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Gas prices seem to be hitting retail foot traffic, Placer.ai data finds

Higher gas prices may be taking a toll on retail foot traffic, according to a new report from data intelligence platform Placer.ai. Though prices at the pump have begun to decrease, with a current national average of $4.25, the price per gallon is still $1.37 higher than a year ago amid the Ukraine-Russia war and […]

Live updates: UN chief wants Ukraine humanitarian cease-fire – The Denver Post

By The Associated Press The United Nations chief has launched an initiative to immediately explore possible arrangements for “a humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine” in order to allow the delivery of desperately needed aid and pave the way for serious political negotiations to end the month-long war. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday he asked Undersecretary-General Martin […]

Commerce Department investigation imperils solar industry, advocates say

WASHINGTON — In a decision that could dramatically undercut President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals, the Commerce Department said Monday it is investigating whether imports of solar panels from Southeast Asia are circumventing anti-dumping rules that limit imports from China. Clean energy leaders said the investigation — which could result in retroactive tariffs of up […]