October 19, 2020

Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays

NEW YORK — The pandemic has proven there’s no shortage of games to keep families, couples and kids amused. The classics are ever-present, but a […]
October 19, 2020

Report showing gains in bank access overshadowed by COVID

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More Americans than ever obtained a basic bank account in 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Monday. But the report did […]
October 19, 2020

Top military leaders cleared to return to work at Pentagon

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top military leaders have been cleared to return to work at the Pentagon after having self-quarantined as a precaution following the […]
October 19, 2020

Target offers another $200 bonus to front-line employees because of pandemic

As the holiday season quickly approaches, Target will offer its employees another $200 bonus for manning its stores and distribution centers during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
October 19, 2020

Air travel pandemic milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time […]
October 19, 2020

American plans flights with Boeing 737 Max by year-end

FORT WORTH, Texas — Before long, American Airlines might find out how many travelers are reluctant to fly on the Boeing 737 Max. American plans […]
October 19, 2020

John Oliver now has a sewage plant named after him

DANBURY, Conn. — Comedian John Oliver made a secret trip to Connecticut last week to help cut the ribbon on a sign naming a sewage […]
October 19, 2020

Give the gift of citrus this holiday season for pop of cheer

NEW YORK — When life gives you lemons, get gifty. Dayna Isom Johnson, the trend expert at Etsy.com, sees a turn toward “cheerful citrus” as […]
October 19, 2020

Supreme Court to hear case over border wall funding

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear the Trump administration’s appeal of a lower court ruling that it improperly diverted money to build […]
October 19, 2020

ConocoPhillips buying Concho in $9.7B all-stock deal

ConocoPhillips is buying shale producer Concho Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $9.7 billion. Concho’s common stock will be exchanged for a fixed ratio […]