Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
Lawmakers in several states are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations
1970-01-01 08:00
German airline Lufthansa signs deal for minority stake in Italy's struggling ITA Airways
German airline Lufthansa on Thursday signed a deal with the Italian government for a minority share in the long-struggling ITA Airways, formerly Alitalia
1970-01-01 08:00
Greek caretaker Prime Minister sworn in, to head government until new national elections
Senior judge Ioannis Sarmas has been sworn in as Greece’s caretaker Prime Minister who will head the country until new national elections are held in about a month
1970-01-01 08:00
US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
A U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic
1970-01-01 08:00
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
Virgin Galactic has completed a final test flight before taking paying customers on brief trips to space
1970-01-01 08:00
COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval after more than a year of emergency use
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid
1970-01-01 08:00
Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks
With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Mozambique finance minister loses last appeal, set for extradition to US over $2B scandal
Mozambique's former finance minister has lost a last-ditch legal appeal in South Africa and faces extradition to the United States over a $2 billion corruption scandal related to loans to Mozambican state-owned companies
1970-01-01 08:00
Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.57% this week, highest level since mid March
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to its highest level since mid March, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers facing a housing market that’s constrained by a dearth of homes for sale
1970-01-01 08:00
Indianapolis 500 renaissance marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats at vast racetrack
Doug Boles grew up revering the colorful, flavor of race day at the Indianapolis 500
1970-01-01 08:00
Best Buy posts mixed 1Q results but gadget slump will bottom out as shoppers replace their devices.
Best Buy turned in a first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations, while the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain continued to wrestle with weak consumer demand for gadgets
1970-01-01 08:00
Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk
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