March 31, 2021

The Latest: Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes mask mandate

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, ruling the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order. […]
March 31, 2021

Delta to unblock middle seats in May, restart other services

Delta Air Lines is unblocking its middle seats in May, marking the end of social distancing on all U.S. carriers and signaling a turning point […]
March 31, 2021

Miami Marlins' ballpark to be renamed loanDepot park

MIAMI — Marlins Park will be renamed loanDepot park in a multiyear naming rights agreement announced Wednesday by the Miami Marlins. The deal provides additional […]
March 31, 2021

Wells Fargo, third-largest employer downtown, plans September return to the office

The skyways in downtown Minneapolis could be buzzing again with office workers by the fall. Wells Fargo, the third-largest employer downtown with about 7,000 employees, […]
March 31, 2021

Israel president: 'Unconventional' unions needed after vote

JERUSALEM — Israeli election officials Wednesday handed over the results of last week’s vote to President Reuven Rivlin, nudging forward the country’s elusive efforts to […]
March 31, 2021

Experts examine bottom of big ship that was stuck in Suez

CAIRO — Divers inspected the underside of a colossal container ship that had blocked the Suez Canal, spotting some damage to the bow but not […]
March 31, 2021

Feb. US home contract signings tumble, now lag year-ago pace

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes last month fell by the most since last year’s virus outbreak […]
March 31, 2021

Sports cards have gone virtual, and in a big way

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maybe the Luka Doncic rookie basketball card that recently sold at auction for a record $4.6 million was a bit rich […]
March 31, 2021

Wall Street ticks higher, led by tech and smaller stocks

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting higher in early trading on Wednesday, as investors wait to hear the details about Washington’s next mammoth push […]
March 31, 2021

Volkswagen hoaxes media with fake statement on name change

DETROIT — Volkswagen of America issued false statements this week saying it would change its brand name to “Voltswagen,” to stress its commitment to electric […]