July 8, 2021

The Latest: Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics to contain virus

TOKYO — Fans are banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising coronavirus infections in the capital. Japanese Prime […]
July 8, 2021

At many companies, changes from COVID-19 are now permanent

NEW YORK — The vending machine outside Pinch Spice Market dispensing packets of herbs and seasonings isn’t a sales gimmick — it helped cater to […]
July 8, 2021

Haiti's future uncertain after brazen slaying of president

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An already struggling and chaotic Haiti stumbled into an uncertain future Thursday after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, followed by a […]
July 8, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg's partnership did not survive Trump

Sheryl Sandberg knew she’d be asked about the attacks on the Capitol. For the past week, the country had been reeling from the violence in […]
July 8, 2021

Tech companies help pull stocks broadly lower on Wall Street

Stocks were broadly lower in early trading Thursday, as bond yields continued to fall and investors turned cautious after the market hit a series of […]
July 8, 2021

Stellantis: Most models to have electric versions by 2025

DETROIT — Stellantis is a little late to the global electric vehicle party, but on Thursday it pledged to catch up and pass its competitors. […]
July 8, 2021

Court: DNR can impose farm conditions, consider well impact

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin regulators can impose operating conditions on factory farms and consider high-capacity wells’ cumulative environmental impacts when deciding whether to grant permits, […]
July 8, 2021

EU fines German car makers $1B over emission collusion

BRUSSELS — The European Union handed down $1 billion in fines to major German car manufacturers Thursday, saying they colluded to limit the development and […]
July 8, 2021

Purdue Pharma exit plan gains steam with OK from more states

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to reorganize into a new entity that helps combat the U.S. opioid epidemic got a big boost as 15 states […]
July 8, 2021

US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and the job market appear to be […]