Tag: Business
Court: Faulty breast implant victims should get compensation
PARIS — A French appeal court has ruled that around 2,700 victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation. The court said...
WTO chief calls for diversification of vaccine production
BRUSSELS — The head of the World Trade Organization said Thursday it is of paramount importance to diversify vaccine manufacturing and to have more...
Porto player investigated over COVID-19 test result
PORTO, Portugal — Portuguese authorities conducted a search and seizure operation at facilities owned by Porto on Thursday in an investigation related to a...
Chicago mayor faces dashed hopes of her backers
<p>CHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot had her work cut out for her when she became mayor of Chicago in 2019, running as a progressive Democrat...
Oldest captive rhino celebrates birthday at wildlife rescue
<p>GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A fresh lettuce and watermelon “cake” and a cold hose drizzle awaited Henry the rhinoceros at his milestone birthday party.</p>
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EU threatens to freeze huge investment deal with China
<p>BRUSSELS — The European Parliament warned China on Thursday it won't ratify a long-awaited business investment deal as long as sanctions against European Union...
Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hate
<p>A foundation launched by prominent Asian American business leaders earlier this month said Thursday it has raised more than $1 billion to support Asian...
Founder of TikTok’s Chinese owner stepping down as CEO
BEIJING — The founder of TikTok’s Chinese owner said Thursday he will give up his job as CEO to focus on longer-term initiatives, a...
New Ford venture to build 2 electric vehicle battery plants
DETROIT — Ford is forming a joint venture with one of its battery suppliers that will build two North American factories to make batteries...
Feds: 18 electronic devices seized from Giuliani and firm
NEW YORK — Eighteen electronic devices taken during raids last month on Rudy Giuliani’s home and his law firm in a probe of his...