Tag: AP

Feb 11

Greening Mardi Gras: Environmentalists push alternatives to plastic Carnival beads in New Orleans

Article content NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s a beloved century-old Carnival season tradition in New Orleans — masked riders on lavish floats fling strings of colorful beads or other trinkets to parade watchers clamoring with outstretched arms. It’s all in good fun but it’s also a bit of a “plastics disaster,” says Judith Enck, a […]
Feb 4

Debt-laden Sri Lanka marks Independence Day with Thai prime minister as guest of honor

Article content COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was the guest of honor at Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, as the island nation struggles to emerge from its worst economic crisis. Srettha joined Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a low-key ceremony near the country’s main seaside esplanade […]
Feb 3

Where the jobs are: Strong hiring in most industries has far outpaced high-profile layoffs

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Christopher Rugaber Published Feb 03, 2024  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — Blockbuster job growth in the past several months has coincided with high-profile layoff announcements by a number of large companies. […]
Feb 3

Turkish Central Bank Governor resigns months into her tenure after claims of improper use of power

Article content ISTANBUL (AP) — The governor of Turkey’s central bank has resigned only months after taking office amid allegations of improper use of power and family interference in the workings of the financial institutions. Hafize Gaye Erkan who took over as central bank governor in June was the bank’s first female chief. She announced […]