Weekly commodity wrap-up
Inflation fears drive speculation News from the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week elevated concerns our buying power might be in trouble. The Consumer Price…
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GM to recall some 2021 cars for faulty air bag warning light
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved a request by General Motors to recall four 2021 vehicle makes due to a malfunctioning air…
McDonald’s latest company to be hit by a data breach
McDonald’s has become the latest company to be hit by a data breach after unauthorized activity on its network exposed the personal data of some…
Google offers UK watchdog role in browser cookie phase-out
LONDON — Google is offering U.K. regulators a role overseeing its phasing out of ad-tracking technology from its Chrome browser, in a package of commitments…
AP Interview: Iraq oil minister says gas sector a priority
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s oil sector is rebounding after a catastrophic year triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with key investment projects on the horizon, Iraq’s oil…
Germany approves plan to improve oversight of supply chains
BERLIN — German lawmakers today approved legislation meant to ensure that big companies see that human rights are respected throughout their supply chains. The plan…
G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world
CARBIS BAY, England — Leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to sharing at least 1 billion…
G-7 gathers to pledge 1B coronavirus vaccine shots for world
CARBIS BAY, England — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted world leaders on a wooden boardwalk atop the freshly raked sand of Carbis Bay to…
UK economy edges to pre-pandemic levels as lockdown eased
LONDON — The easing of lockdown restrictions in April helped the British economy grow at its fastest rate since July 2020 and recoup further ground…
Dubuque brewery plots expansion into southwest Wisconsin
A Dubuque brewery soon will open a new location in southwest Wisconsin, kicking off a broader expansion plan that could see the business establishing roots…