Wisconsin proceeds with updating unemployment call center
MADISON, Wis. — Implementing a new call center to help unemployed people 24 hours a day, seven days a week is moving ahead with the…
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Hot housing market fuels a rise in homeowners’ equity
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The red-hot U.S. housing market is paying off for many homeowners, even those who aren’t looking to sell their home. On…
U.S. jobless claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 770,000, a sign that layoffs remain high even as much of the…
Prepare the popcorn: AMC opening more movie theaters
It’s showtime! AMC Theatres says it will have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday, with more expected to open by March 26….
Japan raises tariffs on U.S. beef after hitting import limit
TOKYO — Imported American beef in Japan has proved so popular it’s topped the annual limits called “safeguards,” and the U.S. Meat Export Federation today…
COVID tax break could open door to student loan forgiveness
The tax break on college debt cancellations in the COVID-19 relief package signed last week by President Joe Biden has removed a potential roadblock to…
Fed expects to keep its key rate near zero through 2023
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve foresees the economy accelerating quickly this year yet expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pinned near zero through 2023,…
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon…
German automaker BMW ramps up electric vehicle offerings
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German automaker BMW said Wednesday it intends to speed the rollout of new electric cars, vowing to bring battery-powered models to…
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing today that it will be offering its Amazon Care…