New Zealand says it's the first to ban thin plastic bags from supermarkets
New Zealand’s government says that from Saturday, it will be the first nation in the world to ban the thin plastic bags that supermarket customers use to collect their fruit and vegetables
2023-06-29 13:22
Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO's job since Ohio derailment
Norfolk Southern’s CEO has spoken often of safety and better service since he took the job over a year ago, but it’s safety that has dominated discussions after one of his trains derailed and caught fire in February in Ohio
2023-06-29 12:19
Hong Kong Tycoons to Sell $8.4 Billion in Assets to Cut Debt
Swire Pacific Ltd. has become the second notable Hong Kong company to announce plans to offload assets in
2023-06-29 11:49
China Needs Stimulus and Clearer Rules, Ex-IMF Official Says
China needs to keep cutting rates, roll out more stimulus and clarify the role it wants the private
2023-06-29 11:23
The AP Interview: Olympics boss vows Paris Games will be safe, says no resignations planned in probe
Tony Estanguet won gold medals for canoeing in the 2000, 2004 and 2012 Olympic Games
2023-06-29 11:22
Scientists discover that universe is awash in gravitational waves
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON Scientists on Wednesday unveiled evidence that gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of
2023-06-29 10:53
Mexico considers $4.2 billion debt buyback for canceled airport, official says
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY Mexico may repurchase about $4.2 billion in outstanding bonds issued to finance a
2023-06-29 10:48
MLB Rumors: Braves biggest trade chip, Red Sox's cloudy future, Cardinals trade optimism
MLB Rumors: Cardinals get great news for potential trade deadline moveSt. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is coming back soon. O'Neill, who has been on the injured list since May 5, returned to baseball activities last week and is reportedly scheduled to engage in more dynamic a...
2023-06-29 09:15
Extreme temperatures killed at least 112 people in Mexico since March
At least 112 people have died in Mexico as a result of "natural extreme temperatures" since March, according to the country's health secretariat.
2023-06-29 08:25
Savers Value, Kodiak, Fidelis Near $1 Billion IPO Day in US
Three initial public offerings could still deliver what would be only the fifth $1 billion week for US
2023-06-29 08:17
Montana Superfund town's health clinic accused of submitting false asbestos claims
A major railroad company is trying to convince a federal jury that a Montana clinic submitted hundreds of asbestos claims for people who weren’t sick, bilking taxpayer funds
2023-06-29 07:47
NYC's ex-school food chief convicted in bribery case tied to icky chicken tenders
A man who oversaw food service for New York City schools has been convicted in a bribery case that picked apart how chicken tenders riddled with bone and bits of metal were served for months
2023-06-29 07:45