EU antitrust chief calls for global approach towards tech giants
By Foo Yun Chee BERLIN – Europe’s antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager, the architect of landmark rules to curb the power of U.S. tech giants, called …
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StanChart CEO says bank’s global focus still valid amid calls for HSBC break-up
By Iain Withers LONDON – Standard Chartered Chief Executive Bill Winters said the merits of a UK-based, Asia-focused bank remain valid in the face of …
Activist Clearway calls for split of nutrition company Glanbia – letter
By Simon Jessop and Padraic Halpin LONDON – Activist investor Clearway Capital has written to the board of Glanbia calling for a break-up of the …
Ukrainian prosecutor says Russia uses rape as a war tactic, calls Putin a war criminal
IRPIN, Ukraine – Ukraine’s prosecutor general accused Russia on Tuesday of using rape as a tactic of war and described Russian President Vladimir Putin as …
Beloved Jersey Shore Self Pick Farm Calls it Quits, Puts Property Up for Sale
NEW EGYPT, NJ – Something will be different for tens of thousands of New Jerseyans this spring and summer. They won’t be able to visit …
Joe Biden Calls for Unity Between Parties, But Calls Trump a Horrible Plague
U.S. President Joe Biden was able to correctly read the words from his teleprompter without screwing them up, but it could have been because he …
UN chief calls for debt relief, post-COVID investment on W. Africa trip
By Nellie Peyton DAKAR – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged debt relief for African countries and more investment to help their economies recover …
N.Korea’s Kim calls for stronger military as nuclear test work ‘well underway’
By Josh Smith SEOUL -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on the country’s military to “bolster up their strength in every way to annihilate …
Guy Who Builds Electric Cars and Calls for Free Speech Triggers, Outrages America’s Left
America’s left is outraged today after billionaire electric car manufacturer Elon Musk bought Twitter and promised to defend free speech on the platform. CNN host …
White House calls on Senate to vote on Fed nominees this week
WASHINGTON – The White House on Monday called on the U.S. Senate to vote this week on its nominees to lead the Federal Reserve Board …
McDonald’s calls Icahn demands on sourcing pigs unfeasible, expensive
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON – McDonald’s Corp on Thursday said Carl Icahn’s call for the fast food chain to stop buying pork from suppliers that …
Rising calls for U.S. LNG revive stalled export projects, but at higher costs
By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON – Soaring demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) as buyers steer clear of Russian fuel is putting some long-stalled …
Russia calls increased NATO military activity in the Arctic worrying, warns of “unintended incidents” – TASS
(Reuters) – Russia is worried about increased activity of NATO forces in the Arctic and sees risks of “unintended incidents” occurring in the region, TASS …
U.S. envoy Kerry calls for renewables push, says Putin cannot control wind, sun
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) – The conflict in Ukraine shows now is the time to shift to clean and independent energy, U.S. climate envoy John …
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Calls Out Biden’s Attempt To Impose A ‘Green New Deal’ Through Wall Street Regulation
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Calls Out Biden’s Attempt To Impose A ‘Green New Deal’ Through Wall Street Regulation Thomas Catenacci on April 12, 2022 House Oversight Subcommittee …
Russia calls for integrating BRICS payment systems
(Reuters) – Russia, hit by Western sanctions, has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to extend the use of national currencies and integrate …
Shell blames oil, gas margin calls for billions in cash outflows
LONDON – Shell said on Thursday it diverted $7 billion of its cash flows partly to cover hefty oil and gas margin calls, becoming the …
GOP Rep. Chip Roy Calls Dems Out On Their Latest COVID Hypocrisy
GOP Rep. Chip Roy Calls Dems Out On Their Latest COVID Hypocrisy Jennie Taer on April 6, 2022 Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy called out …
New Jersey Woman Calls 9-1-1 for False Alarm to Divert Police From Her Impending Traffic Stop
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Lindenwold woman called 9-1-1 to report a fake emergency and a shooting at an apartment building in an attempt to …
IMF calls for $15 billion this year to manage long-term risks of COVID
WASHINGTON – Countries around the world should provide $15 billion in grants this year and $10 billion a year thereafter to manage the long-term risks …
Billionaire CEO Jamie Dimon Calls Out Biden’s Weak Leadership
Billionaire CEO Jamie Dimon Calls Out Biden’s Weak Leadership Harry Wilmerding on April 4, 2022 JPMorgan Chase chief executive officer Jamie Dimon’s annual shareholder letter …
Venice Man Sentenced To 15 Months In Federal Prison For Making Threatening Phone Calls To Members Of Congress
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung today sentenced Frank Anthony Pezzuto (73, Venice) to 15 months in federal prison for transmitting in …
With Gas Prices At Historic Highs, Biden Calls For Raising Taxes On Oil Drillers
With Gas Prices At Historic Highs, Biden Calls For Raising Taxes On Oil Drillers Thomas Catenacci on March 29, 2022 President Joe Biden’s budget proposes …
N.Korea’s Kim calls for ramping up ideological campaigns amid ‘worst difficulties’
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a propaganda campaign to increase popular support for the country’s ideology …
French retailer Auchan says it plans to remain in Russia, Ukraine calls for boycott
