FDA advisers back Novavax COVID shots as 4th US option
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer American adults who haven’t yet gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 may soon get another choice, as advisers…
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 91 cents to $119.41 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose $1.06…
Continue Reading 7 fired Starbucks workers celebrate union vote in Memphis
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seven employees of a Tennessee Starbucks who were fired after starting unionization efforts…
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Why $4.47 gas in Mississippi hurts more than $6.37 gas in California
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business No matter where you live in the United States, gas prices are uncomfortably high. Filling up a car for $60, $70 or $80…
Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Yellen expects inflation to ‘remain high’
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged Tuesday that she and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
Continue Reading The stock market could soon see a massive change to how it functions
By Allison Morrow, CNN Business The agency that oversees Wall Street is weighing major changes to the way millions of everyday investors buy and sell…
Continue Reading No justice reform in Poland, no money, EU chief vows
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Poland will get no money from an EU pandemic…
Continue Reading How a fake juror in Depp vs. Heard trial went viral on TikTok
CNN By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business A man purporting to be a member of the seven-person jury that deliberated in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber…
Continue Reading How a fake juror in Depp vs. Heard trial went viral on TikTok
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business A man purporting to be a member of the seven-person jury that deliberated in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber…
Continue Reading World Bank says recession will be ‘hard to avoid’ for many countries
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business You can add the World Bank to the growing chorus sounding recession alarm bells. In its latest…
Continue Reading World Bank says recession will be ‘hard to avoid’ for many countries
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business You can add the World Bank to the growing chorus sounding recession alarm bells. In its latest outlook, World Bank…
Continue Reading Kohl’s puts up a for-sale sign
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Kohl’s may soon have a new owner. Kohl’s said late Monday that it had entered into a three-week…
Continue Reading Bank of Jamaica to launch nationwide digital currency
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Bank of Jamaica is preparing to issue a nationwide digital currency for the first time following recent approval…
Continue Reading At-home abortion pill startups gain interest and funding as laws increasingly target access
CNN, CNNI By Jennifer Korn As the future of safe, legal abortion access in the United States has been thrust into doubt, a number of at-home abortion…
Continue Reading At-home abortion pill startups gain interest and funding as laws increasingly target access
By Jennifer Korn As the future of safe, legal abortion access in the United States has been thrust into doubt, a number of at-home abortion pill…
Continue Reading Big Tech calls for Biden administration to let foreign workers’ adult kids stay in the US
By Brian Fung, CNN Business A backlog of US green card applications has Silicon Valley giants calling on the Biden administration for new measures to…
Continue Reading European Central Bank confirms plans for first rate hike in 11 years
CNN By Anna Cooban and Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The European Central Bank held off on raising interest rates on Thursday, but confirmed plans for…
Continue Reading Janet Yellen: ‘Unacceptable’ inflation is a global problem
By Matt Egan, CNN Business US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen conceded on Tuesday that inflation is at “unacceptable levels,” but she…
Continue Reading Wages are rising at their fastest pace in decades. Here’s how that stacks up with inflation
By Tami Luhby and Tal Yellin, CNN The white-hot labor market has driven up wages faster than at any time since the mid-1980s, as employers struggle…
Continue Reading Spain’s scandal-hit former king postpones second trip home
MADRID (AP) — Spanish media report that former King Juan Carlos has postponed a second visit home since he established residence abroad after his…
Continue Reading US investigating complaints that Honda engines won’t restart
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that the fuel-saving stop-start system on…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs predicts $140 oil as gas prices spike near $5 a gallon
By Matt Egan, CNN Business High oil and gasoline prices will need to rise even higher this summer to incentivize new production and discourage…
Continue Reading Raytheon to establish global headquarters in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Aerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies says it plans to establish a global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.…
Continue Reading Pope creates, staffs committee to guide future investments
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has announced the first appointments under his newly reformed Vatican…
Continue Reading Target is ramping up discounts. Here’s why
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Target is stuck with too much home decor and too many TVs. To clear out the glut, it will ramp up discounts. The…
Continue Reading German minister rejects calls to tax growing oil profits
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s finance minister has rejected calls by some in the country’s governing parties to tax what they call “excessive…
Continue Reading Savings incentives: How 401(k)s get us to do the right thing
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More workers are following experts’ advice in saving for retirement, even when finances feel…
Continue Reading New EU rule will require all phones and electronics to use a standard charger
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Brian Fung, CNN Apple and other smartphone makers will be required to support USB-C as part of a single charging standard for…
Continue Reading New EU rule will require all phones and electronics to use a standard charger
By Brian Fung, CNN Apple and other smartphone makers will be required to support USB-C as part of a single charging standard for mobile devices…
Continue Reading World Bank dims outlook for global economy amid Russia war
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to…
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