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A new wave of electric ferries is here in the US. Some even fly

Replacing diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels could reduce emissions and improve air quality Cutting through New York Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the small white boat we were riding on caught the attention of…

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FTC orders Delta, Uber and others to hand over data on algorithmic pricing

Regulator demands companies explain how and why they charge different prices for the same product or service The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is demanding some of the US’s biggest airlines, ride-share companies and retailers divulge how…

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It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it

Democratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.

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From Hitler to India’s farmers: How Great Depression changed lives beyond US

The October 1929 stock market crash in the United States ignited a global economic disaster that resulted in widespread unemployment and business closures. In Germany and India, the crisis led to heightened political unrest and movements…

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Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse

Poundland's bosses have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

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Healey's Budget Placates Gilt Markets, Santander Says (Video)

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Japan advisers urge tapping foreign exchange account surplus to fund spending

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Putin highlights trade preferences available to Africa with Russia, EAEU

The EAEU’s unified system of tariff preferences offers African exporters significant benefits when importing goods into the Eurasian market, the Russian President pointed out

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BYD's third-quarter profit growth slows, falling short of forecasts

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ServiceNow stock is on track for its largest drop on record. But JPMorgan sees a bright spot.

Shares in the software company declined nearly 18% in premarket trading on Thursday as investors digested its third-quarter earnings.

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East Africa: CMA CGM Launches a New Dedicated Rail Service in Kenya, Strengthening Its Presence in East Africa

[InfoWire] CMA CGM launches its first dedicated full block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot, strengthening connections between Kenya's main maritime gateway and its inland markets…

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Kalu rejects motion to summon INEC chairman, says briefing sufficient

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has rejected a motion to summon the INEC chairman, arguing that the commission’s public briefings are sufficient for now. Read More…