Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson, which President Donald Trump singled out Tuesday when discussing foreign trade barriers, warned earlier this year against responding to such restrictions by imposing higher American tariffs. Trump said in his speech to Congress that executives from Harley-Davidson told him they have trouble selling motorcycles outside of …
your ad hereMexico’s Cemex Willing to Provide Quotes for Border Wall Cement
Mexico’s Cemex, one of the world’s largest cement producers, is open to providing quotes to supply the raw materials for U.S. President Donald Trump’s promised border wall, its chairman told Reforma newspaper on Wednesday. Trump repeated on Tuesday a vow that he would soon start building a barrier along the …
your ad hereWhy Deporting Undocumented Immigrants Could Slow US Economy
If President Donald Trump’s hardline stance on illegal immigration leads to large-scale deportations, among those hurt could be the U.S. economy. That’s the view of many economists, who say the United States can’t afford to suddenly lose vast numbers of the immigrants who work illegally picking fruit and vegetables, building …
your ad hereRepublicans in Pence’s Indiana Warn of Obamacare Repeal Fallout
Republican legislative leaders in Indiana are warning that repealing the Affordable Care Act could unravel a program for poor residents that Vice President Mike Pence implemented as governor, a conservative blueprint for expanding Medicaid under the federal law. Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma and GOP Senate leader David Long said …
your ad hereChilean Police Raid Odebrecht Offices in Santiago
Chilean police raided the offices of Brazil’s Odebrecht in capital Santiago on Wednesday, as part of a widening investigation into bribes paid by the conglomerate on construction projects across Latin America. A Chilean prosecutor will travel to Brasilia this month to work with Brazilian colleagues questioning Odebrecht executives, national public …
your ad hereAntarctica Hits Record High Temperature at Balmy 17.5°C (63.5°F)
An Argentine research base near the northern tip of the Antarctic peninsula has set a heat record at a balmy 17.5 degrees Celsius (63.5° Fahrenheit), the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday. The Experanza base set the high on March 24, 2015, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said after reviewing data …
your ad hereA Guide to US Federal Budget Process
Here’s a look at how the U.S. government’s budget is drawn up and approved: — The process starts with the submission of the president’s annual budget request to Congress. Traditionally, this is done on the first Monday in February. The president’s budget request details the administration’s position on a full …
your ad hereSnooze News: Elephants May Sleep Less Than Any Other Mammal
There’s an old saying that elephants never forget. You also can say they almost never sleep. Scientists on Wednesday said a first-of-its-kind study tracking the sleep behavior of wild elephants found the world’s largest land mammal sleeps two hours per day on average, and some days not at all, and …
your ad hereHundreds of North American Bee Species on Path to Extinction, Study Contends
More than 700 of the 4,000 native bee species in North America and Hawaii are believed to be inching toward extinction because of increased pesticide use leading to habitat loss, a scientific study showed Wednesday. The Center for Biological Diversity’s report concluded that of the 1,437 native bee species for …
your ad hereStudy: New Minerals Back Idea of Man-made Epoch for Earth
Scientists have identified more than 200 minerals created as side effects of human industries in a sign that mankind’s imprint on the Earth is so deep that it marks a new geological epoch, a study said Wednesday. Rare chemical combinations such as those found in mines, ore dumps or smelters …
your ad hereCzech Firms Plot Successions as Post-Communist Founders Retire
Vladimir Jehlicka and his business partners spent 25 years building up their Czech machinery firm before deciding to call it a day. However, they faced a problem that is growing as the first generation of post-communist entrepreneurs nears retirement. Their children weren’t interested in running the shop but equally Jehlicka …
your ad hereAir Pollution Particles May Fertilize Oceans, Study Finds
Scientists may have found an upside to air pollution. A new study found that two pollutants coming out of the smokestacks at coal-fired power plants interact to make a kind of fertilizer for ocean-dwelling plankton. That may help increase how much planet-warming carbon dioxide the plankton absorb. The authors didn’t …
your ad hereTrump Administration Calls for Tougher Stance on Trade Deals
