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…
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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…
Darden Restaurants: Fiscal Q3 earnings snapshot
ORLANDO, Fla. — Darden Restaurants Inc. today reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $247 million. The company said it had profit of $1.93 per share….
In 1st full year of pandemic, biggest metros lost residents
After returning to metro San Francisco following a college football career, Anthony Giusti felt like his hometown was passing him by. The high cost of…
UK budget update disappoints consumers as inflation soars
LONDON — Britain’s Treasury chief today announced a package of tax cuts and support payments that fell far short of what consumer advocates had demanded…
EU looks to US to help curb reliance on Russian natural gas
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is looking to the United States to help reduce its reliance on Russian energy and will be discussing major…
Powell: Digital currencies will require new regulations
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said new forms of digital money such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins present risks to the U.S. financial system…