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US regulator finalizes air taxi rules
US regulator finalizes air taxi rules
by  AFP

US regulators on Tuesday finalized regulations for "powered lift" vehicles, opening the door for commercial air taxis. "The rule is the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing these aircraft in the near term," the regulator said, adding that "the opportunities for the use of powered lift operations are far-reaching."

Union sees 'tight' vote on contract to end Boeing strike
Union sees 'tight' vote on contract to end Boeing strike
by  AFP

Union leaders expect a close vote when 3,000 Boeing hourly workers weigh a sweetened contract offer that could end an almost six-week strike, the union's chief said Tuesday. The vote will take place throughout Wednesday, with the outcome expected to be announced that night.

ECB chief Lagarde invites Trump to visit after central bank criticism
ECB chief Lagarde invites Trump to visit after central bank criticism
by  AFP

ECB President Christine Lagarde said Tuesday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump should pay a visit to the institution's Frankfurt headquarters following his recent criticism of central banks. Speaking Tuesday, Lagarde said the ECB was committed to securing the euro.

As Trump touts tariffs, Yellen says US has rejected 'isolationism'
As Trump touts tariffs, Yellen says US has rejected 'isolationism'
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeared to take aim at former president Donald Trump's economic approach Tuesday, saying the current US administration has "rejected isolationism that made America and the world worse off." Trump's rival, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, is part of an administration that has instead favored targeted levies on China.

Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes
Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes
by  AFP

The former chief executive of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing empire has been arrested and charged with the trafficking of male models for sex parties around the world, US prosecutors said Tuesday.

US plans to contribute $20 bn for Ukraine loan: Yellen
US plans to contribute $20 bn for Ukraine loan: Yellen
by  AFP

The United States plans to contribute $20 billion to a G7 loan package for Ukraine and could soon announce new sanctions targeting Russian weapons procurement, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday. - 'Strong new sanctions' The United States is also set to announce "strong new sanctions" as early as next week targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, Yellen said.

Strong auto prices lift GM results as it eyes China revamp
Strong auto prices lift GM results as it eyes China revamp
by  AFP

General Motors reported strong earnings Tuesday on robust pricing as the Detroit giant said it was hopeful about returning to profitability in China and reiterated a flexible approach to EV investment. - China performance - GM reported a loss in equity income from China for the third straight quarter.