Amazon cloud computing unit plans to invest $11 billion to build data center in northern Indiana
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Amazon’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in northern Indiana that will create at least 1,000 new jobs. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb …
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4/25/24
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Union Pacific's first-quarter profit creeps up 1% as railroad limits expenses
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Union Pacific's first-quarter profit crept 1% higher and topped Wall Street expectations as the railroad tightened up on expenses even though it delivered slightly less freight. The Omaha, …
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By JOSH FUNK
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4/25/24
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US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
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Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflation. The …
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By MATT OTT
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4/25/24
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Southwest will limit hiring and close 4 after a 1Q loss. American Airlines is also losing money
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American and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they're responding by trying to cut costs. Southwest said Thursday it will limit hiring, offer voluntary time off to …
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4/25/24
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EU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen's Houthi-held areas
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A top European Union top military officer says a frigate that’s part of an EU miliary mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping has destroyed a drone launched from an area in Yemen …
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4/25/24
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What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?
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New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more. The arsenal of drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, has proven …
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By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
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4/25/24
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Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
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A rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down. The new limits unveiled Thursday on …
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By MATTHEW DALY
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4/25/24
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As Biden celebrates computer chip factories, voters wait for the promised production to start
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President Joe Biden has a great economic story to tell voters a decade from now — less so in 2024. On Thursday, the Democratic president will head to upstate New York to celebrate Micron …
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By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK
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4/25/24
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Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed
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A ship traveling in the Gulf of Aden has come under attack, the latest assault likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack comes …
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By JON GAMBRELL
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4/25/24
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Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
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Global automakers and EV startups are unveiling new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a major market and production base for …
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By KEN MORITSUGU
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4/25/24
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Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain
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The Connecticut Senate has passed one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm. But despite …
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By SUSAN HAIGH
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4/24/24
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More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
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U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak. Officials say the risk to humans …
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By JONEL ALECCIA and LAURA UNGAR
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4/24/24
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Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline
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Ford Motor Co.’s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company’s combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker said it made …
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4/24/24
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Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits
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The Missouri House has passed legislation that could protect chemical manufacturer Bayer from some lawsuits alleging a popular weedkiller causes cancer. The legislation comes as Bayer faces tens of …
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By DAVID A. LIEB
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4/24/24
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify a contract that will raise pay about 33% over 4 years
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new contract that will boost their pay by about one-third over four years. The Transport Workers Union said Wednesday that Southwest cabin crews …
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4/24/24
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Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours
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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta says its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms. But …
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY
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4/24/24
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Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
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A Tesla that may have been operating on the company’s Autopilot driving system has hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle. The incident raises questions about whether a recent recall went far …
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By TOM KRISHER and GENE JOHNSON
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4/24/24
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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?
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The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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4/24/24
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Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
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President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. runs counter to his campaign’s embrace of the platform and outreach to influencers. The president is also facing …
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By WILL WEISSERT
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4/24/24
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How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
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For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban …
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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and MAE ANDERSON
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4/24/24
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