Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to…
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U.S. filings for jobless applications fall by 19,000, the biggest decline in the three months
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week fell by the most in three months as the job market continues to show resilience…
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped…
European Central Bank cuts main interest rate a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation fades
LONDON — The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, cut borrowing costs once again today…
The Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
WASHINGTON — A student loan cancellation program for public workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who…
Nokia sees improved Q3 profit but reports 8% sales dip mainly due to weaker India market
HELSINKI — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia today reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings, mainly on the back of cost-cutting measures, but saw its sales…
Japan records trade deficit on weak yen, slowing exports
TOKYO — Japan racked up a trade deficit of 294.3 billion yen ($2 billion) in September, according to Finance Ministry data released today, as exports…
Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
Amazon said today that it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants…
Unions face a moment of truth in Michigan in this year’s presidential race
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Vice President Kamala Harris rallies in Michigan’s union halls, standing alongside the state’s most powerful labor leader, while former President Donald…
What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?
NEW YORK — Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women? Although women who lost or left their jobs…