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53 minutes ago

High court declines to take up fight over airline crew rest

The U.S. Supreme Court is letting states set their own standards for meal and rest breaks by airline crews.

2 hours ago

Supreme Court decision may slow transition to cleaner energy

The Supreme Court ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants could have far-reaching consequences for the energy sector — and make it harder for the Biden administration to meet its goal of having the U.S. power grid run on clean energy by 2035.

2 hours ago

Delta pays $10.5 million to settle post office allegations

Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle charges it falsified information about deliveries of international mail, including mail sent to U.S. soldiers overseas.

2 hours ago

EXPLAINER: Why Court's EPA-climate change ruling matters

The Supreme Court’s new climate change ruling is likely to hinder the Biden administration’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade and make the electric grid carbon-free by 2035.

2 hours ago

Grads of first US Apple Developer Academy feted in Detroit

The inaugural class of the Detroit Apple Developer Academy, a free program that teaches students the fundamentals of coding, design, marketing and project management, celebrated its unique accomplishment during a ceremony held Thursday.

3 hours ago

Greece formally requests to buy F-35 fighter jets from US

Greece's prime minister says his country has sent a letter of request to the United States to buy a squadron of F-35 fighter jets.

4 hours ago

Some medical debt is being removed from US credit reports

Help is coming for many people struggling with medical debt on credit reports.

4 hours ago

From stocks to crypto, a punishing six months for investors

Americans with stock portfolios or retirement investment plans would likely prefer to forget the last six months.

5 hours ago

All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nears

If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

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7 hours ago

Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out

Shares of Spirit Airlines are rising after the budget airline postponed a vote on a merger with Frontier for the second time.

7 hours ago

Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock

A crewless robotic boat retracing the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has landed near Plymouth Rock.

8 hours ago

UK royals' spending up 17%, mostly for palace overhaul costs

Royal accounts show the British monarchy’s publicly-funded spending rose by 17% to 102.4 million pounds ($124 million) in the past year, with the renovation of Buckingham Palace taking up a large part of the expenses.

9 hours ago

Key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed remains a high 6.3%

A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.3% in May from a year earlier, unchanged from its level in April.

9 hours ago

Slightly fewer Americans apply for jobless claims last week

Slightly fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, reflecting a still robust job market despite increasing layoffs in some sectors of the economy that have cooled in recent months.

11 hours ago

Czech Republic to extend coal mining amid high demand

The Czech Republic has decided to reverse plans to halt mining in a key black coal region to help the country safeguard its power supply amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

12 hours ago

Crypto rules to make Europe a global leader as prices plunge

Europe is preparing to take the global lead in regulating the freewheeling cryptocurrency industry at a time when prices have plunged, wiping out fortunes, fueling skepticism and sparking calls for tighter scrutiny.

13 hours ago

COVID restrictions ease in Shanghai as case numbers drop

Shanghai is reopening its Disney Resort theme park and getting ready to allow in-person dining.

14 hours ago

OPEC+ oil boost likely not much help to high gasoline prices

The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing nations have decided to boost production of crude by an amount that will likely do little to relieve high gasoline prices at the pump and energy-fueled inflation plaguing the global economy.

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16 hours ago

Japan's Kirin gives up stake in Myanmar Brewery

Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings plans to transfer its stake in Myanmar Brewery to the joint venture in a share buyback transaction That will leave its partner Myanma Economic Holdings Plc.

16 hours ago

Asia stocks mixed after Wall St down, China manufacturing up

Asian stock markets are mixed after the U.S. economy contracted and China reported stronger factory activity.

16 hours ago

Stocks slump, closing out worst quarter since early 2020

Stocks fell again on Wall Street Thursday, closing out the worst quarter for the market since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020.

17 hours ago

Sri Lanka crisis gives India chance to gain sway vs China

Sri Lanka’s strategic location on Indian Ocean shipping lanes has long attracted outsized interest in the small island nation from regional giants China and India.

