Category Archives: Economy
Biden announces Siemens investment, planned factory jobs
President Joe Biden has been pushing for more U.S. factory jobs — and he was joined Friday by the CEO of technology company Siemens USA to announce a $54 million investment in producing equipment for the electrical infrastructure.
Live updates: UN council to meet on humanitarian situation
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council will hold an open meeting Monday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine
Months after pledge, India yet to submit emissions targets
NEW DELHI (AP) — Four months after India announced its “net-zero” target at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the country has yet to submit its targets for cutting greenhouse emissions, underscoring the difficulty of overhauling energy ...
China’s legislature to meet with economy, Ukraine backdrop
BEIJING (AP) — China’s 3,000-member ceremonial parliament will open its annual session Saturday with the government facing a slowing economy and international pressure over its refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
For families, $6B deal with OxyContin maker is just a start
For those who lost loved ones in the opioid crisis, making sure the family behind OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma paid a price was never just about money. What many wanted was a chance to confront the Sackler family face to
Live updates: Johnson to seek UN Security Council meeting
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: LONDON — The office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will seek an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting
Pelosi supports halting Russian oil imports to US: ‘Ban it’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid the escalating war in Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she supports banning Russian oil imports to the U.S., a hefty nod that could strengthen President Joe Biden's hand as global allies seek to isolate
Rebel gunmen kill 8 technicians in Indonesia’s restive Papua
JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — Separatist gunmen killed eight technicians repairing a remote telecommunications tower in Indonesia’s restive Papua province, authorities and the rebels said. More than a
Oregon Legislature approves overtime pay for farmworkers
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Farmworkers in Oregon would earn overtime pay under a bill that the Legislature approved on Thursday, after more than 1,000 people submitted testimony, including farmworkers who felt they have been taken advantage of for too long
Magna joins other Canadian companies in idling Russian operations over Ukraine war
TORONTO — Magna International Inc. is joining other Canadian companies in standing up against aggression in Ukraine by idling its Russian operations. "Like most in the international community, we remain deeply concerned with the very unfortunate situat...
