Death toll rises to 18 from Polish mine accidents; 7 missing
The death toll from disasters in two Polish coal mines rose to 18 after the bodies of four missing miners were found. The rescue operation at the…
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Ideas on mute? Study: Remote meetings dampen brainstorming
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A new study says if you want to brainstorm during a meeting, it works better in person than over remote video…
Continue Reading Hungary extends cap on fuel and food prices to July 1
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s government extended a price cap on fuel and some basic food items for an additional two months as consumer…
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7 things you’re wasting money on
By Beth Braverman With inflation pushing the price of just about everything higher, it’s more important than ever to keep track of how…
Continue Reading IMF sees bumper year for Arab oil producers, risk for others
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s economy is forecast to grow around 3.6% this year, but Arab oil…
Continue Reading German government cuts economic forecast, sees 2.2% growth
BERLIN (AP) — The German government is forecasting that the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, will grow by only 2.2% this year as Russia’s…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia’s natural gas cutoff?
By The Associated Press Russia’s playing hardball on natural gas. State-owned exporter Gazprom says it’s stopping pipeline deliveries to…
Continue Reading EU moves to lift visa rules for travelers from Qatar, Kuwait
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union moved Wednesday to lift visa requirements for people from Qatar and Kuwait to make it easier for them to enter…
Continue Reading Boeing delays its newest jet as losses soar
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The bad news keeps piling up for Boeing. The company is delaying the debut of its newest passenger jet to 2025, and it…
Continue Reading Sorry, crypto fans. Gold is still the real hedge in times of uncertainty
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business It looks like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may not be digital gold after all. Bitcoin prices are down more…
Continue Reading EU proposes law to stop abusive lawsuits against journalists
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm wants to see the EU adopt a law to protect journalists and civil rights activists from…
Continue Reading Why tech stocks are bleeding right now
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was a huge beneficiary of the stock market’s epic recovery from the pandemic.…
Continue Reading The AP Interview: UN nuke chief wants Ukraine plant access
By DAVID KEYTON and CARA ANNA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The International Atomic Energy Agency chief says the safety of Europe’s…
Continue Reading After 2 muted years, orange-clad folk mark Dutch King’s Day
By PETER DEJONG Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — After two years of celebrations muted by coronavirus lockdowns, the Netherlands is marking King…
Continue Reading Boeing posts $1.2 billion loss in Q1, worse than expected
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Boeing is reporting a money-losing quarter as both its civilian-airplane division and the defense business are…
Continue Reading Why lab-grown diamond sales are surging
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business It’s proposal season, and engagements are on the rise. So are factory-made diamond sales. Not that you’d…
Continue Reading Walmart is giving some customers 10 cents off every gallon of gas
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Members of Walmart’s discount program will get a bit of relief at the gas pump. Beginning Wednesday, Walmart+…
Continue Reading Chinese drone maker DJI halts business in Russia and Ukraine
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business DJI, the world’s top drone maker, will temporarily stop doing business in Russia and Ukraine. The move marks a…
Continue Reading Chinese drone maker DJI halts business in Russia and Ukraine
CNN By Michelle Toh, CNN Business DJI, the world’s top drone maker, will temporarily stop doing business in Russia and Ukraine. The move marks…
Continue Reading For summer travel deals, stay off the beaten path
By SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet Demand for travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels just in time for travel’s hottest season — summer. National…
Continue Reading Millennials are ahead of their parents in retirement savings
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business Maybe that avocado toast isn’t so bad, after all. Millennials are way ahead of Baby Boomers when it comes to…
Continue Reading Musk’s Twitter ambitions to collide with Europe’s tech rules
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — A hands-off approach to moderating content at Elon Musk’s Twitter could clash with ambitious new…
Continue Reading Edmunds: A longer loan for your car? Bad idea
By RONALD MONTOYA Edmunds The conventional wisdom of car buying once stated that your loan should not exceed 48 months. But the latest data from…
Continue Reading EU nations accuse Russia of using natural gas as ‘blackmail’
By VANESSA GERA and VESELIN TOSHKOV Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Bulgaria  have accused Moscow of using natural gas to…
Continue Reading China’s Xi calls for ‘all-out’ infrastructure splurge to rescue economy
By Laura He, CNN Business China is about to embark on a new infrastructure spending spree in a bid to fix an economy nearing breaking point because…
Continue Reading SpaceX mission arrives at ISS with first Black woman to join space station crew
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts — including the first Black woman to join the International Space Station…
Continue Reading SpaceX on pace to shatter US launch records. Again
CNN By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business SpaceX has been on a tear in 2022, notching 18 rocket launches and two astronaut splashdowns in just the first…
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6 common barriers men face when seeking mental health support
Deciding to seek out counseling or medical treatment for mental health issues is one of the most difficult decisions, particularly for men. Ro…
Continue Reading Zimbabwe’s tobacco rebounds amid worries over health, labor
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe, Africa’s biggest tobacco grower, has opened its selling season for the crop…
Continue Reading DJI halts Russia, Ukraine business to prevent drone misuse
BEIJING (AP) — Drone company DJI Technology Co has temporarily suspended business activities in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not…
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