To limit aircraft pollution, the United States wants to reduce the wait on the tarmac

To limit aircraft pollution, the United States wants to reduce the wait on the tarmac

Several major American airports will soon use software to calculate when an aircraft must leave the boarding gate to prevent it from waiting on the tarmac before take off with the engines on, and thus limit emissions but also delays. . Developed by NASA and the FAA, the American agencies in charge of space and … Read more

House approves $ 1 billion for Israeli “Iron Dome”

House approves $ 1 billion for Israeli “Iron Dome”

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a new $ 1 billion package on Thursday to fund Israel’s missile defense.Iron dome», After a controversy sparked earlier this week by his sudden withdrawal from another vote. Read alsoCupola or dome: which word to choose? The text was approved by 420 votes to nine (eight Democrats and … Read more

The business climate picked up slightly in September, notes INSEE

The business climate picked up slightly in September, notes INSEE

After two months of decline, the indicator is still at a “high level“, Higher than its long-term average, INSEE said Thursday. The business climate recovered slightly in September, after two months of decline, still standing at a “high level“, Insee said Thursday. This rebound is due to greater optimism among business leaders in the services … Read more

former defense minister testifies at Theranos trial

former defense minister testifies at Theranos trial

First guest of honor in the trial of the founder of the start-up Theranos: the former US Minister of Defense Jim Mattis testified Wednesday about his professional relationship with Elizabeth Holmes, the former star of Silicon Valley accused of a massive fraud. “It was so new, I was really impressed with what Elizabeth Holmes was … Read more

Radan Kanev calls on Petkov-Vassilev for a coalition before the elections

Radan Kanev calls on Petkov-Vassilev for a coalition before the elections

– – Radan Kanev PHOTO: Archive – MEP Radan Kanev believes that “Democratic Bulgaria” and the new formation of Kiril Petkov and Asen Vassilev should unite before the elections. According to him, this is the way to achieve victory and a majority in the next National Assembly. Kanev stressed in an interview with Maya Kostadinova … Read more

increase in jobless claims, catching up after hurricane Ida

increase in jobless claims, catching up after hurricane Ida

Weekly jobless claims began to rise again in early September, increasing more than expected, due in particular to a catch-up in unfulfilled claims at the end of August due to Hurricane Ida, which hit Louisiana. Between September 5 and 11, 332,000 people registered as unemployed to receive an allowance, according to data released Thursday by … Read more

The Barrière group will open a Fouquet’s hotel in New York in the summer of 2022

The Barrière group will open a Fouquet’s hotel in New York in the summer of 2022

The Barrière group announced on Tuesday the opening in New York, in the summer of 2022, of a second Le Fouquet’s hotel, a variation of its Champs-Élysées establishment, which will also be its first address in the United States. Read alsoBehind the scenes of Cheval Blanc Paris, a palace in the capital The family business, … Read more

Boris Johnson increases social security contributions to get the health service back on its feet

Boris Johnson increases social security contributions to get the health service back on its feet

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced a hike in social security contributions, breaking a campaign pledge to get the health care system back on its feet and tackle the very long delays in care accumulated during the pandemic. Read alsoEnd of restrictions: Boris Johnson is betting on vaccine and freedom Strongly criticized even … Read more

weekly jobless claims are falling again

weekly jobless claims are falling again

Weekly jobless claims are down again in the United States, hitting a new low since the start of the health crisis, despite the Delta variant slowing the recovery, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Labor. Read alsoUnited States: fear of contamination at work persists despite vaccines Between 22 and 28 August, 340,000 … Read more

consumer confidence plunges in August, to its lowest since February

consumer confidence plunges in August, to its lowest since February

American consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest level since February, their morale being weighed down by the Delta variant which is weighing on the economic recovery, but also by the rise in gasoline and food prices. Read alsoAnti-Covid vaccines: the United States is now trying its luck in Asia The index measuring confidence … Read more