Category Archives: Economy
Harbor patrol searched, couldn’t find California oil spill
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Southern California harbor patrol boats picked up reports of a possible fuel spill off the coast on a marine radio emergency channel about an hour before the Coast Guard heard anything about oil on the
Trump announces launch of media company, social media site
NEW YORK (AP) — Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's launching a new media company with its own social media platform.
UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors
LONDON (AP) — Britain agreed to a trade deal with New Zealand on Wednesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union.
Bay Area county fines burger chain over vaccine verification
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's popular In-N-Out hamburger chain is in trouble with yet another San Francisco Bay Area county over its failure to verify the vaccination cards of people choosing to dine-in with their double-doubles, shakes and fries. ...
US bars disposable gloves from Malaysia over forced labor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government ordered a halt Wednesday to imports of disposable gloves from a Malaysian company and its subsidiaries after determining they rely on forced labor.
Senator asks Facebook CEO to testify on Instagram and kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senator leading a probe of Facebook’s Instagram and its impact on young people is asking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify before the panel that has heard far-reaching criticisms from a former employee of the company.
Coast Guard had earlier notice about California oil spill
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Coast Guard received multiple reports of a possible fuel spill off the Southern California coast earlier than previously disclosed and asked local authorities to investigate about 15 hours before its own personnel co...
Ontario set to release fall economic statement in early November
TORONTO — Ontario is set to release its fall economic statement on Nov. 4. The economic outlook and fiscal review will provide an update on the province's finances, such as its deficit projections. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the pandemic ...
Report: Trump golf club under new criminal probe over taxes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's company is under criminal investigation by a district attorney in a New York City suburb into whether it misled officials to cut taxes for a golf course there, according to The New York Times.
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one
