U.S. jobless claims rise to 719,000 as virus still forces layoffs
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs…
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Taiwan chip maker TSMC to invest $100 billion to grow capacity
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Major Taiwan computer chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the next three years in expanding its…
More than 120 hired for new pet-food manufacturing facility in Dubuque
A pet-food manufacturing company opening a Dubuque facility already has hired more than 120 employees and remains on pace to start operations this summer. Simmons…
Area officials: Vaccine increase, opening to all residents not likely to shorten timeline much
Area health officials are pleased to hear of increased COVID-19 vaccine shipments, but they do not think those additional doses will be enough to vaccinate…
Meadows Golf Club committee will look to hire architect for expansion, renovation project
ASBURY, Iowa — In an effort to learn how to better utilize the space at The Meadows Golf Club in Asbury, a committee has been…
Cassville site among Alliant’s 6 new solar projects
CASSVILLE, Wis. — Cassville was announced as one of six Wisconsin communities where new Alliant Energy solar projects will take place, a move that will…
Delta joins other US airlines in ending empty middle seats
Delta Air Lines, the last U.S. airline still blocking middle seats, will end that policy in May as air travel recovers and more people become…
Miami Marlins’ ballpark to be renamed loanDepot park
MIAMI — Marlins Park will be renamed loanDepot park in a multiyear naming rights agreement announced today by the Miami Marlins. The deal provides additional…
Global trade rebounding, lagging vaccinations pose threat
FRANKFURT, Germany — The World Trade Organization is raising its estimate for the rebound in global trade in goods but warning that the COVID-19 pandemic…
Feb. US home contract signings tumble, now lag year-ago pace
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes last month fell by the most since last year’s virus outbreak…