China reopens trade in Australian barley in a new sign of improved relations
China is lifting a stifling 3-year-old tariff on Australian barley in a sign of an improving bilateral trade relationship since Australia’s government changed
2023-08-04 14:52
Oregon crabbers and environmentalists are at odds as a commission votes on rules to protect whales
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider extending rules restricting the number of crab traps in the water and how deep they can drop in the late-season months when humpback whales are more likely to swim there
2023-08-04 13:18
Slower, but still strong US employment growth expected in July
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON U.S. job growth likely slowed further in July, but retained enough momentum to shield
2023-08-04 12:26
Apple sees sales slump continuing, shares drop 2% despite beating sales expectations
By Stephen Nellis Apple on Thursday forecast that a sales slump would continue into the current quarter, sending
2023-08-04 08:18
A Learjet pilot thought he was cleared to take off. He wasn't. Luckily, JetBlue pilots saw him
Federal investigators say the pilot of a charter jet took off without permission, causing an approaching JetBlue plane to cancel its landing at the last second
2023-08-04 07:16
NYC passes bill to make pandemic-era outdoor dining program permanent, with more specific guidelines
The New York City Council approved a bill Thursday to make the pandemic-era outdoor dining program a permanent part of the city, with some restrictions, according to the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
2023-08-04 06:47
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump
2023-08-04 02:56
Missouri budgets $50M for railroad crossings in response to fatal 2022 Amtrak derailment
Missouri plans to spend $50 million on railroad crossing improvements in response to a 2022 fatal Amtrak derailment
2023-08-04 02:46
Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve
Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.
2023-08-04 02:46
Saudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day, potentially boosting prices at the pump
Saudi Arabia says it will extend its unilateral production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of September in its effort to boost flagging energy prices
2023-08-04 01:26
Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles
2023-08-04 00:51
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels
2023-08-04 00:51