How the availability of COVID-19 treatments has changed throughout the pandemic
Stacker described how COVID-19 treatments and vaccines have shifted through the first two years of the pandemic, using information from the Centers…
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US, Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly
By RAF CASERT, AAMER MADHANI and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions…
Continue Reading More protesters expected at thinning New Zealand blockade
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The number of cars and trucks blocking the streets outside New Zealand’s Parliament…
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The list of global sanctions on Russia for the war in Ukraine
By Michelle Toh, Junko Ogura, Hira Humayun, Isaac Yee, Eric Cheung, Sam Fossum and Ramishah Maruf, CNN Countries around the world are imposing fresh…
Continue Reading Another squeeze on Russia: Three shipping companies won’t sail there
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Chris Liakos, CNN Business Two of the world’s biggest container shipping companies are halting cargo bookings to and from…
Continue Reading Stocks up, fear down on Wall Street despite Ukraine invasion
By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Relief flowed through Wall Street on Friday, even as deadly…
Continue Reading Biden, Europe waiting on key SWIFT sanction against Russia
By JOSH BOAK, FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEN SWEET Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and European officials are holding one key financial sanction…
Continue Reading Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
By AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok videos, propagandized headlines and tweets being shared on smartphones…
Continue Reading Tips for navigating social media ‘fog of war’ as Russia invades Ukraine
By Brian Stelter and Clare Duffy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can…
Continue Reading The West could still kick Russia out of SWIFT as the ‘last resort’
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Charles Riley, CNN Business The West has announced a barrage of tough new sanctions aimed at cutting off Russia’s banks…
Continue Reading Wanted: Man who allegedly stole $1M worth of COVID-19 tests
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they are seeking a Southern California warehouse manager who is accused of stealing more than $1 million…
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Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
By AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok videos, propagandized headlines and tweets being shared on smartphones…
Continue Reading Fed’s Waller says bigger rate hike in March may be needed
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says he is willing to support a half-point…
Continue Reading Big Oil CEO responds to Biden: We would never ‘take advantage of’ war in Ukraine
By Matt Egan, CNN American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers insisted on Thursday that US oil companies would not seek to capitalize on…
Continue Reading Amy Hollyfield named new Dallas Morning News managing editor
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Morning News has named Tampa Bay Times senior editor Amy Hollyfield its new managing editor. The News reported Thursday…
Continue Reading $3.2B (and counting) bid in largest US offshore wind auction
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The largest auction of offshore wind sites in the nation’s history is drawing strong…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
The Associated Press U.S. markets stabilized and ended higher Thursday after an early swoon brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Technology…
Continue Reading Lantheus, South Jersey rise; Discovery, Rent-A-Center fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Lantheus, South Jersey rise; Discovery, Rent-A-Center…
Continue Reading Beyond Meat falls short in Q4 due to weak retail demand
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer U.S. shoppers are giving plant-based burgers a pass. Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat says its revenue…
Continue Reading Random braking in Honda Accord and CR-V under investigation
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating popular Honda Accord sedans and CR-V SUVs…
Continue Reading Canada authorizes first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine
By The Associated Press Canada has become the first country to authorize use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is made by Medicago of…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain states to team up on hydrogen tech proposal
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The governors of four Rocky Mountain states say they will cooperate on developing ways to…
Continue Reading Iowa attorney general leads study of high fertilizer prices
By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says dramatic increases in the price of farm fertilizers…
Continue Reading Financial sanctions are easier than ever for Russians to evade. Thank Bitcoin
By Allison Morrow, CNN Business The West’s initial salvo of financial sanctions against Russia failed to deter President Vladimir Putin from…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue Reading Germany says Russia will lose energy customers over Ukraine
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s vice chancellor says Russia’s attack on Ukraine will cause western nations to stop…
Continue Reading Judge stays out of Elon Musk vs. SEC letter spat, for now
DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge is refusing to get involved in a spat between a lawyer for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and U.S. securities regulators, at…
Continue Reading Treasury: Most COVID rental aid went to low-income residents
By MICHAEL CASEY and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department has concluded that more than 80% of the…
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AAA Texas: Drivers in El Paso paying most in state for gas
EL PASO, Texas – Drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average in the state for a regular gallon of unleaded gas, according to AAA Texas…
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Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox in El Paso for U.S. Mexico Border Summit
EL PASO, Texas – Former President of Mexico is attending the U.S. Mexico border summit at the Paso Del Norte Hotel. The event also includes a…
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