Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending
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World stocks are mixed as Japan’s Nikkei falls ahead of weekend election
HONG KONG — European markets opened lower on Friday while Asian stocks mostly advanced. Japan’s benchmark…
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart’s last ‘Blue Light Specials’ flicker
MIAMI — The last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits at the west end of a…
The Biden administration is launching an investigation of competition in air travel
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Thursday it is launching a broad investigation into the state…
McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
From Boar’s Head deli meat and waffles to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, this year’s illness outbreaks —…
Nevada jury hands $5.2 billion verdict against Vegas company in bottled water liver damage lawsuit
LAS VEGAS — A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest…
New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences
TRENTON, N.J. — Online sports betting is reaping new revenue for New Jersey but also raising…
Federal agents search Ohio home of prominent affordable housing developer
CLEVELAND — Federal agents searched the Ohio home of a prominent real estate developer who owns…
US unemployment applications fall; continuing claims hit highest level since 2021
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of…
US applications for jobless aid fall, but continuing claims hit highest level in almost 3 years
US applications for jobless aid fall, but continuing claims hit highest level in almost 3 years