career, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has one constant refrain: Wait for Sue Gray. Gray is a senior but
Bank of Canada survey suggests businesses, consumers expect high inflation for longer
OTTAWA — Canada's central bank says businesses and consumers are increasingly convinced that the pace of price increases will continue for the foreseeable future. The Bank of Canada said Monday that its pair of quarterly surveys of businesses and consu...
