New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…
Trudeau Says He ‘Never’ Forced Anyone To Get Vaccinated — Despite Enforcing Vax Mandates
Trudeau Says He ‘Never’ Forced Anyone To Get Vaccinated — Despite Enforcing Vax Mandates Kate Anderson on April 25, 2023 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remarked during a Q&A Monday that he…
Nikki Haley Scores Stock Payday From Serving On Corporate Board Despite Presidential Bid
Nikki Haley Scores Stock Payday From Serving On Corporate Board Despite Presidential Bid Jason Cohen on April 24, 2023 Nikki Haley, a Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential primary and former U.S.…
Turkey year-end inflation seen at 46% despite likely post-election rate hikes – Reuters poll
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish inflation will dip to 46.4% by end-2023, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, while the policy rate is seen rising to 24% next quarter after upcoming elections that…
U.S. company comments suggest upbeat demand despite gloomy forecasts
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors worried the U.S. could be on the brink of a recession may be relieved by some early comments from company executives this earnings season…
UK economy shows signs of recovery despite inflation’s drag
By Suban Abdulla and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British businesses reported their busiest month in a year and consumers turned more confident, according to surveys published on Friday that added to signs…
BOJ sees ‘sound and resilient’ financial system despite some jitters
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s financial system has remained “sound and resilient” despite heightened financial sector jitters in the West stemming from U.S. bank failures in March, the Bank of…
Biden Admin Making ‘No Effort’ To Ban Gas Cars Despite Regulatory Push, Says Energy Sec
Biden Admin Making ‘No Effort’ To Ban Gas Cars Despite Regulatory Push, Says Energy Sec John Hugh DeMastri on April 20, 2023 Secretary Jennifer Granholm of the Department of Energy told lawmakers…
Chipmaking tool firms expect boom in China sales despite export rules
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Two companies that make tools for manufacturing chips said that they expect sales to China to boom later this year despite U.S. export restrictions on equipment used…
Market stress may pressure Spanish banks despite strong liquidity- cenbank
By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish lenders may feel the impact from rising global risks, such as the higher cost of funding and liquidity stress, though their cash positions remained stable in…
EU Imposes Carbon Tax Despite Opposition From US, Chinese Firms
EU Imposes Carbon Tax Despite Opposition From US, Chinese Firms John Hugh DeMastri on April 18, 2023 The European Parliament finalized legislation Tuesday that will impose taxes on imports based on the…
Despite SVB collapse, FDIC on track to recoup insurance losses: Chair
(Reuters) – Despite the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history last month, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation remains on track to refill its deposit insurance fund ahead of a…
Tofurky heartened despite losing appeal of Louisiana plant-based label law
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Wednesday said Louisiana can enforce a state law forbidding companies from intentionally using misleading meat-like terms when selling plant-based food, reversing a lower…
US Treasury sees continued global growth despite strains in banking sector
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. banking system remains strong and resilient, but American officials will continue working with foreign counterparts to bolster financial resilience after recent bank failures, U.S.…
California School Board Keeps Policy That Hides Students’ Gender Transitions From Parents Despite Pending Litigation
California School Board Keeps Policy That Hides Students’ Gender Transitions From Parents Despite Pending Litigation Reagan Reese on April 6, 2023 Chico Unified School Board voted Thursday to keep a school policy…
Southwest Airlines CEO receives higher bonus despite holiday meltdown
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co paid a higher bonus to Chief Executive Bob Jordan, a regulatory filing showed, even after the company promised to cut executive incentive…
US House speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan leader in California, despite Chinese warnings
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, becoming the most senior U.S. figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on U.S. soil…
UK businesses more upbeat about sales despite weak growth
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Most British businesses expect their sales to rise over the coming year – an improvement from late 2022 – despite seeing no sales growth over the…
Embattled Gender Clinic Reportedly Refused To Remove Child’s Puberty Blocker Implant Despite Mother’s Pleas
Embattled Gender Clinic Reportedly Refused To Remove Child’s Puberty Blocker Implant Despite Mother’s Pleas Laurel Duggan on April 3, 2023 The Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is refusing…
Italy sees 2023 deficit on target despite higher rates, Eurostat setback – sources
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy estimates a 2023 budget deficit broadly in line with its previous goal of 4.5% of national output, people familiar with the matter said, as Rome…
Chinese Spy Balloon Collected Intelligence On US Military Sites Despite Precautions: REPORT
Chinese Spy Balloon Collected Intelligence On US Military Sites Despite Precautions: REPORT Micaela Burrow on April 3, 2023 The Chinese spy balloon that transited the continental U.S. in February succeeded in gathering…
WHO says healthy children do not need COVID boosters despite New Jersey guidance
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health is still recommending that all children, despite their health factors, should get the COVID-19 booster. That recommendation contradicts a statement made today by…
Ukraine central bank presses on with reform despite war
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s central bank is pressing on with reforms to fully digitalise the financial sector despite Russia’s invasion, and is about to make a “once in a…
China-driven growth seen helping emerging assets despite bank worries
By Duncan Miriri LONDON (Reuters) – Stronger Chinese-led emerging markets growth will likely buffer the stocks, bonds and currencies of many developing nations as markets in the United States and Europe are…
Mayorkas Doubles Down On Previous Statements That The Southern Border Is ‘Secure’ Despite Record Migrant Surge
Mayorkas Doubles Down On Previous Statements That The Southern Border Is ‘Secure’ Despite Record Migrant Surge Jennie Taer on March 29, 2023 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended his…
Ocado says Kroger committed to build more warehouses despite roll-out slowdown
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. supermarket group Kroger Co is committed to building more automated warehouses in partnership with British online grocer and technology group Ocado, despite slowing a roll-out of sites, Ocado…
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