Toyota pledges $2.1 billion more for EV battery plant in North Carolina
(Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it will invest $2.1 billion more in its new U.S. battery plant in North Carolina, as the …
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Bank of Queensland pledges to comply with anti-money laundering laws, manage risks
(Reuters) – Bank of Queensland Ltd said on Wednesday it had entered into separate undertakings with the country’s financial crime and prudential regulators to comply …
‘Fired Immediately’: Ron DeSantis Pledges To Axe FBI Director, Clean House In DOJ
‘Fired Immediately’: Ron DeSantis Pledges To Axe FBI Director, Clean House In DOJ Harold Hutchison on May 24, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed …
NATO Countries Are Talking Big About Beefing Up Defense Spending, But Most Haven’t Backed Up Pledges
NATO Countries Talk Big About Beefing Up Defense Spending, But Most Haven’t Backed Up Pledges Micaela Burrow on May 24, 2023 Most NATO countries have …
Erdogan rival pledges to repatriate all refugees before Turkey runoff
ANKARA (Reuters) – Tayyip Erdogan’s challenger in Turkey’s presidential race has sharpened his tone on migrants on Thursday, vowing to send all migrants back to …
Australian govt pledges $10 billion in budget to ease cost of living
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s centre-left Labor government said on Monday it would include A$14.6 billion ($9.84 billion) over four years in the federal budget for …
Biden administration pledges fight to keep climate-friendly farming funds
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration will defend funding for climate-smart farming in the $430 billion U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) if …
Ivy League School Pledges To Recommit Itself To Free Speech After Students Shouted Conservative Pundit Off Stage
Ivy League School Pledges To Recommit Itself To Free Speech After Students Shouted Conservative Pundit Off Stage Alexa Schwerha on April 14, 2023 Cornell University …
As Chinese military exercises, US lawmaker pledges training for Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A senior U.S. lawmaker pledged on Saturday to help provide training for Taiwan’s armed force and to speed up the delivery of …
US World Bank nominee Banga endorses lending expansion, pledges more
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. nominee to run the World Bank, Ajay Banga, said on Wednesday that he supports his predecessor’s proposal …
Biden Pledges To Visit East Palestine ‘At Some Point’
Biden Pledges To Visit East Palestine ‘At Some Point’ Alexa Schwerha on March 2, 2023 President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he will visit …
Biden Pledges To Prevent Medicare Cuts — But He’s Cutting Medicare Advantage Right Now
Biden Pledges To Prevent Medicare Cuts — But He’s Cutting Medicare Advantage Right Now Laurel Duggan on February 8, 2023 President Joe Biden pledged to …
DeSantis Pledges To Defund Diversity, Equity And Inclusion At Public Universities
DeSantis Pledges To Defund Diversity, Equity And Inclusion At Public Universities Alexa Schwerha on January 31, 2023 Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pledged to defund …
Yale University President Pledges To Prioritize ‘Diversity’ When Filling High Ranking Roles
Yale University President Pledges To Prioritize ‘Diversity’ When Filling High Ranking Roles Alexa Schwerha on January 26, 2023 Yale University’s president promised to prioritize diversity …
DeSantis Pledges Mandatory Life Sentence For Targeting Children With Fentanyl Resembling Candy
DeSantis Pledges Mandatory Life Sentence For Targeting Children With Fentanyl Resembling Candy Trevor Schakohl on January 26, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Thursday …
Airbus Helicopters boosts deliveries, pledges UK investment
LONDON (Reuters) – Airbus Helicopters on Wednesday posted a 2% rise in deliveries last year to 344 units, cementing its position as the world’s largest …
EXCLUSIVE: Missouri’s New AG Pledges To ‘Root Out’ The Censorship ‘Enterprise’ Created By Biden Big Tech
EXCLUSIVE: Missouri’s New AG Pledges To ‘Root Out’ The Censorship ‘Enterprise’ Created By Biden Big Tech John Hugh DeMastri on January 21, 2023 Republican Attorney …
‘I Am Going To Get Assault Weapons Banned’: Biden Pledges To Go After Guns During MLK Day Speech
‘I Am Going To Get Assault Weapons Banned’: Biden Pledges To Go After Guns During MLK Day Speech Bronson Winslow on January 16, 2023 President …
UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea -Yoon’s office
SEOUL (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion in South Korea’s industries, South Korea’s presidential office said on Sunday, …
Biden admin to hold Southwest accountable if it fails to fulfill pledges to customers -Buttigieg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration will hold Southwest Airlines “accountable” if it fails to fulfill commitments to customers for “controllable delays and cancellations,” Transportation …
EU parliament head pledges reforms after graft scandal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Parliament president Roberta Metsola told EU leaders on Thursday she would lead reforms to prevent a repeat of a corruption scandal …
Moldova’s new economy minister pledges pro-business overhaul
By Dan Peleschuk KYIV (Reuters) – Moldova’s new economy minister says he is mapping out long-term reforms and will slash bureaucracy to lay the foundations …
Biden nominee to be ambassador to Russia pledges to prioritize prisoner release
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s nominee to be ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, pledged on Wednesday to make the release of …
College Pledges To Expand All-Gender Housing Following Student Complaints
College Pledges To Expand All-Gender Housing Following Student Complaints Alexa Schwerha on November 30, 2022 Macalester College pledged to increase its all-gender housing options following …
Disney CEO Pledges To Double Down On LGBT ‘Storytelling’ In Animated Kids’ Movies
