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Climate Inferno Threatens to Turn Athens Into Outpost of Sahara

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business As fire-ravaged Athens braces for near-record temperatures this week, a longer-term ecological catastrophe threatens the cradle of western civilization: the Greek capital risks turning into a desert. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Sotiris Nikas, Paul Tugwell and Laura Millan Published Jul 23, 2023  •  3 minute read u71w}bdu97wl1mbh(o7036wb_media_dl_1.png Source: […]

Updated: Jul 23, 2023
Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Courtney Bonnell Published Jul 22, 2023  •  5 minute read Article content LONDON (AP) — Russia has repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Ukrainian ports key to sending grain to the world. Moscow has declared large swaths of the Black Sea dangerous for […]

Updated: Jul 22, 2023
UPS Strike Would Deal Blow to US Inflation Fight, Supply Chain

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business A potential strike by 340,000 unionized workers at United Parcel Service Inc. threatens to unravel progress in tackling two of the US economy’s biggest hurdles in decades: inflation and supply-chain disruptions. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Thomas Black and Michael Sasso Published Jul 21, 2023  •  4 minute read […]

Updated: Jul 21, 2023
‘Passport King’ Builds Quant Trading Fortune

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Chris Kalin is best known for turning the niche business of countries offering citizenship to wealthy foreigners into a multibillion-dollar industry, earning him the nickname “Passport King.” Author of the article: Bloomberg News Ben Stupples Published Jul 20, 2023  •  4 minute read Zug, Switzerland. Photo by Stefan Wermuth /Bloomberg […]

Updated: Jul 20, 2023
Biden’s White House is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees and food prices

Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new guidelines for corporate mergers, took steps to disclose the junk fees charged by landlords and launched a crackdown on price-gouging in the food industry. Article content The announcements will be discussed as part of President Joe Biden’s scheduled meeting with the White House […]

Updated: Jul 19, 2023
The Biden administration announces a cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Published Jul 18, 2023  •  2 minute read FILE – The seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting to vote on net neutrality in Washington, Dec. 14, 2017. The Biden administration and major consumer tech players are launching an effort […]

Updated: Jul 18, 2023
EU’s Influence Push in Latin America Dented by Ukraine Wrangling

Article content (Bloomberg) — Leaders of the European Union are seeking to reboot relations with Latin America in a competition for influence against Russia and China, but wrangling over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is hampering their efforts. Article content The EU will help invest over €45 billion ($50.6 billion) in Latin America and the Caribbean […]

Updated: Jul 17, 2023
Diversify or die: San Francisco’s downtown is a wake-up call for other cities

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Anne D’innocenzio And Janie Har Published Jul 16, 2023  •  5 minute read Article content SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jack Mogannam, manager of Sam’s Cable Car Lounge in downtown San Francisco, relishes the days when his bar stayed open past midnight every night, […]

Updated: Jul 16, 2023
Philippine Central Banker Keeps Door Open to Further Rate Hike

Article content (Bloomberg) — New Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona signaled that further monetary policy tightening is still on the table for the Southeast Asian country, and said it’s “premature” to talk about cutting the key rate. Article content The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas remains on the “tightening side” as it monitors upside risks […]

Updated: Jul 15, 2023
Extreme Heat Rips Through Europe, Bringing Health Risks for Millions

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Extreme heat is ripping through southern Europe and parts of Germany, with the next blast from the Sahara lifting temperatures toward record highs in parts of Italy this weekend. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Eamon Akil Farhat and Ellie Harmsworth Published Jul 14, 2023  •  2 minute read lku4e2b7it7akt098fosdvp5_media_dl_1.png […]

Updated: Jul 14, 2023