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Draft agreement from UN climate talks leaves uncertainty regarding climate financing for developing countries

BAKU, Azerbaijan — A new draft document unveiled early Thursday, which will underpin any potential agreement at the United Nations climate negotiations regarding financial aid for developing nations transitioning to green energy...

Development and pollution pose growing threats to Indonesia’s Papuan women’s mangrove forests.

JAYAPURA, Indonesia — In the southeastern part of Jayapura, Petronela Merauje makes her way through her floating village, inviting women to join her the next morning in the nearby mangrove forests. Merauje,...

Nvidia: The most valuable company on Wall Street and the numbers behind its ascent

Nvidia has reported impressive quarterly earnings that have surpassed the expectations of financial analysts. The tech company's semiconductors have experienced a surge in demand, primarily due to their application in artificial intelligence...

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Bill Hwang, the founder of Archegos hedge fund, sentenced to 18 years in prison for extensive fraud.

NEW YORK — On Wednesday, the founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, received an 18-year prison sentence for committing fraud related to...

Judge halts governor’s attempt to withdraw Virginia from emissions reduction program.

A recent court ruling has determined that Virginia cannot exit a multi-state program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions without the approval of the...

Unique coin from the California Gold Rush auctioned for $1.4 million

LOS ANGELES — Enthusiastic coin collectors seized the opportunity to acquire a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at an auction house in Southern...

Finnish officials launch investigation into damaged underwater cable connecting Finland and Germany.

HELSINKI, Finland — On Wednesday, Finnish officials announced the initiation of an inquiry into a data cable that was damaged beneath the Baltic Sea....

Comcast to spin off cable networks as streaming reshapes the entertainment landscape

Comcast announced plans to spin off several of NBCUniversal’s cable networks, including USA Network, CNBC, and MSNBC, into a separate public company. The move...

Delta’s CEO claims Trump administration will undo the government ‘overreach’ experienced during Biden’s tenure.

The CEO of Delta Air Lines has expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration, describing it as a potential “breath of fresh air” for...

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Target announces a decline in its third-quarter earnings and offers a cautious forecast for the holiday season.

NEW YORK — In the third quarter, Target managed to achieve a modest increase in sales, but its profits took a hit as inflation-conscious...

Snack fairness: Spanish court penalizes supermarket for dismissing employee over croquette consumption

A Spanish court has confirmed a previous ruling that a supermarket employee was unjustly terminated for consuming a croquette that was intended for disposal...

Surging energy costs drive UK inflation to its highest point in six months for October

Inflation in the United Kingdom surged to a six-month peak in October, exceeding the targets established by the Bank of England’s policymakers. This shift,...

Ukraine achieves progress in clean energy development, making it more resilient against Russian attacks.

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Maxim Timchenko, the CEO of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy firm, recently unveiled data illustrating the contrast between the restoration of...

AI-generated images of female students in compromising situations cause turmoil at Pennsylvania private school.

Images of girls depicted with nude bodies have resulted in resignations of key figures at a private school in Pennsylvania, sparked protests from students,...

Congressional committee calls for strengthening the US-China trade ties

WASHNGTON — A congressional committee has put forth a recommendation to revise the United States' trade stance with China, advocating for the reversal of...

Trump appoints billionaire Howard Lutnick, a crucial transition adviser, as secretary of commerce.

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Howard Lutnick, the CEO of brokerage and investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald and a proponent of...

Reuters appoints Sally Buzbee, ex-executive editor of Post and AP, to head news operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Sally Buzbee, who previously held the position of executive editor at The Washington Post and The Associated Press, is set to join Reuters as...

Launching a small business presents challenges, but planning for an exit from it can be even tougher.

Starting a small business can be quite challenging, but for many owners, the difficulties don’t end there. When it's time for business owners to...

Housing complexes secure $1 billion in HUD financing for energy efficiency improvements and climate initiatives.

Renters living in affordable housing have often felt overlooked in the shift toward cleaner energy solutions. Many of them reside in older structures that,...

Snow and sleet from Arctic air lead to school shutdowns and travel disruptions in various regions of the UK

LONDON — A significant cold wave swept across the United Kingdom on Tuesday, resulting in the closure of numerous schools and causing extensive disruptions...

World Food Prize Foundation reveals updates to enhance global outreach

DES MOINES, Iowa — A prominent organization based in Iowa dedicated to combating global hunger has announced a significant change in leadership as it...

Farmers advocate for funding allocation at UN climate discussions to combat climate change.

BAKU, Azerbaijan – This year, extreme temperatures devastated the pineapples on Esther Penunia's small plot of land in the Philippines. While the impact was...

Insights from AP’s probe into safety concerns of Ospreys

The V-22 Osprey, a unique aircraft known for its ability to fly like an airplane and land like a helicopter, has resumed flights after...

Gulf Coast eatery in Mississippi and its co-owner receive penalties for seafood mislabeling.

GULFPORT, Miss. — A restaurant on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, along with its co-owner, received sentences on Monday for federal offenses related to the...

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