Maryland awards $4.6 million in heritage grants to boost local tourism and development
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support 91 projects aimed at strengthening local economies through…
US to boost scrutiny of United Airlines after safety incidents
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Airlines said late Friday that U.S. safety regulators will boost scrutiny of the airline after a series of recent safety incidents.…
Mexico presidential candidate Sheinbaum vows to boost state energy sector
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday vowed to keep boosting the activity of the country’s state-owned energy companies if she wins the upcoming election, while also pledging…
US climate rule will boost sustainable accounting industry
By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – New U.S. climate-disclosure regulations should boost demand for services of the Big Four accounting firms and more specialized reviewers, and could sharpen a rivalry between the two…
Gasoline, food boost US producer prices in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in February amid a surge in the cost of goods like gasoline and food, which could fan fears that inflation was picking…
EU agrees 5 billion euro boost for Ukraine military aid fund
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to provide 5 billion euros ($5.48 billion) for military aid to Ukraine as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance…
US Treasury’s No. 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption
By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) – U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up its battle against corruption, saying that work could help boost job creation in…
Howard County Police Boost Patrols in Centennial Park Following Assault
ELLICOTT CITY, MD—In response to an assault on a local jogging trail, Howard County Police have heightened patrols in Centennial Park. A 24-year-old woman reported that on March 11, she was attacked…
Pennsylvania State Police Hope New Ad Campaign Will Boost Enlistment
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has launched an advertising campaign to attract more people to a career as a state trooper. The recruitment initiative will use various media channels, including a television…
Biden’s Plan To Boost American Chip Manufacturing Is Already Facing Setbacks
Biden’s Plan To Boost American Chip Manufacturing Is Already Facing Setbacks Jason Cohen on February 19, 2024 President Joe Biden’s ambitious plan for boosting domestic chip manufacturing is already hitting serious roadblocks,…
Chinese major cities ease home purchase limits to boost sales
BEIJING (Reuters) – Two of China’s major cities, Suzhou and Shanghai, followed Guangzhou in easing home-buying restrictions, in an effort to boost property sales as persistent weakness in confidence delays a recovery…
IKEA cuts prices to boost sales as raw material costs ease
LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA is investing in price cuts on some products across a range of countries, including Belgium, Canada and India, as the furniture retailer aims to unwind increases it introduced…
US IRS wants to simplify tax notices to reduce anxiety, boost compliance
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday said it was redesigning hundreds of types of notices mailed to taxpayers to make them simpler, clearer, and understandable…
EXCLUSIVE: Fulton County Commissioner Wants To Boost Fani Willis’ Budget Despite Corruption Allegations
EXCLUSIVE: Fulton County Commissioner Wants To Boost Fani Willis’ Budget Despite Corruption Allegations Katelynn Richardson on January 22, 2024 At least one Fulton County commissioner is advocating for the district attorney’s office…
Foreign auto brands boost exports as China sales remain weak – data
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Foreign carmakers that have been losing market share to local rivals in China have boosted exports from the world’s largest auto market, accounting for more than a fifth of…
Exclusive-Panasonic puts productivity boost ahead of new EV plant in US
By Daniel Leussink and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) – Panasonic’s battery business must focus on boosting productivity, Group CEO Yuki Kusumi told Reuters, signalling the Tesla supplier may hold off building a…
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. The new…
Kenya wins $941 million IMF loan boost, easing financial pressures
By Kanjyik Ghosh (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a $941 million lending boost to Kenya, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million, offering some relief to the…
China’s SAIC set to add 14 vehicle vessels to boost exports
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -SAIC Motor Corp plans to add 14 vehicle vessels in the next three years to its fleet of carriers as the state-owned Chinese automaker aims to boost sales in overseas…
Uber says it’s working with Tesla to boost EV adoption among drivers
(Reuters) – Uber is working with Tesla to promote use of electric vehicles by its drivers in the United States as it works towards becoming emission-free in U.S. and Canadian cities by…
Microsoft offers $20 consumer AI subscription to boost business
By Jeffrey Dastin DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Microsoft on Monday said consumers and small businesses can buy subscriptions to access more capabilities in its artificial intelligence “Copilot,” as it moves to grow…
Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts after producer prices slide
(Reuters) – Traders on Friday priced in a bigger chance that the Federal Reserve will deliver more monetary policy easing this year after a U.S. government report pointed to less inflation in…
New Jersey Hoping to Boost Craft Beer Industry with the Jersey Brew Trail
The Garden State is enhancing its craft beer scene with the introduction of the Jersey Brew Trail, a new initiative aimed at promoting nearly 50 craft breweries across New Jersey. This innovative…
New Congressional Spending Deal Would Boost Spending Levels Compared To Pre-Pandemic Budget
New Congressional Spending Deal Would Boost Spending Levels Compared To Pre-Pandemic Budget Arjun Singh on January 9, 2024 The bipartisan spending deal negotiated between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader…
Saudi Arabia’s new civil laws aim to boost investment, but caution lingers
By Pesha Magid and Hadeel Al Sayegh RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) – For private equity investor Imad Ghandour changes in Saudi Arabia’s laws are prompting a rethink and his firm may buy, for the…
South Korea president vows to ease regulations to boost home supplies
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday vowed to relax tax rules on multiple homeowners and ease rules governing the reconstruction of apartment buildings in a bid to…
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