PARIS – Privately-owned French retailer Auchan plans to maintain its presence in Russia, its CEO said in an interview published in the French newspaper Journal …
Former Olympian Calls Out SCOTUS Nominee For Refusing To Define ‘Woman’
Former Olympian Calls Out SCOTUS Nominee For Refusing To Define ‘Woman’ Laurel Duggan on March 24, 2022 Eli Bremer, a former Olympic athlete running for …
U.S. sues Texas county, calls voting map discriminatory
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday filed a lawsuit accusing a Texas county of adopting an electoral map that discriminates …
Explainer-Challenges arise as Russia calls for gas payments in roubles
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said the world’s largest natural gas producer would soon require “unfriendly” countries to pay …
Fed’s Mester calls for frontloading rate hikes, sees rise to 2.5% in 2022
By Ann Saphir – Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester on Tuesday said she would like to raise interest rates to about 2.5% by …
Corrado calls on Murphy Dept. Of Labor Comish to resign after offices remain closed
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and lifted all COVID-19 public health mandates, but the …
Raleigh Police Chief Calls Out “Senseless Violence” After Shooting Suspect Fires at Cops
RALEIGH, NC – Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson praised the courageous efforts by police officers and criticized the “senseless violence” that took place in …
Japan’s opposition head calls for BOJ governor who can steer stimulus exit
By Kentaro Sugiyama and Daniel Leussink TOKYO – The Bank of Japan’s next governor must be someone who can steer the central bank toward an …
Zelenskiy calls on U.S. Congress for more Russia sanctions, defense aid
WASHINGTON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for further military assistance to help protect the skies over Ukraine and …
Trafigura seeks funding as commodity surge triggers margin calls – Bloomberg News
– Global commodities trader Trafigura Group has been holding talks with private equity groups to secure additional financing as soaring prices trigger margin calls across …
Intel calls news conference on Europe investments for Tuesday
BERLIN – U.S. chip company Intel has called a news conference for Tuesday to provide updates on planned investments in the European Union. In its …
Ukraine president calls on software giants to stop supporting their products in Russia
LVIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday called on U.S. software firms Microsoft Corp and Oracle Corp and German business software group SAP …
Powerful New Jersey Democrat Calls on Governor Murphy to Suspend State Gas Tax
CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy hasn’t been able to deliver any sort of plan to alleviate the rising cost of fuel at …
Guardian calls on state to investigate report of lead contamination in Atlantic County Schools drinking water
NORTHFIELD, N.J. – New Jersey Assemblyman Don Guardian on Friday called for an investigation into potential lead contamination in the Atlantic County schools’ drinking water. Guardian …
REPORT: Project Veritas Videos Stokes Turmoil At NYT, Executive Editor Calls Out Ensnared Reporter
REPORT: Project Veritas Videos Stokes Turmoil At NYT, Executive Editor Calls Out Ensnared Reporter Kendall Tietz on March 11, 2022 Upset New York Times staff …
Australia, South Africa miners eye options as Europe makes desperate calls
By Helen Reid and Praveen Menon – Australian and South African miners are exploring ways to supply coal and metals consumers in Europe scrambling for …
Bergen calls for unity against government mandates at Freedom Convoy rally
TRENTON, N.J. – Liberty-loving truckers and their supporters took to the roads over the weekend for a peaceful Freedom Convoy in protest of unconstitutional mandates …
Russia calls for return to ‘peaceful co-existence’ with U.S. like during Cold War -Interfax
– Russia and the United States should return to the principle of “peaceful co-existence” like during the Cold War, the Interfax news agency cited the …
NY AG Calls Cuomo A ‘Sick, Pathetic Man’ After He Hints At Political Comeback
NY AG Calls Cuomo A ‘Sick, Pathetic Man’ After He Hints At Political Comeback Laurel Duggan on March 7, 2022 Democratic New York Attorney General …
Bucco calls for a total lift on COVID-19 mandates after governor’s health emergency ends Monday
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy’s state public health emergency expires on Monday, so should the lingering vaccine and mask mandates in public offices …
Nancy Pelosi Echoes Republicans’ Calls For Russian Oil Import Ban
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would support a ban on Russian oil imports, aligning herself with bipartisan lawmakers pushing for energy independence. “I’m all …
China calls on rare earths companies to bring prices back to “reasonable” level
BEIJING – China summoned some key rare earths companies amid continuously-rising product prices and urged them to ensure a steady supply chain to help cool …
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker calls on Wall Street giant to exit Russia
By Kirstin Ridley and Sinead Cruise LONDON – A one-time Goldman Sachs banker has written an open letter to David Solomon calling on the Wall …
U.S. Marshals ServiceSees Another Spike in Scam Phone Calls
Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, and county …
U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo arrives in Taiwan, calls it ‘great nation’
TAIPEI – Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, sanctioned by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency, arrived in …
‘Entire World Is Watching’: Manchin Joins Calls For Russian Oil Import Ban
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin doubled down on his call for President Joe Biden to ban all Russian crude oil imports on Tuesday. “It …