January 14, 2021

'At 6 p.m., life stops': Europe uses curfews to fight virus

PARIS — As the wan winter sun sets over France’s Champagne region, the countdown clock kicks in. Laborers stop pruning the vines as the light […]
January 14, 2021

Toyota to pay $180M for failing to report emissions defects

DETROIT — Toyota will pay $180 million to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to report and fix pollution control defects in its vehicles […]
January 14, 2021

Trump administration slashes imperiled spotted owls' habitat

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Trump administration said Wednesday that it would slash millions of acres of protected habitat designated for the imperiled northern spotted owl […]
January 14, 2021

The Latest: Chicago to open mass virus vaccination sites

CHICAGO — The city of Chicago is opening six mass coronavirus vaccination sites that expect to deliver roughly 25,000 weekly shots once fully operational. Mayor […]
January 14, 2021

UK fishers cry foul as Brexit red tape leaves catch rotting

LONDON — British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of Brexit. But now some say they face ruin because of new red tape imposed […]
January 14, 2021

US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent […]
January 14, 2021

Mortgage rates poised to rise as U.S. Treasury yields surge

LOS ANGELES — The long period of record-low rates on home loans could soon be over. Long-term bond yields, which can influence interest rates on […]
January 14, 2021

Duluth gears up for Viking cruises in 2022

DULUTH – After a year without travel, international cruise line Viking is catering to built-up wanderlust and taking reservations for its new expedition ships, which […]
January 14, 2021

Tintin comic book art breaks auction record at $3.1 million

PARIS — A Tintin drawing by the Belgian artist Herge sold Thursday in Paris for 2.6 million euros ($3.1 million), breaking the record for the […]
January 14, 2021

Christopher & Banks files for bankruptcy protection and may close all stores

After sales plummeted during the pandemic, Plymouth-based Christopher & Banks has filed for bankruptcy protection and expects to close a large portion, if not all, […]