Senators demand emergency session over looming 37 percent health benefit hike for NJ public workers
New Jersey Senate Republicans are demanding an emergency legislative session to address a proposed 37% spike in public employee health premiums, warning of widespread consequences for taxpayers, municipalities, and school budgets if…
IKEA sees higher demand in Europe driven by home furnishings – CEO
By Divya Chowdhury and Savio Shetty DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores, sees demand in Europe to continue rising in the current fiscal year, driven by…
TUI: Luxury holiday demand boosts sales
BERLIN (Reuters) – Travel giant TUI reported on Friday a boost in demand for luxury holidays, driving sales for the winter 2022/23 period higher than they had been in the corresponding 2018/19…
BHP expects China to support commodities demand in 2023
(Reuters) – BHP Group Ltd on Thursday posted higher quarterly iron ore shipments that edged past expectations and said China was set to be a stabilizing force for commodities demand this year as…
OPEC says Chinese oil demand to rebound in 2023 after drop
By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -OPEC said on Tuesday Chinese oil demand would rebound this year due to relaxation of the country’s COVID-19 curbs and drive global growth, and sounded an optimistic…
Taiwan Q4 GDP seen growing 1.3% as cooling tech demand weighs: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economy likely expanded much more slowly in the fourth quarter compared to the prior quarter due to increased global economic headwinds denting demand for technology which is a…
Taiwan chipmaker UMC imposes strict cost controls over weak demand
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Monday it was implementing strict cost controls because of soft demand and a weak outlook, in a further sign of pain…
China’s exports seen cooling further in December on weak global demand, COVID woes- Reuters poll
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s export and imports are expected to have continued to struggle over December, due to the spread of COVID-19 in the country disrupting production lines and waning demand both…
Maine Parents Demand Local School District Remove Over 80 ‘Explicit’ Books From School Libraries
Maine Parents Demand Local School District Remove Over 80 ‘Explicit’ Books From School Libraries Reagan Reese on January 10, 2023 A group of Maine parents called Monday for a school district to…
U.S. wholesale inventories rise strongly in November as demand falters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. wholesale inventories increased strongly in November, lifting the inventories-to-sales ratio to the highest level in nearly 2-1/2 years, as higher borrowing costs depressed sales. The Commerce Department said on…
GE HealthCare expects 5%-7% organic revenue growth in 2023 on strong demand
(Reuters) -GE HealthCare Technologies Inc expects organic revenue growth for 2023 to be in the range of 5% to 7% on robust customer demand, the company said on Tuesday, even as inflation…
Eisai, Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug price should not dent demand – analysts
(Reuters) – The $26,500-per-year price tag for Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc’s newly approved Alzheimer’s disease drug is slightly above expectations, but should not dent demand for the promising therapy, Wall…
Supporters demand sainthood for Benedict as Pope Francis leads funeral
By Philip Pullella and Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis led the funeral of former Pope Benedict on Thursday, tenderly touching the coffin of his predecessor as he stood supported on…
Toms River family planning center receives state funding as demand increases in recent months
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River family planning center has received part of the state’s annual $10 million in funding this week. The funding comes as the state says public demand…
India’s services growth at 6-month high on robust demand – PMI
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – India’s services industry saw activity increase at the fastest pace in six months during the final month of 2022 amid robust demand, fuelling business optimism despite…
Prestigious Virginia school under fire after withholding awards from students
Reagan Reese on January 2, 2023 Alexandria, VA – A report revealed that the school withheld academic awards from students at a prestigious Virginia high school, and parents are demanding that the…
South Korea Dec factory activity weakens on demand slump, trucker strike – PMI
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s factory activity shrank for a sixth consecutive month in December, a business survey showed on Monday, as the global economic downturn and a local truckers’ strike led…
Green Energy Struggled To Meet Energy Demand Across America During Raging Winter Storms
Green Energy Struggled To Meet Energy Demand Across America During Raging Winter Storms Jack McEvoy on December 29, 2022 Renewable energy was unable to generate sufficient power to meet elevated energy demand…
‘Climate Idealism Meets The Reality’: Green Energy Failed To Meet Power Demand When It Was Most Needed
‘Climate Idealism Meets The Reality’: Green Energy Failed To Meet Power Demand When It Was Most Needed Jack McEvoy on December 29, 2022 Renewable energy was unable to generate sufficient power to…
Domestic demand drives growth in Russian factory activity in Dec -PMI
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Domestic demand more than made up for falling export sales to drive growth in Russian manufacturing in December, a survey showed on Thursday, leading to the fastest monthly rise…
South Korea Dec exports to fall for third month as China demand still weak- Reuters poll
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely extended their falling streak to a third straight month in December, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, with demand from China yet…
Tesla Unexpectedly Paused Production At Chinese Facility Early As Demand Slumps: REPORT
Tesla Unexpectedly Paused Production At Chinese Facility Early As Demand Slumps: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on December 26, 2022 Tesla temporarily halted production at its Shanghai factory on Dec. 24, starting an…
Subdued consumer demand one of Russia’s key economic challenges -deputy PM
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Fostering a recovery in consumer demand and helping the corporate sector become profitable are the biggest tasks for the Russian government to address in 2023, First Deputy Prime Minister…
Japan Nov factory output likely down for 3rd month on global demand woes- Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) – Output at Japanese factories likely declined for a third month in November, according to economists in a Reuters poll, as shrinking global demand took a toll on electronics and…
Corporate China struggles with supply snags, demand slump as COVID cases spread
By Casey Hall, Martin Quin Pollard and Joe Cash SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – As China’s massive wave of COVID-19 infections begins its march across a country roughly the size of Europe, the ripple…
Students, Lawmakers Demand New York Colleges Stock Abortion Pills On-Campus
Alexa Schwerha on December 15, 2022 It was reported that students and lawmakers rallied near Barnard College in New York City on Wednesday in support of legislation that would require New York…
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