GM vows to boost jobs next year despite EV shift
By David Shepardson (Reuters) – General Motors said Friday it plans to boost employment next year despite concerns raised by autoworkers that the shift to …
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Fitch US downgrade followed protocols, despite timing questions
By David Lawder and Davide Barbuscia WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Fitch Ratings dropped its bombshell downgrade of the U.S. credit rating on Tuesday, Biden administration …
Nutrien CEO not looking to sell assets despite fertilizer price fall
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – Canadian potash producer Nutrien is not looking to sell assets to raise capital, CEO Ken Seitz told Reuters, …
Top Chip Manufacturer Announces Layoffs Despite Biden Admin Subsidies To The Industry
Top Chip Manufacturer Announces Layoffs Despite Biden Admin Subsidies To The Industry Will Kessler on August 3, 2023 Top semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm announced a new …
SHOSHANA BRYEN: US Military Stays Tight With Israel Despite Political Rifts
SHOSHANA BRYEN: US Military Stays Tight With Israel Despite Political Rifts Shoshana Bryen on August 2, 2023 The American reaction to Israel’s proposed judicial reform …
Chinese EV Company Buys Up Michigan Land For Battery Factory Despite Public Backlash
Chinese EV Company Buys Up Michigan Land For Battery Factory Despite Public Backlash Nick Pope on August 2, 2023 Gotion, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked …
Irish manufacturers resume hiring despite slump in activity -PMI
DUBLIN (Reuters) – A slump in Irish manufacturing activity deepened slightly again last month as output was at one of its lowest levels on record, …
Major Automaker Pushes Back Electric Vehicle Production Target — Despite Biden Admin Subsidies
Major Automaker Pushes Back Electric Vehicle Production Target — Despite Biden Admin Subsidies Will Kessler on July 28, 2023 Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that …
Singapore home prices rise despite cooling measures
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s private home prices rose 3.1% in the first half of the year, official data showed on Friday, bucking …
Hunter Biden Is Still A ‘Good Standing’ Member Of The DC Bar Despite Violating Professional Conduct Rules
Hunter Biden Is Still A ‘Good Standing’ Member Of The DC Bar Despite Violating Professional Conduct Rules Katelynn Richardson on July 27, 2023 Hunter Biden …
L’Oreal upbeat on China despite market’s softer rebound
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Second-quarter sales at French cosmetics giant L’Oreal slightly beat expectations, as a rebound in China helped offset slower growth …
Florida To Move Forward With African American History Standards Despite Backlash
Florida To Move Forward With African American History Standards Despite Backlash Reagan Reese on July 26, 2023 The Florida Department of Education (DOE) notified its …
Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
By Crispian Balmer (Reuters) – Venice presented a powerful line-up on Tuesday for its forthcoming film festival, defying fears its 80th edition would be a …
Israel Passes Sweeping Judicial Reform Bill Despite Biden’s Calls Not To
Israel Passes Sweeping Judicial Reform Bill Despite Biden’s Calls Not To Jake Smith on July 24, 2023 Israeli lawmakers unanimously passed the first part of …
Despite White House Rhetoric, US Wildfires Are Burning Less Land This Year
Despite White House Rhetoric, US Wildfires Are Burning Less Land This Year John Hugh DeMastri on July 21, 2023 U.S. wildfires have burned nearly 75% …
U.S. Cuts Funding to Wuhan Lab Despite Fauci Defense Over COVID Origin
On Tuesday night, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo proposing to suspend and debar the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) …
School Board Defies Gavin Newsom, Rejects Curriculum Despite Governor’s Threats
School Board Defies Gavin Newsom, Rejects Curriculum Despite Governor’s Threats Reagan Reese on July 19, 2023 A California school board rejected a history curriculum Tuesday …
Despite Billions In Taxpayer Funding, Blue City’s Schools Are Literally Falling Apart
Despite Billions In Taxpayer Funding, Blue City’s Schools Are Literally Falling Apart Mia Hernandez on July 17, 2023 Nearly 4 in 10 Philadelphia schools were …
Major University Project Pushes ‘Police-Free Campus’ Despite Growing Crime
Major University Project Pushes ‘Police-Free Campus’ Despite Growing Crime Jake Smith on July 17, 2023 A major university is hosting a project that aims to …
US small business lending holding up despite higher cost of credit
By Safiyah Riddle (Reuters) – U.S. small businesses are paying the most for loans in 16 years as borrowing costs have skyrocketed under the Federal …
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians Micaela Burrow on July 7, 2023 The Biden administration …
BOJ likely to forgo YCC tweak in July despite broadening inflation – ex-central bank official
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan may revise up this year’s inflation forecast but will likely hold off on tweaking its …
Biden Admin Greenlights ‘Massive’ New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Despite Rising Costs
Biden Admin Greenlights ‘Massive’ New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Despite Rising Costs Nick Pope on July 5, 2023 The Biden administration on Wednesday approved a …
Despite Dems’ Complaining, Most Americans Back Recent Supreme Court Decisions
Despite Dems’ Complaining, Most Americans Back Recent Supreme Court Decisions Katelynn Richardson on July 5, 2023 Though Democrats are using the Supreme Court’s recent rulings …
Georgia Becomes A Top State For Early Voting Turnout Despite Biden’s Claim Of ‘Jim Crow 2.0’
Georgia Becomes A Top State For Early Voting Turnout Despite Biden’s Claim Of ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ Arjun Singh on July 5, 2023 Georgia became a …
Hong Kong activists in Britain speak out despite safety fears after arrest warrants
