October 29, 2020

US economy grew at 33% rate in 3rd quarter but recovery is incomplete

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a sizzling 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record […]
October 29, 2020

Xcel sees rise in residential electricity use because of pandemic

Despite issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, Xcel Energy’s third quarter profits rose 13% and beat Wall Street forecasts, buoyed by electricity rate increases in […]
October 29, 2020

EU digital boss: New rules to curb big tech aim for fairness

LONDON — The European Union is set to propose new laws to rein in the power of big tech companies, including measures to ensure customers […]
October 29, 2020

U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go

Signs in the window of a retail store offers discounts, and jobs, in Santa Monica, Calif. U.S. gross domestic product grew at a record-setting rate, […]
October 29, 2020

Trump rule requires health plans to disclose costs up front

WASHINGTON — Trying to pull back the veil on health care costs to encourage competition, the Trump administration on Thursday finalized a requirement for insurers […]
October 29, 2020

Best Buy will open early on Black Friday, offer deals throughout November

Best Buy will offer a range of items including laptops and televisions at discount holiday prices throughout the month of November. But while choosing to […]
October 29, 2020

Tiffany agrees to revised terms on LVMH takeover deal

NEW YORK — The largest deal in luxury is back on after New York’s famed jeweler Tiffany agreed to a slightly reduced offering price from […]
October 29, 2020

Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad

WASHINGTON — Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted the political views of hundreds of celebrities for a health […]
October 29, 2020

The Latest: Atlanta under 2nd ever tropical storm warning

NEW ORLEANS — The Latest on Zeta (all times CDT): 4:00 a.m. A tropical storm warning is in effect in Atlanta as Tropical Storm Zeta […]
October 29, 2020

The Latest: Pakistan orders early closure of businesses

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities have ordered all businesses, including restaurants, wedding halls and markets, be closed after 10 p.m. to contain a coronavirus resurgence that […]