Biden says he is determined to ban assault weapons
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said on Monday the United States is “awash in weapons of war” and that he is determined to ban assault …
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‘Chilling’ use of security law threatening Hong Kong’s finance hub status, says U.S. envoy
HONG KONG – The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong on Monday urged China to ease political pressure on the city, warning that the “crude …
Jobs in Germany under threat if Russian gas taps stay off, trade union chief says
BERLIN – Millions of workers’ livelihoods in Germany are at stake if Russia decides to cut off gas supplies to the country in the long …
Central banks face key decisions on digital currency, says BIS
LONDON – Central banks will have to make “fundamental” decisions on cross-border access for a digital version of their currency to serve as a means …
Japan says it expects security flaws in former PM Abe’s killing to be probed
TOKYO – The Japanese government expects security loopholes in the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to be discussed and investigated, the country’s top …
Basketball-WNBA Commisioner says getting Griner home a ‘huge priority’
(Reuters) – WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said on Sunday that getting U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner home from Russia, where she faces up to 10 …
Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says rights are on his agenda
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his …
Abbott says it has reopened Michigan baby formula plant
By Akanksha Khushi (Reuters) – Abbott Laboratories has reopened its Sturgis, Michigan baby formula plant, which was shut last month due to heavy rains, a …
Oath Keeper brought explosives to D.C. ahead of Jan. 6 attack, prosecutor says
By David Morgan WASHINGTON – A member of the Oath Keepers extremist group brought explosives to the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the Jan. 6, …
Tennis-I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina
LONDON – Under-stated Elena Rybakina barely broke into a smile after winning the Wimbledon title on Saturday but endeared herself to the Centre Court crowd …
India’s central bank to remain flexible while aiming to tame inflation, governor says
MUMBAI – India’s central bank will continue calibrating policy to preserve and foster macroeconomic stability while bringing down inflation and will remain flexible in its …
U.S. court says some Trump financial records must be handed to House panel
By Jacqueline Thomsen WASHINGTON – A U.S. appeals court on Friday largely upheld a congressional subpoena seeking financial records from former President Donald Trump’s accounting …
U.S. trade chief says she exploring all options to resolve Mexican energy policy concerns
VANCOUVER – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Friday she will continue to raise U.S. concerns with Mexican counterparts about Mexico’s state-centered energy policies …
U.S. women should be wary of period-tracking apps, White House says
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON – Women in the United States should be wary of apps that track their menstrual periods after the rollback of federal …
Goldman says commodities outlook strong, pullbacks a buying opportunity
(Reuters) – The fundamental outlook for commodity prices is strong with inventories of metals and energy continuing to fall from low levels, Goldman Sachs said, …
Biden says women must vote in November elections to codify abortion rights
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Friday urged women to vote this November, saying the fastest way to reverse the U.S. Supreme Court’s rollback of …
Ukraine says Western weapons making a difference, but needs more
By Tom Balmforth and David Gauthier-Villars KYIV – The Western supply of high-precision weapons is helping Ukraine slow down Russia’s invasion, but the volumes of …
Singapore minister says India needs higher economic growth to create jobs
NEW DELHI – India needs to achieve higher economic growth by focusing on exports and expanding production-linked incentives for more sectors to create more jobs, …
UK court says newspaper story about Prince Harry was defamatory
LONDON – A judge at the High Court in London ruled on Friday a newspaper article about Prince Harry’s legal battle with the British government …
Samsung Electro-Mechanics says in talks with Tesla to possibly supply camera modules
SEOUL – Samsung Electro-Mechanics said on Friday that it is in talks with Tesla Inc to possibly supply camera modules, but that it cannot reveal …
UK jobs market lost a bit more steam in June, REC says
LONDON – British employers slowed their hiring via recruitment agencies once again in June as vacancies increased at the weakest rate in more than a …
Snap Inc says outgoing U.S. Secret Service director to lead company’s security
(Reuters) – U.S. Secret Service Director James Murray is joining social media company Snap Inc as its chief security officer following his retirement from federal …
John Paulson’s wife sues him for $1 billion, says he is hiding money in divorce
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – The wife of hedge fund founder John Paulson has sued him for at least $1 billion, claiming he is …
U.S. athlete’s guilty plea will not impact release talks with Russia, White House says
WASHINGTON – A guilty plea by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport with vape cartridges containing hashish …
Senate Finance report says AbbVie shifted profit overseas to cut taxes
By Michael Erman (Reuters) – Drugmaker AbbVie Inc generates most of its sales in the United States, while shifting most of its profits overseas in …
Speed up rate hikes to stop sticky inflation, BoE’s Mann says
By David Milliken LONDON -Central banks should move quickly when raising interest rates, because of the risk that persistent inflationary trends may be taking hold, …
