EU agrees on new digital rules to rein in Big Tech dominance
BRUSSELS — The European Union set the stage for a stepped-up crackdown on big tech companies with an agreement on landmark digital rules to rein…
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Small businesses face tax headaches on top of pandemic woes
NEW YORK — Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their plate: Taxes….
US, EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
BRUSSELS — The United States and European Union today announced a new partnership to reduce the continent’s reliance on Russian energy, a step top officials…
German business confidence drops sharply on war worries
BERLIN — German business confidence has dropped sharply as company managers’ outlook for the coming months darkens following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a survey…
American weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market…
Stephen Wilhite, inventor of the meme-favorite GIF, has died
Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the internet-popular short-video format, the GIF, has died. He was 74. His wife, Kathaleen, said Thursday in a phone interview…
Long-term US mortgage rates up to 4.42%, highest since 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped again this week as the 30-year loan rate climbed to its highest level since January of…
American weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job…
Russian stock market, crushed by war, opens with big limits
NEW YORK — The Russian stock market opened today for limited trading under heavy restrictions for the first time since Moscow invaded Ukraine, coming almost…
What to know before your business adds buy now, pay later
“Buy now, pay later” is becoming common at large retailers like Target, Ikea and Macy’s. More small-business owners are allowing their customers the ability to…