By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) – Two Hong Kong activists living in Britain, who were subjects of arrest warrants for alleged national security offences, said …
UK business momentum slows in June despite falling inflation -PMI
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Growth in Britain’s private sector slowed sharply last month, despite businesses facing lower inflation, as higher Bank of England …
UK factory downturn deepens in June despite lower costs: PMI
By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – The pace of decline in Britain’s manufacturing sector steepened in June and optimism faded despite weakening price pressures, a …
Harvard Hints At How It Will Keep Considering Race In Admissions Despite SCOTUS Ruling
Harvard Hints At How It Will Keep Considering Race In Admissions Despite SCOTUS Ruling Reagan Reese on June 29, 2023 Harvard University suggested in a …
MAILEE SMITH: Despite Being Knocked Down By SCOTUS Nearly Five Years Ago, Unions Keep Digging In Their Heels
MAILEE SMITH: Despite Being Knocked Down By SCOTUS Nearly Five Years Ago, Unions Keep Digging In Their Heels Mailee Smith on June 28, 2023 Nearly …
WH Economic Adviser Claims ‘Bidenomics’ Is Actually Incredibly Popular Despite Rock-Bottom Polling
WH Economic Adviser Claims ‘Bidenomics’ Is Actually Incredibly Popular Despite Rock-Bottom Polling Harold Hutchison on June 28, 2023 Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors …
White House Claims ‘Bidenomics Is Working’ Despite High Inflation, Stagnating Wages
White House Claims ‘Bidenomics Is Working’ Despite High Inflation, Stagnating Wages Brandon Poulter on June 27, 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration released a memo Monday …
JD Sports says still on track despite North American slowdown
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion said there had been some softening in trade in its North American business in June, which would …
Biden Admin Hands Out $1.7 Billion For Electric Buses Despite Their Propensity To Burst Into Flames
Biden Admin Hands Out $1.7 Billion For Electric Buses Despite Their Propensity To Burst Into Flames Nick Pope on June 26, 2023 The Biden administration …
Despite Green Growth, Fossil Fuels Retain Dominant Grip On Energy: REPORT
Despite Green Growth, Fossil Fuels Retain Dominant Grip On Energy: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on June 26, 2023 Fossil fuels continued to overwhelmingly dominate global …
Senate GOP Works In Anti-‘Woke’ Provisions To Defense Bill Despite Democrat Majority
Senate GOP Works In Anti-‘Woke’ Provisions To Defense Bill Despite Democrat Majority Micaela Burrow on June 23, 2023 The Senate Armed Services Committee passed a …
Georgia Official Downplays Existence Of Voting Machine Issues Ahead Of 2024, Despite Expert Concerns
Georgia Official Downplays Existence Of Voting Machine Issues Ahead Of 2024, Despite Expert Concerns Jake Smith on June 23, 2023 Georgia Secretary of State Brad …
Powell Says Interest Rate Hike Is Coming, Despite Pause Last Week
Powell Says Interest Rate Hike Is Coming, Despite Pause Last Week Jake Smith on June 21, 2023 Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in a …
Biden EPA Official Unable To Say How Much EVs Cost On Average Despite His Agency Pushing Them
Biden EPA Official Unable To Say How Much EVs Cost On Average Despite His Agency Pushing Them Nick Pope on June 21, 2023 A top …
Euro holds ground on world stage despite Russia slashing use -ECB
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro held its ground as the world’s second most-used currency for trade, finance and reserve-building last year even as Russia slashed …
Russian Soldiers Have A Steady Supply Of US-Made Sniper Ammo Despite Sanctions
Russian Soldiers Have A Steady Supply Of US-Made Sniper Ammo Despite Sanctions Micaela Burrow on June 19, 2023 Russian weapons companies are supplying soldiers with …
Top minister says Israel to keep promoting settlements despite U.S. concern
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A top Israeli minister defied U.S. concern over settlement building in the occupied West Bank on Monday, saying the government would continue …
China-U.S. climate partnership vital despite differences, Kerry says
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Monday that the United States and China – the world’s two …
White House Swears Trillion-Dollar Climate Bill Will Save Money Despite Evidence To The Contrary
White House Swears Trillion-Dollar Climate Bill Will Save Money Despite Evidence To The Contrary John Hugh DeMastri on June 16, 2023 Despite several private analyses …
Singapore new home sales at 1-year high despite cooling measures
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – New home sales in Singapore jumped to the highest in a year, official data showed on Thursday, despite a hike in taxes …
Parents Furious At School Board For Pushing LGBT, Sexual Content On Kids Despite Them ‘Opting Out’
Parents Furious At School Board For Pushing LGBT, Sexual Content On Kids Despite Them ‘Opting Out’ Mia Hernandez on June 14, 2023 A district-wide library …
Buttigieg Pressed On Why It Took Him Weeks To Go To East Palestine Despite Visiting Highway Collapse Within Days
Buttigieg Pressed On Why It Took Him Weeks To Go To East Palestine Despite Visiting Highway Collapse Within Days Jennie Taer on June 13, 2023 …
Biden Takes Victory Lap On Border Security Despite Hordes Of Migrants Still Illegally Crossing Every Day
Biden Takes Victory Lap On Border Security Despite Hordes Of Migrants Still Illegally Crossing Every Day Jennie Taer on June 10, 2023 While the Biden …
Brazil’s Lula approval rating dips despite better economic news
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who left office with record popularity in 2010, is not doing so well in his …
CNN Reporter Says Republicans Don’t Like Pence Despite Him Being ‘Uniquely Suited’ To Bridge GOP Divides
CNN Reporter Says Republicans Don’t Like Pence Despite Him Being ‘Uniquely Suited’ To Bridge GOP Divides Harold Hutchison on June 8, 2023 A CNN reporter …