– Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker, said on Thursday it will exit all of its businesses in Russia. “We intend to transfer ownership of our Russian businesses …
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By Seher Dareen – Gold steadied near the $2,000 an ounce level on Thursday, after big gyrations over the past couple of sessions, as its safe-haven appeal was supported by …
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Columbus Police Say Police Impersonator Gave Victim an Indecent Proposal
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department has reported an incident involving a man impersonating a police officer harassing a female victim. According to the department, Jason D. Bridenstine was …
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– Warner Music Group said Thursday it is suspending operations in Russia, as all three major labels have issued a call for an end to the violence in Ukraine. Warner …
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Russian energy import freeze would hit Germany as hard as Covid – source
by Reutersby ReutersBERLIN – A short-term freeze on energy imports from Russia resulting from its invasion of Ukraine is likely to cause a collapse in German gross domestic product similar to that …
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Delaware State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Crash
Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police officers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened on Interstate 495 Wednesday night. According the Delaware State Police, on Wednesday, at approximately 5:39 p.m., …
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– Russia’s central bank said on Thursday that it was introducing restrictions on local firms’ access to foreign-currency cash for the next six months, the latest step to preserve precious …
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New York City armed robbers held gun to 3-year-old child’s head, police
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking to identify two suspects in a heinous armed robbery. According to police, the brazen suspects pulled a gun …
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New Jersey’s Labor Commissioner Impeachment for Pandemic Fiasco, Unemployment Woes, Office Closures
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – Weeks after Governor Phil Murphy met with his peers at the National Governor’s Association’s annual convention, signaling an end to the pandemic phase of COVID-19, New Jersey’s …
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Instant view – Inflation over Russia risks: ECB to end bond-buying in Q3
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – The European Central Bank said on Thursday it would end asset purchases in the third quarter, as soaring inflation outweighed concerns about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for now. …
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Ukraine war damage tops $100 billion so far, economic adviser says
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Lawder WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko said on Thursday that invading Russian forces have so far destroyed at least $100 billion worth of infrastructure, …
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Rutgers Prep Student to Represent Somerset County at Scripps National Spelling Bee
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSOMERSET, NJ – Rutgers Pres student Nitya Kathiravan is moving ahead. Ms. Kathiravan will represent Somerset County at the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the Somerset County Library …
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Central banks rush to stimulus exit as inflation jumps, wary of Ukraine fallout
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – The European Central Bank’s announcement on Thursday that it plans to end stimulus in the third quarter of 2022 shows that policymakers across the developed world remain laser-focused …
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Putin warns of higher global food prices if export restrictions applied
by Reutersby Reuters– Global food prices will rise further if western nations intensify economic pressure on Russia, a major global fertilizer producer, President Vladimir Putin said. Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev told …
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BEIRUT – A hole in Lebanon’s financial system estimated at $69 billion in September is expected to grow to $73 billion, and losses in the central bank reserve will increase …
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-Electric-car maker Tesla Inc on Wednesday raised prices of its U.S. Model Y SUVs and Model 3 Long Range sedans by $1,000 each and some China-made Model 3 and Model …
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Mississippi Murder Suspect Apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Memphis
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMemphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the capture of Jacoris Drummer. He is wanted out of Bolivar County, Mississippi, for Murder, Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery. He also …
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By Sonali Paul and Praveen Menon MELBOURNE/WELLINGTON – Phones are ringing off the hook in Australia as buyers hunt for supplies of coal, gas and wheat to replace cargoes from …
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By Tim Hepher and Jamie Freed – Russia published a draft law on Thursday that could prevent its airlines returning leased aircraft, raising the stakes in a showdown with Western …
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Stellantis to extend Fiat Panda production in Italy until 2026 -unions
by Reutersby ReutersMILAN – Stellantis will produce its best-selling Fiat Panda small car at its Pomigliano plant in southern Italy until 2026, metal workers unions said on Thursday after the carmaker met …
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Presque Isle Woman Sentenced for Passing Counterfeit Money
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBANGOR, Maine: A Presque Isle woman was sentenced today in federal court for passing counterfeit money, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker sentenced Jessica Jones, …
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– Holiday inn-owner IHG said on Thursday it was suspending future investments, development activity and new hotel openings and will close its Moscow office following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The …
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Wall Street regulator to vote on landmark climate risk measure on March 21, following delays -notice
by Reutersby ReutersBy Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will vote on a landmark climate-risk measure on March 21, the agency said on Thursday. The notice of …
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Ryan Cohen hires Icahn proxy solicitor Harkins Kovler for possible Bed Bath fight
by Reutersby ReutersBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON – Ryan Cohen’s RC Ventures LLC, which owns nearly 10% of Bed Bath & Beyond, has hired a proxy solicitor, signalling the firm is ramping up …
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ECB won’t raise rates until some time after net bond buying ends -Lagarde
by Reutersby ReutersFRANKFURT – The European Central Bank has no intention of raising interest rates until some time after it has ended its bond buying at the end of the third quarter, …