December 20, 2020

Business Forum: If Facebook broke up, would anyone notice?

What would happen if Facebook disappeared tomorrow? Would people suddenly be unable to communicate online? Would the economy screech to a halt? Would anyone be […]
December 20, 2020

Trying to stop the invasion of the web trackers

Q: I try to keep my Windows 10 PC free of unwanted software by running PC security (Malwarebytes) and cleaning (CCleaner) programs on my Windows […]
December 20, 2020

For some, a pandemic is just the right time to launch a business

A counterintuitive silver lining to the pandemic is developing: While droves of small businesses across the United States have been crushed by COVID-19 and its […]
December 20, 2020

Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from business plan competitions

Q: How do I evaluate participating in entrepreneurship competitions? A: Business-plan competitions are an excellent, low-cost and low-risk way to jump-start your efforts. Participating in […]
December 20, 2020

'Wonder Woman 1984' grabs $38.5 million overseas

The superhero sequel “Wonder Woman 1984” has earned an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from international theaters, Warner Bros. said Sunday. The film starring […]
December 20, 2020

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine

NEW YORK — An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for […]
December 20, 2020

Midtown Global Market, defended during Minneapolis riots, now plans its financial survival

Ahmed Muhumud, one of the owners of Midtown Eye Clinic, recently moved into space at the Midtown Global Market on E. Lake Street. The clinic’s […]
December 20, 2020

Report: gov't spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dozens of journalists at Al-Jazeera, the Qatari state-owned media company, have been targeted by advanced spyware in an attack likely […]
December 20, 2020

More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant

BERLIN — A growing list of European Union nations were banning travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a […]
December 20, 2020

EU-UK trade talks floundering over fish as cutoff day nears

BRUSSELS — With yet another Brexit deadline disappearing in the rearview mirror, a breakthrough on fishing rights remained elusive for the European Union and Britain […]