The Week in Business: A Trump deal in limbo
The European Central Bank has raised its key rate by three quarters of a percentage point. Many employers have set this month for employees to… Read More »The Week in Business: A Trump deal in limbo
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VP Harris finds ‘the integrity of democracy’ under threat from election deniers
Vice President Kamala Harris sat exclusively with Chuck Todd on Meet the Press to discuss current threats to our democracy, abortion rights, the legitimacy of… Read More »VP Harris finds ‘the integrity of democracy’ under threat from election deniers
Fed’s Exit Puts the World’s Largest Bond Market on Shakier Ground
Some traders worry that the $25 trillion US Treasury market is becoming more vulnerable, and the removal of support from the Federal Reserve could make… Read More »Fed’s Exit Puts the World’s Largest Bond Market on Shakier Ground
A Caribbean nation will vote to remove King Charles III as head of state, PM says as Queen’s death sparks new debate on impact of colonialism
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, speaks during a plenary session of the 9th America Summit in Los Angeles, California, June 10,… Read More »A Caribbean nation will vote to remove King Charles III as head of state, PM says as Queen’s death sparks new debate on impact of colonialism
Rise in deaths fuels effort to raise alcohol tax
Excise taxes on alcohol have been standing still for years. But after the pandemic spiked alcohol-related deaths, Oregon activists said higher taxes could save lives.
Biden administration outlines scope of Asian economic pact
Officials from 14 countries met in Los Angeles this week to discuss a potential economic agreement related to digital trade, secure supply chains, decarbonization and… Read More »Biden administration outlines scope of Asian economic pact
Guaranteed Earnings Programs Spring Up City by City
As of 2020, four dozen pilot programs have been launched, with Los Angeles having one of the largest to provide out-of-pocket assistance.
Billy McFarland is out of jail and ready for his next step
Five years after the Fyre Festival, the convicted fraudster is planning a comeback.
GOP nominee for Kansas governor tries to turn abortion issue
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Republican nominee for governor of Kansas on Saturday attempted to make Democratic incumbent support for abortion rights a political obligation,… Read More »GOP nominee for Kansas governor tries to turn abortion issue
Wall Street’s Favorite Sport Is a Failing Business
Tennis seems to be running smoothly, with exciting young players and record numbers. But if it was a company, activist shareholders would have already asked… Read More »Wall Street’s Favorite Sport Is a Failing Business
‘I think this is an activist court’
US Vice President Kamala Harris holds a joint press conference after her meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at Cotroceni Palace in Otopeni, Romania, Friday,… Read More »‘I think this is an activist court’
King Charles Replaces Queen Elizabeth On Banknotes And Coins
Queen Elizabeth II looked right at British coins. Her son and successor might look the other way.
The Olive Oil Capital of the World, Parched
The Spanish province of Jaén, home to a fifth of the world’s supply of ‘green gold’, is facing climate change and threatening its way of… Read More »The Olive Oil Capital of the World, Parched
Retirement contraction: costs they didn’t expect
On the road to spending less, people often have to spend more, at least temporarily, especially when selling a home. Here’s what to consider.
Credit card sales at gun shops would be flagged under new code
The move was approved by a group that sets standards for business transactions, but it was unclear how companies and banks would execute it.
