AP-NORC poll: Politics drive divergent view of US economy
WASHINGTON — Americans’ outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, but a…
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AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target…
Google loses appeal against $56 million fine in France
PARIS — France’s highest administrative court has upheld a fine of 50 million euros ($56 million) Google was ordered to pay for not being “sufficiently…
Wirecard CEO quits after auditors can’t find $2.1 billion
FRANKFURT, Germany — The chief executive of German payment service provider Wirecard AG resigned today after the company disclosed that auditors could not find $2.1…
Hiring rose in 46 states in May yet jobless rates remain high
WASHINGTON — Employers added jobs in 46 states last month, evidence that the U.S. economy’s surprise hiring gain in May was spread broadly across the…
BMW to drop 6,000 jobs through turnover, early retirement
FRANKFURT, Germany — Automaker BMW says it will drop 6,000 jobs through early retirements and turnover, as the auto industry adjusts to a sharp drop…
Japan’s economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks
TOKYO — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major…
Bankers say economy remains weak in rural parts of 10 states
OMAHA, Neb. — A new survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests the economy remains weak in those areas…
Jeep SUVs recalled to fix problem that can cause power loss
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost 95,000 Jeep Cherokees worldwide because a transmission problem can cause the small SUVs to lose power unexpectedly. Also,…
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and…