March 10, 2021

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher after tech rally

BEIJING — Asian stock prices followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday following a rally for major tech companies. Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong advanced. […]
March 10, 2021

The Latest: Alaska opens vaccines to all 16 or older

JUNEAU, Alaska — Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska will become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives […]
March 10, 2021

Broadband, community at heart of BLAEDC annual meeting

It’s not a new issue for rural America, but 2020 moved it to a critical mass. And it’s all summed up in one keyword — […]
March 9, 2021

The Latest: Maryland to ease COVID restrictions this week

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland will ease restrictions on restaurants and other businesses this week, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, citing improving COVID-19 health metrics and […]
March 9, 2021

Nasdaq jumps 3.7%, most in four months, as Big Tech surges

Technology companies powered stocks higher on Wall Street Tuesday, driving the Nasdaq to its biggest gain in four months and more than making up for […]
March 9, 2021

EXPLAINER: How Myanmar is cracking down on journalists

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-controlled government is cracking down on coverage of mass protests, raiding media companies and detaining dozens of journalists since its Feb. 1 […]
March 9, 2021

Biden's Russia credentials questioned over European pipeline

WASHINGTON — After years of Democratic accusations that former President Donald Trump was too soft on Russia, the Biden administration is facing Republican criticism of […]
March 9, 2021

Iowa Hispanic group files lawsuit challenging new voting law

DES MOINES, Iowa — An organization representing Iowa’s Hispanic population filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging new restrictions on voting in the state, a day after […]
March 9, 2021

The Latest: Federal vaccine site breaks from FL requirements

MIAMI — Hundreds of cars streamed bumper-to-bumper into a federally supported vaccination site that appeared to be offering shots to anyone who shows up, breaking […]
March 9, 2021

With brokers and a civic leader, Target is a target in Chicago

Target’s Nicollet Avenue store is a fixture in the life of downtown Minneapolis workers and residents. But a prominent official in Chicago thinks a similar […]