January 5, 2021

US stocks push higher, recover some of their sharp losses

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are pushing higher Tuesday and recovering some of their sharp losses from the day before. The S&P 500 was 0.4% […]
January 5, 2021

Amazon buys 11 jets for 1st time to ship orders faster

NEW YORK — Amazon said Tuesday that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders […]
January 5, 2021

It's lockdown No. 3 for England, at least six weeks at home

LONDON — England is entering a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 […]
January 5, 2021

2020: Yes, it truly was the year of the pandemic

Yes, 2020 brought both widespread drought and, in places, excess rain. Yes, it brought a derecho, “365-day corn,” special government payments, more appreciation for agriculture […]
January 5, 2021

Asian stocks track Wall St retreat as COVID caseloads surge

TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday, echoing pullbacks on Wall Street as worries grow about surging coronavirus cases in the region. Japan’s benchmark […]
January 4, 2021

Walz to relax restrictions Wednesday on indoor dining

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce loosened restrictions this week on indoor dining and in other settings, a spokesman said, as restaurant […]
January 4, 2021

Central African Republic president Touadera reelected

BANGUI, Central African Republic — Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a second term in office, according to provisional results announced by the […]
January 4, 2021

Mall of America no longer delinquent on its $1.4B mortgage

After falling months behind on the mortgage of the Mall of America during the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the mall’s owner has modified the […]
January 4, 2021

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant […]
January 4, 2021

Land near former Schmitt Music headquarters sells for $8.4 million

The iconic Minneapolis parking lot made famous by Prince and the notable music score on the adjacent Schmitt Music building has been sold to Houston-based […]