The expansion of Afghan mines will give the Afghans a boost
Afghanistan is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries and has more than 1,200 mineral fields. Its mineral wealth is estimated to be worth $3 trillion and includes resources such…
Blame the BRICS countries for the end of the dollar’s global dominance
Almost 15 years after the BRICS coalition of major emerging economies was founded in 2009, the group has still not achieved its goal of displacing the US dollar as the…
California’s bill to allow human drivers to ride in autonomous trucks is rejected by the governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would require human drivers aboard self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers say would…
Tyson and Perdue are facing child labor investigations
Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms, which together produce a third of the poultry sold in the United States, are under federal investigation over whether they relied on migrant children to…
Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro has durability concerns with its titanium design
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has touted the iPhone 15 Pro’s new titanium design as one of the highlights of its latest flagship, but it may not be particularly durable. “The…
Hundreds of XL Bully owners are angrily protesting against plans to ban their pets (after deciding to leave their dogs at home) after a spate of attacks on children and passers-by sparked outrage
Hundreds of XL Bully owners gathered in London today to protest against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to ban the breed. The muscular mutts have become public enemy number one…
Box Office: ‘Expendables 4’ Lands $750,000 in Previews on Path to Worst Franchise Opening
Lionsgate and Millenium’s Consumables 4 opened in theaters on Friday with a $3.2 million box office take as the film heads toward a low-franchise opening. Friday’s tally includes $750,000 for…
Passport delays are still long: Apply at least six months before you travel, the State Department says
Fatcamera | E+ | Getty Images The number of passport applications is higher than ever before This year, more Americans planned trips abroad as their pandemic-era health fears eased and…
McDonald’s is increasing royalties on new franchise restaurants for the first time in nearly 30 years
A McDonald’s logo with golden arches is seen at a franchise restaurant owned by Rippon Family Restaurants. Paul Weaver | Light rocket | Getty Images McDonald’s franchisees opening new restaurants…
Betting on the energy transition is leading to a surge in North American pipeline deals
Get free updates on the energy sector We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email every morning with the latest energy sector news. The North American fossil fuel sector is…