Category: winter
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Texas Refineries Prepare for First Winter Storm, Frigid January
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Texas refineries are bracing for a blast of cold, snow and freezing rain as the first major winter storm sweeps through the southern United States in what is expected to be a very cold month. Article writer: Bloomberg News Barbara Powell and Nathan Reeser Published on…
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Winter weather can disrupt. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Published on January 6, 2025 • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content Winter weather often causes flight delays and cancellations. While airlines cannot control the weather,…
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Winter Power Strain Prompts Russia To Restrict Crypto Mining In Key Regions
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Russia has taken the necessary steps for this end Cryptocurrency mining in specific areas to address potential energy shortages during the winter months. The government committee supervising energy management in the country announced a seasonal ban on mining activities in many regions of Siberia. The reason behind the seasonal ban?…
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Winter Power Strain Prompts Russia To Restrict Crypto Mining In Key Regions
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Russia has taken the necessary steps for this end Cryptocurrency mining in specific areas to address potential energy shortages during the winter months. The government committee supervising energy management in the country announced a seasonal ban on mining activities in many regions of Siberia. The reason behind the seasonal ban?…
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Unite union threatens legal action over cuts to pensioners’ winter fuel payments
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The union Unite has issued a stark warning to the UK Government over its controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, threatening to pursue a judicial review if the policy is not reversed. The policy, initially announced in July and confirmed in the latest Budget, aims…
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Reeves defends £4,400 heating claim for second home amid pensioner winter fuel payment cuts
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism after justifying her decision to claim £4,400 in taxpayer expenses to heat her second home, a day after MPs voted to scrap the £300 winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners. The decision comes as the government moves to cut benefits for pensioners while…
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State pension set to rise by £400 amid criticism of winter fuel allowance cuts
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The UK government is set to increase state pensions by more than £400 a year, following criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance. The Treasury calculates that the full state pension could rise in line with average earnings due to the implementation of the triple…
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US FDA approves updated COVID shots ahead of fall and winter By Reuters
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Written by Maryam Sani and Manas Mishra (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc. Pfizer (New York Stock Exchange:) and accident (NASDAQ:) is targeting a new variant of the disease, just in time for a vaccination campaign in the fall.…
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Reeves scraps winter fuel payments for 10M pensioners to fund public sector pay rise
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Rachel Reeves will scrap winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners to help fund huge public sector pay rises. The Chancellor has announced plans to save £5.5bn this year, addressing a £22bn deficit in the public finances left by the previous government. Most of the savings will be used to…
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Gold Fields cuts production guidance after severe winter weather in Chile (NYSE:GFI)
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Moussa81/iStock via Getty Images gold fields (New York Stock Exchange: GFI) -8.4% Pre-market Thursday after Cut production guidance for the full year Due to worse than expected winter weather in Chile, limiting the intensification of the new Salares Norte project. Gold Fields (GFI) said it now expects production This year…