UK coronavirus deaths announced for Thursday
Britain records highest number of Covid-19 cases for 11 WEEKS as officials announce 1,522 new infections — while average daily death toll continues to creep up with 12 more victims … Read More
Fed: Rates to stay ultra-low even after inflation picks up
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve announced a significant change Thursday in how it manages interest rates by saying it plans to keep rates near zero even after inflation has exceeded … Read More
Kenosha police chief says deadly shooting wouldn’t have happened if people weren’t out after curfew
During a Wednesday news conference, Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis said the shooting may not have happened if demonstrators and the accused gunman had obeyed the city’s newly imposed 8 … Read More
TikTok CEO resigns amid US pressure to sell video app
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has resigned amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk By ZEN … Read More
FirstEnergy had big stake in tainted nuclear plant bailout
CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. was once blamed for its part in triggering North America’s largest blackout nearly 20 years ago. Now, the multistate power company is again facing intense scrutiny … Read More
Stocks rise after Fed says rates may stay low for longer
Stocks are pushing further into record heights on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a major overhaul to its strategy, one that could keep interest rates lower for … Read More
Laura hit with intensity the region has not seen in over a century
Communities including Louisiana’s Lake Charles city, some 35 miles inland, are littered with widespread wind destruction. Across the city, roofs and walls are damaged, trees are snapped, twisted and broken; … Read More
Stocks rise after Fed says rates could stay low for longer
Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low even if inflation tops its 2% target By JOE McDONALD AP … Read More
Laura hit with intensity the region has not seen in over a century
Pictures and interviews reveal widespread wind destruction in places like Louisiana’s Lake Charles city, some 35 miles north of the coast. Across the city, roofs are damaged, trees are snapped, … Read More
Facebook slams Apple’s move to limit targeted advertising in iOS 14
App developers are caught in middle of Facebook’s battle with Apple over iOS 14 privacy updates that the social network claims will cripple income from targeted advertising Apple’s iOS 14 … Read More
