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Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

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COPANCA, Moldova — Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp. “It’s a bit hard without electricity,” said the former deputy school director who has stockpiled firewood to ensure […]

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Tanker hit by Houthi rebels that threatened a Red Sea oil spill has been salvaged

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea after being attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and threatening a massive oil spill has been salvaged, a security firm said Friday. The Sounion had been a disaster-in-waiting in the waterway, with 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard that

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European Investment Bank to boost funds for Bangladesh as it weathers political turmoil

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DHAKA, Bangladesh — A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human rights as the country endures a spell of political turmoil. In an interview with The Associated Press, the bank’s Vice President Nicola Beer said the

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Orange juice, steel will be on Canada's list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

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TORONTO — Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his threat to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian products, a senior official familiar with the matter said Thursday. The official said the wide-ranging list is still being worked

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Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. It was at 6.66% a year ago. It has risen for four straight weeks. The uptick in

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Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

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Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work Thursday after voting to accept a new labor contract and end a nearly two-week strike that closed many trails and caused long lift lines at the ones that remained open during a busy time of year at the country’s biggest ski resort. The Park City Ski Professional

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Farming tech on display at CES as companies showcase green innovations, initiatives

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LAS VEGAS — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive orchard, spraying pesticides and fertilizer to protect the trees that have for decades filled him with an immense sense of pride. “The sustainability of doing things

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Uncertainty over Trump's electric vehicle policies clouds 2025 forecast for carmakers

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NEW YORK — Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs is clouding the forecast. S&P Global Mobility expects global sales of 15.1 million battery electric vehicles in 2025, which would mark a 30% jump. Battery electric vehicles are expected to make up 16.7% of the

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