UN chief urges maritime nations to chart course for net zero shipping emissions by 2050
LONDON (AP) — The head of the United Nations called Monday for maritime nations to agree on a course for the shipping industry to reduce its...
Stock market today: Asian shares rise on optimism over Wall Street rally
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after a rally on Wall Street driven by reports that showed inflation abating, assuaging fears over the...
The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ lives
CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after 11-year-old Mayah Zamora was airlifted out of Uvalde, Texas, after being critically injured in the Robb Elementary school...
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor — is preparing to resume negotiations that...
North Dakota university leaders fear ‘catastrophic implications’ of new Minnesota free tuition plan
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and...
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making a long-awaited trip to China this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing Thursday as part of an ongoing Biden administration effort to thaw U.S.-China relations, a senior...
Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk...
Russia bans ‘unfriendly’ countries’ journalists from showpiece economic gathering
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Saturday that journalists from countries that Russia regards as unfriendly have been banned from covering this year’s...
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Canadian Tire, Petro-Canada to partner up on gas stations and rewards programs
TORONTO – Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.’s more than 200 retail fuel sites will be rebranded under Petro-Canada in a new partnership between the retailer and the...