Tag: Economy
France: Lebanon is running out of time before total collapse
PARIS — France's foreign minister warned on Thursday that Lebanon is running out of time before it could see a total collapse, urging the...
As climate fight shifts to oil, Biden faces a formidable foe
<p>CASPER, Wyo. — President Joe Biden’s bid to tackle climate change is running straight through the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry...
From job cuts to online commerce, virus reshaped US economy
WASHINGTON — At first, it was expected to be brief. At least that was the hope.
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Mexican court blocks law favoring state electricity plants
<p>MEXICO CITY — Even sooner than critics had expected, a court in Mexico issued an injunction Thursday to block a new law that favors...
As climate fight shifts to oil, Biden faces a formidable foe
CASPER, Wyo. — President Joe Biden’s bid to tackle climate change is running straight through the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry...
Shaken by pandemic, soccer avoids financial collapse
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — Wandering around the concourses of the third tier of Anfield’s main stand provides a glimpse into the past.</p>
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States drawing up big wish lists for the COVID relief money
State governments will get a big influx of federal money from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that could suddenly enable them to undertake...
Brazil Congress clears way for emergency pandemic aid
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO — A measure to renew billions of dollars in emergency aid for millions of Brazilians struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic passed...
Mexican court blocks law favoring state electricity plants
MEXICO CITY — Even sooner than critics had expected, a court in Mexico issued an injunction Thursday to block a new law that favors...
US long-term mortgage rates rise again; 30-year at 3.05%
<p>WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates again rose modestly this week against the backdrop of an improving economy and further distribution of coronavirus vaccines....