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Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks stores have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in

Croatia’s ruling conservatives says that talks are already underway on the formation of a new governing majority following a highly contested parliamentary election that saw a far-right party emerge as a potential kingmaker

Europe wants two things from China: First, a shift in its relatively pro-Russia position on the war in Ukraine

A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X

European Union leaders debated at a summit in Brussels a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals

The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants

It's a full agenda for Ajay Banga as he nears the end of his first year as World Bank president

The Biden administration is moving to let conservationists lease government land for restoration

Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The Prime Minister has already addressed three rallies in western Uttar Pradesh in Meerut, Saharanpur and Pilibhit. Eight seats of Western Uttar Pradesh are voting in the first phase on Friday.

Lok Sabha elections on Friday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi requested voters to open ‘Mohabbat ki Dukaan’ in every corner of the country to strengthen democracy and defeating hatred. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Today is the first phase of voting! Remember, each of your votes is going to decide the future of Indian democracy and the coming generations." “So come out and strengthen democracy by applying the balm of your vote to the wounds inflicted on the soul of the nation in the last 10 years. Defeat hatred and open the 'Mohabbat ki Dukaan' in every corner," he added.

gas prices is fuelling road rage in some parts of Canada on Thursday.Many motorists filling up at the pumps are facing higher prices — some up as much as 22 cents from yesterday in parts of Ontario, for instance.Data from GasBuddy’s live gas price tracker shows prices were 10.9 cents higher across Ontario for an average of $1.73 per litre by 4 p.m. Eastern Thursday, as compared to the previous day’s average.Prices for gas rose by a similar degree in Toronto, but in southwest Ontario towns such as Sarnia, GasBuddy says the cost of gasoline has jumped 22.3 cents to $1.79 per litre as of 4 p.m.

Steward Partners, an employee-owned financial services firm, has made a sizable addition to its book of business by welcoming two new teams. On Thursday, the hybrid announced its acquisition of Monaco Capital and Saling Simms, adding $488 million in client assets.

2024 US Presidential Election begins officially, the Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19 to August 22. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will host a vote to nominate the future candidates for the 2024 presidential election. It will be attended by local businesses, donors and people from different walks of life.

Last year was a very active year for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc., with brokerage firms hit with a 63% increase in fines compared to the previous year, with $89 million in penalties.

FOX Business Ashley Webster talks to diners in The Villages, Florida about retirement as a Northwestern Mutual survey claims it will take $1.46M to retire comfortably.

Arunachal Pradesh is all set to vote on Friday to elect two Lok Sabha MPs and 50 MLAs. In the 60-member assembly, the BJP has already won 10 constituencies unopposed. In the Arunachal West Parliamentary seat, eight candidates are in the fray including Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju and state Congress president Nabam Tuki. Sitting BJP MP Tapir Gao and state Congress vice-president Bosiram Siram are among six candidates who are contesting from Arunachal East.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday inaugurated a new engine assmebly line with capacity of manufacturing 60 engines daily at its Global Resource Factory situated in Manesar, Haryana with focus on CKD (Completely Knocked Down) exports. «The new assembly line is equipped to produce engines for models ranging from 1100cc to 300cc, catering to diverse needs and preferences of customers across the globe,» said the company through a press release. «We are happy to introduce a new engine assembly line for CKD exports at our Global Resource Factory in Manesar. It is a testament to our relentless pursuit of driving technological advancements in the industry. With this step, HMSI aims to boost its export capabilities, reaching new heights in market expansion and adherence to global quality standards,» said Tsutsumu Otani, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Managing Director, President and CEO.

SCRANTON, Pa.—Former President Donald Trump will be sitting in a courtroom for much of the next several weeks, giving President Biden a window of opportunity to play offense and build support—if he can take advantage of it. Biden embarked on a multiday tour of Pennsylvania this week as jury selection began in Trump’s criminal hush-money trial in New York, opening a presidential split-screen that voters will see this spring. Recent national polls show the race between the two men essentially tied, with Biden’s support rising gradually since his State of the Union address in March.

Didn’t President Biden promise a better trade policy than his predecessor? Well, he now appears to be in a race with Donald Trump to be Protectionist in Chief. Witness his pitch for new tariffs at a campaign stop on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Speaking at United Steelworkers headquarters—where else?—Mr.

Uttar Pradesh Congress state co-coordinator Vikas Agrahari on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union Minister and BJP candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha Constituency, Smriti Irani. BJP's Amethi district president Ram Prasad Mishra was also present on the occasion. The joining comes even as the Congress is yet to name a candidate for the seat. While the BJP has announced that Irwill seek re-election from Amethi. Smriti Irani defeated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, a Nehru-Gandhi family stronghold, in one of the biggest upsets of the polls. Congress has however announced that Gandhi will again contest from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, a seat he won in the 2019 General elections.