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Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide
The federal government is handing out $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects nationwide with more than half of the money going to smaller railroads
October 29, 2024Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica
October 30, 2024Trump and Harris both want a manufacturing boom. Their plans show stark differences.
Manufacturing accounts for about 10% of U.S. gross domestic product.
October 02, 2024
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California voters consider controversial vacation homes tax in iconic Lake Tahoe area
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A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territory
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Stock market today: Asia shares decline as investors await earnings, US elections and economic data
Asian shares are mostly declining amid uncertainty ahead of the United States presidential election next week
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Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
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October 30
California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planes
California is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state
October 30
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Autonomous truck company Aurora delays hauling freight without human drivers until April
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won’t start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year
October 30
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Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million
The Washington Post has lost at least a quarter million subscribers since announcing last Friday it would not endorse a candidate in the presidential race
October 30
October 30
McDonald's E. coli case count rises as federal officials inspect an onion grower
Federal officials are reporting more cases of E
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October 30
US health officials identify more E. coli cases linked to McDonald's and inspect an onion grower in Washington
US health officials identify more E. coli cases linked to McDonald's and inspect an onion grower in Washington
October 30
October 30
LA28 hires Nike's John Slusher to lead commercial arm
Nike executive John Slusher is moving into the Olympic world to head the commercial arm for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
October 30
October 30
Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push
Meta Platforms Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results fueled by its advertising revenue growth and its push to incorporate artificial intelligence
October 30
October 30
Ex-FTX executive spared prison sentence after cooperating against Sam Bankman-Fried
An ex-FTX executive who testified against the cryptocurrency firm's founder at his trial last year has been spared a prison sentence
October 30
October 30
DoorDash partners with Lyft to give members ride-sharing benefits
Delivery service DoorDash says it’s partnering with Lyft to bring ride-sharing benefits to its members
October 30
October 30
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off
October 30
October 30
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 10/30/2024
U.S. stock indexes gave up an early gain and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google’s parent company and Eli Lilly
October 30
October 30
Recreational marijuana home delivery to begin in Arizona
Arizona residents will be able to get recreational marijuana delivered to their homes beginning Friday
October 30
October 30
Retrial begins in civil suit against contractor accused in Abu Ghraib prison scandal
A military contractor accused of contributing to the abuse of detainees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison two decades ago is again on trial in a federal courtroom after a long-awaited civil case earlier this year ended with a hung jury
October 30
October 30
The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal
The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting in 2027
October 30
October 30
Roaring Kitty has dissolved his holdings in Chewy, but meme stocks are alive and well
A pivotal actor in the meme stock craze that began during the pandemic continues to hold a powerful sway over the movement of shares in major U.S. corporations
October 30
October 30
PepsiCo is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs
PepsiCo says it plans to close four U.S. bottling plants and lay off nearly 400 workers as part of its efforts to streamline its operations
October 30
October 30
Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica
October 30
October 30
Massachusetts ratepayers to pay extra $512M for transmission line for Canadian hydropower
Three Massachusetts utilities and a transmission line developer have agreed to pass along $512 million in added costs to Massachusetts ratepayers for an electric transmission project in western Maine
October 30
October 30
Starbucks discontinues olive oil drinks in a push to simplify its menu
Starbucks’ new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to get their orders hand-delivered by a barista in four minutes or less, a goal that will be central as he tries to reinvigorate the company’s sagging sales
October 30
October 30
Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraft
October 30
October 30
Super Micro Computer's shares plunge 33% after server maker's accounting firm quits
Shares of Super Micro Computer have plunged more than 33% after the server maker disclosed that Ernst & Young had resigned as its public accounting firm
October 30
October 30
Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company
Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company
October 30
October 30
Reynolds and McElhenney buy Wrexham Lager brewery after rejuvenating the city's soccer team
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought another piece of Wrexham — its brewery
October 30
October 30
UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”
UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”
October 30
October 30
Eli Lilly’s third quarter earnings miss and forecast cut lead to sharp stock drop
Eli Lilly is dialing back its 2024 forecast after underwhelming Wall Street with third-quarter earnings and sales from two key drugs that missed expectations
October 30
October 30
Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stake
Shares of Chewy slid close to 2% in overnight trading after a regulatory filing revealed that the meme stock trader known as Roaring Kitty had sold his stake in the online pet store
October 30
October 30
US economy grew at robust pace in 3rd quarter
U.S. GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in September.
October 30
October 30
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
October 30
October 30
At age 97, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson has finally written his memoir
As he approached his mid-90s, pioneering Black businessman George E
October 30
October 30
Luxury SUV test: Edmunds compares the Lincoln Nautilus and Mercedes-Benz GLC
Shoppers looking to buy a luxury SUV can choose among many models from various brands
October 30
October 30
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced a budget that could set the economic tone for years to ...
October 30
October 30
Volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharply
Volkswagen says significant cost cuts are urgently needed as it reports a steep decline in third-quarter earnings and faces employee representatives angry at the possibility of the automaker’s first plant closures in Germany
October 30
October 30
New sanctions target Myanmar's military suppliers
Opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada on individuals and entities supplying aviation fuel and equipment to the army
October 30
October 30
Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models in place since last year
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on imports of new iPhone 14, 15 and 16 models by the U.S. tech giant Apple
October 30
October 30
What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from China
October 30
October 30
Germany's economy is stagnant. But its quarrelsome government can't agree on a way forward
Germany’s economy is struggling and the governing coalition has a lot of ideas on how to fix it
October 30
October 30
Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump
U.S. stock indexes edged lower after drops for Eli Lilly and chip companies overshadowed a jump for Google’s parent company
October 30
October 30
Malaysian court orders Najib to enter defense in his 2nd graft trial linked to 1MDB scandal
Malaysia's High Court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak to enter a defense in his second corruption trial over the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund
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October 29
Jobs report on eve of election will be among the most muddled in years
Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role
October 29
October 29
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates
October 29
October 29
A New York City law used to padlock suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional
A New York City judge has ruled that a law the city has relied on to padlock suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional
October 29
October 29
Court approves Tupperware's sale to lenders, paving way for brand's exit from bankruptcy
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a sale of Tupperware Brands
October 29
October 29
France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara
A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between the two countries
October 29
October 29
Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shape
The owner and manager of the container ship Dali are seeking to minimize their responsibility for the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
October 29
October 29
Elon Musk wins court victory in a dispute over a 2018 post during a labor dispute
A federal appeals court says the National Labor Relations Board was wrong to order that Tesla CEO Elon Musk delete a 2018 social media post that union leaders saw as a threat to employee stock options
October 29