U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies
SAN FRANCISCO — Social media companies are offering few specifics as they share their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections. Platforms like Facebook and…
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UK inflation reaches 10.1% on soaring food, energy costs
LONDON — Britain’s inflation rate rose to a new 40-year high of 10.1% in July, a faster pace than in the U.S. and Europe as…
China and U.S. spar over climate on Twitter
BEIJING — The world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are sparring on Twitter over climate policy, with China asking if the U.S. can deliver…
Lowe’s: Fiscal Q2 earnings snapshot
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Cos. today reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $2.99 billion. On a per-share basis, the company said it had net income…
What’s in big Biden bill? Health, climate goals become law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and legislation he’s signing Tuesday delivers a slimmer, though…
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday….
USDA: Crop conditions worsened significantly last week in Iowa
The percentage of Iowa’s corn and soybeans rated good or excellent declined at least 7 points last week, the largest such drop this year amid…
MacKenzie Scott gives $39 million to Junior Achievement USA
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38.8 million to Junior Achievement USA and 26 local operations — the largest single gift in its 103-year history —…
American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
DALLAS — American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are on…
Walmart tops Q2 expectations as Americans continue spending
NEW YORK — Walmart reported better-than-expected second quarter results as more Americans looked to cut costs on groceries at the nation’s largest retailer in the…