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  Fermi America™ and the State of Texas Announce Preliminary Approval for First 6 GW of One of the World's Largest Clean Natural Gas Facilities on Project Matador's 11 GW Private HyperGrid™ Campus
Texas Leading the Way as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Grants Preliminary Approval of Fermi America's Clean Air Permit, Relieving Consumers Nationwide from Shouldering Voracious Power Needs of Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
    
  Scandals erode Sao Paulo Forum’s leftist grip
The Sao Paulo Forum, once a powerful left-wing Latin American political bloc, now struggles with corruption, criminal ties and waning influence. Sep. 27, 2003: The late Cuban President Fidel Castro (right) and current Brazilian President Lula da...
    
  Cement company with local roots has a new owner, and a name that's a blast from the past
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - FLSmidth Cement is no more. From now on, the company will go by the name Fuller Technologies, following its sale to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in California. 69 News...
    
  U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NAHB partner on housing summit
The U.S. housing shortage is impeding workforce development, limiting economic growth at all levels, and challenging the ability of American businesses to thrive. In order to help advance practical solutions to improve housing affordability and...
    
  The missing link in financial wellness: Estate planning as a stress-relief tool
In recent years, employers have made important strides in supporting employee mental health. Initiatives around mindfulness, therapy access and workplace flexibility are now more common than ever. Yet, financial uncertainty, one of the most...
    
  Naira, Eurobonds take major hit after Trump’s military threat to Nigeria
The naira has recorded its strongest intraday fall against the US dollar after President Donald threats against Nigeria Data from the Nigerian foreign exchange market shows that the naira depreciated by 1.0% to close at N1,436, down from N1,421/$...
    
  Pound hits lowest since April as investors anticipate budget tax rises after Reeves speech – business live
UK borrowing costs drop as Reeves speaksThe cost of UK borrowing is falling as Rachel Reeves outlines her priorities for this month’s budget. The chancelllor’s promise that she has an ‘iron clad’ commitment to her fiscal rules is probably...
    
  Searching 'weight' can bring up Ozempic in results. It's a drug advertising loophole
If you've googled "weight loss," there's a good chance that one of the first search results that came up was a website for Ozempic. But Ozempic hasn't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for weight loss — it's only approved to treat...
    
  Brazilian Stock Market Soars to New Heights Amid Global Optimism and Local Caution
Brazil’s Ibovespa index continued its remarkable ascent, opening at a fresh record of 150,075.62 points, up 0.36% in morning trade, as the market extended its ninth consecutive session of gains. The rally, fueled by robust corporate earnings and a...
    
  Ontario's wish list for the federal budget? Tax cuts and cash for major projects
Tax cuts and cash for nation building projects are high on Ontario’s wish list for today’s federal budget, as all eyes at Queen’s Park turn to Ottawa for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first spending plan. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy told a...
    
  Ahead Of Uber's Q3 Earnings, Mark Mahaney Predicts Investors Will Be Looking Out For This Major Update — Outlines Tesla, Waymo's Role
Investment bank Evercore ISI's analyst Mark Mahaney predicts that shareholders would be keen for an update on Uber Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:UBER) autonomous roadmap ahead of the ride-hailing giant's third-quarter earnings call. Check out the...
    
  ESRB Report on Crypto-Assets and Decentralised Finance
The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has published a report highlighting trends and systemic risks associated with the crypto-asset ecosystem, with a particular focus on stablecoins, crypto-asset investment products and multi-function groups:...
    
  Canada’s bakers are done playing defense
Key takeaways: The Baking Association of Canada’s new Executive Council, launched in mid-2025, aims to sharpen industry priorities and strengthen advocacy for bakers of all sizes. Ongoing US–Canada trade tensions and interprovincial barriers are...
    
  The deep roots of Idaho's public television
Idaho’s Public Television has enriched my entire life. What would we do without it? As a kid, my moral code and my parents' teachings on “right vs. wrong” were reinforced by Fred Rogers and his puppet neighborhood. My book report on criminal...
Britain’s Treasury chief prepares the ground for a tax-hiking budget
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves on Tuesday signaled she will raise taxes in her budget this month, arguing that the economy is sicker than the government knew when it took office last year. Reeves gave a highly unusual speech,...
    
  New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says
On the eve of the New Jersey Governor’s election, Dale Caldwell ’82, the running mate of candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.), is feeling optimistic. “We have some amazing statisticians. We’ve looked at the early voting. It looks very favorable...
Why Rio’s Chinese investor may be ready to barter
Rio Tinto’s new boss, Simon Trott, may be about to make his company’s largest shareholder an offer it’ll find hard to refuse. He and the board are mulling offering to swap a slug of the Aluminium Corporation of China’s 601600 holdings for some of...
    
  Glencore plans to shut Canada’s largest copper metal operation over costs, sources say
Open this photo in gallery:Glencore's Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda, Que.Stephane Blais/The Canadian Press Glencore GLNCY is planning to close its Horne smelter, Canada’s largest copper metal-producing operation, due to environmental issues and...
    
  New Yorkers will elect a new mayor today. Here's what you need to know
New York City voters have already made it clear that interest and engagement are high for Tuesday's mayoral election. More than 735,000 votes were cast during the city's nine days of early, in-person voting — more than four times the number of...
    
  ‘How Am I Supposed To Just Forget That Info?’: California Shopper Says Trader Joe’s New Mimolette Cheese Has ‘Cheese Mites’ On It
A Trader Joe’s shopper is spreading the word about a new French cheese in stores. And the tiny creatures that help create its distinctive flavor. Some shoppers might be put off by the revelation. However, the cheese enthusiast insists it’s worth...