Industrials

UN panel agrees to move ahead with debate on 'killer robots'

A U.N. panel agreed Friday to move ahead with talks to define and possibly set limits on weapons that can kill without human involvement, as human rights groups said governments are moving too slowly to keep up with advances in artificial intelligence that could put computers in control one day.

Monsanto asks Arkansas judge to halt state's herbicide ban

A major agribusiness company asked an Arkansas judge Friday to halt the state's plan to ban an herbicide that's drawn complaints from farmers across several states who say the weed killer has drifted onto their fields and caused widespread damage.

Monsanto asks Arkansas judge to halt state's herbicide ban

A major agribusiness company asked an Arkansas judge Friday to halt the state's plan to ban an herbicide that's drawn complaints from farmers across several states who say the weed killer has drifted onto their fields and caused widespread damage.

GE CEO Flannery bets over $1 million on turnaround

General Electric’s (NYSE:GE) CEO John Flannery has put his money where his mouth is, buying 60,000 shares of the embattled company at stock price of $18.27, according to a SEC filing.

GE CEO Flannery bets over $1 million on turnaround

General Electric’s (NYSE:GE) CEO John Flannery has put his money where his mouth is, buying 60,000 shares of the embattled company at stock price of $18.27, according to a SEC filing.

Climate nemesis, carbon, could become valuable resource

As diplomats haggle over the finer points of the Paris climate accord at an international meeting in Germany this week, companies are reconsidering the future role of carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouses gases.

Climate nemesis, carbon, could become valuable resource

As diplomats haggle over the finer points of the Paris climate accord at an international meeting in Germany this week, companies are reconsidering the future role of carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouses gases.

Texas county sues chemical plant owner over fires, blasts

The county that's home to Houston has asked a state court to order safeguards and fine the owner of a chemical plant that partially exploded during Hurricane Harvey.In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office said Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic and hazardous chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening first responders and residents.

Texas county sues chemical plant owner over fires, blasts

The county that's home to Houston has asked a state court to order safeguards and fine the owner of a chemical plant that partially exploded during Hurricane Harvey.In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office said Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic and hazardous chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening first responders and residents.

Business Highlights

___ House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have rammed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House.

Business Highlights

___ House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have rammed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House.