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…
Latest China developer debt woes could spur policy aid, but industry downbeat
By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -News that big developer Country Garden was not able to make $22 million in…
US agency says Norfolk Southern needs ‘significant improvements’
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. railroad regulators on Wednesday said Norfolk Southern needs “significant improvements” in its safety culture…