Florida’s DeSantis replaces elected Democratic prosecutor
(Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended a county prosecutor after accusing her of being soft on crime, making…
August 9, 2023
Texas power use hits another record during heat wave
(Reuters) -Demand for power in Texas hit a record high on Wednesday for the second time this week and ninth…
US railroad Amtrak exploring high-speed rail service in Texas
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak and Texas Central Partners said on Wednesday they are seeking federal grants…
Explainer-How is climate change driving dangerous ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures?
By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – A dangerous combination of heat and humidity is sweeping the Gulf region this week,…
US FAA extends cuts to airlines’ minimum flight requirements at NY airports
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. regulators said on Wednesday they would extend temporary cuts to minimum flight requirements at…
Harvard cannot recoup $15 million from insurer for race case costs, court rules
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) – Harvard University on Wednesday lost a bid for an insurer to cover up to…
US nurse, child safely released in Haiti two weeks after kidnapping
(Reuters) – A U.S. nurse and her child have been safely released after their kidnapping in Haiti two weeks ago,…
Wall Street ends lower as investors await US inflation data
By Echo Wang (Reuters) – U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, the day after a report showed Americans borrowed more…
UK RICS house price gauge falls to lowest since 2009 as interest rates rise
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices saw the most widespread falls since 2009 last month as interest…
Canopy Growth posts smaller Q1 core loss, reiterates going concern doubts
By Sourasis Bose (Reuters) -Canopy Growth again raised doubts about its ability to stay afloat as the Canadian pot producer’s…