Deadly Berks Co. chocolate factory explosion caused by faulty gas fitting, safety board finds
A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at R.M. Palmer Co. in Berks County.
Industrial policy interventions with unintended consequences
Scrap generators are effectively subsidising their customers.
‘Joburg inner city dwellers flee to hijacked buildings due to high service charges’
Landlords tell Nersa that Eskom's increases are unaffordable.
K-Electric’s plea for payment of Rs68bn faces stiff opposition
Utility says the amount accumulated over seven years from FY2017.
Power companies’ poor performance costs Rs660bn to exchequer
Fail to meet targets for new connections; transmission, distribution losses mount despite loadshedding.
Fierce strikes leave 176 dead in Sudan
Khartoum governor attributes strike to “the terrorist militia”, referring to RSF.
New factory to transform coffee sector in Bugisu
coffee
Judge Blocks Onion’s Acquisition of Infowars Assets, Saying ‘I Don’t Think It’s Enough Money’
A judge rejected the Onion's bid to acquire the assets of Infowars, saying the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims deserved more money.
Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons halted by federal and state judges
The proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.
Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons halted by federal and state judges
The proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.
China says it takes 'necessary measures' to defend sovereignty over Taiwan
Taiwan's defence ministry said China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades,
Inside the fight over loans, interest rate cap
loans
The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars stopped by U.S. judge
U.S. bankruptcy judge halts Onion's purchase of Infowars, citing flawed auction process and insufficient bids.
Ambitious plans as Devon theatres go independent
It has opened the doors to grants and growth plans
Floods take heavy toll
Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll nearly four years after the military ousted its elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi.
Businessman Sanjay Bhandari's extradition appeal opens in U.K. High Court
Sanjay Bhandari fights extradition from the UK to India on tax evasion and money-laundering charges in High Court appeal.
Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
The ruling dashed, at least for now, the plans of The Onion’s parent company to take over Infowars and radically shift its content.
The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars rejected by judge
Judge Christopher Lopez ruled that an auction for Infowars did not result in the best bids possible.
Businessman Sanjay Bhandari's extradition: Hearing beings in UK High Court | What is the case?
The Crown Prosecution Service, on behalf of the Indian authorities, has argued that Bhandari's conduct amounts to 'fraud by false representation' in the English jurisdiction which is now the subject of a High Court challenge.
Google forges ahead with AI
Google on Wednesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology's cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats to it empire.
US inflation ticked up
Fuelled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated.
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty.
'Married women misusing laws': Supreme Court's big remark after Bengaluru techie dies by suicide
The concern from the Supreme Court came amid growing demands for justice for 34-year-old Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide after accusing his former wife of filing false cases against him to extort money.
Martin Lewis warns anyone with NatWest or Lloyds account to act now
Millions of people have accounts at a number of banks, and they are running out of time to take advantage of some great deals before the deadlines pass
Stock Market Today: Stocks mixed with CPI inflation report up next
Check back for updates throughout the trading day
US electric vehicle infrastructure has tripled in 5 years. Here’s how California compares.
Car buyers who are weary of electric vehicles often share the same concern: "What if I run out of juice and there's nowhere to charge my car?"
'End of an era' as much-loved department store closes its doors
Signs up in the shop window said there was a closing down sale in the shop, with 20 per cent off, and that all stock must go.
GM to quit robotaxi business and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
The car manufacturer will instead concentrate on developing partially automated driver-assist systems for personal vehicles
Tesco announces major price change for customers from next week
The supermarket chain's mobile provider has become the latest operator to adopt Ofcom's new guidance on inflation-linked annual price rises
Goldman analyst reboots Tesla stock price target with record high in sight
Tesla shares moved higher in early Wednesday trading, putting them within striking distance of a fresh all-time peak, following a big price-target upgrade from a top Wall Street analyst.
Dublin pub among six premises issued with closure orders
A pub in Dublin city is among six premises that have been issued with closure orders after rodent droppings were found in multiple areas of the city centre location.
Dublin pub among six premises issued with closure orders
A pub in Dublin city is among six premises that have been issued with closure orders after rodent droppings were found in multiple areas of the city centre location.
Airline pilots, crews voice concerns about Middle East routes
In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt anxious after learning his plane would fly over Iraq at night amid mounting tensions between nearby Iran and Israel.
Industry expertise in audits leads to cost savings, quality boost: Study
Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company's industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, which boosts investor confidence, a new study has found.
Trump trade war to hurt US farmers more as China turns to Brazil
The risk of an escalated trade war comes as American farmers are struggling to regain their stature as the leading exporter of staples from corn to wheat, after Brazil’s successes in taking market share.
CPI Inflation report builds on case for December Fed interest rate cut
Updated at 8:54 AM EST
Royal Caribbean crew member shares what happens if she gets sick
As a society, Americans generally don't seem to embrace sick days.
DWP Carer's Allowance debt soars to £250m as 'scandal' impacts thousands
The figure marks a £100million increase in just six years, a report has found
Farmers’ convention to be held in Mysuru on Farmers’ Day on Dec. 23
Federation of Karnataka Farmers’ Association and State Sugarcane Growers’ Association to hold State-level convention on National Farmers’ Day.
DWP claimants on PIP and DLA to lose one-off £750 payment in days
Benefit claimants who are eligible for the New Vehicle Payment need to make their purchase by January 3
We don’t have power to monitor quota implementation by other Ministries and departments, says DoPT
DoPT clarifies lack of superintendence power over Ministries for reservation policy monitoring, sparking parliamentary committee dissatisfaction.
Vision Andhra-2047 targets an ambitious growth rate of 50%, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Vision Andhra-2047 targets an ambitious growth rate of 50%, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Aim is to increase the GSDP, which is at present below $3,000, by 15 times in the next 23 years, he says, and asks district Collectors to think innovatively in planning and execution to achieve thee desired result. The vision document also outlines the government’s target on Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP).
Hyderabad fast emerging as GCC hub: IT Secretary  
Hyderabad fast emerging as GCC hub: IT Secretary 
Royal Caribbean, financial wind in its sails, unveils huge shareholder surprise
During the roughly 16 months in which the pandemic shut the cruise industry at U.S. ports, every cruise line was bleeding money.
Hyderabad’s ₹5.66 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam shines spotlight on vulnerabilities in Indian banking
Hyderabad woman loses ₹5.66 crore in digital scam; experts call for banking system overhaul to prevent fraud.
Realtor commission review
There is renewed focus on realtor commissions amid a rebound in market activity in B.C. and a class action lawsuit against major Canadian real estate entities.
Iconic cruise ship to get huge makeover in 2025
An operator of passenger ships since 1840, luxury British cruise line Cunard prides itself on a long history that’s closely interlaced with the history of its nation. Its current fleet is made up of four queens, elegant ships named to honor each Queen Regnant over the last millennium, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne.
The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars stopped by US judge
A US bankruptcy judge has stopped the parody news site the Onion from buying conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' website, ruling that a bankruptcy auction did not result in the best possible bids.
Research offers strategies to counter counterfeit luxury goods
In luxury, if you know, you know. Connoisseurs of high-end fashion and luxury goods may feel confident in their ability to spot a knockoff or discern the fine details of a genuine article. But does that ...
Apple reveals new AI chip building partner, and it isn’t Amazon
Since the release of Apple AI, the tech sector leader has been in full focus. Apple’s (AAPL) integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its technology has been well received by consumers, leading to its management winning praise from experts.
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