New Jersey residents weigh self-defense rights amid NYC Daniel Penny manslaughter trial spotlight
TRENTON, N.J.—As the high-profile manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny unfolds in New York City, the case has ignited discussions across state lines, with many New Jersey residents seeking clarity on their own…
What Can We Do To Stop Mass Shootings? Experts Weigh In
What Can We Do To Stop Mass Shootings? Experts Weigh In Jennie Taer on June 5, 2022 There needs to be a better system for documenting mental health problems, better programs to…
U.S. Interior must weigh climate impacts of oil, gas leasing -settlement
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – The Biden administration must thoroughly analyze the climate impacts of oil and gas leasing on nearly 4 million acres (1.6 million hectares) of federal land in five…
Japan’s May factory activity growth slows as China lockdowns weigh -PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at the weakest pace in three months in May, as China’s heavy-handed coronavirus curbs aggravated supply disruptions and raised risks for the economic outlook. Manufacturers reported…
U.S. House to weigh formula shortage bills next week, Pelosi says
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives plans to take up an emergency funding bill next week to address ongoing infant formula shortages and move to empower a federal nutrition program to…
Manulife, Sun Life see 1st-qtr earnings decline; Asia COVID challenges weigh
By Nichola Saminather (Reuters) – Canada’s biggest life insurers, Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial on Wednesday reported core earnings fell from a year ago as the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll…
Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership
STOCKHOLM – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership. Finland, which shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia, and Sweden will announce…
Russian services sector contracts in April as sanctions weigh – PMI
(Reuters) – Russia’s service sector activity shrank in April for the second month in a row, hurt by weak client demand and a drop in new orders as sanctions dented customer purchasing…
Canadian factory activity decelerates as capacity constraints weigh
TORONTO – Canadian manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in April as the war in Ukraine contributed to pressures on capacity and cost, offsetting continued robust demand, data showed on Monday.…
China’s hotels brace for May holiday bust as COVID lockdowns weigh
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING – For the Fengxi Inn guest house, China’s annual May Day holiday is usually a sell-out period, with guests booking out its rooms weeks in…
Pernod CFO: COVID restrictions to weigh on Pernod Ricard sales in China
PARIS – French spirits maker Pernod Ricard expects the coming weeks in China to remain difficult amid restrictions tied to the COVID-19 crisis in the country, its Chief Financial Officer told Reuters…
New Zealand house prices fall as interest rates and inflation weigh
WELLINGTON – Tighter lending criteria and rising interest rates, coupled with inflation, continue to weigh on house prices and sales activity in New Zealand, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)…
White House Refuses To Weigh In On Biological Men Competing In Women’s Sports
White House Refuses To Weigh In On Biological Men Competing In Women’s Sports Kendall Tietz on April 4, 2022 The White House dodged a question on transgender participation in college sports during…
Jury to weigh fate of 4 men charged in Michigan governor kidnapping plot
(Reuters) – A jury will begin deliberations on Monday in the trial of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in a case that pits domestic terrorism allegations…
U.S. may weigh up exemptions to ban on financing fossil fuel projects abroad-official
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON – The Biden administration may soon consider calls for exemptions to a ban on financing of new carbon-intensive fossil fuel projects overseas, a senior U.S. official said, as…
Ukraine conflict likely to weigh on Serbian economy, IMF says
BELGRADE – The war in Ukraine is expected to weigh on Serbia’s economy, presenting global problems such as supply chain disruptions and higher commodity prices, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.…
After sizzling rebound, investors weigh whether stocks have more bounce
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK – Wall Street stormed back this week after absorbing a long-awaited rate hike from the Federal Reserve, leaving investors to determine whether stocks are set for a…
Toronto index falls as sliding commodities weigh on energy, material stocks
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar – Canada’s benchmark index extended losses for a third straight session on Tuesday, as weakness in energy and metal prices due to rising COVID-19 cases in China weighed…
EU leaders to weigh joint investment plan at summit – French official
PARIS – EU leaders will hold initial talks at a summit this week in Versailles about a joint investment plan to boost the bloc’s independence in defence and energy following the crisis…
Apollo CEO says Ukraine conflict could weigh on interest rate rises
By Chibuike Oguh – Apollo Global Management Inc Chief Executive Marc Rowan said on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could temper interest rate rises by central banks and that he expected…
Macron tells French farmers: Ukraine war will weigh on you, and it will last
PARIS – The war in Ukraine, and heavy sanctions Western powers have taken against Russia, will have long-lasting and serious consequences for the French farming sector, the European Union’s biggest, French President…
EBRD to weigh suspending access to resources for Russia, Belarus
LONDON – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Friday it would consider suspending Belarus and Russia’s access to its resources, among other possible responses to Russia’s invasion of…
Exclusive-New Rio Tinto chairman to weigh CEO’s future amid toxic culture crisis – sources
By Clara Denina and Helen Reid LONDON/JOHANNESBURG – The incoming chairman of Rio Tinto will review the position of CEO Jakob Stausholm to determine whether he is suitable to lead an overhaul…
Canadian dollar falls as investors weigh hot U.S. inflation data
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday as data showing that U.S. inflation soared to a 40-year high in January raised expectations for aggressive interest rate hikes by…
‘Win The Hearts’: Chip Roy, Grover Norquist Weigh In On The Republican Party’s Future In DCNF Debate
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and Grover Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), spoke at a debate hosted by the Daily Caller News Foundation on Wednesday to discuss the future…
Union to weigh steps in U.S. refinery worker contract -message
By Erwin Seba HOUSTON – The United Steelworkers union (USW) will conduct meetings on Thursday to consider the next steps in talks for a new contract covering workers at U.S. refineries, chemical…
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