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Nuclear power is key for Japan’s energy security: Yasutoshi Nishimura

Nuclear power will be key for Japan’s energy security as the country targets carbon neutrality, said Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura. “I believe that nuclear power is important as we work towards carbon neutrality while ensuring energy security. We are in the direction of planning to …

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Economists are divided on the risk of a U.S. recession

Is the U.S. economy showing no signs of a recession or hurtling inescapably towards one? Is it in fact already in one?  More than a month after the country recorded two successive quarters of economic contraction, it still depends who you ask.  related investing news ‘Get out of these distorted …

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Britain’s next prime minister to be announced

Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak or current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will be announced as the U.K’s new prime minister later Monday. Dan Kitwood / Staff / Stringer / Getty Images LONDON — The next prime minister of the U.K. will be announced Monday following a grueling, and at times bitter, …

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Singapore, Thailand are vulnerable to U.S. recession, economists say

Singapore is the most vulnerable and will be the first in Southeast Asia to get hit if the U.S. falls into a recession, says Chua Hak Bin of Maybank. Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Asia will not escape unscathed if the U.S. falls into recession, but …

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What to watch next in the U.S.-China ADR audit dispute

The U.S. and China have taken a significant first step toward keeping U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba from being forced off U.S. stock exchanges. Holger Gogolin | iStock | Getty Images BEIJING — The U.S. and China recently took a significant first step toward keeping U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba …

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France says imposing a price cap on Russian oil will be difficult

France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire speaks on July 25, 2022 at the Finance ministry in Berlin, Germany. David Gannon | Afp | Getty Images French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Saturday that efforts by G-7 nations to introduce a price cap on Russian oil would require commitment from …

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Bowlus all-electric luxury RV with Starlink WiFi: Look inside

If you’re really into glamping or want to live off the grid in style, check out Bowlus’ new all-electric luxury RV, the Volterra. The polished aluminum trailer lays claim to the title of the world’s first fully-electric RV to hit the market, with a not-inexpensive starting price of $310,000. The …

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How talking to your plants might improve your happiness

Do you talk to your plants? If not, maybe you should – nearly half, 48%, of people surveyed by Trees.com admitted that they talk to the leafy creatures. And a majority of those individuals, 62%, believe it has helped their mental health.  The survey polled 1,250 people, asking if, why …

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New student loan plan slashes monthly payments, interest

The day the Biden administration unveiled its highly anticipated student loan forgiveness plan was a “celebratory day” for Justin Short. Short, 34, graduated from the University of Missouri in 2012 with a degree in hospitality management, $47,000 in federal student loans and $5,800 in private student loans. Like many borrowers, …

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Social media is for ‘building relationships’ not scrolling

While Mark Zuckerberg spends most of his days on social media, you won’t find him mindlessly scrolling through Instagram Reels. That’s because Zuckerberg thinks social media is best when used to communicate. On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the Meta CEO said he thinks platforms like …

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