Tag: USA
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Developing economies have greater challenges ahead, warns World Bank
Weak investment and climate change threaten growth in developing economies after a period of strong expansion. By the end of this year, developing economies are expected to record the weakest long-term growth outlook since 2000, said the World Bank on Thursday. In this case, developing economies include all those that are not classified as advanced…
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Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to use his executive powers to reduce the regulatory burden faced by cryptocurrency companies and promote digital asset adoption in his first few days in office, according to three people briefed on the plan. Trump, who courted crypto cash on the campaign trail with promises to be a “crypto president,” is expected…
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U.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution
The United States is poised to burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of emissions that are raising global temperatures. U.S. greenhouse gas emissions barely budged in 2024, despite huge investments the country has made in clean energy under the Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark climate…
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Beijing’s Targeting of Taiwan’s Undersea Cables Previews Cross-Strait Tensions Under a Trump Presidency
We can expect China to test the resilience of the Taiwan-U.S. partnership under Trump with more gray-zone operations. On January 5, the Taiwanese government alleged that the Chinese-owned vessel Shunxin-39 cut an undersea fiber-optic cable near Taiwan’s Keelung Harbor by reportedly dragging its anchor across the seabed. Taiwan’s government-run telecommunications operator, Chunghwa Telecom, discovered the alleged sabotage…
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PureSky Energy inaugurates a 4.4 MW solar farm with energy storage in the United States
A 4.4 MW solar farm coupled with a 1.4 MW energy storage solution has been commissioned in Massachusetts. This project highlights the economic and political dynamics of hybrid infrastructures in the energy sector. A 4.4 MW community solar farm located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, recently began commercial operations. Equipped with a 1.4 MW energy storage solution,…
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US Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden admin over blocked acquisition
Biden blocked the proposed sale on national security concerns Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s order to block the nearly $15 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy the American steelmaker. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, asks the court…
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Justin Trudeau resigns as prime minister of Canada after growing calls to step down
Trudeau, who has led Canada for nine years as the leader of the governing Liberal Party, has seen his government thrust into turmoil after his finance minister quit last month. Justin Trudeau stepped down as prime minister of Canada on Monday amidst a crisis in his government and low polling ratings. He has also resigned…
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US and Brazil propel no-and low-alcohol market growth
The category is set to soar by US$4bn by 2028, with the US and Brazil leading the charge in the sector. The non-alcoholic beverage sector is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating an increase exceeding $4 billion by 2028. This growth is predominantly driven by the US and Brazil, according to the latest no-…
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What Awaits Latin America in 2025?
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has threated the region with tariffs and even territorial conquest. Navigating Trump’s Threats Although U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, he has made threats and staffing choices to suggest that Latin America will be a focus of his foreign policy. Dealing with the Trump White House will stretch many…
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Nebraska Golf Club Sells Out Entire 2025 Season In Under An Hour
Landmand Golf Club in Nebraska may just be the most popular in the United States after selling out its entire 2025 season in just 50 minutes Landmand Golf Club in north eastern Nebraska may just be the most popular club in the USA after selling out it’s entire stock of 2025 tee times in under…