Russia’s war to keep hitting EU economy, push up inflation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia’s war in Ukraine is expected to wreak havoc with the European Union’s economic recovery for the…
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Asian shares mixed after China says growth weakened in 2Q
BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices were mixed in Asia on Friday after China reported its economy contracted by 2.6% in…
EXPLAINER: What happens next in the Musk-Twitter saga?
In the latest twist in the Twitter-Elon Musk saga, the company has sued the billionaire Tesla CEO in an attempt…
Netflix to rely on Microsoft for its ad-backed video service
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix has picked Microsoft to help deliver the commercials in a cheaper version of its video…
Drought: Italy warns a third of farm production at risk
ROME (AP) — Italy’s agriculture minister warned Parliament on Wednesday that a third of Italy’s agricultural production was at risk…
EXPLAINER: What’s the impact of euro parity with the dollar?
The euro has hit parity with the dollar, falling to its lowest level in 20 years and even skirting just…
EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation’s relentless surge didn’t merely persist in June. It accelerated. For the 12 months ending in June,…
Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent
Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user’s permission, a revelation that’s…
Hungary declares ‘energy emergency’ over threat of shortages
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s government has declared an “energy emergency” in response to supply disruptions and skyrocketing energy prices…
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to stem ‘significant suffering’
Bill Gates, concerned about the “significant suffering” caused by global setbacks including the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Wednesday that he will…