Tag: AP

Dec 9

Polish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It’s hurting on the battlefield

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Hanna Arhirova, Karl Ritter And Monika Scislowska Published Dec 09, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation Article content KORCZOWA, Poland (AP) — Pickup trucks and tourniquets bound for Ukraine’s battlefield are stuck in a mileslong line at the border with Poland. […]
Dec 5

French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors

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, […]
Dec 3

Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy

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 […]
Dec 3

Chinese developer Evergrande risking liquidation if creditors veto its plan for handling huge debts

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 […]
Dec 2

Biden rule aims to reduce methane emissions, targeting US oil and gas industry for global warming

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 […]
Nov 25

Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills

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 […]