August 13, 2020

Utility says equipment not to blame for Baltimore explosion

BALTIMORE — Baltimore Gas and Electric said Thursday that all of its equipment had been operating safely before a gas explosion leveled three row homes, […]
August 13, 2020

AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening

NEW YORK — AMC Theatres, the nation’s largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 […]
August 13, 2020

Demoted Milwaukee police chief to retire, defends record

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s former police chief, who was demoted to captain in part for using tear gas against protesters demonstrating over George Floyd’s death, has […]
August 13, 2020

What No Student Loan Payments Until 2021 Means for You

You don’t have to make another federal student loan payment in 2020. Now is the time, though, to decide what to do before your bill […]
August 13, 2020

Many more likely sought jobless aid after $600 check ends

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will provide its latest report Thursday on the pace of layoffs, which have remained stuck at a high level since […]
August 13, 2020

Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China

BLED, Slovenia — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Slovenia to make the case for high-speed wireless networks that bar Chinese companies like […]
August 13, 2020

China extends anti-dumping tariffs on Indian optical fiber

BEIJING — China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday it has extended punitive tariffs on Indian optical fiber products for five years. The announcement follows a yearlong […]
August 13, 2020

Virus-proofing NFL facilities is a tall, masked task

The captivation and celebration of the NFL have long stemmed from the speed, strategy, strength and teamwork that make the game go. Football is just […]
August 13, 2020

Facebook beefs up anti-misinfo efforts ahead of US election

OAKLAND, Calif. — Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages — labels directing readers to […]
August 13, 2020

The Latest: Bhutan imposes 1st nationwide virus lockdown

THIMPU, Bhutan — The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has imposed its first nationwide lockdown due to a virus infection in a returning traveler who had […]