Feb 13 Train derailment prompts water utility to take precautions against toxic fumes By Associated Press A West Virginia water utility says it's taking precautionary steps following the derailment of a train hauling chemicals that later sent up a toxic plume in Ohio. Continue reading
Feb 12 New report says companies’ climate targets are misleading to the public By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Climate commitments by companies aren’t always as green as they seem. A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are — in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Russia launches new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine In our news wrap Friday, Russia launched a new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine targeting cities and power facilities with missiles, bombers and drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted that Russian athletes be barred from next year's Olympics in Paris… Continue watching
Feb 10 ‘Don’t worry, be happy’: Super Bowl ads keep it light by using nostalgia, big stars By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Super Bowl ads are more than just breaks between gameplay during the biggest sporting event of the year: they offer a glimpse of the country’s zeitgeist, along with how major industries are faring. Continue reading
Feb 10 With rough start to the year, stocks heading for worst week since December By Stan Choe, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting on Friday as stocks head toward the close of their worst week since December. The S&P 500 was up just 0.1% in morning trading and on pace for a 1.2% loss for… Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Zelenskyy asks European Parliament for more support for Ukraine In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made an emotional appearance before the European Parliament in Brussels appealing for new support, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has been showing off his country's largest nuclear-capable missiles during a parade… Continue watching
Feb 09 Stocks drift higher after shaky week on Wall Street By Stan Choe, Associated Press A still-strong jobs market has investors buying more into the Fed’s forecast that it will hike rates a couple more times before holding them at a high level through this year. Continue reading
Feb 09 Spirits surpass beer for U.S. market-share supremacy, data shows By Bruce Schreiner, Jim Salter, Associated Press New figures show that spirits surpassed beer for U.S. market-share supremacy, based on supplier revenues, a spirit industry group announced Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 09 FTX founder Bankman-Fried facing trial, keeps talking By Ken Sweet, Associated Press He was indicted in December and charged with perpetrating one of the biggest frauds in U.S. history — and he’s still talking, either in person or on the internet. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 6:44 News Wrap: Zelenskyy asks for more weapons as Ukraine braces for new Russian offensive In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy rallied support in London and Paris and renewed his appeal for more advanced weapons as Ukraine braces for a new Russian offensive, the U.S. military says the Chinese balloon shot down off… Continue watching