UK watchdog probes Amazon, Google for fake reviews of goods
LONDON — U.K. regulators said today that they’re investigating Google and Amazon about concerns the online giants aren’t doing enough to stop fake reviews of…
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‘We have a deal’: Biden announces infrastructure agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on his…
Microsoft debuts Windows 11, first major update in 6 years
Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, called Windows 11, that has sleeker visual features and is more open to third-party apps….
UPDATE: ‘We have a deal’: Biden announces infrastructure agreement
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden declared today that “we have a deal,” announcing a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve…
US economy grows 6.4% in Q1, and it’s likely just the start
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of the year, setting the stage for what…
Carnival loses $2.1 billion waiting for cruising to resume
MIAMI — Carnival Corp. said today that it lost more than $2 billion in its latest quarter, and the cruise line operator declined to predict…
Wisconsin Gov. Evers says about $140 million in stimulus money targeted for tourism
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover. Gov. Tony Evers said…
Microsoft debuts Windows 11; first major update in 6 years
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, called Windows 11, that has a new Start Menu and other features….
BuzzFeed to become a publicly traded company
NEW YORK (AP) — Digital media company BuzzFeed is setting its sights on growth. It plans to become a publicly traded company with an implied…
US jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week, a sign that layoffs declined and the job market is improving….