U.S. deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million on Monday, a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends…
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Buttigieg sends $5B to cities for safety as road deaths soar
WASHINGTON — With upcoming data showing traffic deaths soaring, the Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address…
Official: China’s economy reviving as anti-virus curbs ease
BEIJING — China’s factory and consumer activity fell even more than expected in April under anti-virus controls, official data showed today, but a Cabinet official…
JetBlue goes hostile in Spirit bid, bigger budget airline
JetBlue is going hostile in its bid for Spirit Airlines and asking Spirit shareholders to reject a proposed $2.9 billion acquisition by Frontier Airlines. JetBlue…
EU cuts forecast for economic growth as war’s fallout widens
BRUSSELS — The European Union has slashed its forecasts for economic growth in the 27-nation bloc amid the prospect of a drawn-out Russian war in…
Ukraine: More than 260 fighters evacuated from Mariupol mill
KYIV, Ukraine — More than 260 Ukrainian fighters, including some who are badly wounded, were evacuated Monday from a steel plant in the ruined city…
McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers
McDonald’s said today that it has started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people, making it the…
Biz Buzz Monday: Fitness studio owner to open 2nd location in SW Wisconsin
Business tips sought Do you have an interesting story or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter…
Site of Epworth college has offered education for most of past 165 years
Divine Word College Address: 102 Jacoby Drive SW, Epworth, Iowa Employees: 75, including faculty and staff Enrollment: 100 Founded: As St. Paul Mission house in…
Liz Weston: Dealing with death? There’s an app for that
Before the pandemic, entrepreneurs Liz Eddy and Alyssa Ruderman had trouble getting venture capitalists to invest in their end-of-life planning app Lantern. Potential business partners…