November 12, 2020

Correction: Walmart-Automated Delivery story

DETROIT — In a story November 10, 2020, about Walmart joining with GM’s Cruise automated vehicle unit to test package delivery, The Associated Press erroneously […]
November 12, 2020

New device puts music in your head — no headphones required

LONDON — Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound bubble. You listen to your favorite tunes, play loud computer games, […]
November 12, 2020

709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and […]
November 12, 2020

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic? Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself and others safe from infection. […]
November 12, 2020

The Latest: Turkey bans public smoking to reinforce mask use

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s interior ministry has banned smoking in public places across the country to curb the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement late […]
November 12, 2020

Asian shares slip on faltering hopes for COVID vaccines

Stocks fell back across Asia on Thursday after gains for big technology shares pushed most Wall Street benchmarks higher. U.S. futures also declined. Excitement over […]
November 12, 2020

Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays

NEW YORK — Retailers and carriers are preparing for an online holiday shopping surge that could tax shipping networks and lead to delivery delays. FedEx […]
November 11, 2020

We all have COVID fatigue, yet there's reason for optimism

It doesn’t seem easy to tell the difference between COVID fatigue and depression. What constitutes the real differences is best left to the pros, but […]
November 11, 2020

New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident

NEW YORK — The New Yorker has fired longtime staff writer Jeffrey Toobin after he reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month. He […]
November 11, 2020

Schafer: An air of optimism even with higher COVID-19 spread

It doesn’t seem easy to tell the difference between COVID fatigue and depression. What constitutes the real differences is best left to the pros, but […]