High temps, drought in China affect drinking water, crops
BEIJING (AP) — Unusually high temperatures and a prolonged drought are affecting large swaths of China, reducing crop yields and drinking water…
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UK workers suffer biggest hit to their wages since records began
By Anna Cooban, CNN Business UK workers have suffered the biggest drop in their spending power in more than 20 years as prices keep soaring. Average…
Continue Reading China’s worst heatwave in 60 years is forcing factories to close
By Laura He, CNN Business China’s Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region…
Continue Reading Germany: 1 dead, 9 injured after test car veers into traffic
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany says one person has died and nine were seriously injured after a test car with autonomous steering capability…
Continue Reading Gates eyes partnership with South Korea over global health
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Bill Gates is calling for South Korea to become more involved in international efforts to prevent infectious diseases…
Continue Reading Kenya’s Odinga says he will challenge close election loss
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Opposition figure Raila Odinga said Tuesday that he would challenge the results of…
Continue Reading Asian shares rise on optimism about US, China economies
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday as regional markets looked to strong economic signs out…
Continue Reading Explosions rock Crimea in suspected Ukrainian attack
By PAUL BYRNE Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Explosions and fires ripped through an ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Crimea on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Far-right Italian leader Meloni rides popular wave in polls
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding…
Continue Reading Top Malaysian court orders ex-PM Najib to begin final appeal
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top court has ordered former Prime Minister Najib Razak to begin his final appeal on Thursday after…
Continue Reading Russia’s economy gets boost from wartime grain shipments
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press With much fanfare, ship after ship loaded with grain has sailed from Ukraine after being stuck in the country’s…
Continue Reading Western states hit with more cuts to Colorado River water
By SAM METZ, SUMAN NAISHADHAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For the second year in a row, Arizona and Nevada will…
Continue Reading Companies facing 1st tax on stock buybacks in Biden bill
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in legislation passed this month: the creation of a…
Continue Reading Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation
By ZEKE MILLER and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care…
Continue Reading 4moms recalls millions of baby swings and rockers
By Rob McLean, CNN Business Millions of baby swings and rockers that pose a risk of asphyxiation or other injuries to infants have been recalled,…
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Kraft Heinz recalling contaminated Capri Sun juice pouches
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Kraft Heinz is recalling thousands of pouches of Capri Sun in the U.S. after some cleaning solution accidentally…
Continue Reading You can buy a Dodge Challenger convertible as the model ends its run
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business The modern Dodge Challenger muscle car and the closely related Dodge Charger four-door sedan are ending their…
Continue Reading Buffett’s firm buys more Apple shares while betting on oil
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company bet more on high-tech darling Apple during the second quarter. But it…
Continue Reading Walmart deal with Paramount gives members streaming perks
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it has signed a deal with Paramount Global to offer the entertainment…
Continue Reading Majority of Americans say they’re worried about being able to pay for housing
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business If you are feeling the pinch of higher rents, you’re not alone. Nearly 60% of renters saw a rent increase during…
Continue Reading Most electric cars are quiet. But Dodge says its future electric muscle car will be super loud
CNN By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Dodge, famous for offering cars with big and powerful V8 engines, is phasing out some of its iconic,…
Continue Reading Tesla has now built one million cars in China
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Tesla is celebrating its one millionth car manufactured in China, a major milestone for the electric car…
Continue Reading FAA warns that staffing shortage will delay flights in NYC
By The Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration says it is reducing flights in the area around New York City because of lack of staffing.…
Continue Reading Dollar General faces penalties for Georgia store issues
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General faces nearly $1.3 million in penalties after government inspectors…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Monday 8/15/2022
The Associated Press Stocks recovered from early losses and ended higher on Wall Street. Investors remain focused on the economy and upcoming reports…
Continue Reading Unity Software, Turquoise Hill fall; Gilead, Moderna rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Unity Software, Turquoise Hill fall; Gilead, Moderna…
Continue Reading WeWork’s former CEO has a new startup, reportedly valued at more than $1 billion
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Nearly three years after Adam Neumann stepped down as CEO of WeWork following a failed attempt…
Continue Reading WeWork’s former CEO has a new startup, reportedly valued at more than $1 billion
CNN By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Nearly three years after Adam Neumann stepped down as CEO of WeWork following a failed attempt to take the…
Continue Reading WeWork’s former CEO has a new startup, reportedly valued at more than $1 billion
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Nearly three years after Adam Neumann stepped down as CEO of WeWork following a failed attempt to take the…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $2.68 to $89.41 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery fell…
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