Tag: Corporate news
Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service
Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with...
In surprise move, Norwegian low-cost airline names new CEO
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A new CEO for low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle was tapped Monday when the carrier’s Chief Financial Officer Geir Karlsen was...
CNH Industrial acquires driverless ag vehicle company
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — CNH Industrial expects its $2.1 billion purchase of a South Dakota company will give it an edge in innovating autonomous...
Spielberg’s Amblin to make several films a year for Netflix
NEW YORK — Steven Spielberg, a filmmaker synonymous with big-screen enchantment, has set a new deal with Netflix in which his production company, Amblin...
Albania holds 1st wind power tender to diversify energy base
TIRANA, Albania — Albania launched a tender Monday for its first onshore wind power program, trying to diversify its water-based energy production.
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5 killed in school construction site collapse in Belgium
PARIS — A school undergoing construction work collapsed in the Belgian city of Antwerp, killing five workers and injuring nine others, according to local...
Agency: Tennessee zinc miner fired for voicing safety worry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal regulators have brought a complaint against a zinc mining company, claiming that an employee in Tennessee was illegally fired for...
Cities opting out of Indiana’s suits against opioid makers
INDIANAPOLIS — Several Indiana cities have opted out of the state's pending lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, reasoning that they will likely see...
Putin names Lavrov, Shoigu to United Russia elections list
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said his foreign minister and his defense minister will head the candidates’ list for the dominant...
Evacuation order lifted after Illinois chemical plant blast
ROCKTON, Ill. — Residents near a northern Illinois chemical plant were cleared to return to their homes Friday, four days after officials issued an...
