May 7, 2021

The Latest: WHO official: Few restrictions accelerates virus

GENEVA — A top official at the World Health Organization says the explosive number of coronavirus cases is only partly driven by the variants, warning […]
May 7, 2021

The Latest: Spain relaxes nationwide virus pandemic measures

MADRID — Spain will relax nationwide coronavirus pandemic measures this weekend, including travel restrictions, as the vaccine rollout continues to speed up. However, some regional […]
May 7, 2021

Chamber of Commerce seeks end to enhanced US jobless aid

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the […]
May 7, 2021

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry earns $8.4 million

Corie Barry, CEO Best Buy Co. Inc. Total compensation: $8,434,482 for the year ended Jan. 30 Salary: $927,692 Non-equity incentive pay: $2,320,000 Other compensation: $86,102 […]
May 7, 2021

Norwegian Cruise Line threatens to skip Florida ports

Norwegian Cruise Lines is threatening to steer clear of Florida after the governor signed an order banning businesses from requiring that customers show proof of […]
May 7, 2021

The Latest: WHO panel OKs emergency use of Sinopharm vaccine

GENEVA — The World Health Organization has given its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm. The decision by a […]
May 7, 2021

Yellen picks top Fed banking regulator as acting comptroller

WASHINGTON — Michael J. Hsu, a top banking regulator at the Federal Reserve, was appointed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday as acting U.S. […]
May 7, 2021

TripAdvisor removes insensitive review of Auschwitz Museum

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Travel website TripAdvisor has removed an insensitive review of the Auschwitz Museum after initially saying it complied with its submission guidelines. The […]
May 7, 2021

Twin Cities Bakeries Bring the Magic of Their Sweet Shops to Online Shopping

Stopping inside a neighborhood bakery, patisserie, or sweets shop, is a sensory experience. Scanning fresh made baguettes and croissants, contemplating which to take home, salivating […]
May 7, 2021

EU leaders attend summit in person for 1st time this year

PORTO, Portugal — European Union leaders and their large following of diplomats and advisers met Friday in Portugal for two days of in-person talks, signaling […]