Sep 12 Poland calls on the EU to extend the embargo on Ukraine grain to protect farmers By Associated Press Poland's government has called on the European Union to extend the embargo on imports of Ukrainian grain beyond Friday deadline to protect Polish farmers. Continue reading
Sep 12 EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5 percent of total consumption by 2030 By Associated Press European Union lawmakers endorsed a deal Tuesday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Sep 12 Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it By Michael Phillis, Jim Salter, Associated Press Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river's water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion. Continue reading
Sep 12 Georgia Gov. Kemp is suspending state gas and diesel taxes again By Jeff Amy, Associated Press The suspension begins Wednesday and last through Oct. 12. It's the second time the Republican has suspended the gas tax, which is 31.2 cents per gallon. Continue reading
Sep 12 California fast food and health care workers poised to win large salary increases By Adam Beam, Associated Press Most of the state's 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year. About 455,000 health care workers will see their salaries rise to at least $25 per hour over the next 10 years. Continue reading
Sep 11 Elon Musk's refusal to provide Starlink support for Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon By Tara Copp, Associated Press SpaceX founder Elon Musk's refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon. Continue reading
Sep 11 Dominican president suspends visas for Haitians and threatens to close border By Martín Adames Alcántara, Associated Press The measures announced Monday by President Luis Abinader follow the recent excavation of a supposed canal in Haiti that Dominican officials argue will divert water from the shared Massacre River and harm its farmers and the environment. Continue reading
Sep 10 Auto workers are prepared to strike major U.S. car makers this week. Here's why By Tom Krisher, Associated Press About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to reach an agreement by the time their contracts with the United Auto Workers union expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern… Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Biden, Modi announce economic corridor linking India to Middle East, Europe at G20 By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden and his allies on Saturday announced plans to build a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and Europe, an ambitious project aimed at fostering economic growth and political cooperation. Continue reading
Sep 08 Biden and Modi look to tighten U.S.-India relations as concerns over China rise By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press Less than three months after honoring Modi with a state visit to the United States, Biden held a 52-minute talk with the leader of the world's most populous nation in New Delhi on Friday. Continue reading