Biden’s nominees promise fresh approach on national security
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s nominees to lead his national security team promised a turnabout from the Trump administration’s approach to national security, saying…
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Wall Street’s momentum swings back as stocks, yields tick up
NEW YORK — Stocks are ticking higher on Wall Street today, recovering some of last week’s losses to pull closer to their record highs. The…
Mega Millions jackpot now $850 million; Powerball up to $730 million
DES MOINES — Lottery players will have another shot tonight at the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. The Mega Millions top prize has hit an…
Poll: Virus, economy swamp other priorities for U.S.
WASHINGTON — Containing the coronavirus outbreak and repairing the economic damage it has inflicted are the top priorities for Americans as Joe Biden prepares to…
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, a group of 700,000 people that…
Germany’s 2020 borrowing comes in well short of forecast
BERLIN — Germany borrowed 130.5 billion euros ($157.5 billion) last year as it loosened budget rules to help finance pandemic-related rescue and stimulus packages —…
PetMed: Fiscal 3rd quarter earnings snapshot
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — PetMed Express Inc. today reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $7.6 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had net…
European car sales suffer worst plunge ever in pandemic
MILAN — European car sales plunged by nearly a quarter last year as the pandemic provoked the worst crisis ever to hit the capital-intensive industry….
Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet may be bare on Day One of his presidency, but an inauguration eve spurt of Senate confirmation…
Illinois Extension to offer free 8-week webinar series on financial basics
University of Illinois Extension and Outreach will host a free webinar series on basic financial topics. “Let’s Talk Money” is an eight-week series that will…