Italian economy shrank 12.8% in 2nd quarter, more than first thought
ROME — The Italian economy shrank by more than previously thought during the second quarter as a result of lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the…
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Tech Q&A: Strategies to keep spam from flooding your inbox
Question: I am constantly receiving spam through my Comcast email service. I block these emails to reduce the flow of junk, but inevitably the blocked…
US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from the grip…
After nearly 200 years, Lord & Taylor goes out of business
NEW YORK — Lord & Taylor, one of the country’s oldest department store chains, is going out of business after filing for bankruptcy earlier this…
US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from the grip of…
Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he’s resigning for health reasons
TOKYO — Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said today he is stepping down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced. He told reporters that…
Hibbett: Fiscal 2nd quarter earnings snapshot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Hibbett Sports Inc. today reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $40.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year…
TikTok CEO resigns amid US pressure to sell video app
HONG KONG — TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned today amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White…
US rolls out free app for alerts on vehicle recalls
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is offering a smartphone app that will alert drivers if their vehicles are recalled. The National Highway…
More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in July
SILVER SPRING, Md. — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, suggesting the current hot housing market could continue in the fall. The…