Germany approves plan to improve oversight of supply chains
BERLIN — German lawmakers today approved legislation meant to ensure that big companies see that human rights are respected throughout their supply chains. The plan…
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G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world
CARBIS BAY, England — Leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to sharing at least 1 billion…
G-7 gathers to pledge 1B coronavirus vaccine shots for world
CARBIS BAY, England — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted world leaders on a wooden boardwalk atop the freshly raked sand of Carbis Bay to…
UK economy edges to pre-pandemic levels as lockdown eased
LONDON — The easing of lockdown restrictions in April helped the British economy grow at its fastest rate since July 2020 and recoup further ground…
US average mortgage rates tick lower; 30-year loan at 2.96%
Mortgage rates remained near historic lows this week. The benchmark 30-year home loan held below the 3% mark amid further signs of the economy’s recovery…
As children return to classrooms, stores expect strong sales
NEW YORK — As more children go back to the physical classroom, families are expected to spend robustly on a wide range of items, particularly…
Europe leaves stimulus running hot ahead of recovery
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank left its key pandemic support for the economy running full blast even as the economy shows signs of…
US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly after being held…
Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers
WASHINGTON — American consumers absorbed another surge in prices in May — a 0.6% increase over April and 5% over the past year, the biggest…
GM delivers affordable luxury with Corvette Stingray
DETROIT — What would you splurge on if you won the lottery? Most people have a dream car or two on their list, but alas,…