18 hours ago

Climate concerns grow as US helps Europe replace Russian gas

President Joe Biden’s point man for global energy problems knows, he says, that transitioning away from the climate-wrecking pollution of fossil fuels is the only way to go.

18 hours ago

Friday strike deadline looms for 4 Atlantic City casinos

Union negotiators and casino management are trying to reach new contracts that would avoid a costly and disruptive strike during one of Atlantic City’s busiest weekends.

1 day ago

Amazon, Rite Aid cap purchase of emergency contraceptives

Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.

1 day ago

US newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week

Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues.

1 day ago

Most say nation on wrong track, including Dems: AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows an overwhelming and growing majority of Americans say the U.S. is heading in the wrong direction, including nearly 8 in 10 Democrats.

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1 day ago

Giuliani's former Ukraine fixer gets 20 months in prison

An associate of Rudy Giuliani who was a figure in former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment investigation was sentenced Wednesday to a year and eight months in prison for fraud and campaign finance crimes.

1 day ago

Biden administration holding its first onshore oil sales

The U.S. government this week is holding its first onshore oil and natural gas sales from public lands since President Joe Biden took office.

1 day ago

Merger vote at Spirit could reshape discount airline market

Shareholders of Spirit Airlines will vote next month on a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines.

1 day ago

Powell: 'No guarantee' Fed can tame inflation, spare jobs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there’s “no guarantee″ the central bank can tame runaway inflation without hurting the job market.

1 day ago

New NHTSA chief: Agency to scrutinize auto-driver technology

The new head of the government’s road safety agency says he will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology.

1 day ago

Sale puts Ben & Jerry's ice cream back in West Bank, kind of

Unilever says it has reached a new business arrangement in Israel that will effectively end Ben & Jerry’s policy of not selling ice cream in annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.

1 day ago

Bed Bath & Beyond CEO ousted after another dour quarter

Bed Bath & Beyond’s CEO is out of the top post as the home goods retailer looks to fix declining sales and lure shoppers back to its stores.

1 day ago

US economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth eyed

The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace in the first three months of the year even though consumers and businesses kept spending at a healthy pace, the government reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate for January-March quarter.

1 day ago

Strong ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warns

As the ruble strengthens to levels not seen in seven years, Russia’s minister of economic development warns that the country’s businesses could suffer if the trend persists.

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1 day ago

Czech brewer Budvar again increases net profit amid pandemic

Budvar, the Czech brewer that has been in a long legal dispute with U.S. company Anheuser-Busch over use of the Budweiser brand, increased its net profit by some 10% for the second straight year.

1 day ago

$30B from Russian oligarchs frozen under REPO seizure effort

A multinational task force designed to seize Russian oligarchs' wealth has blocked and frozen $30 billion in sanctioned individuals’ property and funds in its first 100 days.

1 day ago

Ressa says Philippine courts to decide Rappler closure order

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa says her Rappler news website is operating as usual and will let Philippine courts decide on an order to close the outlet.

1 day ago

Gas lines and scuffles: Sri Lanka faces humanitarian crisis

A few years ago, Sri Lanka had an economy strong enough to provide jobs and financial security for its 22 million people.

1 day ago

Asian shares track Wall St drop as inflation fears drag on

Shares have retreated in Asia after another broad decline on Wall Street as markets remain gripped by uncertainty over inflation, rising interest rates and the potential for a recession.

1 day ago

EU countries approve climate measures after long talks

European Union countries have reached a deal to eliminate carbon emissions from new cars by 2035 following hard-fought talks that dragged into the early hours of Wednesday.

1 day ago

Australia prioritizes reducing emissions and cheaper EVs

Australia’s new government is putting climate change at the top of its legislative agenda when Parliament sits next month for the first time since the May 21 election, with bills to enshrine a cut in greenhouse gas emissions and make electric cars cheaper.

