Monthly Archives: July, 2022

Volvo to open 3,300 jobs at EV plant in Slovakia

The Swedish carmaker Volvo Car Group said on Friday that it will invest 1.2 billion euros ($1.25 billion) in the construction of an electric...

Amazon Prime users can now unsubscribe in 2 clicks after EU complaints

Following concerns from consumer organizations, U.S. online retail giant Amazon (AMZN.O) has made it simpler for customers to terminate their memberships in its fast...

Apple hikes iPhone prices in Japan by nearly a fifth

Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) has increased the price of its flagship iPhone phone in Japan, which is struggling with a declining yen and increasing inflation,...

New York bans guns in many public places

The state of New York enacted a bill that prohibits firearms in many public areas, including Times Square, and calls for gun license applicants...

Brazil trade surplus record to $8.8 billion in June

Brazil's trade surplus for June was $8.814, according to official data released on Friday, falling short of market estimates. A $9.994 billion surplus was predicted...

Mexican mayor marries alligator in age-old ritual

A spectacular ceremony marking the union of an alligator bride and a Mexican small town mayor took place as traditional music played and guests...

Mecca pilgrimage resumes for first post-pandemic haj

Following two years of significant disruption brought on by the COVID outbreak, thousands of pilgrims began arriving in the holy city of Mecca in...

Google to delete location history of users visiting abortion clinics

Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., announced on Friday that it will remove location information that shows when users visit abortion clinics. This decision was...

Canada celebrates 155th formation anniversary

As the nation gets ready to commemorate Canada Day, the 155th anniversary of the founding of the Canadian Confederation, Parliament Hill in Ottawa will...

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Increase in oil, gas activities cast shadow on Paris climate goals

The United States leads this surge in activity, which contradicts the International Energy Agency's (IEA) previous assertion that to prevent exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius...

Oxford English Dictionary adds 23 new Japanese words

The inclusion of 23 Japanese words into the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) marks a significant acknowledgment of the deep cultural exchanges between Japan and...

Two bodies recovered in Baltimore bridge collapse

The recovery of two men from beneath the Baltimore bridge, following its collapse due to a container ship collision early Tuesday, was confirmed on...

Olympics exhibition sets in Paris; heroes displayed

From the propaganda displays at the 1936 Berlin Olympics to the poignant protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City...