Europeans increasingly burning trees for energy after green policies, Russian war, leave countries hobbled
European nations' consumption of biomass energy such as wood is increasing amid an energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the bloc's push for green energy.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
The Kremlin has spread disinformation through social media prompting Meta to launch an investigation.
Leave World Bank President David Malpass alone. Stop the political games
Climate activists in the Biden administration have been calling for World Bank President David Malpass to resign after remarks he made at an event last week. The idea is absurd.
World Bank cuts China growth forecast as COVID-19, real-estate crunch take toll
The World Bank expects developing economies in East Asia to grow faster than China, because of it's zero-COVID policies, for the first time since 1990.
Biogen to pay $900M to settle allegations of improper physician kickbacks
Biogen is accused of causing submissions of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid by paying physicians kickbacks to prescribe its multiple sclerosis drugs Avonex, Tysabri and Tecfidera.
Gas leak in Nord Stream pipelines likely caused by sabotage, Germany says
Germany believes the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russian oil and gas to Germany were sabotaged and did not malfunction. The country is currently in an energy crisis.
Biden hits oil and gas companies: 'Bring down prices you’re charging at the pump'
Biden once again took aim at oil and gas companies on Monday, accusing them of squeezing consumers with high gas prices despite a drop in the price of oil.
Bank of England 'will not hesitate' to act as it monitors market turmoil
The Bank of England said on Monday it would not hesitate to raise rates and is monitoring markets in response to the new government's financial plans.
Plant-based meat sales declining, industry possibly suffering 'perception problem'
Plant-based meat sales declining, industry appears to be suffering from "woke" perception problem, according to report. Just last week Beyond Meat announced it suspended COO Doug Ramsey.
Nostradamus book sales skyrocket after prediction of Queen Elizabeth II's death
A book interpreting the prophecies of Nostradamus is selling out after correctly predicting the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The book claims Charles III will abdicate.
After Queen Elizabeth II's death, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get 'heavy PR push,' multi-year media deals
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have several media projects scheduled to be released as they continue to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rent on the rise: US markets where prices rose fastest in August
The national median asking rent climbed to a record high in August, up 11% compared with a year ago. However, some renters are seeing surges that are more than double that.
World Bank President David Malpass on chopping block over lack of climate push
World Bank President David Malpass could be on the Biden administration's chopping block over climate change, according to a Friday report from Axios.
Investor sentiment 'unquestionably' at worst level since 2008 financial crisis: BofA
U.S. investor sentiment has dropped to its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, according to Goldman Sachs analysts.
Democrats attempting to 'rewrite history' by ditching defund police rhetoric before midterms: Rep. Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., argued Democrats are denouncing the defund police movement ahead of midterms because Republicans are strong on the crime issue.
Norway threatens to shut down wind farm after wind destroys turbines
The Norwegian government agency responsible for energy supplies has issued a formal warning to a recently constructed wind farm after local reports that turbines were falling apart.
UK slashes personal, corporate taxes in bid to spur growth
Inspired by Margaret Thatcher’s free market economics, Liz Truss has insisted that growing the economy and tax cuts for businesses will benefit everyone.
Japanese company encourages employees to bring their dogs to work
In a country that doesn’t welcome pets to many establishments, Japanese tech giant Fujitsu is encouraging its Kawasaki workers to bring their dogs to promote flexible working.
Japan intervenes in FX market to stem yen falls after BOJ keeps super-low rates
Japan intervened in the foreign exchange market to buy yen for the first time since 1998, to shore up the battered currency against the strong US Dollar.
Republicans to introduce permitting bill rivaling Dem proposal: 'Exporting our wealth to China and Russia'
Top House Republicans are set to unveil legislation Thursday rivaling a Democratic proposal to streamline the federal energy project permitting process.



















