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Consumer advocates, utilities spar over potential energy price increases
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Millions of Illinoisans could see higher energy bills next year, but the size of those increases will be determined by a state agency that has recently had its oversi...
Jun 23, 2023
Biden to deliver major economic address in Chicago next week
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver what his aides are billing as a major economic policy speech on Wednesday, laying down a key marker for his re-election...
Jun 23, 2023
Analysis-Paris climate summit gives fresh impetus to development bank reform
By Simon Jessop, Leigh Thomas and Tommy Wilkes PARIS (Reuters) - A Paris summit to discuss reforming the world's financial system scored some notable wins that should tee up greater action before clim...
Jun 23, 2023
Auto union harshly criticizes U.S.-Ford joint venture battery loan
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -United Auto Workers (UAW) union President Shawn Fain on Friday harshly criticized the U.S. Energy Department plan to lend $9.2 billion to a joint venture of F...
Jun 23, 2023
US farm agency to spend $2.3 billion on food programs as pandemic aid ends
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will spend $2.3 billion on food purchases for schools and food banks as the end of pandemic-era aid leads to rising food insecurity, the...
Jun 23, 2023
Carnival set to post strong revenue growth as new, younger customers drive demand
By Granth Vanaik (Reuters) - Carnival is expected to post robust second-quarter revenue growth as new and younger customers, undeterred by high inflation, spend on novel experiences such as cruising. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Palladium in retreat on EV prospects, growth risks
By Ashitha Shivaprasad (Reuters) - Palladium could extend this year's near 30% price decline as the rapid rise of electric vehicles threatens to hammer demand for the autocatalyst metal at a time broa...
Jun 23, 2023
Two senators urge automakers not to remove AM Radio from new cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two senators on the U.S. Commerce Committee on Friday wrote seven major automakers urging them not to remove AM Radio from new vehicles. Senator Ted Cruz, the panel's top Republ...
Jun 23, 2023
Critical US air traffic controller facilities face staffing shortages– audit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Critical U.S. air traffic control facilities face staffing challenges and the Federal Aviation Administration "lacks a plan to address them," a government audit released Friday ...
Jun 23, 2023
US Supreme Court rules in favor of Coinbase in arbitration dispute
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday backed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc's bid to halt customer lawsuits while it pursues appeals aimed at moving the disputes ou...
Jun 23, 2023
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