Wind energy expansion faces strong headwinds across US, industry report shows
A report released Friday by an energy group highlighted the challenges that increased wind energy development faces as governments make an aggressive net-zero push.
Bank of America slapped with $225 million fine by federal regulators
Bank of America is being fined $225 million by federal regulators for how they handled a jobless benefits program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
District judge calls out SEC for hypocrisy in Ripple lawsuit
The judge's accusation comes as she rules against the SEC's motion in it's case against Ripple Labs. Questions have arisen over a 2018 speech by William Hinman.
Biden's energy policies making inflation worse, top energy group says
American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers ripped President Biden's approach to energy policy Thursday, saying his administration's agenda has contributed to inflation.
Seattle mayor considers incentives for police amid officer shortage
Seattle's mayor announced a $2 million plan on Wednesday to combat a shortage of police officers. The city has lost more than 400 officers since 2019.
EU seeks oil deal with Azerbaijan as euro drops below dollar amid soaring inflation
The European Union is seeking an oil deal with Azerbaijan as it attempts to cut oil dependence on Russia amid its war in Ukraine.
Fed's Bostic on July rate hike options: 'Everything is in play'
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic says "everything is in play" when it comes to July rate hike options after 9.1% inflation spike.
Amazon’s Ring dinged for handing over footage to law enforcement
Amazon's home security company has stated it will not share customer information without consent, a warrant or "an exigent or emergency" circumstance.
Economist explains how inflation problem becomes a 'growth problem'
Kleinheinz Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University Tyler Goodspeed argued that the probability of another 75 basis-point rate hike increased following the latest inflation data.
Apple fined by Russian court for refusing to store user iCloud data in Russia
A Moscow court on Tuesday fined Apple 2 million rubles (about $34,000) for refusing to store the personal data of Russian users on servers in Russia.
Texas power crisis underscores green energy unreliability, expert says: 'get used to more blackouts'
Jonathan Lesser, an energy expert at the Manhattan Institute, warned Tuesday that power grid issues in Texas highlight the problems in store for the U.S. amid the green energy push.
Dozens of Republicans demand Biden admin's plan for nationwide power crisis
The entire Republican delegation on the House Energy and Commerce Committee wrote a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, demanding plans for the power crisis.
LA area 7-Elevens encouraged to close after string of violence and robberies
Six Los Angeles area 7-Eleven locations were the victims of robberies and gun violence Monday, with corporate leaders encouraging stores across the area to close.
Euro, dollar a penny away from parity for first time in 20 years
The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the euro is about equal for the first time in 20 years amid concerns of a slowdown in the European Union.
Future of 'Abenomics' policies open-ended after assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who set the tone for Japan's economic future, was assassinated Friday while giving a campaign speech in Nara prefecture.
Abe assassination videos removed from Facebook, Twitter
Twitter and Facebook said Friday that they will be deleting any videos of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
United Nations says billions facing food insecurity levels: ‘world is moving backwards’
A new report from the United Nations reveals the devastating setbacks in addressing the global food supply, with billions of people on the brink of starvation.
Boris Johnson resignation could revitalize US-UK economic relationship, former Trump trade adviser says
Former Trump official Clete Willems explains how inflation and the overall economic situation in the U.K. caused Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister
Germans may have to ration hot water if Russia cuts off gas supply
German officials are telling residents to prepare for the possibility of Russia cutting off natural gas as the nation heads into winter when energy use increases.
US drug distributors prevail in $2.5 billion West Virginia opioid case
A federal judge ruled on Monday that three major U.S. drug distributors are not responsible for fueling an opioid epidemic in a part of West Virginia.



















