Amazon to raise Prime fees in Europe, cites rising costs
Associated Press Amazon is raising its Prime fees in Europe, the company told customers on Tuesday, days ahead of its second-quarter earnings report.…
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Russia taking over ownership stakes in Arctic oil field
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has announced it is acquiring the stock in an Arctic oil field now held by French and Norwegian companies. The Russian…
Continue ReadingSorrow in Choco Taco town after summer treat is discontinued
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writers A tech millionaire offered to buy it. A U.S. senator suggested that the government should…
Continue ReadingSpain passes bill to help legalize foreign workers
By RAQUEL REDONDO Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain is easing requirements for foreign laborers to obtain work permits in an effort to bring…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen starts US electric vehicle assembly in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Volkswagen has begun production of its first electric vehicle assembled in the United States at a Tennessee plant. The…
Continue ReadingBiden fights talk of recession as key economic report looms
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press President Joe Biden wants to convince a skeptical public that the U.S. is not, in fact, heading into a recession.…
Continue ReadingUS economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too. Growth appears…
Continue ReadingMillennial Money: Can job-hopping help retirement savings?
By ELIZABETH AYOOLA NerdWallet Millennials are known for changing jobs often, but how does that affect their retirement savings? That depends on…
Continue ReadingConsumers confidence slides for third straight month in July
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas…
Continue ReadingInvestigators blame American Airlines pilot for bad takeoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal investigators say a mistake by the captain of an American Airlines flight caused the plane’s wing to clip the ground…
Continue ReadingUnilever hikes prices for products but expects strong sales
LONDON (AP) — Unilever says it raised prices by more than 11% between April and June as inflation surged. The consumer goods giant said Tuesday…
Continue ReadingAt Home: Gear, toys, tips to help beat the heat outdoors
By KIM COOK Associated Press The thermostat has officially hit swelter. Whether you’re trying to play in the backyard or just chill outdoors,…
Continue ReadingIndonesia’s leader invites Chinese counterpart to G20 summit
BEIJING (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo has formally invited his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to the Group of 20 summit in Bali this fall…
Continue ReadingDeveloping nations seek to overcome energy, currency crises
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Business leaders and officials from eight developing nations meeting in Bangladesh say…
Continue ReadingUS opens 3 probes of safety issues in Stellantis vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators have opened three investigations into safety issues with about 1.65 million vehicles made by Stellantis. The…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s posts lower Q2 revenue, charges weigh down profit
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer McDonald’s revenue fell short of expectations in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions shuttered…
Continue ReadingCoke revenue rises along with prices; ups outlook for 2022
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Coca-Cola posted higher-than-expected sales in the second quarter due to price increases and higher demand at…
Continue ReadingGerman strike forces Lufthansa to cancel hundreds of flights
BERLIN (AP) — Lufthansa says it will have to cancel almost all flights at its main Frankfurt and Munich hubs Wednesday because of a strike by its…
Continue ReadingHobbled by chip, other shortages, GM profit slides 40% in Q2
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — General Motors’ second-quarter net income fell 40% from a year ago as computer chip and parts…
Continue ReadingDetective: Alex Jones ‘most dangerous’ type of attack denier
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An attorney for the parents of one of the children who were killed in the Sandy Hook…
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