20 megacorporations you didn't know run the economy
CouponBirds analyzed Forbes Global 2000 companies to compile a list of 20 U.S.-based conglomerates with major sway in the economy.
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Counties that attract the most out-of-state residents
Stacker examined Census Bureau data to see which counties attract the most out-of-state residents, as long-distance moves increase amid historically low migration.
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5 types of financial advisors
Bankrate compiled a list of five types of financial advisors, what they can do for you, and their pros and cons.
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US cities with the dirtiest air
Stacker analyzed the 2021 Air Quality Statistics Report from the Environmental Protection Agency released in May 2022 to compile a list of the 50 cities with the dirtiest air.
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The top 8 preseason underdogs to ever win an NBA championship
OLBG ranked the biggest preseason underdogs to win the NBA championship since the 1984-85 season using a combination of data that included the team odds both in the preseason and the regular season, all sourced from Basketball-Reference.com.
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Best Zoom towns in the US
To uncover the top Zoom towns, SmartAsset analyzed data for almost 300 cities and towns across population characteristics, cost of living, and internet and electricity reliability.
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German police conduct searches in investigation of climate extremists
BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors in Germany say authorities have raided 15 properties across the country and seized assets in an investigation into the financing of protests by the Last Generation climate extremist group. Munich prosecutors said Wednesday they are investigating seven people on suspicion of forming or supporting a criminal organization. They launched the inquiry
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Vinícius Júnior soccer racism dispute ignites heated off-field debate in Spain
By JENNIFER O’MAHONY Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Repeated racist insults against Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior have unleashed a heated debate in Spain about tolerance for racism in a society that is becoming rapidly more diverse on and off the field. Since the season began in August, the Real Madrid winger has suffered racist
Continue Reading Vinícius Júnior soccer racism dispute ignites heated off-field debate in Spain
By JENNIFER O’MAHONY Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Repeated racist insults against Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior have unleashed a heated debate in Spain about tolerance for racism in a society that is becoming rapidly more diverse on and off the field. Since the season began in August, the Real Madrid winger has suffered racist
Continue ReadingCathay Pacific fires cabin crew over alleged discrimination against passenger from China
By Michelle Toh and Shawn Deng, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it had fired three cabin crew members after a passenger complained of discrimination on a flight from mainland China, an incident that angered Hong Kong officials and underscored the pressure on the city’s flag carrier to please Beijing. An
Continue Reading On Beijing visit, Russian prime minister says pressure from West is strengthening ties with China
BEIJING (AP) — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says pressure from the West is strengthening his country’s ties with China. Mishustin met with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing as Russia is increasingly turning to China for diplomatic and economic support amid growing isolation over its invasion of Ukraine. In opening remarks at his meeting Wednesday
Continue ReadingRussia predicts trade with China will hit record $200 billion in 2023
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Trade between Russia and China is expected to hit a new record level of $200 billion this year, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during his trip to China, as Moscow faces growing isolation from the West. Russia has been hit by unprecedented Western sanctions since
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Por qué una superficie de arena vacía en Dubái se vendió por la cifra récord de US$ 34 millones
Carolina Calero (CNN) — Hay muchas cosas que se pueden comprar con US$ 34 millones. En varias partes del mundo, con esa cantidad se pueden comprar castillos, grandes mansiones junto a la playa o majestuosas fincas que se extienden kilómetros y kilómetros. Se podrían comprar flotas de potentes autos deportivos Lamborghini o majestuosos Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Continue Reading Takeaways of AP report on DEA probe of drug distributor accused of fueling opioid epidemic
By JIM MUSTIAN and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation’s largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge’s recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders. The
Continue Reading Takeaways of AP report on DEA probe of drug distributor accused of fueling opioid epidemic
By JIM MUSTIAN and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation’s largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge’s recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders. The
Continue Reading Texas lawmakers set new standards to ban children’s books from schools for sexual content
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas would set new standards and ratings for sexually explicit material in order to ban books from public and charter school libraries, under a bill given final passage by the state Senate late Tuesday night and sent to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas move is the latest attempt to ban
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian stocks slide as US debt worries mount
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets slid Wednesday as the U.S. government crept closer to a potentially disruptive default on its debt. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index fell 1.1% on Tuesday after Speaker Kevin McCarthy of the House of Representatives said, “We’re
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian stocks slide as US debt worries mount
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets slid Wednesday as the U.S. government crept closer to a potentially disruptive default on its debt. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index fell 1.1% on Tuesday after Speaker Kevin McCarthy of the House of Representatives said, “We’re
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Tale of the Tape: Firebirds-Admirals series to showcase similar squads
They say styles make fights. And if that rings true, we should have a highly competitive and entertaining series between the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference Finals. Really liked what @aaronadmirals had to say about @Firebirds star @APots94 who scored the OT game winner last series against Calgary to send
Continue Reading New Chinese ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China’s new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington’s support for self-governing Taiwan. Chinese state media said Xie Feng arrived in New York on Tuesday and told reporters that relations between the world’s two largest economies face “serious difficulties and challenges.” Exchanges
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