March 16, 2021

US stock indexes edge mostly lower, shedding recent gains

U.S. stock indexes were mostly lower in afternoon trading Tuesday, giving back some of their recent gains from a record-setting run. Investors continue to closely […]
March 16, 2021

Allianz Life Insurance Co. names Jasmine Jirele as next CEO

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America said Tuesday that Jasmine Jirele will become its next chief executive. She succeeds Walter White, who has led […]
March 16, 2021

Russia threatens to block Twitter in a month

MOSCOW — Russian authorities said Tuesday they would block Twitter in a month if it doesn’t take steps to remove banned content, a move that […]
March 16, 2021

PR firms: Golden Globes must reform or stars will boycott

NEW YORK — More than 100 Hollywood publicity firms that collectively represent the majority of stars in film and television said they will advise their […]
March 16, 2021

Lobbyist named in $60M Ohio bribery probe is found dead

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A longtime Ohio lobbyist who had pleaded not guilty in a sweeping federal bribery investigation has been found dead. In response to […]
March 16, 2021

Google gets into sleep surveillance with new Nest Hub screen

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Google’s next internet-connected home device will test whether consumers trust the company enough to let it snoop on their sleep. New […]
March 16, 2021

Ford partners with U-M on robotics research, new building

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Digit marches on two legs across the floor of the University of Michigan’s Ford Motor Co. Robotics Building, while Mini-Cheetah — […]
March 16, 2021

In Pennsylvania, Biden to highlight aid to small businesses

WASHINGTON — After opening his presidency by playing down expectations for combating the pandemic, President Joe Biden and his top messengers are touring the country […]
March 16, 2021

Foxconn mulls making electric vehicles at Wisconsin plant

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, is considering making electric vehicles at its highly anticipated Wisconsin plant that has been […]
March 16, 2021

Wall Street on track to match longest winning streak of 2021

Stocks were mixed in morning trading Tuesday after Wall Street hit a new high the day before. Investors continue to closely watch the bond market, […]