Shell Expects Natural-Gas Profit Rebounded in Fourth Quarter

This post was originally published on this siteThe company projected its natural-gas profit was “significantly higher” than in the preceding three months and said the additional $2 billion impact from European Union and U.K. energy-profit taxes won’t hurt quarterly adjusted earnings.

Capitol Police ramp up security ahead of protests planned on two-year anniversary of January 6 insurrection

The US Capitol Police is ramping up its security posture and monitoring online chatter about planned protests set to occur on Friday’s two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

Ukraine dismisses Putin’s holiday ceasefire order; US to send Bradley vehicles to Ukraine: Updates

This post was originally published on this siteRussian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend to mark the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday. Updates.     

FTC unveils proposal to ban noncompete clauses

This post was originally published on this siteThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday rolled out a proposal to prohibit employers from implementing noncompete clauses that limit workers’ ability to change jobs. Noncompetes, which are used in a broad range of industries, make it difficult for employees to work for a competitor or start their […]

M&A Is Expected to Pick Up in 2023 as Companies Adapt to Tougher Conditions

This post was originally published on this siteFinancing challenges disrupted deal making last year, but many companies adjusted to sidestep market volatility and minimize costs.

Biden says he intends to visit US-Mexico border during next week’s trip

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he intends to visit to US-Mexico border when he travels next week to the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City.

CNN Exclusive: A single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than a dozen US companies

Parts made by more than a dozen US and Western companies were found inside a single Iranian drone downed in Ukraine last fall, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment obtained exclusively by CNN.

Experts urge domestic action against winter COVID surge

This post was originally published on this siteMuch of the U.S. is in the throes of a winter COVID-19 surge with cases poised to eclipse last year’s summer peak, driven by new variants, waning immunity and holiday gatherings. The country has come a long way from the worst days of the pandemic. But vaccinations have […]

Wave of migrants off Florida coast prompts closure of national park, officials say

This post was originally published on this siteAbout 300 migrants had arrived in small boats at the Dry Tortugas National Park — about 70 miles west of Key West — over the New Year’s Day weekend.     

Big questions on student loan forgiveness loom in 2023

Student loan borrowers are starting 2023 with a lot of uncertainty. The mired rollout of President Joe Biden’s forgiveness program has created confusion for borrowers. Here are some of the big questions surrounding student loans this year.

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