Macao awards casino licenses to MGM, Sands, Wynn, 3 others
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Macao has tentatively renewed the casino licenses of MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts…
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Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VERONA, Italy (AP) — Early season merrymakers sipping mulled wine and shopping for holiday decorations packed the…
Continue ReadingUS FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some…
Continue ReadingCourt revives wrongful death claim in Ohio Walmart shooting
CINCINNATI (AP) — An appeals court has revived a wrongful death claim against Walmart by the family of a Black man who was fatally shot by a white…
Continue ReadingClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell $1.66 to $76.28 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for January delivery fell $1.71…
Continue ReadingGermany, France pledge mutual support to avert energy crunch
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France have pledged to provide each other mutual support in preventing a possible energy crisis after supplies from…
Continue ReadingHow major US stock indexes fared Friday 11/25/2022
The Associated Press Stocks wobbled to a mixed close on Wall Street, but every major index notched weekly gains in a holiday-shortened week. The…
Continue ReadingArrival, Coupa Software rise; Apple, Activision fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Arrival SA, up 2 cents to 36 cents. The electric vehicle maker…
Continue ReadingMexico says it will host US, Canadian leaders in January
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he will host meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime…
Continue ReadingMexico’s domestic airline industry in shambles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s domestic airline industry is in shambles, plagued by safety problems, a downgrade of Mexico’s safety rating, and…
Continue ReadingNot just fast food; baby comes quickly at Atlanta McDonald’s
ATLANTA (AP) — Yes, they’ve nicknamed the baby “Nugget,” after a woman delivered a girl at an Atlanta McDonald’s. Alandria Worthy gave…
Continue ReadingNew this week: ‘Riches,’ Robert Downey Sr. and BTS’ RM
By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include a solo album from BTS’s RM, the return of the holiday display TV…
Continue ReadingAdidas investigates after ex-workers allege Ye misconduct
LONDON (AP) — Adidas says it’s investigating allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West that…
Continue ReadingEU, US edging toward trade spat when both want unity instead
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and the United States are treading precariously close to a major trans-Atlantic…
Continue ReadingNetflix nights still come wrapped in red-and-white envelopes
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Netflix’s trailblazing DVD-by-mail rental service has been relegated as a…
Continue ReadingMusk plans to relaunch Twitter premium service, again
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk said Friday that Twitter plans to relaunch its premium service that will offer different…
Continue ReadingIn Your Debt: 4 ways to limit your holiday debt
By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet The holiday season is full of sneaky costs, expensive travel and the pressure to spend. It’s a time that leaves many…
Continue ReadingHong Kong airport launches new third runway
By ZEN SOO and ALICE FUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s airport has officially launched a new third runway which is expected to…
Continue ReadingBeijing on edge as city adds new quarantine centers
BEIJING (AP) — Residents of some parts of China’s capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps Friday as the city…
Continue ReadingGerman economy sees stronger growth in 3rd quarter
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy saw stronger growth in the third quarter than expected as consumer spending picked up following the lifting of…
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