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Working and “unretirement” have become themes for older Americans, and a recent study suggests that’s unlikely to change – as long as people want to stay in the labor market.

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir

(Reuters) — Energy firm Shell (LON:SHEL) said on Wednesday it had sold its 50% stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy, established to develop wind projects off the coast of Massachusetts, to its joint venture partner Ocean Winds North America for an undisclosed sum.

₹425 crore in merger-related expenses. Additionally, we had to close some channels that were generating revenues for us. In that sense, the merger prevented the company from realizing its full potential during the interim period," Gopalan told Mint in an interview on Wednesday.

These studies also reveal that the onset of dementia is in a declining state among US residents due to enhanced education, fitness awareness, extensive healthcare, maintaining good blood pressure and similar other factors that are preventing dementia to start occurring. Reduction of smoking habits in Americans is another positive factor in the declining rate of dementia. Being socially engaged, both online and offline, is also helping US residents, it seems.

record-breaking GHG levels, soaring surface temperatures, sea level rise and glacier retreat. Combating these climate challenges requires shifting to a low-carbon pathway. Trillions in investment are needed for such projects, but access to funds and green tech remains a challenge, especially for developing nations.

Omkara ARC has acquired Park Hyatt Hyderabad's loans for ₹300 crore from lenders at a 34% discount from sellers that included BlackRock and JM Financial. The all-cash deal involved Omkara paying ₹300 crore to buy the ₹450 crore principal outstanding of Park Hyatt in Hyderabad, a 5-star luxury hotel consisting of more than 200 rooms including 25 suites and 40 serviced apartments in Hyderabad. The total debt outstanding including interest and principal is ₹700 crore. «Omkara has bought hotel debt from JM Financial and BlackRock at 66% of the debt,» said a source. «The transaction involved acquiring the NCDs from lenders.» Spokespersons of both Omkara ARC and JM Financial did not respond to requests for comment immediately while BlackRock could not be reached immediately for comment.

₹6,746 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange (MCX). -Analysts said that the markets are concerned about the Federal Reserve's rate decision as interest rates have not fallen off like one would have expected.

CCI ordered an investigation into Google's Play Store billing policies, saying that the tech giant has prima facie violated the Competition Act. It asked the director general to probe the issue and submit a report in 60 days. Google earlier offered the Play Billing System (GPBS), under which app developers could only offer the tech giant's own payment method for in-app purchases and were levied a commission of 15-30%. This was held uncompetitive by CCI in 2022. Following this, Google introduced user-choice billing system (UCBS). Under UCBS, apps could offer other payment methods, such as UPI, credit cards and net banking, but it would also attract a commission rate of 11-26%. Internet apps approached CCI, alleging that UCBS was GPBS in a newer avatar and violated CCI's earlier order. In its 21-page March order, CCI said that imposition by Google resulted in app developers having fewer resources to enhance or develop their app offerings, thereby constraining the growth of the app market.

Much of America’s two-speed economy is powering ahead, but it’s left a trail of destruction behind it. The laggards are starting to get into serious trouble, with the worst-hit, low-income consumers held back by powerful forces: higher interest rates, inflation and the depletion of pandemic-era support. This is terrible news for those left behind, and bad too for investors in the companies that sell to them.

The latest measures of U.S. inflation have turned out to be hotter than expected

interest rate policy announcement later in the day. Brent crude futures for May were down $1.20 or 1.4% at $86.18 a barrel by 1425 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for April delivery, which expire on Wednesday's settlement, fell $1.49 or 1.8% to $81.98.

Sentiment among U.S. equity investors has weakened this month, according to a measure of optimism from S&P Global, but their risk appetite is undeterred.

American bank customers are concerned that overregulation of the banking industry will lead to restricted access to credit.

By Marianna Parraga

(Reuters) — Orchard Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ORTX), a unit of Japan's Kyowa Kirin, priced its newly approved gene therapy for a rare, life-threatening genetic disease on Wednesday at $4.25 million, making it the most expensive drug in the United States.

petrol pumps for PUCC validity with the Delhi government planning to implement a digital solution for the issue. The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) has floated a tender and invited bidders to suggest digital solutions to check whether the vehicles coming to the petrol pumps have a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). The estimated cost of the project is Rs 6 crore. «The bidder must possess the capability to deliver a digital solution aimed at mitigating pollution within the city of Delhi. This involves implementing an application that integrates with existing cameras situated at petrol pumps,» said an official. Explaining how the system will work, the official said it will be designed to scan the licence plates of the vehicles upon entry to a petrol pump.

Polish farmer Piotr Korycki says his business has been badly destabilized by Russia’s war against Ukraine and that the European Union is only adding to his problems

One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology

Price rises in the U.K. eased more than anticipated in February, raising expectations that the Bank of England may start cutting interest rates in the next few months

The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed tailpipe limits for three years but eventually reach the same strict standards set out by the Environmental Protection Agency