Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales
The former president blamed wind farms for a spike in whale deaths - but his claims don't stand up.
2023-09-27 05:27
Operator of bus involved in fatal New York crash was listed by the state as an 'unacceptable operator' after failing several safety inspections
The transportation company that owns the bus involved in a fatal crash in New York this week while bringing high school students to a band camp was listed as an "unacceptable operator" by the state after failing several safety inspections since 2022.
2023-09-24 06:16
Officials begin probe into what caused a bus carrying 40 students to crash down a ravine, killing 2 adults
The National Transportation Safety Board and the New York State Police are investigating what caused a bus carrying dozens of high school students to come crashing down a ravine, killing two adults on board.
2023-09-22 12:27
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
2023-09-22 07:48
Expect farm bill in December, says chair of Senate farm committee
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON The top Senate negotiator of the United States' largest farm spending package is looking
2023-09-19 23:24
TPG explores sale of restaurant chain Mendocino Farms -sources
By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK Private equity firm TPG Inc is exploring options for Mendocino Farms, including a
2023-09-19 21:23
Here's why farmers aren't included in the US monthly jobs report
The US government's monthly jobs report provides crucial information about the health of the labor market by tallying "nonfarm payrolls." Why are the farmers excluded?
2023-09-03 00:51
Farmers Insurance to lay off 2,400 workers across its entire business
California-based Farmers Insurance said Monday it is laying off 11% of its workforce — or 2,400 employees — in a bid to restructure itself for long-term growth.
2023-08-29 20:50
Climate change has ravaged India's rice stock. Now its export ban could deepen a global food crisis
Satish Kumar sits in front of his submerged rice paddy in India's Haryana state, looking despairingly at his ruined crops.
2023-08-29 09:50
Australia's Wesfarmers logs 5% annual profit rise on strong segmental growth
(Reuters) -Australia's retail giant Wesfarmers recorded a 4.8% rise in its full-year profit on Friday, boosted by strong performance by
2023-08-25 06:16
Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds
Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC.
2023-08-23 10:45
Zimbabwe election: Chicken and chips put a taste for democracy to the test
Finger-licking crowds have not distracted from concerns about the fairness of this week's elections.
2023-08-21 07:23