New COVID-19 cases in US soar to highest levels on record
CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest…
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Nevada casinos go record 9 months with $1B in house winnings
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos set a record in November, reporting a ninth straight month of $1 billion or more in house winnings, gambling…
Charities wade into NFT craze with mixed financial results
On GivingTuesday, officials at New Jersey-based health care charity Sostento learned they would receive a donation of roughly $58,000 by the end of the week….
WHO chief worried about ‘tsunami’ of omicron, delta cases
BERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he’s worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 producing a…
Kwik Trip chain poised to open 800th store
HOLMEN, Wis. — Convenience store chain Kwik Trip is poised to open its 800th store this week. The chain is set to open the milestone…
U.S. home prices surge 18.4% in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession. The…
U.S. home prices surge 18.4% in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession. The…
Esports giant Riot settles discrimination case for $100M
LOS ANGELES — Riot Games, the publisher behind esports giant “League of Legends,” agreed Monday night to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit…
Lebanese premier expects draft deal with IMF within weeks
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s prime minister said today that his government’s talks with the International Monetary Fund are inching closer to a “final formula” for a…
After shaking up Exxon’s board, Engine No. 1 widens sights
NEW YORK — Few had heard of Engine No. 1 until it shocked corporate America this year by pushing Exxon Mobil to revamp its board…