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U.S. stock markets and dollar jump on employment report

NEW YORK, New York - A positive employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating a fall in ...

By 2026, AT&T to use ORAN technology for 70% of U.S. wireless network

DALLAS, Texas: This week, AT&T said that by late 2026, it will use open radio access network (ORAN) technology for ...

Moody's warns of downgrade in China's credit outlook

NEW YORK: This week, ratings agency Moody's warned that it could downgrade China's credit rating, citing costs to bail out ...

Artificial intelligence stocks all the rage on Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - AI set the scene for solid gains in technology shares on Thursday. Demand for Alphabet ...

To reduce car-wildlife collisions US allots $110 million to 17 states

WASHINGTON D.C.: To help reduce car collisions with wildlife and help animals safely cross roadways, the U.S. Transportation Department has ...

European Commission to upgrade EU countries' EV power grids

BRUSSELS, Belgium: To address power shortages at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, last week, the European Commission announced plans to ...

China's major pig breeders face mounting debts, losses

BEIJING, China: Falling hog prices, mounting losses and rising debt are putting pressure on the biggest pig breeders in China, ...

Wall Street loses ground Wednesday, U.D. dollar gains

NEW YORK, New York - A decline in labor costs as measured by ADP failed to boost U.S. Markets Wednesday."ADP's ...

73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars being probed in US over loss of power

WASHINGTON D.C.: A U.S. auto safety regulator said this week it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in ...

New York state decides case, opens door for more marijuana clinics

NEW YORK: This week, a New York judge approved legal settlements to end lawsuits that halted the state's legal cannabis ...

Tech stocks outperform Tuesday, Nasdaq Composite gains

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks spent most of Tuesday meandering, with the major indices closing out the day ...

Strike cost Ford 100,000 vehicles in sales, $1.7 billion in profit

DEARBORN, Michigan: This week, Ford said a six-week United Auto Workers (UAW) strike cut its sales by some 100,000 vehicles ...

Biden administration introduces new rule to reduce methane emissions

WASHINGTON D.C.: This week, the Biden administration adopted a new rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, which targets the role ...

Tesla to start delivering Cybertrucks: Musk

AUSTIN, Texas: During an event held this week in Austin, Texas, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle (EV) ...

U.S. stocks start week in divided territory, dollar jumps

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday following on from last week's volatility."Digestion is the word ...

Microsoft president denies super-intelligent AI possible in 12 months

REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft President Brad Smith said there is no chance of super-intelligent artificial intelligence (AI) being developed within the ...

EVs not as reliable as conventional cars, trucks: Consumer Reports

NEW YORK: A survey by Consumer Reports found that electric vehicles (EV) from 2021 through 2023 model years encountered nearly ...

Singapore, Zurich, Geneva are among world's costliest cities

LONDON, UK: In a report released this week, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) said that Singapore and Zurich tied for ...

U.S., Mexico make joint bid to host '27 Women's World Cup

(Photo credit: Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports) The United States and Mexico submitted a joint bid to stage the 2027 FIFA ...

India's economic growth linked to progress of entire world: PM Modi at Art Biennale inauguration

New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that when India is emerging as the biggest economy ...

Assam CM distributes appointment letters to 240 Assistant Engineers in PWD

Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 8 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday attended as Chief Guest the ceremonial ...

Rory McIlroy sad to see Jon Rahm depart, but Ryder Cup a must

(Photo credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports) While Jon Rahm's departure to LIV Golf on Thursday rocked the PGA Tour, Rory ...

Orban explains why EU cant accept Ukraine

The Hungarian leader warned that the bloc's agricultural system would be destroyed if Kiev were allowed to joinBringing Ukraine into ...

UAE announces first Women in Nuclear Middle East chapter

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): The UAE announced today the launch of the Women in Nuclear (WiN) Middle East ...

Technology, innovation key to inclusive growth of financial sector: DFS secretary

New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): A focus on financial sector reforms aimed at creating stability, resilience and efficiency in ...

US helping Gaza most White House

National Security Spokesman John Kirby insisted the country is going the extra mile to aid the besieged Palestinian enclaveA top ...

RBI, Bank of England sign MoU to facilitate cross-border settlement, clearing activities

New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank of England (BoE) have signed a ...

US 'helping Gaza most' White House

National Security Spokesman John Kirby insisted the country is going the extra mile to aid the besieged Palestinian enclaveA top ...

135 million Indians lifted out of poverty minister

The country is maintaining ?momentum? as the world's fastest-growing major economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saidIndia has lifted 135 million ...

"All money goes to the Gandhi family": BJP's Gaurav Bhatia after recovery of Rs 100 crores from Congress MP's Jharkhand residence

New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday took a swipe at the ...

UPI transaction limit to hospitals, education institutes raised to Rs 5 lakh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 8 (ANI): The limit for UPI transactions to hospitals and educational institutions has been raised by ...

RBI raises India's 2023-24 GDP growth projections after firm Q2 figures; inflation forecast maintained

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), while maintaining the status quo in key policy ...

RBI maintains status quo in policy rate for 5th time now

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 8 (ANI): The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its December ...

Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees to lay reports in Rajya Sabha on Day 5 of Winter Session

New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): The fifth day of the Winter Session is expected to see the laying of ...

Adani port operations to be carbon-neutral by 2025: Gautam Adani

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 8 (ANI): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced on Friday that all its port operations will ...

Elon Musk calls for Bob Iger's ouster after Disney pulls ads from X

San Francisco [US], December 8 (ANI): Elon Musk is demanding the firing of Disney CEO Bob Iger in response to ...

RBI to announce monetary policy today, another pause in repo rate most likely

New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Financial market participants in India will closely monitor the outcome and the policy stance ...

Jon Rahm 'comfortable' with big-money move to LIV Golf

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) After weeks of speculation, two-time major champion Jon Rahm joined LIV ...

Jon Rahm joins LIV; deal reportedly worth $300M-plus

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) After weeks of speculation, two-time major champion Jon Rahm joined LIV ...

The sky's the limit: A brief history of in-flight entertainment

As the winter holidays draw near, many of us are already booking flights to see friends and family or vacation ...

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Over 40 football fans charged for 'serious disorder' in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: This week, UK police said a "serious disorder outside" Villa Park, Birmingham, on Thursday in the buildup to ...

"We have to keep doing our work," says East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 9 (ANI): Ahead of East Bengal FC's upcoming clash against Punjab FC in the Indian ...

Hope players will apply plans to highest level, says Punjab FC's head coach

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 9 (ANI): Ahead of Punjab FC's clash against East Bengal FC in the Indian Super ...

MLS commish Don Garber: Messi effect 'cannot be overstated'

(Photo credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Commissioner Don Garber hailed 2023 as "the most successful season" in ...

Aston Villa looking to make a statement at Arsenal

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Aston Villa will try to build on their biggest win of the season and ...

Indian Super League can help me achieve my dream of becoming best player in India: Vincy Barretto

New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): In a country where young footballers have forever strived for a platform to channel ...

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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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