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India’s economy was turning a corner earlier this year as the country started to accelerate out of the recession it suffered in 2020. But a…
Continue ReadingIndia’s economy was turning a corner earlier this year as the country started to accelerate out of the recession it suffered in 2020. But a…
Continue ReadingChina’s decision to allow families to have three children could produce a windfall for makers of strollers, car seats and baby formula. At…
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press’ managing editor is speaking out after a firestorm that followed the ousting of former AP journalist Emily Wilder. Wilder…
Continue ReadingGasoline prices are at a seven-year high, just in time for travelers to hit the road for Memorial Day. A gallon of regular gas costs just under $3.05…
Continue ReadingThe parents of an American journalist detained in Myanmar have a message for local authorities: Release him now. “It’s a total nightmare;…
Continue ReadingTech stocks are showing investors how durable they can be, bouncing back from two sharp sell-offs this year to continue a dramatic surge that has…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines has joined Southwest Airlines in suspending alcohol services on flights, the airline said Saturday. The decision follows a recent…
Continue ReadingEmployers can offer incentives to employees to get vaccinated for Covid-19, according to new guidance from the federal Equal Opportunity Employment…
Continue ReadingThis weekend kicks off “Hot Vax Summer,” an unofficial term meaning that vaccinated Americans are ready to go wild and make up for lost…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s truck driver shortage is driving pay higher. But it’s not solving the scarcity of truckers. Massive increases in online…
Continue ReadingAfter more than a year of staying at home, avoiding crowds and other Covid-19 precautions, many Americans are looking forward to a summer of…
Continue ReadingInflation seems unstoppable as the economy returns to normal. People are spending big again, with battered industries like travel and hospitality…
Continue ReadingBitcoin investors have sold in May. It remains to be seen if they’re going away for good. Bitcoin prices fell 8% Friday and have plunged about…
Continue ReadingAs the Reddit crowd piles in, AMC shares are soaring — and no, that’s not a headline from late January. What’s happening: Shares of AMC…
Continue ReadingNike said it cut ties with Neymar last year because the Brazilian soccer superstar refused to cooperate with an inconclusive investigation into…
Continue ReadingWhat do lotteries, fishing licenses and college scholarships have in common? They’re all part of dozens of innovative freebies being given away…
Continue ReadingCostco is bringing back a pre-pandemic staple: Food samples. The warehouse chain announced that it’s “beginning a phased return to full…
Continue ReadingA version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “This weekend…
Continue ReadingGet your popcorn ready! It looks like the AMC stock surge sequel may be the feel good hit of the summer. Shares of AMC soared about 36% Thursday as…
Continue ReadingJobless claims are at a Covid-era low, and people are increasingly looking for work as various states prepare to cut back their enhanced pandemic…
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