Alibaba shares plunge as much as 10% after canceling plans to spin off cloud unit
Shares of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding plunged as much as 10% in New York after it said Thursday it scrapped plans to spin off its cloud business because of uncertainties related to U.S. chip restrictions
2023-11-17 01:16
Demand for seafood is soaring, but oceans are giving up all they can. Can we farm fish in new ways?
Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food sector in the world for decades, and people now eat more farmed fish than wild fish
2023-11-16 23:56
Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that
For generations, beef has been the most quintessential of American main courses, and a premium protein around the world
2023-11-16 23:53
AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future
Like much of the rest of the world, Singapore is racing to feed a growing population with limited natural resources. But with almost no land for agriculture this small, wealthy, fast-paced and densely-packed nation is doing so by embracing and encouraging new food technologies that may someday help feed us all.
2023-11-16 23:49
Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior
One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat
2023-11-16 23:29
U.S. applications for jobless claims rise in a labor market that remains very healthy
More Americans filed for jobless claims last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy in the face of retreating inflation and elevated interest rates
2023-11-16 21:47
Xi-Biden meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping haven't resolved any of the vital geopolitical issues dividing the world’s two largest economies
2023-11-16 21:15
Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors
Walmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low-prices continue to attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment
2023-11-16 20:56
Fire at a coal mining company building in northern China kills 26 and injures dozens
A fire in a coal company building in a northern Chinese city has killed 26 people and injured at least 38
2023-11-16 20:26
Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises top end of full-year revenue and profit outlooks
Macy’s third-quarter sales declined as consumers remain cautious on their spending, but the results and its adjusted profit both topped Wall Street’s expectations
2023-11-16 20:15
TikTok and Meta challenge Europe's new rules that crack down on digital giants
TikTok and Meta are filing legal challenges against new European Union rules designed to counter the dominance of digital giants and make online competition fairer by giving consumers more choice
2023-11-16 19:24
EU commission to prolong use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree
The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position
2023-11-16 18:23