Tech Q&A: Why a game freezes on Chrome and Edge, but not Firefox
Question: I’m having trouble with an online Bridge card game that runs in the browser of my Windows 10 Pro PC. I used Google Chrome…
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Your money: A year-end money checklist for people 50 and up
Age brings unique opportunities and obligations, including some important year-end tasks that can help you make the most of your money. For people 50 and…
Iowa unemployment rate improves to 3.7%, ranks 19th in US
DES MOINES — The unemployment rate in Iowa fell slightly to 3.7% in November from 3.9% in October as jobs were added in food service,…
Sears to sell its suburban Chicago corporate headquarters
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears plans to sell the sprawling suburban Chicago corporate headquarters that’s been the struggling retailer’s home for three decades. Transformco, Sears’…
Solid demand, backlog of home orders favors builders in ’22
LOS ANGELES — U.S. homebuilder stocks have outpaced the broader market this year, and analysts are bullish on the prospects for more gains in 2022,…
Industrial production increases 0.5% in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production increased 0.5% in November as output at the nation’s factories reached the highest level since January 2019. The November…
European Central Bank to taper pandemic stimulus, but gently
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank decided today to avoid an abrupt end to its pandemic crisis support for the economy as the new…
US jobless claims rise but still historically low at 206,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is rebounding from last…
US home construction rebounds a strong 11.8% in November
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — New home construction in the U.S. rebounded 11.8% in November as strong demand continues to boost builder confidence even with…
Turkish lira dips to new low after another interest rate cut
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s Central Bank again cut a key interest rate today despite soaring consumer prices that are making it difficult for people to…