1 day ago

New York's 1st legal marijuana crop sprouts under the sun

New York’s recreational marijuana market is beginning to sprout, literally.

1 day ago

China's Baidu races Waymo, GM to develop self-driving cars

Baidu Inc. is China's highest-profile competitor in a multibillion-dollar race with Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo and General Motors Co.'s Cruise to create self-driving cars.

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1 day ago

Ratings show Fox News viewers tuning out Jan. 6 hearings

Fox News Channel is airing the Jan. 6 committee hearings when they occur during daytime hours, and ratings show that a striking number of their viewers are tuning it out.

2 days ago

FTC sues Walmart for scammers' use of money transfer unit

The Federal Trade Commission says it has sued Walmart for allowing its money transfer services to be used by scam artists who the agency says fleeced hundreds of millions of dollars from consumers.

2 days ago

EXPLAINER: Data privacy concerns emerge after Roe decision

With abortion now or soon to be illegal in over a dozen states and severely restricted in many more, Big Tech companies that collect personal details of their users are facing new calls to limit that tracking and surveillance.

2 days ago

Boston's Museum of Fine Arts reaches labor deal with workers

More than 200 employees at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts have ratified a contract that includes better pay and benefits.

2 days ago

FDA advisers debate updating COVID booster shots for fall

Government advisers are debating if Americans should get a modified COVID-19 booster shot this fall — one that better matches more recent virus variants.

How to prepare for a recession

The Washington Post’s personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gives seven tips to protect yourself whether a recession is coming or not.

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Morrisons rescues McColl's taking on all 16,000 staff

The supermarket chain has beaten a rival offer from EG Group which is owned by billionaire Issa brothers.

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Zara threatens legal action over Darlington boutique brand

The high street fashion giant claims Darlington-based House of Zana is "conceptually identical".

bbc.co.uk

John Lewis restores bonus as department store sales surge

The retailer is bringing back staff rewards after being forced to scrap them last year amid losses.

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What the IRS backlog means for you

The pandemic has caused a massive backlog at the IRS. The Post's Michelle Singletary explains how your taxes might be impacted this year.

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A bill in the Arizona House would punish banks that refuse business from gun firms

Bankers are resisting the bill, calling it government overreach and saying lawmakers are creating a problem with a non-issue in Arizona.

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Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead.

bbc.co.uk

Behind on your taxes? Here’s how to catch up

The Post’s personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains what to do if you haven’t filed your taxes consistently.

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Taxes on PayPal, Venmo and Zelle payments: What you need to know

Using Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to accept payments for your small business? Here’s what the new tax law says.

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Nottinghamshire grandfather bags £2,700 win from 3p bet

Janus Wagonback - known as George - successfully predicted 10 draws to get the big win.

bbc.co.uk

What's one thing young professionals can do to save for their future?

Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains why saving for retirement is the best way to invest in your future.

washingtonpost.com

Covid: 'Plan B was a catastrophe for our coffee shop'

End of work-from-home guidance a boost for hospitality, while nightclubs welcome scrapping of covid passes.

bbc.co.uk

Panini: The sticker firm celebrating 60 years

How the football sticker maker survived a thieving tycoon and competition from Lycra-clad wrestlers.

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Where BlackRock Sees Value in India’s Biggest IPO

Paytm validates a model of digitization in which losing on individual-transaction take rates is more than made up by gains from handling billions of them.

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Where BlackRock Sees Value in India’s Biggest IPO

Paytm validates a model of digitization in which losing on individual-transaction take rates is more than made up by gains from handling billions of them.

washingtonpost.com

Labour: Has Sir Keir Starmer stood by his pledges?

