Moderna Q1 profit triples on robust COVID vaccine sales
COVID-19 vaccine sales helped Moderna triple its net income in a better-than-expected first quarter. The vaccine maker said Wednesday that…
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Shipping company Maersk sees record quarter as demand surges
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The world’s biggest shipping company, Denmark’s A.P. Moeller-Maersk, said Wednesday that it had delivered its “best…
Human rights advocate to lead PEN’s writers’ protection work
NEW YORK (AP) — The literary writer’s organization PEN America is expanding its support of writers around the world who…
Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its governments…
Elon Musk asked to testify on Twitter by UK Parliament
LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee scrutinizing draft online safety legislation has invited Elon Musk to discuss his plans…
Sri Lanka foreign reserves at record low, politics in crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s economy is in dire straits with its usable foreign reserves down to less…
India’s central bank raises interest rate to tame inflation
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s central bank on Wednesday raised its key interest rate to 4.4% from 4% to try…
After another strong quarter, CVS raises outlook for 2022
COVID-19 vaccines and tests for the virus continue to boost CVS Health and the health care giant raised its annual…
EXPLAINER: What’s the impact if Europe cuts off Russian oil?
The European Union’s executive commission has proposed phasing out imports of Russian oil within six months. It is part of…
Biden showcases deficit progress in bid to counter critics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday highlighted new figures showing the government’s red ink will grow less than…