Tag: Economy
Biden working group targets jobs for fossil fuel communities
<p>CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Six large regions nationwide that have economies reliant on fossil fuels have been targeted for federal investment and aid to create...
America’s gas-fueled vehicles imperil Biden’s climate goals
DETROIT — For President Joe Biden to reach his ambitious goal of slashing America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, huge reductions would...
Greece closer to investment grade with ratings upgrade
Greece moved closer to investment grade late Friday after Standard & Poor’s upgraded its sovereign rating for the debt-strapped country by one notch to...
Biden working group targets jobs for fossil fuel communities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Six large regions nationwide that have economies reliant on fossil fuels have been targeted for federal investment and aid to create...
A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum
The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap...
US average mortgage rates under 3% for first time since Feb.
McLEAN, Va. — Mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, dipping below 3% for the first time in two months.
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Bank of England reveals lobbying efforts of ex-PM Cameron
LONDON — The Bank of England published on Thursday a series of communications showing Britain's former prime minister, David Cameron making repeated efforts for...
Legalization bids boost outlook for US cannabis industry
LOS ANGELES — Uncle Sam gave marijuana lovers more reason to celebrate this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
Pope meets with Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges end of crises
<p>VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met Thursday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and urged all of Lebanon's political leaders to “urgently commit themselves...