California's economy needs immigrants. What about the environment?
August 6, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: If we use economic activity as the only metric, we…
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US judge rules Google has illegal monopoly on internet search | Internet News
The case portrayed Google as a technological bully that methodically thwarted competition to protect its search engine. A US judge…
Wall Street sell-off: why it happens and what it indicates
It's a nail-biting moment on Wall Street. Stocks had been falling at a worrying rate for several days, but on…
In Assam, India, hopes for high returns from palm oil production are dashed | Business & Economy
Jorhat, India: Priya Ram Duwarah has planted 60 oil palm saplings on her half a hectare (1.2 acres) of farmland…
McDonald's sales fall worldwide for the first time in more than three years | Food
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski says lower-income consumers are eating at home and finding other ways to save money. McDonald's reported…
Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target | Aviation
The flag carrier says it cannot meet its target due to a lack of new, fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative fuels.…
Rising demand and rising prices lead to fake Ozempic doses | Business & Economy
Across the world, the growing class of weight-loss drugs called GLP-1 agonists has been a game changer. These include the…
US airlines cut growth plans for second half of year
United, JetBlue and Delta planes crowd the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City. Bruce…
UK finance minister accuses former government of multi-billion pound 'cover-up' | Economy
Britain's new chancellor of the exchequer is accusing the previous government of covering up the dire state of the country's…
Beirut airport in Lebanon cancels flights over fears of Israeli attack | Aviation News
The cancellations come amid fears of a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah following a rocket attack. Flights at Beirut airport…