Instagram launches tool urging teens to take a break
LONDON — Instagram today launched a feature that urges teenagers to take breaks from the photo-sharing platform and announced other tools aimed at protecting young…
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American CEO Parker becomes latest airline chief to exit
DALLAS — American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire in March and be replaced by its current president, Robert Isom, as the airline seeks to…
China’s November exports rise 21.4% but growth eases
BEIJING — China’s exports rose by double digits in November but growth declined, while imports accelerated in a sign of stronger domestic demand. Exports rose…
Hong Kong loses shine amid tough coronavirus restrictions
HONG KONG — The bustling, cosmopolitan business hub of Hong Kong may be losing its shine among foreign companies and expatriates with its stringent anti-pandemic…
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
NEW YORK — From big Wall Street banks to corner grocery stores, all private employers in New York City will have to require their workers…
U.S. plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
WASHINGTON — The U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House…
Activist investor pushes Kohl’s to sell or split e-commerce
NEW YORK — An activist investor is pushing department store chain Kohl’s Inc. to either sell the entire company or spin off its e-commerce division….
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
NEW YORK (AP) — From big Wall Street banks to corner grocery stores, all private employers in New York City will have to require their…
China tries to reassure on Evergrande as default fears rise
BEIJING — China’s central bank expanded the supply of money for lending today as Beijing tried to reassure its public and investors the economy can…
Treasury wants more oversight of all-cash real estate deals
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is looking to expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crack down on bad actors’ use of…