Washington Times - Business

• Storm brings strong winds to northern Europe, killing 2 people and disrupting transport

  23-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 25

  A storm brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe overnight and into Friday, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of...

• Biden's green energy plan ramps up use of heat pumps, imposes higher costs on Americans

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 24

  Under increasing pressure from environmental activists, President Biden took a dramatic step last month to usher in the use of electric heat pumps...

• Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 22

  The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline...

• Biden's big spending to build two EV charging stations earns him a 'Squeal Award'

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 31

  President Biden's green energy agenda has landed him on Sen. Joni Ernst's naughty list this holiday season.

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• Pornhub owner agrees to pay $1.8M to resolve sex trafficking-related charge

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 21

  The owner of Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, has admitted to profiting from sex trafficking and agreed to make payments...

• White House says sale of U.S. steel to Japanese firm may need 'serious scrutiny'

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 18

  The White House said Thursday that the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese firm "appears to deserve serious scrutiny" as political pressure mounts to...

• Stock market today: Wall Street bounces back after a big loss, S&P 500 again nears record

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 21

  Several strong profit reports helped Wall Street claw back most of its sharp loss from the prior day. The S&P 500 rose 1% Thursday and is back...

• Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch models

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 22

  Apple on Thursday stopped online sales of two popular models of its internet-connected watch in the U.S. after losing its latest attempt to...

• Wildcat strike that shut down English Channel rail services is over with gradual return of trains

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 34

  A wildcat strike Thursday by staff at Eurotunnel, which links Britain and the European continent and paralyzed dozens of Eurostar trains, ended...

• 25 states will hike minimum wage in 2024

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 35

  Hourly workers in half of the states will see minimum wage increases in 2024, and financial analysts predict the raises will kill more service...

• Solid investment: $4 vase from Goodwill sells at auction for more than $100,000

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 18

  Jessica Vincent had just started surveying the shelves of a Virginia thrift store when a vase caught her eye. It was shaped like a bottle and had...

• Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination

  22-12-2023 Business Washington Times - Business 23

  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday shortlists in 10 categories, including best original song, documentary feature,...