May 14, 2021

Portugal opens door to British tourists, ending uncertainty

LISBON, Portugal — British tourists can return to Portugal from next Monday, ending days of uncertainty over whether thousands of U.K. vacation bookings for Portuguese […]
May 14, 2021

Stocks start higher, but are still headed for weekly losses

Stocks were solidly higher in early trading on Friday, but the market is still on track to end the week in the red after three […]
May 14, 2021

Europe's 4 Visegrad nations discuss security, fighting virus

WARSAW, Poland — The foreign ministers of Europe’s four Visegrad countries discussed cooperation to boost national economies and tourism after the pandemic and announced free […]
May 14, 2021

The Latest: Czech president orders Israeli flag flown

JERUSALEM — The Latest on the stepped-up fighting between Israel and militant Hamas rulers (all times local): PRAGUE — The Israeli flag has been flying […]
May 14, 2021

US industrial output rose a modest 0.7% amid shortages

WASHINGTON — U.S. industrial production increased for a second straight month in April as more factories came online after being shutdown by winter ice storms. […]
May 14, 2021

Dump Trump? Kicking him off NYC golf course may not be easy

NEW YORK — Donald Trump has a rich history of fighting back when he’s down and making others pay, and that’s exactly how he intends […]
May 14, 2021

General Mills to acquire pet snack business from Tyson Foods for $1.2 billion

General Mills said Friday it’s buying a line of pet treats from Tyson Foods for $1.2 billion. The portfolio includes brands like Nudges, Top Chews […]
May 14, 2021

Home cooks find antidote to blandness on TikTok videos

From sourdough to feta pasta, much of the last year at home has been food-focused. And one driver of these delectable fads is the social […]
May 14, 2021

Retail sales were flat in April as stimulus spending waned

NEW YORK — Retail sales in the U.S. were flat in April after soaring in March, when many Americans received $1,400 stimulus checks that boosted […]
May 14, 2021

U.S. Bank leaders in office next month, rest return in phases by early September

U.S. Bancorp employees will return to the office after Labor Day, with senior executives trickling back as soon as next month. Andy Cecere, CEO of […]