Tag: AP

Jul 9

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

Article content NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. Article content On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the […]
Jul 7

Poland’s lawmakers open the way for a national referendum on whether to take in more migrants

Article content WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers on Friday approved law amendments that open the way for a national referendum on accepting migrants to be held in conjunction with the country’s general election, which is expected this fall. Poland’s conservative government has vetoed the European Union’s plans to share out responsibility for migrants entering […]
Jul 6

Berlusconi’s final will divvies up 5 billion euros in wealth; eldest children control media empire

Article content MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi left control of his media empire to his two eldest children, according to details of his will reported Thursday by Italian media, while bequeathing 100 million euros ($109 million) of his estimated 5 billion-euro ($5.4 billion) fortune each to his companion and his brother. Article content The Fininvest […]
Jul 5

California hotel workers back on the job after strike, but union warns more walkouts possible

Article content Workers who picketed 19 major Southern California hotels over the long holiday weekend were back on the job Wednesday, but their union warned that more walkouts could come at any time. No progress was reported in negotiations between employers and Unite Here Local 11, which represents bellhops, front desk agents, room attendants, cooks, […]
Jul 3

Hawaiian Airlines plane hits severe turbulence on flight from Honolulu to Sydney

Article content HONOLULU (AP)–A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney hit severe turbulence, leading to medical care for at least seven people on board. The plane was carrying 163 passengers and 12 crew members when it encountered turbulence five hours into Thursday’s flight, officials told Hawaii News Now. The aircraft was inspected after landing […]
Jul 3

Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Steve Karnowski Published Jul 03, 2023  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Article content MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–Swiss commodities giant Glencore moved Monday to take full ownership of PolyMet Mining, a company that’s developing a copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota with one of Canada’s […]
Jul 2

Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California are on strike, demanding better pay and benefits

Article content LOS ANGELES (AP)–Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history. Cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen and front desk agents at hotels were picketing outside major hotels in Los Angeles […]