Trump administration officials say it is time for a “more aggressive approach” to trade negotiations and enforcement. Wednesday’s 2017 Trade Policy Agenda says Washington will strongly defend U.S. sovereignty in trade issues, strictly enforce trade deals, protect U.S. intellectual property, and negotiate “new and better trade deals with countries …
your ad hereLawmaker Says Trump Infrastructure Plan Not All Government Money
President Donald Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely include private projects like pipelines that don’t involve federal money but have been hindered by a lack of government permits or regulations, according to a key Republican lawmaker. Trump has repeatedly pledged, including in his speech Tuesday to Congress, to …
your ad hereUS Charges 19 in International Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme
U.S. authorities on Wednesday charged 19 people with taking part in a complex international fraud and money laundering ring that tricked companies and consumers out of millions of dollars. The charges were part of an international sweep Wednesday, in which police in the United States, Hungary, Bulgaria and Israel arrested …
your ad hereNasal Swab Could Help Diagnose Lung Cancer
Researchers are developing a test using a nasal swab that could help doctors determine whether to order further testing in patients suspected of having lung cancer. The disease is the deadliest of cancers, according to experts, who say that by the time the cancer is found, it has usually spread. …
your ad hereChina Warns Against Cyber ‘Battlefield’ in Internet Strategy
The strengthening of cyber capabilities is an important part of China’s military modernization, the government said on Wednesday, warning that the internet should not become “a new battlefield.” China, home to the largest number of internet users, has long called for greater cooperation among nations in developing and governing the …
your ad hereSaudi Arabia Announces Indonesia Investments as King Visits
Saudi Arabia pledged $1 billion in development finance for Indonesia and expanded cooperation in other areas, deepening ties with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy as the Saudi king and a huge entourage arrived Wednesday for a 9-day visit. Enthusiastic crowds lined the route of King Salman’s heavily guarded motorcade as it …
your ad hereDow Hits Record High Above 21,000
U.S. stocks hit record highs in Wednesday’s trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial average exceeding 21,000 for the first time. U.S. stock markets have been hitting a series of record highs since the election of President Donald Trump, who encouraged businesses by promising to cut taxes and regulations, and make …
your ad hereIn ‘Red Wave’ Washington, a Change in Tastes
From international tourism to federal employment prospects, every new president alters the fabric of life in the nation’s capital. But for local restaurateurs such as Ashok Bajaj, a new White House administration is just another president waiting to be fed. “It takes a little while for the administration to find …
your ad hereSnap Applies Lock-up to IPO Shares
Snap – owner of popular messaging app Snapchat – is going public on Thursday. And it expects anyone buying up to a quarter of its shares to agree not to sell them for a year. Applying lock-ups helps companies moderate stock volatility. A year-long lock-up period is atypically long, potentially …
your ad hereUS Consumer Spending up Slightly, Inflation at 4-Year High
U.S. consumer spending rose at only a sluggish pace in January, even as signs of growing optimism about the economy have emerged. Consumer spending increased 0.2 percent in January, after a 0.5 percent gain in December, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Spending on services — from haircuts to health care — was …
your ad hereUN Sees Bird Flu Changes but Calls Risk of People Spread Low
The World Health Organization says it has noticed mutations in the bird flu virus now spreading in China, but says the risk of the disease spreading easily between people remains low. In a press briefing Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said in about 7 percent of the people infected with …
your ad hereFacebook Beefs Up Suicide Prevention Focused on Live Video
Facebook is beefing up its suicide prevention tools, including new options for people to report if someone might harm themselves while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Facebook said Wednesday that it’s in a “unique position,” through personal connections people have on Facebook, to help connect those in distress with people who …
your ad hereUber CEO Caught on Video Arguing Over Fares with Driver
Uber’s CEO says he needs leadership help after a video has emerged of him arguing heatedly with a driver about fares. In the latest embarrassment to beset the ride-hailing company, CEO Travis Kalanick is seen discussing Uber’s business model with the driver. In the dashcam video obtained by …
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