May 27, 2021

Lawrence Block's memoir recalls a colorful writing career

NEW YORK — Lawrence Block has followed many paths during his long career. “With not a few dead end roads among them,” notes the mystery […]
May 27, 2021

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say U.S. employers can require employees to take safety measures, including vaccination. That doesn’t […]
May 27, 2021

UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s top diplomat to the United Arab Emirates attended a ceremony in Dubai on the grounds of the Arabian Peninsula’s […]
May 27, 2021

Gap expands into home under new partnership with Walmart

NEW YORK — Gap will begin selling a new home goods line exclusively through Walmart’s website next month under a multiyear partnership. The collection of […]
May 27, 2021

European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview

LONDON — Privacy campaign groups filed legal complaints Thursday with European regulators against Clearview AI, alleging the facial recognition technology it provides to law enforcement […]
May 27, 2021

4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt

After more than a year of navigating lockdowns, mandates and COVID-19 protocols, small-business owners are starting to see a light at the end of the […]
May 27, 2021

Medtronic's profit surges, as turnaround from pandemic continues

Medtronic PLC’s latest profit more than doubled as it moved farther out of the shadow of the pandemic-driven downturn this spring. The medical-device maker, run […]
May 27, 2021

Medtronic's profit surges, as turnaround from pandemic slowdown continues

Medtronic PLC’s latest profit more than doubled as it moved farther out of the shadow of the pandemic-driven downturn this spring. The medical-device maker, run […]
May 27, 2021

USDA rejects request for faster pork slaughterhouse speeds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declined a request by the pork industry to increase the speed at which pigs can be processed into meat, […]
May 27, 2021

Asian shares slip with eyes on inflation, US economy

TOKYO — Asian shares fell Thursday, as investors watched for signs of inflation and awaited U.S. economic data expected later in the day. Japan’s benchmark […]