August 7, 2020

US: Border tunnel appears to be 'most sophisticated'

PHOENIX — An incomplete tunnel found stretching from Arizona to Mexico appears to be “the most sophisticated tunnel in U.S. history,” authorities said. The tunnel […]
August 7, 2020

China's July exports rise despite coronavirus, US tariff war

BEIJING — China’s exports rose by an unexpectedly strong 7.2% in July as the world’s second-largest economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic. Sales to the […]
August 7, 2020

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat, […]
August 7, 2020

Humira maker to settle California lawsuit for $24 million

OAKLAND, Calif. — The maker of the drug Humira will pay $24 million to settle a California lawsuit that alleged it violated an insurance fraud […]
August 7, 2020

What will COVID-19 upend next? $8.8 billion in Halloween spending

With less than three months before the annual celebration of all things ghoulish and creepy, many Halloween festivities have either been canceled or will be […]
August 7, 2020

Capital One fined $80 million in data breach

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department has fined Capital One $80 million for careless network security practices that enabled a hack that accessed the personal […]
August 6, 2020

With ammo sales and demand for outdoor gear rising, Vista Outdoor is making money again

Vista Outdoor Inc. returned to profitability this spring and summer as more people bought gun ammunition and shook off coronavirus-related lockdowns by playing golf or […]
August 6, 2020

Judge dismisses Rep. Nunes' lawsuit over Iowa farm story

A federal judge in Iowa has dismissed a lawsuit California Rep. Devin Nunes filed against a major media organization that alleged he was defamed in […]
August 6, 2020

California, cities battle over marijuana home-delivery rule

FRESNO, Calif. — California faced off in court Thursday against some of its own cities that want to overturn a government rule allowing home marijuana […]
August 6, 2020

Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in

NEW YORK — Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of […]