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By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer COVID-19 vaccine sales jumped 44% for Moderna in the final quarter of 2021, and the drugmaker expects demand for…
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By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, which could spark the biggest war in Europe…
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By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems…
Continue Reading Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia: ‘Putin chose this war’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled new, “devastating” sanctions on Russia meant to punish the country for its…
Continue Reading Russian stocks crash 33% and ruble plunges to record low
By Mark Thompson and Chris Liakos, CNN Business Russian stocks crashed and the ruble hit a record low against the dollar on Thursday after Russian…
Continue Reading Russia-Ukraine conflict raises big risks for global economy
By PAUL WISEMAN and DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Just what a vulnerable world economy didn’t need — a conflict that…
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CNN By Mark Thompson and Chris Liakos, CNN Business Russian stocks crashed by more than 40% and the ruble hit a record low against the dollar on…
Continue Reading Global stocks plunge as Russia attacks Ukraine
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Continue Reading China calls for talks on Ukraine, OKs Russian wheat imports
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Continue Reading NATO vows to defend its entire territory after Russia attack
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia has launched war on Ukraine and that the…
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Continue Reading World leaders slap sanctions on the Kremlin over invasion
By RAF CASERT and SAM PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and…
Continue Reading Bitcoin price falls after Russia attacks Ukraine
By Rob McLean and Michelle Toh, CNN Business The price of bitcoin fell below $35,000 early Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced…
Continue Reading Bitcoin price falls after Russia attacks Ukraine
CNN By Rob McLean and Michelle Toh, CNN Business The price of bitcoin fell below $35,000 early Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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By Laura He, CNN Business Global stocks plunged after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, drawing condemnation from the West…
Continue Reading Tough sanctions loom against Russia, effectiveness uncertain
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Continue Reading $6.25B sale of Venetian properties on Vegas Strip complete
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The more than $6 billion sale of Venetian properties on the Las Vegas Strip has been completed. The new and old owners of the…
Continue Reading Asia shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks recovered toward the end of a wild trading day, as the…
Continue Reading Drought, pesticides take a toll on Chile’s crucial honeybees
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Continue Reading Dow futures, Asian markets plunge as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates
CNN By Laura He, CNN Business Asian markets and US stock futures plunged on Thursday as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military…
Continue Reading Global stocks plunge as Russia attacks Ukraine
CNN By Laura He, CNN Business Global stocks plunged after President Vladimir Putin launched a military attack on Ukraine, drawing condemnation from…
Continue Reading Global oil prices soar above $100 and could go much higher
By Matt Egan and Charles Riley, CNN Business Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, piling pressure on…
Continue Reading Global oil prices soar above $100 and could go much higher
CNN By Matt Egan and Charles Riley, CNN Business Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, piling…
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Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites and affiliated organizations added to the…
Continue Reading Rights advocates urge jet fuel sanctions against Myanmar
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Some human rights advocates are urging governments to impose sanctions against supplying…
Continue Reading Amazon union organizer, 2 others arrested at NYC facility
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a former Amazon employee leading a push to unionize one of the online retailer’s warehouses has been…
Continue Reading Sleng Teng: How a Japanese woman influenced Jamaica’s reggae
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A musical revolution in Jamaica has a connection with a rhythm pattern that came off a portable…
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