Category Archives: Economy
The Pompidou, Paris’ temple of modern art, plans NJ branch
The Statue of Liberty could be getting company from her native France. Paris' acclaimed Pompidou Center announced plans Friday to open
Publisher removes Anne Frank passage from Hilderbrand novel
NEW YORK (AP) — Elin Hilderbrand has asked that a reference to Anne Frank in her new novel be taken out after numerous online readers alleged the passage was insensitive and anti-Semitic.
Proposals to limit cruise activity in Juneau falter
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Supporters of efforts to limit cruise ship traffic in Juneau said they failed to gather enough signatures to qualify their proposals for a vote.
Calif. governor seems unlikely to lift worker mask mandate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared disinclined Friday to insert himself into the regulatory process for workplaces after a state safety board upset business groups by approving new rules that require all workers to wear mas...
Judge: US can’t delay challenge to public land coal sales
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge has rejected the Biden administration's attempt to delay a lawsuit from several states and environmentalists who are seeking to end lease sales for coal mining on federal lands.
Bargain hunters pounce as Trump condo prices hit decade lows
NEW YORK (AP) — The building has stunning Manhattan skyline views, its spa offers deep-tissue massages, and the fancy restaurant off the lobby serves up prime steaks. Best of all, many apartments at the Trump World Tower are selling at
ASEAN envoys meet Myanmar junta leader to press for dialogue
BANGKOK (AP) — Representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met with Myanmar’s junta leader on Friday, six weeks after an emergency regional summit on the coup in the country drew promises of progress toward a solution but produced
Fed chief Powell: Climate policy is for elected officials
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank can help assess risks to banks from climate change but that addressing the broader issue is up to private companies and elected officials, underlining that U.S. central...
EU bans overflight of its territory by Belarus airlines
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slapped a ban on the overflight of the 27-nation bloc’s airspace and the use of its airports by Belarus airlines, in the wake of Minsk’s decision to divert a Ryanair passenger plane to
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein reach trade deal with UK
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway and two other non-EU European nations on Friday reached a trade deal with Britain following the country's departure from the bloc last year.
