Economy

‘HUGE MISTAKE': Florida Gov. DeSantis blasts Covid-19 lockdowns, including the one he ordered last year

3 hours ago | News | 3 articles

Florida's Ron DeSantis can boast being one of the most pro-freedom US governors in terms of Covid-19 rules, but he now regrets even going as far as ordering a 30-day lockdown...
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The pandemic may have only caused 200,000 business closures, less than expected

10 hours ago | Travel

A store closure in New York, NY. Spencer Platt/Getty Images A Fed survey found that 200,000 extra US businesses have permanently closed in the past year. This is on top of the...
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The hottest month ever for US housing could be just the start of a more sustainable rally

12 hours ago | Travel

Construction workers are pictured building a new home in Vienna, Virginia, outside of Washington, October 20, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing March saw home sales accelerate...
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4 things that might explain the labor shortage hitting the reopening American economy

12 hours ago | Travel | 2 articles

Empty tables stand at a restaurant in Manhattan on March 1, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images 9.7 million people are actively seeking work, but businesses are...
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Housing starts soar to 15-year high as builders sprint to fill market shortage

17 hours ago | Travel

Workers are shown building luxury single family homes in Carlsbad, California, Mike Blake/Reuters Housing starts surged 19.4% in March to their highest level since 2006, the...
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Himachal Pradesh government announces set of relief measures for affected sectors

18 hours ago | Flights - Transports | 2 articles

With the economy of Himachal Pradesh getting affected once again due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the state government has announced a set of relief measures for the affected...
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Big companies raising wages could boost pay for workers at nearby businesses

18 hours ago | Travel | 2 articles

Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty Images A working paper , as first reported by The New York Times , looks at minimum wage raises at major retailers. The authors find "substantial...
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China's economy grew a record 18.3% in the first quarter - but that number doesn't tell the whole story

23 hours ago | Travel

Ng Han Guan/Associated Press China's economy grew a record 18.3% in the first quarter year on year, figures showed. But analysts said the number was flattered by the so-called...
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Need a Mother's Day gift? Why not a vibrator necklace or yacht trip, says Goop

1 day ago | Fashion | 2 articles

Annual gift guide includes luxury items that would seem beyond the means of most struggling in a pandemic-hit economy Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Mother's Day gift guide for this...
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GOP senators oppose corporate tax hike as 'non-negotiable red line' as they float taxes on drivers to pay for infrastructure

1 day ago | Travel | 2 articles

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito . AP Photo/Susan Walsh Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Republicans were strongly opposed to corporate tax hike. "I think that's a non-negotiable red...
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Bruins rookie goaltender earns first career shutout in win over Islanders

Taylor Hall scored his second goal in two nights, Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots in his first career shutout and the Boston Bruins beat the Islanders. Read more ...

Walk-ins now accepted at certain COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Hamilton County

Hamilton County Health Department and Cincinnati Health Department are now giving citizens a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot without an appointment. Read more ...

Baltimore demonstrators demand justice in police-shooting cases

In the wake of two fatal shootings involving police officers in Minnesota and Chicago, a group of demonstrators marched through downtown Baltimore demanding justice in those cases. Read more ...

Dodgers star Bellinger has hairline fracture in left leg

$Dodgers star Bellinger has hairline fracture in left leg$

SAN DIEGO - Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger has a hairline fracture in his left fibula, manager Dave Roberts said Friday before the defending World Series... Read more ...

Snoop Dogg details Triller Fight Club's approach to providing combat sports...

ATLANTA - Snoop Dogg has faith in the approach Triller Fight Club is taking to presenting combat sports. The promotion returns for its second event on Saturday with a mix of... Read more ...

The names of the 8 victims murdered in the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting

INDIANAPOLIS - The names of the eight victims killed in Thursday's mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility were released Friday evening. Indianapolis Police Deputy... Read more ...

Roger Stone sued by federal government for nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes...

Summary List Placement Former GOP strategist Roger Stone was sued Friday by the federal government for nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties. The complaint... Read more ...

'We appreciate your patience': Here's what to know about FEMA's new COVID-19...

How quickly will the money come? What documentation is needed? Here's what to know. Read more ...

Hundreds flock to Logan Square for Adam Toledo protest

CHICAGO - Hundreds of protesters have flocked to Logan Square Park over the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo's death by a Chicago police officer. The protest, sponsored by... Read more ...

‘Broken promise': Biden's backtrack on refugees still slammed by advocates

Facing condemnations from within their own party, the Biden administration quickly backtracked Friday on a decision to keep U.S. refugee admissions limited to 15,000 this... Read more ...