Second case dropped against man who exposed Iowa hog deaths
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a second case against an activist who exposed what many viewed as the inhumane killing of hundreds…
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Long-term mortgage rates continue rise; 30-year breaks 3.5%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to rise this week. The rate on the benchmark 30-year loan breached 3.5%. Home…
Continue Reading Washington justices uphold $18M fine in GMO-labeling case
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has narrowly upheld an $18 million fine against an association of…
Continue Reading Analysis: Biden finds inflation overshadows strong economy
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press President Joe Biden is paying a steep price for high inflation. It’s a problem that festered during his first…
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Stocks give up on rebound rally
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The rebound just wasn’t meant to be. After rallying for much of the day, Wall Street’s major indexes…
Continue Reading US says nuclear talks with Iran at ‘decisive moment’
BERLIN (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says talks with Iran over its nuclear program are at a “decisive moment.” He has warned…
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McDonald’s expanding test of McPlant burger in US stores
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer McDonald’s is expanding sales of its meatless McPlant burger to hundreds of locations. The company said the…
Continue Reading Montenegro government urges early vote to resolve crisis
By PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s embattled government has called for an early election to be held in…
Continue Reading The world bought more champagne than ever last year
By Anna Cooban, CNN Business Champagne houses are celebrating after sales and exports set new records last year even as pandemic lockdowns forced…
Continue Reading London-bound jet returns to Miami over maskless passenger
By The Associated Press An American Airlines flight to London has turned around and returned to Miami after a woman on the plane refused to wear a…
Continue Reading Home prices in 2021 rose 16.9%, the highest on record
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business The real estate market was on fire last year, with the frenzied pace of sales activity pushing home prices to record…
Continue Reading Mortgage rates jump for third straight week
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business In the third jump of 2022, mortgage rates rose to a high not seen since the early days of the pandemic. The 30-year…
Continue Reading Americans needed to work five weeks more on average to afford a used car in 2021
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Wages are not keeping up with inflation. The price of cars has grown significantly faster than earnings, a new…
Continue Reading Home prices in 2021 rose 16.9%, the highest on record
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Anna Bahney, CNN Business The real estate market was on fire last year, with the frenzied pace of sales activity pushing home…
Continue Reading Oscar Mayer’s bologna face mask quickly sells out
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business If the thought of using a slice of bologna as a moisturizing face mask was tempting, you’re out of luck —…
Continue Reading Thai health ministry proposes easing rules on cannabis use
By CHALIDA EKVITTHAYAVECHNUKUL Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand, which in 2020 became the first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize the…
Continue Reading Rising inflation tightens squeeze on consumers
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Retail sales took an unexpected dip in December in what could be a signal that persistently rising inflation…
Continue Reading US home sales fall with available properties at a record low
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied homes fell in December for the first time in four months…
Continue Reading Indonesia wants to use G20 presidency to aid COVID rebound
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s leader says the country holding the presidency of the Group of 20…
Continue Reading Union Pacific Q4 profit up 24% despite weak rail volume
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific hauled in 24% more profit in the fourth quarter even though supply chain problems…
Continue Reading EU orders Poland to pay 70 million euros in spat over judges
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The European Union is ordering Poland to pay a fine of nearly 70 million euros ($80 million)…
Continue Reading US jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three…
Continue Reading Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA’s opening Olympic uniforms
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Team USA’s opening ceremony uniforms for the Beijing Olympics include some sneaky new warming…
Continue Reading American and United warn of reduced demand due to Omicron
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Both American Airlines and United Airlines reported better-than-expected financial results, despite problems brought…
Continue Reading 2022 hasn’t been good for stocks. But the Biden market is still up 18%
By Charles Riley, CNN Business It’s been a year since President Joe Biden took the reins at the White House. How’s the stock market…
Continue Reading 2022 hasn’t been good for stocks. But the Biden market is still up 18%
CNN By Charles Riley, CNN Business It’s been a year since President Joe Biden took the reins at the White House. How’s the stock market…
Continue Reading Slovenia’s president to set general election for April 24
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s president says parliamentary election in Slovenia will be held on April 24. The vote will test the…
Continue Reading American Airlines reports $931 million fourth-quarter loss
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is reporting a $931 million loss for the fourth quarter and warning that omicron…
Continue Reading UK lawmaker says Johnson critics face government ‘blackmail’
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A lawmaker from Britain’s governing Conservatives has accused the government of blackmailing…
Continue Reading Gas prices could soar if Russia invades Ukraine
By Matt Egan, CNN Business If Russia invades Ukraine, inflation-weary Americans will likely pay even higher prices at the pump. Oil prices have…
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