Disney CEO Pledges To Double Down On LGBT ‘Storytelling’ In Animated Kids’ Movies Laurel Duggan on November 29, 2022 Bob Iger, the newly appointed CEO …
Bundesbank warns banks against ‘careless’ payout pledges as economy cools
By Francesco Canepa and Frank Siebelt FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German banks should avoid making multi-year promises to their shareholders despite bumper profits this year as …
Gates Foundation pledges $7 billion for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash
By Ayenat Mersie NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said on Thursday it was committing $7 billion to Africa over the next …
Tapped to head new hard-right government, Netanyahu pledges Israeli unity
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an official mandate on Sunday to form a new government and pledged that …
‘Lead By Example’: Biden Pledges Billions In Climate Spending Abroad, But More Regulations On US Drilling
‘Lead By Example’: Biden Pledges Billions In Climate Spending Abroad, But More Regulations On US Drilling Micaela Burrow on November 11, 2022 President Joe Biden …
Canada cuts 2022/23 deficit forecasts, pledges targeted new spending
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada set out on Thursday C$11.3 billion ($8.2 billion) in new spending this year and next, and slashed its budget deficit forecast …
South Korean government pledges all-out effort to boost exports
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s government vowed on Tuesday to make every effort to boost export growth in semiconductors, rechargeable batteries and areas promising new …
Italy gets GDP boost as govt pledges action against inflation
By Gavin Jones and Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s economy performed unexpectedly well in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, offering a welcome boost …
Germany’s Defense Pledges Are Uncertain As Costs Of War Bite, Experts Say
Germany’s Defense Pledges Are Uncertain As Costs Of War Bite, Experts Say Micaela Burrow on October 30, 2022 Germany has become the fourth largest military …
United States pledges further $30 million in aid to flood-hit Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – The United States will give Pakistan a further $30 million in aid to help millions of people whose lives were disrupted by …
Pokeworks Pledges to Be Cage-Free Through Open Wing Alliance
Groundbreaking fast-casual brand joins forces with international coalition to exclusively use responsibly-sourced eggs by the end of 2023 Irvine, CA (-) Furthering its commitment to …
Zeldin Pledges To Declare Statewide Crime Emergency, Suspend Cashless Bail Laws
Zeldin Pledges To Declare Statewide Crime Emergency, Suspend Cashless Bail Laws Trevor Schakohl on October 16, 2022 Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin …
Rolls-Royce CEO says aviation needs to act on net zero pledges
By Paul Sandle and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – Aviation needs to accelerate the use of biofuels before new technologies like hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft …
Blinken pledges action to address Indian concerns on U.S. visas
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for a backlog of visa applications from Indian …
Happy Joe’s Kids Foundation Pledges $50,000 in Donations in Honor of Happy Joe’s 50th Anniversary!
Nonprofit launched by iconic Midwestern pizza brand’s founding family to donate $1,000 each to 50 families that have children with disabilities Bettendorf, IA (PRESS RELEASE) …
Thailand sees 22% drop in investment pledges this year
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand expects overall investment applications to drop by 22% to 500 billion baht ($13.76 billion) this year after a first-half slump, its …
S.Korea pledges pre-emptive action to stabilise markets
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s finance minister said on Monday that the authorities would take action in a pre-emptive manner if necessary to stabilise local financial …
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Pledges To ‘Drain Texas Of All Of Its Residents’ Amid Abbott’s Busing Effort
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Pledges To ‘Drain Texas Of All Of Its Residents’ Amid Abbott’s Busing Effort Jennie Taer on September 1, 2022 Democrat Chicago Mayor …
China pledges to lift economy with stable employment, prices in H2
BEIJING (Reuters) -China will step up measures to boost demand and stabilise employment and prices in the second half of the year to optimise economic …
EU to urge big polluters to toughen climate pledges by COP27 summit – draft
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will urge the world’s biggest economies to improve their targets to fight climate change ahead of …
Italy’s PD pledges ‘dowry’ for young people in election manifesto
By Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s centre-left Democratic Party (PD) will offer teenagers a “dowry” of up to 10,000 euros ($10,035) when they turn …
Thailand’s investment pledges slump in H1 as foreign projects wane
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Investment applications in Thailand dropped by 42% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, official data …
UN chief pledges support for denuclearization of North Korea
SEOUL – In Seoul for meetings with South Korean leaders, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said he fully supports efforts to completely denuclearize …
U.S. Treasury official says IMF SDR lending pledges reach about $58 billion
WASHINGTON – Pledges from wealthier International Monetary Fund members to lend IMF Special Drawing Rights reserves to poorer countries through two IMF trust funds have …
UK leadership candidate Truss pledges to ditch all EU laws by 2023
LONDON – Liz Truss, the leading candidate to succeed Boris Johnson as British prime minister, promised to scrap all remaining European Union laws that still …
Thai central bank pledges gradual monetary policy adjustments
BANGKOK – Thailand’s central bank will prevent inflation from rising sharply, but at the same time ensure that any monetary policy adjustments are gradual, Bank …