LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and the U.K. dismissed reports coming out of Iran that they are thrashing out a prisoner exchange deal with Tehran that could see the imminent release of a British-Iranian woman, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and four Americans, … [Continue reading] about US and UK reject reports of imminent prisoner deal with Iran
EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators, coolants
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in … [Continue reading] about EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators, coolants
Asian shares mixed after strong earnings, data lift Wall St
Asian shares were mixed after strong corporate earnings and economic data lifted stocks on Wall Street. Hong Kong and Sydney advanced while Seoul declined. Tokyo and Shanghai were closed for holidays. On Monday, a strong dose of positive earnings … [Continue reading] about Asian shares mixed after strong earnings, data lift Wall St
A decision on suspended Trump Facebook account this week
Former President Donald Trump will find out this week whether he gets to return to Facebook in a decision likely to stir up strong feelings no matter which way it goes. The social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board says it will announce its … [Continue reading] about A decision on suspended Trump Facebook account this week
24-hour subway service returning to city that never sleeps
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s subway will begin rolling all night again and capacity restrictions for most types of businesses will end statewide in mid-May as COVID-19 infection rates continues to decline, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. City … [Continue reading] about 24-hour subway service returning to city that never sleeps