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Exclusive-Spain calls for compromise with China ahead of EU vote on EV tariffs By Reuters

Exclusive-Spain calls for compromise with China ahead of EU vote on EV tariffs By Reuters

By Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) – The European Union should seek a compromise and negotiated outcome with China, Spain said on Thursday, on the eve of a crucial EU vote on electric vehicle (EV) tariffs.…

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UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a court-appointed monitor

UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a court-appointed monitor

The United Auto Workers is taking steps toward holding strikes that could interfere with some of Stellantis’ operations in the United States. Stellantis, formed in 2021 through a merger, is the international automaker that makes…

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How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?

How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?

Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of shoes. But how regularly should runners fork out hundreds of dollars on their next pair? Conventional wisdom tells us…

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Oil climbs on prospects of wider MidEast war, ample supply caps gains By Reuters

Oil climbs on prospects of wider MidEast war, ample supply caps gains By Reuters

By Gabrielle Ng and Georgina McCartney SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday as the prospect of a widening Middle East conflict that could disrupt crude oil flows from the key exporting region overshadowed…

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Grocery stores that donate expiring food − instead of price discounting or discarding − make higher profits

Grocery stores that donate expiring food − instead of price discounting or discarding − make higher profits

All major supermarkets and retailers that sell groceries, such as Kroger, Walmart and Costco, give large amounts of food to food banks and pantries. In 2022, retailers donated close to 2 billion pounds of food…

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Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history

Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history

Oakhurst rock shelter is an archaeological site near the town of George on the southern coast of South Africa. It is set into a sandstone cliff above a stream in a valley forested by towering…

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Plentiful oil supply dampens industry reaction to rising geopolitical tensions By Reuters

Plentiful oil supply dampens industry reaction to rising geopolitical tensions By Reuters

By Georgina McCartney and Liz Hampton HOUSTON/DENVER (Reuters) – The oil industry and markets have had a muted reaction to rising tensions in the Middle East, a sign of just how well stocked oil supplies…

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What to expect with the US dockworkers strike

What to expect with the US dockworkers strike

Getting any product to consumers, whether it’s a can of sardines or a screwdriver, requires that supply chains function well. The availability of labor is essential in each link of the supply chain. That includes…

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Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made

Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made

In April, US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labelling them an “existential threat to the American auto industry”. The proposed ban arose from concerns that Chinese car makers have…

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Oil prices jump more than $1 as Middle East tensions escalate By Reuters

Oil prices jump more than $1 as Middle East tensions escalate By Reuters

By Gabrielle Ng and Katya Golubkova SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices jumped by over a dollar on Wednesday due to rising concerns Middle East tensions could escalate, potentially disrupting crude output from the region, following Iran’s…

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