February 18, 2021

The Latest: French President combats cyberattacks

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a plan to better arm public facilities and private companies against cybercriminals following ransomware attacks at […]
February 18, 2021

German court: Amazon must divulge origin of fruit, produce

BERLIN — A German court ruled Thursday that online retail giant Amazon has to tell consumers the specific country of origin of fresh fruit and […]
February 18, 2021

Walmart sales still surging, but a chill may be on the way

NEW YORK — Walmart swung to a loss in the fourth quarter as the sale of its Japan and United Kingdom divisions weighed on its […]
February 17, 2021

Frigid temperatures, power outages lead to water problems

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — About 7 million people in Texas — a quarter of the nation’s second-most populous state — were told to boil their water […]
February 17, 2021

Wisconsin GOP adds virus provision to unemployment measure

MADISON, Wis. — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday dramatically reshaped Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to upgrade the state’s antiquated unemployment claim technology, eliminating guaranteed funding […]
February 17, 2021

Herbivorous Butcher prevails in trademark fight with Nestle over 'vegan butcher'

The owners of the Herbivorous Butcher have won a trademark battle against multinational food giant Nestlé over use of the phrase “vegan butcher,” assuring it […]
February 17, 2021

South Shore drawing buyers as Duluth-area housing market remains competitive

DULUTH – As home buyers spread across Minnesota looking for that perfect new spot to work from home or vacation, intense competition is causing some […]
February 17, 2021

Maduro lodges new allegation of US spying on Venezuela firm

CARACAS, Venezuerla — Venezuela’s president said Wednesday he is open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on calming tensions between the two governments and […]
February 17, 2021

Groups ask Biden for wider environmental review of nuke work

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Watchdog groups want the Biden administration to reconsider a decision by a U.S. agency not to conduct a more extensive environmental review […]
February 17, 2021

Mark Davis excited to own Las Vegas Aces

Mark Davis is all in on the Las Vegas Aces. The Raiders owner was officially approved to buy the franchise by the WNBA Board of […]