Storm packing heavy ice, snow bears down on central U.S
(Reuters) – A major winter storm is expected to wallop much of the central United States on Tuesday, bringing heaving snow, freezing rain and ice, the National Weather Service (NWS)
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U.S. Job Openings Rose Unexpectedly in December
(Bloomberg) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in December while quits declined slightly, suggesting that labor demand held steady in the month despite a surge in Covid-19 infections and pandemic-related
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Fed’s Harker says four rate hikes are appropriate for this year
NEW YORK (Reuters) -It may be appropriate for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates four times this year, and to move more aggressively if the factors leading to higher
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India unveils higher spending but no direct measures for the poor
The annual budget was focused on big-ticket infrastructure spending but lacked measures to spur consumption. By Megha Bahree India has promised to spend more in the upcoming financial year to keep
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Analysis-White House retools strategy toward Senator Manchin, with Biden agenda on the line
By Jarrett Renshaw, Richard Cowan and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House officials are planning a more subtle approach to try to win pivotal U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s support
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U.S. construction spending misses expectations in December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased less than expected in December as a solid rise in private projects was partially offset by a sharp decline in outlays on public
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Egypt eyes bread subsidy overhaul as global inflation bites
By Sarah El Safty CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt is considering replacing a popular bread subsidy with cash payments for the poor to protect the budget from soaring global wheat prices,
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South African scientists will study link between COVID variants and untreated HIV
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) – Leading South African scientists are set to investigate COVID-19 and HIV in tandem, amid mounting evidence that the collision of the two pandemics could
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Uber and Wallbox’s EV Charging Partnership To Expand Across the U.S.
By Sam Boughedda Investing.com — Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) and electric vehicle charging company Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) announced Tuesday they are expanding their partnership to the entire U.S. The companies previously ran a pilot
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Cyberattacks on US schools increasing amid reliance on technology
Public school systems often have limited budgets for cybersecurity safeguards and have become targets of more attacks. Amid a growing reliance on technology due to the coronavirus pandemic, cyberattacks have become a