Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
2023-07-01 06:49
Fourth of July gas prices take almost unprecedented plunge
The roads will be crowded this Fourth of July weekend, but travelers have at least one thing going for them: much cheaper gas prices than last year.
2023-06-30 18:56
Services activity in China drops to weakest level in six months
Activity in China's services industry and construction sector dropped to its weakest level since December, according to data released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics, as the country's economic recovery continues to lose momentum.
2023-06-30 10:21
US announces charges in $2.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting
2023-06-29 01:29
Dorset men in court over alleged tree investment fraud
The men are accused of fraudulently promising returns on a forestry scheme in Costa Rica.
2023-06-28 21:30
UK to work more closely with EU on financial services
The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.
2023-06-27 19:26
Bitcoin hits its highest level in a year
Bitcoin on Friday shot up to its highest level in about a year. The cryptocurrency rose above $31,400 a coin on Friday, its highest level since 2022, before paring back its gains.
2023-06-24 03:48
Vice Media, once worth billions, set to be acquired out of bankruptcy by its creditors for $225 million
Vice Media, the once-high flying digital media company valued at billions of dollars, is set to be acquired out of bankruptcy by three investment companies, including Fortress Investment Group, for $225 million.
2023-06-23 00:29
Fortress Investment Group may acquire bankrupt Vice Media - NYT
A group of buyers including Fortress Investment Group is set to take over Vice Media after offering $225
2023-06-22 23:56
Cocoa prices are soaring. Here's what that means for your chocolate
Cocoa prices have been soaring — and that could drive chocolate prices higher. Higher prices are helpful for struggling cocoa farmers, but might not be great news for sweets shoppers as chocolate makers face rising costs.
2023-06-21 19:49
Yes, inflation is coming down. That doesn't mean goods and services will be cheaper
If inflation falls to 2% by the end of this year, that means the cost of everything will no longer be going up, right? Wrong. But that's what the majority of UK residents think, according to a new survey from polling group Survation.
2023-06-21 07:18
Iceland Ireland owner placed into examinership
Last week the firm was ordered to withdraw all imported frozen food of animal origin.
2023-06-21 02:45