October 2, 2020

Suspect in fatal Florida shooting at Amazon center arrested

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 22-year-old man who is in a hospital recovering from a self-inflicted bulled wound has been charged with second-degree murder in a […]
October 2, 2020

Airbnb blocking some rentals over Halloween to halt parties

Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses. The action, announced Friday, comes […]
October 2, 2020

Jobs growth slows sharply in last employment report before election

A store announces its looming closure in Salt Lake City on Aug. 30. An economic recovery is starting to show signs of losing momentum as […]
October 2, 2020

Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed

Tesla’s third-quarter sales rose 44% from a year ago as global demand for its electric vehicles proved stronger than most other automakers. The company said […]
October 2, 2020

Tests, background checks can thwart police diversity effort

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Racism trips up Black police candidates at the very start of the application process and later as they seek promotion, complicating efforts […]
October 2, 2020

How can President Trump pay less tax than you?

Analysts say real estate tax breaks allowed President Donald Trump to personally avoid high taxes. Above, Trump prepares to sign tax legislation into law in […]
October 2, 2020

Sustainable investing could get a lot harder

Interest in sustainable investing is soaring, as more people become convinced that making a positive impact can be profitable as well as good for the […]
October 2, 2020

UK, EU chiefs to discus Brexit, free trade talks Saturday

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to speak to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday to “take stock” of negotiations […]
October 2, 2020

Multiple demands causing women to leave workforce

Last month, women left jobs at four times the rate that men did. A new school year with children staying home instead of returning to […]
October 2, 2020

Shares, oil prices sink after Trump tests positive for virus

U.S. stock futures and Asian shares fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new […]