Article content PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly unanimously approved a bill to ban single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes, in an attempt to protect young people drawn to their flavors and mitigate the environmental impacts of the disposable products known as “puffs.” Lawmakers adopted the bill in a late-night vote on Monday by 104 in favor, […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Jocelyn Gecker Published Dec 03, 2023 • 5 minute read Join the conversation Article content Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her. The California mother […]
Article content HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court will convene a hearing Monday on troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande’s plans for restructuring its more than $300 billion in debts and staving off liquidation. The company, the world’s most indebted property developer, ran into trouble when Chinese regulators cracked down on excessive borrowing in […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Matthew Daly Published Dec 02, 2023 • 4 minute read Join the conversation Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Saturday issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry for its role […]
Article content TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan’s top automaker said Wednesday. The move is estimated to raise about 290 billion yen ($2 billion), given recent share prices. The number of shares Toyota […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press David R. Martin And Michael Casey Published Nov 25, 2023 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 5 minute read Join the conversation Article content ELMSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — When Sean Rafferty got his start in the grocery business, anything that wasn’t sold got […]
Article content WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders can expect tax cuts, more police on the streets and less government bureaucracy, according to the three leaders who signed an agreement Friday to form a new government. The coalition deal ended nearly six weeks of intense negotiations after New Zealand held a general election on […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Elaine Kurtenbach Published Nov 23, 2023 • 3 minute read Join the conversation Article content BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday after a modest advance on Wall Street that kept the market on track for a fourth straight weekly […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Elaine Kurtenbach Published Nov 22, 2023 • 3 minute read Join the conversation Article content BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Asia on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street a day after stocks there hit their highest level since the start of […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Matt O’brien Published Nov 22, 2023 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 3 minute read Join the conversation FILE – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman participates in a discussion during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco. Altman, […]