BANGKOK — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, employing seven people and making more than enough to support his family. Since then, the 39-year-old says the prices he gets from purchasers have fallen by half and he’s had to scale back to four workers and … Read more
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has tumbled nearly 5% after the country’s ruling Liberal Democrats chose Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, as the next prime minister Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbled nearly 5% early Monday after the country’s ruling Liberal Democrats chose Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, as the next prime minister. … Read more
CONYERS, Ga. — Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated while others were told to shelter in place Sunday to avoid contaminants from a chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke high into the sky that could be seen from miles away. Interstate 20 was shut down in both directions in … Read more
Huawei Back in May, Irish Minister Dara Calleary helped Huawei celebrate 20 years of doing business in the country The Irish economy has been increasingly attracting Chinese investment, but does it come with a reputational cost? In 2020, 25 Chinese companies had operations in the Republic of Ireland. By this year the number had jumped … Read more
As thousands of dockworkers are preparing to strike should a deal not be reached by the end of Monday, one business leader is questioning the union’s demand for a total ban on automation. International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday said its 85,000 members, along with “tens of thousands of dockworkers and maritime workers around the world,” will hit … Read more
Celebrities Ben Stiller, Jon Bon Jovi, Irina Shayk and other wealthy residents of 150 Charles St. won’t have to go far to reach their wheels. Developer Alex Witkoff is offering condo owners at the 15-story luxury tower the chance to buy underground parking berths for a mere $500,000 each. Another Manhattan building, 42 Crosby St., … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home with Sunday’s arrival of a SpaceX capsule. SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday with a downsized crew of two astronauts and two empty seats reserved for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will return … Read more
The Manhattan office market continues to surprise with unexpected new leases and expansions – and now, a most unlikely relocation that nobody saw coming. Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund manager, has inked a deal to open its first Manhattan office. The Westport-based firm closed on a hush-hush, 60,000 square-foot lease at 295 Fifth … Read more
NEW YORK — The music streaming service Spotify was down temporarily on Sunday, leaving thousands of listeners without access to tunes and podcasts. More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com, a website that allows users to report problems with popular apps and services. Spotify wrote on X Sunday afternoon, “We’re … Read more
Getty Pumpkin spice lattes trigger pleasure-seeking pathways in our brains The pumpkin spice latte is back. With temperatures dropping, nights closing in and Halloween around the corner, consumers are once more turning to the ever-present cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg-spiced drink for comfort. But why are we so obsessed with the scent and smell of this … Read more