December 20, 2020

'Wonder Woman 1984' grabs $38.5 million overseas

The superhero sequel “Wonder Woman 1984” has earned an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from international theaters, Warner Bros. said Sunday. The film starring […]
December 20, 2020

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine

NEW YORK — An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for […]
December 20, 2020

Midtown Global Market, defended during Minneapolis riots, now plans its financial survival

Ahmed Muhumud, one of the owners of Midtown Eye Clinic, recently moved into space at the Midtown Global Market on E. Lake Street. The clinic’s […]
December 20, 2020

Report: gov't spyware targets phones of Al-Jazeera reporters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dozens of journalists at Al-Jazeera, the Qatari state-owned media company, have been targeted by advanced spyware in an attack likely […]
December 20, 2020

More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant

BERLIN — A growing list of European Union nations were banning travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a […]
December 20, 2020

EU-UK trade talks floundering over fish as cutoff day nears

BRUSSELS — With yet another Brexit deadline disappearing in the rearview mirror, a breakthrough on fishing rights remained elusive for the European Union and Britain […]
December 20, 2020

One Twin Cities business giving Black-owned products a platform

After founding support networks, Jessica Winnie now is showcasing products in MN Black Box.  By Nicole Norfleet Star Tribune December 20, 2020 — 2:28pm Jessica […]
December 20, 2020

Ko wins LPGA's season-ending CME Group title in a flourish

NAPLES, Fla. — Jin Young Ko missed most of the LPGA Tour season and still won the yearlong money title. That’s what a $1.1 million […]
December 20, 2020

Mostly virus-free Kauai hit by pandemic after travel resumes

HONOLULU — On Hawaii’s rural island of Kauai, where sprawling white sand beaches and dramatic seaside mountains attract visitors from around the world, local residents […]
December 20, 2020

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US is shipped out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to […]