‘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…
Republicans Renew Criticism Of Efforts To Shut Key Oil Pipeline Amid Energy Crisis
Republicans Renew Criticism Of Efforts To Shut Key Oil Pipeline Amid Energy Crisis Thomas Catenacci on March 21, 2022 Republicans have renewed pressure on the State of Michigan to reverse course on…
Telemedicine booms in S.Korea amid COVID, President-elect Yoon backs practice
By Joori Roh SEOUL – Kim Jin-woo, a 27-year old resident of Seoul battling COVID-19 and recovering at home under a new government policy, needed to see a doctor when his symptoms…
Global Energy Group Asks Citizens To Sacrifice Amid Worldwide Crisis
Global Energy Group Asks Citizens To Sacrifice Amid Worldwide Crisis Thomas Catenacci on March 18, 2022 The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a 10-point plan Friday to reduce global reliance on fossil…
IEA urges reduced transport to cut oil use amid supply crunch
By Noah Browning LONDON -The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday urged consumers to travel less, share transport and drive more slowly, part of a 10-point plan to cut oil use as…
U.S. Democrats introduce bill to curb Russian crypto use amid Ukraine crisis
By Hannah Lang – Democratic U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday that would enable the president to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms doing business with sanctioned Russian entities and prevent them from…
Nutrien to increase potash production amid Eastern Europe supply worries
– Canada’s Nutrien Ltd, the world’s biggest fertilizer producer, said on Wednesday it plans to increase potash output by nearly 1 million tonnes this year to about 15 million tonnes in response…
Americans’ Spending Slows Dramatically Amid Surging Inflation And Gas Prices
Americans’ Spending Slows Dramatically Amid Surging Inflation And Gas Prices Harry Wilmerding on March 16, 2022 American’s spending slowed in February amid surging inflation and gas prices, the U.S. Census Bureau announced…
‘Significant Uncertainty’: Mortgage Demand Plummets Amid Sky-High Rates, Massive Inflation
‘Significant Uncertainty’: Mortgage Demand Plummets Amid Sky-High Rates, Massive Inflation Harry Wilmerding on March 16, 2022 Mortgage demand plummeted in mid March after a sharp increase in rates and inflation, the Mortage…
EU to subsidise household fuel prices surging amid Ukraine crisis
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS – EU finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to subsidise household fuel prices and offer support to companies hit by surging energy prices as a result of Russia’s invasion…
Volkswagen prioritises China, U.S. amid Europe instability
BERLIN – Volkswagen is shifting production to China and the United states as a result of the war in Ukraine and will prioritise China this year, its Chief Executive Herbert Diess said…
US Astronaut To Fly Home On Russian Spacecraft Amid Rising Tension
US Astronaut To Fly Home On Russian Spacecraft Amid Rising Tension Laurel Duggan on March 14, 2022 American astronaut Mark Vande Hei will travel back to Earth with two Russians in late…
Lyft joins Uber in charging customers extra for fuel amid high gas prices
– Lyft Inc on Monday joined Uber Inc to levy fuel surcharge on rides from customers in an attempt to cushion the impact on drivers’ pockets from higher fuel costs. “Driver earnings…
Sri Lanka finance minister meets top IMF official amid economic crisis
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s finance minister held talks with a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official on Monday, two sources said, as the island nation seeks help to deal…
S&P to end this year 1% lower amid Ukraine crisis – Goldman
– The S&P 500 index will end 2022 about 1% lower as commodity prices surge and the outlook for global economic growth weakens amid the conflict in Ukraine, Goldman Sachs said. Goldman…
Governors Nationwide Seek State Gas Tax Suspension Amid Surging Prices
Governors Nationwide Seek State Gas Tax Suspension Amid Surging Prices Thomas Catenacci on March 11, 2022 Several states are seeking to temporarily suspend local gas taxes to provide relief for consumers facing…
Uber to roll out fuel surcharge in United States amid high gas prices
– Uber Technologies Inc said on Friday U.S. customers, excluding New York City, will have to pay a fuel surcharge from March 16 as the ride-hailing firm tries to address concerns of…
Amid budget surplus Maryland governor pushes for pause on gas tax
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s state coffers are filled with cash, according to Governor Larry Hogan and now he wants to pause the state’s gas tax. Hogan said with a budget surplus reported today, it’s…
Democrats Aim To Increase Taxes On Big Oil Amid Record Gas Prices
Democrats Aim To Increase Taxes On Big Oil Amid Record Gas Prices Thomas Catenacci on March 10, 2022 A group of House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation Thursday that would implement a…
ECB raises inflation forecasts, cuts growth outlook amid Ukraine conflict
FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank raised its inflation projections on Thursday but cut its growth outlook as the conflict in Ukraine is likely to keep commodity prices high, sapping households’ purchasing…
Bearish bets on Asia FX rise amid Ukraine crisis, rupee shorts near two-year high – Reuters Poll
By Shashwat Awasthi and Harshita Swaminathan – Investors raised their bearish views on most Asian currencies, with short bets on the Indian rupee at a near two-year high, as Russia’s invasion of…
Analysis-Investors shift to Latam amid war in Europe, but risks remain
By Anisha Sircar and Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK – A rate hike cycle that started last year and low valuations had already made Latin America a darling destination for investors in 2022,…
Electric Vehicle Industry Hit With Bad News Amid Ukraine Crisis
Electric Vehicle Industry Hit With Bad News Amid Ukraine Crisis Thomas Catenacci on March 8, 2022 The London Metal Exchange (LME) suspended trading of nickel, the key critical mineral that is needed…
Over 2 Million Refugees Have Fled From Ukraine Amid Invasion, UN Says
Over 2 Million Refugees Have Fled From Ukraine Amid Invasion, UN Says Sebastian Hughes on March 8, 2022 More than two million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded the country, according…
U.S. top diplomat Blinken reassures Moldova amid refugee influx from Ukraine
By Simon Lewis CHISINAU, Moldova -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reassured Moldova’s leaders that the United States would rally international opposition to Russian aggression “whenever and wherever” it occurs.…
Texas School District’s ‘Racial Equity Committee’ Blocks Parents From Attending Its Meetings Amid Public Backlash
Texas School District’s ‘Racial Equity Committee’ Blocks Parents From Attending Its Meetings Amid Public Backlash Kendall Tietz on March 4, 2022 A school district’s “Racial Equity Committee” has prevented members of the…
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