‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ to end in May 2026 amid CBS cost cuts
NEW YORK — The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will come to an end in May 2026, CBS confirmed, marking the conclusion of one of late night television’s longest-running franchises. Colbert, who…
Chile announces $1.2 billion aid plan amid surging inflation
SANTIAGO – Chile’s government on Monday announced a $1.2 billion economic aid plan that includes bonuses and labor subsidies as the Andean nation struggles with surging inflation and an economic slowdown following…
Shanghai braces for more mass COVID testing amid fresh curbs across China
By Roxanne Liu and Ryan Woo BEIJING – Multiple Chinese cities are adopting fresh COVID-19 curbs, from business halts to lockdowns, to rein in new infections, with the commercial hub of Shanghai…
Brazilian savings post record withdrawals in first half amid high inflation
BRASILIA – Brazilian savings accounts suffered a record blow in the first half of this year amid double-digit inflation that has eroded disposable income in Latin America’s largest economy. From January to…
US, Israel push Arab allies for joint defence pact amid Iran tensions
By Aziz El Yaakoubi, Andrew Mills and Matt Spetalnick RIYADH – The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that would connect…
Australia expands fourth COVID dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat
By Renju Jose SYDNEY -Australia said on Thursday it would expand the rollout of the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines from next week as it battles a steady rise in hospital admissions…
Sequoia China raises $9 billion amid hopes crackdown is easing – source
By Julie Zhu HONG KONG – Sequoia Capital China has raised a total of nearly $9 billion for four new funds amid investor hopes that the authorities are easing a regulatory crackdown…
FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER launches 5th season amid impressive growth and series expansion
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 — What do progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, conservative Rep. Liz Cheney, actor Matt Damon, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and cellist Yo-Yo Ma all have in common? They…
Biden Administration Looks To Halt Offshore Drilling In Atlantic, Pacific Amid Energy Crisis
Biden Administration Looks To Halt Offshore Drilling In Atlantic, Pacific Amid Energy Crisis Jack McEvoy on July 1, 2022 The Biden administration announced a five-year plan Friday that prevents new offshore oil…
South Australia to review Skycity’s Adelaide casino amid broader scrutiny
(Reuters) – South Australia’s gambling regulator said on Friday it would commission an independent review of Skycity Entertainment’s Adelaide casino, after probes in other states found shortcomings at rivals Crown Resorts and…
Is The Global Climate Agenda Dead? G7 Turns To Fossil Fuels Amid Energy Crisis
Is The Global Climate Agenda Dead? G7 Turns To Fossil Fuels Amid Energy Crisis Jack McEvoy on June 29, 2022 With the world desperate for fuel, Group of 7 leaders is ignoring…
Australia’s big banks hike fixed-rate home loans amid rising interest rates
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY – Two of Australia’s biggest home lenders jacked up fixed-rate home loans in line with increases to their own borrowing costs, spokespeople told Reuters, adding to pressure on…
Bitcoin miners sell their holdings amid crypto winter’s chill
By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh (Reuters) – Bitcoin miners have been forced to tap into their cryptocurrency stashes as a plunge in prices, rising energy costs and increased competition bite…
Germany seeks foreign workers for airports amid summer travel crunch
BERLIN -Germany wants to bring in foreign workers as quickly as possible to relieve airports overwhelmed by staff shortages during the busy summer season, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The temporary workers,…
Russia to spend $14.5 billion to boost local aircraft production amid sanctions
(Reuters) – Russia’s government announced plans on Monday to invest 770 billion roubles ($14.5 billion) in the country’s aviation industry by the end of this decade to boost the share of domestically-manufactured…
Ecuador government, indigenous leaders hold first talks amid protests
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO -Ecuador’s government and indigenous leaders met on Saturday for the first formal talks since mass protests began two weeks ago, and President Guillermo Lasso eased security measures. The…
German economy minister warns of industry shutdown amid gas shortage -Spiegel
BERLIN -Germany is heading for a gas shortage if Russian gas supplies remain as low as they are now, and certain industries would have to be shut down if there is not…
Singapore May manufacturing output up 13.8% y/y amid chip shortage
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s industrial output in May beat forecasts and grew 13.8% year-on-year, due to strong demand from 5G markets and data centres amid a global semiconductor chip shortage, official data showed…
U.S. judge agrees to postpone Proud Boys trial amid Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearings
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Wednesday postponed the trial for leaders of the Proud Boys facing seditious conspiracy charges for their role in storming the U.S. Capitol,…
Buy now, pay later firm Zip to raise fees amid surging inflation
(Reuters) – Australian buy now, pay later company Zip Co Ltd said on Wednesday it would raise fees for customers and merchants, as it tries to weather an onslaught from soaring inflation…
Jackson Now Requires Permits for Roll-Off Containers Amid Illegal Construction Complaints
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For years, several residents in Jackson have complained to township officials over the long-term use of large construction dumpsters in residential neighborhoods. Now, the township council has passed…
China likely to keep lending benchmark LPR unchanged amid global central bank tightening
SHANGHAI – About 90% of traders and analysts in a Reuters survey expected China to keep benchmark interest rates unchanged at its monthly fixing on Monday, as global central bank tightening limited…
Hungary extends food and fuel price caps until Oct amid surging inflation
BUDAPEST – Hungary’s government has extended a cap on some basic food and fuel prices until Oct. 1, while a cap on retail mortgage interest rates will remain in place until the…
Bombardier shares hit amid Montreal workers’ strike, market selloff
MONTREAL – Bombardier Inc shares fell as much as 17.4% on Monday as workers on a key business jet program walked off the job for a day and amid a broader selloff…
‘Get Back In Your Lane’: Tucker Carlson Slams Yellen For Focus On Global Warming, Gun Crime Amid ‘Imploding’ Economy
‘Get Back In Your Lane’: Tucker Carlson Slams Yellen For Focus On Global Warming, Gun Crime Amid ‘Imploding’ Economy Harold Hutchison on June 8, 2022 Fox News host Tucker Carlson rebuked Treasury…
Airbus deliveries fell 6% in May amid supply chain pressure
PARIS – Airbus confirmed on Wednesday it delivered 6% fewer airplanes in May, compared to the same month last year, as the aerospace industry wrestles with tight supply chains. It delivered 47…
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