Oil Leak Contained At Three U.S. Gulf Platforms On Pipeline Outage, Shell Says
Top U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil producer Shell said on Thursday it halted production at three U.S.
EV Maker Rivian Says Its Current Models Will Not Qualify For Tax Breaks
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc on Thursday forecast a wider operating loss for the year and also said many of its current models will not qualify for new federal tax incentives.
Peloton Must Face Lawsuit Over Availability Of Fitness Classes--U.S. Judge
A U.S. judge on Thursday said Peloton Interactive Inc must face a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the bike and treadmill maker of misleading customers about the "ever-growing" size of its library of on-demand fitness classes.
California Unveils Water Strategy, Planning For Greater Scarcity
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea.
U.N. Chief Urges Demilitarized Zone Around Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for military activity around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex to end as Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a renewed shelling and the U.N.
U.S. Stock Market: Is It A Bull, A Bear, Or A Bull In A Bear?
The U.S. stock market's rebound in recent weeks has analysts and investors questioning whether 2022's deep downturn has ended, but how to spot an expiring bear market or a new bull market is not something everyone on Wall Street agrees on.
Long COVID Risk Up For Unvaccinated Children; At-home Antibody Test Shows Promise
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Dead Fish In River Oder On Polish/German Border Spur Contamination Probe
Tonnes of dead fish have been hauled out of the River Oder, which flows along part of Poland's border with Germany, and officials warned people not to enter the water while the Polish government pledged to investigate possible contamination.
Cuban Oil Fire All But Out, Blackouts And Gas Lines Lengthen
Cubans have been left to endure six- to 18-hour blackouts, and search for ever-scarcer gasoline in the wake of a spectacular blaze that destroyed 40% of Cuba's main fuel depot and shuttered its only supertanker port.
U.S. Confirms Search Of Trump's Home, Asks Court To Unseal Warrant
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed on Thursday that federal agents had searched former President Donald Trump's Florida estate to probe whether he illegally removed records from the White House as he was leaving office.
California High-speed Rail Wins $25 Million U.S. Grant, Seeks $1.3 Billion More
California's High-Speed Rail Authority said Thursday it won $25 million in new federal grant funding to advance its project beyond 119 miles under construction, while pursuing an additional $1.3 billion award.
Armed Man Tried To Breach FBI Building In Cincinnati, Authorities Say
Police were locked in a standoff on Thursday with an armed man who tried to breach the FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier in the day before fleeing and exchanging gunfire with officers, authorities said.
Colombia Peace Commissioner In Cuba To Meet ELN Rebels
Colombia's new high peace commissioner has traveled to Cuba to meet representatives of the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels and examine a possible restart to peace talks, President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday.
Brazil's BRF Shares Tumble After Weak Quarter
Investors dumped shares in Brazilian food processor BRF SA on Thursday after a wider-than-expected quarterly loss partly attributed by management to nonrecurring events.
Senate Finance Committee Looks At Amgen Taxes, Widening Drugmaker Probe
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is widening its investigation into the tax practices of U.S.
Latvia, Estonia Withdraw From China Cooperation Group
Latvia and Estonia have withdrawn from a cooperation framework between China and over a dozen Central and Eastern European countries on Thursday, following in the footsteps of Lithuania which withdrew last May.
Exclusive - Uniper Could Swap Australian LNG For Atlantic Gas To Supply Europe Quicker
Germany's Uniper is prepared to swap liquefied natural gas (LNG) it gets from Australia's Woodside for U.S.
Bank Of Canada's 'Soft Landing' Scenario Hits The Rocks In Bond Market
Canada's inverted yield curve is signaling the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates to a level that triggers a recession, placing the central bank in a tough spot as it aims to tame high inflation and engineer a "soft landing" for the economy.
Two Lawmakers Ask U.S. Regulator About Tesla Crashes, Safety Probes
Two U.S. lawmakers who chair subcommittees overseeing auto safety asked the federal auto safety regulator for a briefing on its probes into crashes involving Tesla Inc electric vehicles using Autopilot and advanced driver assistance systems, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Twitter Reintroduces Election Misinformation Rules Ahead Of U.S. Midterms
Twitter Inc will revive features on the social media site to promote accurate information about the November U.S.
Brazil Pro-democracy Manifestos Aim To Curb Bolsonaro's Election Threats
Brazilian business leaders, intellectuals and artists gathered on Thursday to read manifestos defending democratic institutions after attacks by President Jair Bolsonaro that have raised fears he could reject the results of October's presidential election.
European Shares Tick Higher; Aegon Shines On Forecast Raise
European shares edged higher on Thursday after a strong rally in the previous session on signs of U.S.
Colombia To 'Radically Diversify' Exports, Says New Finance Minister
Colombia will prioritize the diversification of its exports to reduce its dependence on oil, gas and mining and combat its high trade deficit, its new Finance Minister Jose Antonio Ocampo said on Thursday.
Miners Face Supply Chain Overhaul To Meet U.S. EV Credit Deadline
Miners will struggle to expand operations in the United States in record time to meet a deadline for sourcing key minerals domestically or from select countries as set out by a bill likely to be passed on Friday, companies and industry watchers said.
Airlines Cancel Over 600 Flights In U.S. As Thunderstorms Hit Texas
Airlines canceled more than 600 flights in the United States on Thursday morning, as thunderstorms in Texas disrupted operations at one of the busiest airports in the country for a second straight day.
U.S. FTC Considers Crackdown On How Companies Collect Consumer Information
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday said it was considering adopting new rules to prohibit harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security, saying American consumers are often unknowingly giving up personal information ranging from their menstrual cycles to how they pray.
Canada Seeks To Boost Foreign Aid For Food Security - Minister
An international food crisis exacerbated by the Ukraine war has spurred Canada to boost an over $6 billion annual foreign aid budget to help the most hard-hit countries in Africa and the Middle East, Canada's aid minister said on Thursday.
San Francisco Metro System Hires Bird Of Prey To Scare Pigeons Away
Metro system riders in California's San Francisco Bay Area may have noticed a new station guard in recent months.
Copper Speculators Anticipate Downturn For Market And The World
Speculators in the copper market, viewed as an indicator of the health of the economy, are betting a global downturn means the metal used in power and construction has further to fall, despite its recent rebound.
'We Need Rain': Mexican Farmers Ravaged By Northern Drought
Hicterio Torres Franco's animals are dying: deprived of water in one of the worst droughts Mexico has seen for 30 years.