Media mogul Jimmy Lai appeals to UN over Hong Kong cases
HONG KONG (AP) — Lawyers for Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai are asking the United Nations to investigate his…
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UK economic growth slows amid declines in manufacturing
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s economic growth slowed in February amid declines in the production of cars, computers and chemicals. The Office for…
Continue Reading Asian stocks fall as investors await U.S. profits, inflation
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writers BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are lower as investors wait for U.S. inflation data amid unease about higher…
Continue Reading Once a retail giant, Kmart nears extinction after closure
By DAVID PORTER Associated Press AVENEL, N.J. (AP) — When the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes its doors on April 16, it will leave just a…
Continue Reading Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer A new type of blood test that checks for signs of cancer in healthy people has hit the market. But it’s…
Continue Reading Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China’s outbreak grows
BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou has closed itself to most arrivals as China battles a COVID-19 outbreak in its big eastern…
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk won’t join Twitter’s board after all
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk, one of Twitter’s biggest shareholders, is reversing course and will no longer join the company’s…
Continue Reading Asian stocks follow Wall St down amid US interest rate fears
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are lower after the Federal Reserve indicated it might raise interest rates…
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Elon Musk will not join Twitter’s board
By Rob McLean and Clare Duffy, CNN Business Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently became Twitter’s largest individual shareholder, has decided not…
Continue Reading This Week: Consumer prices, Delta results, retail sales
The Associated Press The Labor Department serves up its latest monthly reading of inflation at the consumer level Tuesday. Delta Air Lines delivers…
Continue Reading Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter
CNN By Chris Isidore and Mark Thompson, CNN Business Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter and take it private, saying he believes the company…
Continue Reading Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Chris Isidore and Mark Thompson, CNN Business Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter and take it private, saying he believes…
Continue Reading India extends COVID-19 boosters to all adults; some must pay
NEW DELHI (AP) — India has begun giving COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults but is limiting free shots at government centers to front-line…
Continue Reading Musk suggests Twitter changes, including accepting Dogecoin
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer As Twitter’s newest board member and largest shareholder, Elon Musk is already floating suggestions for changes…
Continue Reading The search for the 2022 Gerber Baby is on
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Have you ever wondered if your baby is cute enough to be the face of Gerber’s baby food? This month you can find out. The…
Continue Reading Abigail Disney on right-wing media attacks on the company: ‘It’s absurd’
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Abigail Disney shared what she thinks the entertainment company should do in the wake of recent right-wing media attacks. Some…
Continue Reading Abigail Disney on right-wing media attacks on the company: ‘It’s absurd’
CNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Abigail Disney shared what she thinks the entertainment company should do in the wake of recent right-wing media attacks.…
Continue Reading Average US gas price drops 10 cents to $4.27 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 10 cents over the past two weeks to $4.27 per gallon.…
Continue Reading Banks say they’re getting tough on coal, but they keep lending trillions to polluters
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business Banks have pledged to go green. Yet they can’t seem to ditch coal. Coal, the highest carbon emitting and…
Continue Reading Fire destroys Northern California Home Depot store
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A weekend fire has gutted a Home Depot store in the San Francisco Bay Area but no injuries are reported. Fire officials say…
Continue Reading ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ races to best opening ever for a video game movie
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Nothing can slow down Sonic The Hedgehog. “Sonic The Hedgehog 2,” the Paramount sequel about the iconic…
Continue Reading ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ races to best opening ever for a video game movie
CNN By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Nothing can slow down Sonic The Hedgehog. “Sonic The Hedgehog 2,” the Paramount sequel about the…
Continue Reading ‘Sonic 2’ steals weekend box office, but ‘Ambulance’ stalls
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” sped to the top of the charts in its opening weekend, earning an impressive $71 million…
Continue Reading America’s homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — America’s homeless population is graying. It’s a rapidly expanding group of destitute and…
Continue Reading America’s homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — America’s homeless population is graying. It’s a rapidly expanding group of destitute and…
Continue Reading Bad news for banks: Rates are rising fast
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes should boost lending profits for major financial firms. Now, the…
Continue Reading GOP’s energy promises face limits in Pa. governor’s race
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican candidates for Pennsylvania governor are pledging to open up natural gas…
Continue Reading Sri Lankans occupy president’s office entrance for 2nd day
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan protesters have occupied the entrance to the president’s office for a…
Continue Reading ‘Saturday Night Live’ takes on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Saturday Night Live” opened Saturday’s episode with one of the biggest stories from this week: the…
Continue Reading Yellen sends warning to countries ‘indifferent’ to Russian sanctions
CNN By Matt Egan US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a warning Wednesday to countries that are not moving to cut financial ties with Russia or…
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