Glimmers of hope for world economy, but dangers lurk
PARIS — Vendors broke out in applause in the flagship Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris as eager shoppers returned for the first time in…
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Europe’s medical agency considers safety of 2 COVID-19 vaccines
BERLIN — The European Medicines Agency said it would convene a meeting on Dec. 29 to decide if there is enough data about the safety…
Support in difficult times: Local program provides grant to minority-owned businesses dealing with pandemic struggles
Just over a year ago, Dale Campbell decided to pursue his own business as a full-time venture. The Dubuque resident committed fully to his media…
Biden names liberal econ team as pandemic threatens workers
WILMINGTON, Del. — With unemployment still high and the pandemic threatening yet another economic slump, President-elect Joe Biden is assembling a team of liberal advisers…
Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in October
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes fell for the second consecutive month as lack of available homes continues…
Germany’s Merkel: Brexit no-deal would set bad example
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today that Britain and the European Union would set a bad example if they fail to reach a…
Stocks open lower but are still headed for big monthly gains
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are easing back from their record levels today, and Wall Street appears to be putting a quiet coda on one…
Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval
WASHINGTON — The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life….
Biden looks to fill out economic team with diverse picks
President-elect Joe Biden is expected in the coming days to name several of his most senior economic advisers, a group that includes several liberal economists…
DoorDash looking for a valuation of nearly $30 billion
NEW YORK — DoorDash is looking for a valuation of nearly $30 billion when it takes itself public, reflecting how integral food delivery has become…