New Jersey Senator Says Murphy’s New Gun Laws Won’t Stop a Mass Shooting, Just Legal Gun Owners
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr said today that Governor Phil Murphy’s latest gun law package won’t save New Jersey residents from violent …
Biden Admin Says It’s ‘On The Same Page’ As Ally Attempting To Help Iran Avoid Sanctions
Biden Admin Says It’s ‘On The Same Page’ As Ally Attempting To Help Iran Avoid Sanctions Micaela Burrow on July 6, 2022 A U.S. ally …
U.S. says defrauded students could receive loan forgiveness
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON – The U.S. government wants to simplify the student loan forgiveness process for defrauded students and make it easier for public …
Asbury Park Police Chief Says Continued Illegal Fireworks Will Be Met With Zero Tolerance
ASBURY PARK, NJ – It’s been two days since the Fourth of July celebration ended, but Asbury Park Chief of Police David Kelso says illegal …
Philippines central bank gov says may raise rates by 100 bps more this year
MANILA – The Philippine central bank may raise interest rates by 100 basis points more this year, its governor said on Wednesday, after annual inflation …
Korea’s Posco to invest $136 million in Mexican plant by 2030, Mexico says
MEXICO CITY – South Korean steelmaker Posco will by 2030 invest $136 million in a plant in the Mexican town of Ramos Arizpe in the …
Tired of Lakewood Smelling Bad on Garbage Day? Mayor Says You Can Do Something About it
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Residents in Lakewood asked Mayor Ray Coles about the stench of liquid garbage that drips from some of the town’s garbage trucks, …
Taiwan says ‘not pessimistic’ about economy as stocks swoon
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Economy Ministry said on Tuesday it was cautious but “not pessimistic” about the island’s economic prospects in the second half of the …
Airline SAS furloughs all Norwegian cabin crew, union says
OSLO – All SAS cabin crew in Norway are now on furlough , a union spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday. The move comes after pilots …
On July 4, Biden says freedoms under assault; urges ‘principled patriotism’
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON – Celebrating U.S. Independence Day, President Joe Biden on Monday said freedoms in America were under assault and urged citizens to …
Oscar-winner Paul Haggis released from house arrest in Italy, lawyer says
MILAN – An Italian judge on Monday ruled that Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis should be released from house arrest while authorities continue to …
CURE Auto Insurance Celebrates One Year in Michigan – Saving More Than 30,000 Drivers Millions of Dollars Says CEO Poe, “Proof The Reforms Are Working”
“For all the naysayers, our numbers and more importantly, our insureds, tell a different story,” says Eric S. Poe, Esq., CPA, CEO of CURE. “The …
Russian minister says ‘parallel imports’ scheme is working
MOSCOW – A parallel import mechanism that allows Russia to circumvent some supply restrictions is working, news agencies cited Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov …
Others may reject Japan proposal on oil price cap, Kremlin says
MOSCOW – Russia needs to wait and see how proposals on capping the price of Russian oil exports are finalised, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told …
Uzbekistan reports casualties in unrest, opposition says at least 5 killed
By Olzhas Auyezov and Mark Trevelyan ALMATY -Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Sunday there were casualties among civilians and law enforcement officers after rare …
CURE Celebrates One Year in Michigan – Saving More Than 30,000 Drivers Millions of Dollars Says CEO Poe, “Proof The Reforms Are Working”
“For all the naysayers, our numbers and more importantly, our insureds, tell a different story,” says Eric S. Poe, Esq., CPA, CEO of CURE. “The …
North Korea says U.S.-South Korea-Japan agreement materialises U.S. plan for ‘Asian NATO’
SEOUL – North Korea criticised the United States, South Korea and Japan’s recent agreement on strengthening military cooperation to be a means to materialise a …
Brazil’s Lula says he will not tolerate threats against institutions
SAO PAULO – Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is leading in the polls for Brazil’s October presidential election, said on Saturday he …
Libyan protest movement says it will step up its campaign
TRIPOLI -Libyan protesters will keep demonstrating until all the ruling elites quit power, they said on Saturday, after rallies in most main cities on Friday …
Philadelphia District Attorney Says Republican Legislators’ Bigoted Laws Aimed Against LGBTQ+ Community
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner slammed Republican lawmakers and some Democrat party enablers who are supporting three bills he says are aimed …
France’s Macron says deep-sea mining must not go ahead
By Catarina Demony and Helen Reid LISBON – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday a legal framework was needed to stop deep-sea mining from …
EXCLUSIVE: Guatemalan President Says Biden‘s ‘Confusing’ Border Messaging Is Encouraging Smugglers To Exploit Children
EXCLUSIVE: Guatemalan President Says Biden‘s ‘Confusing’ Border Messaging Is Encouraging Smugglers To Exploit Children Jennie Taer on June 30, 2022 Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei spoke …
Delta to pay $10.5 million to settle alleged false reporting of mail delivery times, DOJ says
WASHINGTON – Delta Air Lines Inc has agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle allegations that it falsely reported delivery times of U.S. mail carried …
U.S. dollar share of FX reserves steady in Q1, euro share dips, IMF says
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK – The U.S. dollar’s share of currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund was 58.8% in the first quarter, …