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Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa's clean energy boom drives a... Read More.

Central bank hawks spook bonds, tech untroubled

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Jerome Powell's parting gift as Fed Chair was a proper hawkish tilt - the U.S. central bank held interest rates steady but in the most divided vote since 1992 three regional... Read More.

Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart customers may find something new the next time they're looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations. The massive retail chain is breaking out of its no-frills service model by staffing its beauty... Read More.

Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

HOUSTON (AP) - Richard Miles set out to find a job after his release from a Texas prison in 2009 with a collection of newspaper clippings about his wrongful murder conviction as his resume. No one would hire him, including warehouses and fast-food restaurants.... Read More.

China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) - China's factory activity expanded for a second straight month in April, according to an official survey on Thursday, as its economy remained resilient despite higher energy prices due to the Iran war. The official manufacturing purchasing managers index slipped slightly to... Read More.

Brent crude tops $125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) - The price of Brent crude oil surged past $125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. Brent crude to be delivered in... Read More.

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold as it weighs the impact of Iran war

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

LONDON (AP) - The Bank of England is expected to announce Thursday that it is keeping interest rates on hold as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of... Read More.

Analysis: US blockade is squeezing Iran’s all-important oil industry

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Even as Iran squeezes world energy supplies with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, its own oil industry is increasingly being threatened by an American blockade. With no way to export the oil it is pumping out and... Read More.

US growth likely picked up in first quarter, but consumer spending probably cooled

Wednesday, April 29 by SRN News

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending after a crippling government shutdown, but the pickup is expected to be short-lived as the war with Iran drives up gasoline prices... Read More.

First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line

Wednesday, April 29 by SRN News

April 29 (Reuters) - Tesla said on Wednesday its first Semi truck has begun rolling off a high-volume production line as the electric vehicle maker remains on track to launch large-scale manufacturing of several new products in 2026. Here are the details: • "First Semi off... Read More.

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Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom

Central bank hawks spook bonds, tech untroubled

Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice

Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office

China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war

Brent crude tops $125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold as it weighs the impact of Iran war

Analysis: US blockade is squeezing Iran’s all-important oil industry

US growth likely picked up in first quarter, but consumer spending probably cooled

First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line

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