Category Archives: Business
Thai virus surge prompts concern over ICUs, vaccine supply
BANGKOK (AP) — Health authorities in Thailand reported over 6,200 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, setting a record for a third straight day, as concerns mounted over shortages of treatment facilities and vaccine supplies.
Tax law experts see ‘strong’ case against Trump Org. CFO
NEW YORK (AP) — Companies give perks to their employees all the time. Many top executives at Fortune 500 companies have access to a corporate jet for personal use, a company apartment, or an expense account for fancy meals. Even
Can’t enter Canada now? Don’t try on Monday, border agency warns would-be travellers
WASHINGTON — The agency that guards Canada's borders is putting would-be travellers on notice: if you're not eligible to enter the country now, you won't be on Monday. That's the clear message from the Canada Border Services Agency as it prepares
Researcher says N.L. wrong to ‘double down’ on fossil fuels with offshore subsidies
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's federally funded subsidies for offshore oil are a "misuse of funds" and another step in the wrong economic direction for the cash-strapped province, says a political scientist who has studied the province'...
Biden backs changes in military sexual assault prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday put his stamp of approval on a long-debated change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.
Blast at Romania’s biggest oil refinery kills 1, injures 4
BUCHAREST (AP) — An explosion at Romania's largest oil refinery outside the port city of Constanta on Friday killed one person and injured at least four, authorities said.
China watchdog launches review of Didi Global days after IPO
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s internet watchdog said Friday that it has launched an investigation into ride-hailing company Didi Global Inc. to protect national security and public interest, days after the company went public in New York.
The Latest: White House hosts Dodgers, 1st team since virus
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden praised the ability of sports and athletes to bring a nation together in a time of crisis as he hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday.
England won’t have home support against Ukraine at Euro 2020
ROME (AP) — Having overcome historic rival Germany in the last 16, facing Ukraine might seem like an easier proposition for England.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed
The Transportation Department will propose that airlines be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren't delivered to passengers quickly enough.
