Edmunds: 5 vehicles that are easy on the wallet
New cars are pricier than ever in today’s economy. Inflation, low inventory and now rising interest rates have all taken a toll on prices. Last week,...
Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
NEW YORK (AP) — To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year’s back-to-school spending, look no further than children’s rain boots with motifs like...
German leader says gas pipeline part is ready for Russia
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz inspected a mechanical turbine at the center of a natural gas dispute and declared Wednesday “there are no problems”...
OPEC+ to decide oil output to world amid high inflation
The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are meeting Wednesday to decide how much crude to produce in September amid high oil prices and unstable energy...
Nintendo’s profit rises despite shortages of computer chips
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo’s profit in the April-June quarter rose 28% from a year earlier on healthy demand for its games, although its console sales were...
Sri Lanka leader proposes 25-year plan for crisis-hit nation
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s new president said Wednesday that his government is preparing a national policy roadmap for the next 25 years that...
Winnipeg tech startup acquired by Toronto firm
A Winnipeg company that has developed unique analytics tools that helps building managers analyze indoor air quality performance has been sold to another startup in Toronto....
China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruption
BEIJING (AP) — China blocked imports of citrus and fish from Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by Nancy Pelosi, a top American lawmaker, to the...
Asian stocks higher as US-China tensions rise
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday as traders watched for signs trade might be disrupted by U.S.-Chinese tensions over an American lawmaker’s...
S Korean garlic video ad roasted over purported obscenity
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A rural South Korean town is getting roasted over its video ad on garlic that some farmers say stinks of obscenity...