NEW YORK — Small businesses had a merry December, as shoppers wrapped up their holiday shopping.…
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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?
MADRID — Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including…
Thailand’s Cabinet approves a draft bill to legalize casinos to boost tourism and economy
BANGKOK — BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalizing casinos with…
New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
NEW ORLEANS — The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of…
Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and…
A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
GULFPORT, Miss. — The largest seafood distributor on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and two of its…
What to know about the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, one the nation’s largest insurers, was killed Wednesday in midtown Manhattan…
Mexico’s Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for…
Legislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional…
Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze
HONG KONG — Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in…