As Sir Keir prepares for his first in-person conference as leader, we look at the promises he has made.

bbc.co.uk

Pimlico Plumbers sold to US firm Neighborly

The deal will see founder Charlie Mullins offload his 90% stake in the group.

bbc.co.uk

How Jana Partners could shake up telecom provider Vonage in a bid to boost value

Activist investor Jana Partners could look for different routes to improve Vonage’s value.

cnbc.com

First UK LGBT business champion appointed

Iain Anderson says he will work to "build a bridge" between the government and LGBT community.

bbc.co.uk

Ask Amy: Cowboy needs to wrangle human predators

His wife’s children and grandchildren don’t follow the rules of the ranch.

washingtonpost.com

East Chicago woman indicted for wire fraud in COVID aid scheme, feds say

The two counts against Natasha Weeks, 29, were filed Aug. 18 and unsealed Monday in the U.S. District Court in Hammond, according to filings.

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Miss Manners: In a traffic dispute, shaking one’s head isn’t minding one’s own business

Pedestrian didn’t intend to interject, but “advice” was almost involuntary.

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Ask Amy: Post-divorce disclosure brings about dilemma

Ex-husband reveals that he had a son with another woman. Should reader tell her sons?

washingtonpost.com

The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.

bbc.co.uk

Lady Gaga had a 'psychotic break' after sexual assault left her pregnant

The star says she had a "psychotic break" after being attacked by a male record producer.

bbc.co.uk

Illinois faces major challenges amid COVID fallout as Speaker Madigan struggles to hold on to power

Since no official business can be conducted by the House until a speaker is elected, a lengthy balloting process could ensue while pressing matters such as the state budget and pandemic recovery are held in abeyance. Madigan, some Democrats contend privately, is counting at the very least on attrition to eventually return him as speaker as issues mount.

chicagotribune.com

Chicago alderman who got contributions from pet store owner flips on anti-puppy mill law

“I don’t want to see anyone go out of business,” he said. “That was never the intent. But I would rather see them go out of business than see them sell dogs unethically and defraud the public.”

chicagotribune.com

Lobbying in Q1 topped a record $938 million, but lobbyists say their profession is misunderstood

In the first quarter of 2020, the total amount spent on lobbying, about $938 million, reached the highest on record, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The health sector, which spent $168 million on lobbying efforts, received $150 billion in coronavirus relief aid, according to Advisory Board. The airline industry, which spent $29 million on lobbying, received $32 billion in relief aid, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, and agribusiness, which spent $38 million, received $19 billion in aid, CRP said. The lobbying industry is arguably the U.S. government's oldest profession and is protected by the First Amendment. The misconception about lobbyists is that "we walk around with bags of money and say, 'Vote our way' or 'Oppose this.'

cnbc.com

The flourishing business of building family trees

Genealogy is the second most-popular hobby for Americans, and a multi-billion dollar business. Tracy Smith takes a look at how digging up one's family roots is being made relatively easy with online resources like the website ancestry.com.

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Business or government: Who do you trust more?

In 21 of 28 countries, business is trusted more than government. CBS News' Lulu Chiang spoke with a CEO to learn more.

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Business with Iran poised to rev up

CBS News Business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the risks and rewards of U.S. companies doing business with Iran.

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A business in Chico, California receives $43,000 tip

A business in Chico, California receives $43,000 tip A small business noticed a $43,000 tip while checking receipts. The tip does not appear to be given intentionally, however it did go through.

cbsnews.com

Sheriff on Dorner manhunt: "We know it's a dangerous business"

Sheriff on Dorner manhunt: "We know it's a dangerous business" San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon describes the chaos during the manhunt for cop killer and former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner in February 2013 and concurs with many law enforcement officers' statements in the Dorner report that it was a miracle no one else got hurt.

cbsnews.com

Vermont Country Store: The business of selling nostalgia

Vermont Country Store: The business of selling nostalgia For three generations the Vermont Country Store has sold hard-to-find, old-fashioned products. CBS News' Lee Woodruff sat down with the store's co-owner Eliot Orton to discuss the mega-million dollar business.

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