March 30, 2021

States struggle to get rent relief to tenants amid pandemic

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last July that New York would spend $100 million in federal coronavirus relief to help cash-strapped tenants pay months of back […]
March 30, 2021

Germany to restrict AstraZeneca use in under-60s over clots

BERLIN — German health officials agreed Tuesday to restrict the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over unusual blood […]
March 30, 2021

German leaders meet as some halt AstraZeneca for under-60s

BERLIN — Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots, prompting Chancellor Angela […]
March 30, 2021

Chicago hospital CEO suspended after improper vaccinations

CHICAGO — A Chicago hospital’s CEO has been suspended for two weeks following a series of COVID-19 vaccination events involving alleged favoritism, including one in […]
March 30, 2021

GOP lawmakers take aim at Arizona renewable energy standards

PHOENIX — As states across the U.S. West beef up their renewable energy requirements, a push to do so in Arizona has been met by […]
March 30, 2021

Court lets defamation suit by 'Apprentice' contestant vs. Trump proceed again

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump could face questioning under oath about a former “Apprentice” contestant’s sexual assault allegations against him, following a ruling […]
March 30, 2021

Two space fans get seats on billionaire's private flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A billionaire’s private SpaceX flight filled its two remaining seats Tuesday with a scientist-teacher and a data engineer whose college friend […]
March 30, 2021

Donations for Asian American groups surge after killings

Donations and contribution pledges to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have spiked since the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people, including […]
March 30, 2021

Line 3 promised to be a boon to northern Minnesota’s economy. Halfway into construction, has it lived up to its promise?

When work began Dec. 1 on the 340-mile pipeline across northern Minnesota, the state had just banned indoor dining at Minnesota bars and restaurants for […]
March 30, 2021

US stocks slip in mixed trading as rate pressure ratchets up

NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are edging lower in Tuesday morning trading as another swell higher for Treasury yields adds pressure on big technology […]