Category Archives: Economy
State lawmaker won’t seek reelection after anti-Asian slur
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic House leaders in Delaware have indicated that they have no plans to initiate an ethics investigation that could lead to the ouster of a fellow Democrat who used a racist and sexist slur to refer
Michigan board declines to certify LGBTQ rights ballot drive
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan elections board on Monday declined to certify an LGBTQ-rights ballot drive after determining it did not submit enough valid voter signatures.
Idaho officials working on hemp plan for federal approval
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials are working on a hemp plan to submit to federal officials this fall so that farmers can grow it next year.
Kosovo mourns 10 compatriots killed in Croatia bus crash
DEVE, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo observed a day of mourning with flags at half-staff and parliament postponed its session Monday in memory of 10 Kosovars who died when their bus crashed in Croatia.
White House to maintain travel restrictions as Delta ravages unvaccinated Americans
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden didn't mince words Monday when asked whether his administration will be able to convince more holdout Americans to change their minds about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. "We have to," Biden declared matter-of-factl...
German Greens: Preventing climate disasters will be costly
BERLIN (AP) — The Green party candidate hoping to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany's upcoming election warned Monday that efforts to better prepare the country against climate-related disasters is going to be costly and will require tapping ...
Fed to discuss a pullback in economic aid with inflation up
WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when and how it should dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies.
Business travel stirs, but many road warriors stay grounded
Of the 2 million people clogging airport security lines and gate areas again each day, one crowd is still largely missing: business travelers.
Inflation fears and politics shape views of Biden economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is banking on the idea of making life more affordable for middle-class families — and that's where the recent bout of inflation poses both a political and an economic risk.
US stocks edge higher in muted trading, hold near highs
BANGKOK — Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in muted trading Monday, placing the market on track for more gains after indexes hit record highs last week.
