Survey: Business economists foresee best growth in 37 years
WASHINGTON — The nation's business economists have grown much more optimistic about the U.S. economy this year, with a majority predicting that increased vaccinations,...
World Bank allocates $2 billion to fund projects in Sudan
CAIRO — The World Bank said Monday it has allocated $2 billion to cash-stripped Sudan as the transitional government has struggled to address the...
Biden’s solar ambitions collide with China labor complaints
BEIJING — The Biden administration’s solar power ambitions are colliding with complaints the global industry depends on Chinese raw materials that might be produced...
Mexico to buy Shell share of Texas refinery for $600 million
MEXICO CITY — Mexico said Monday it will buy Shell’s 50% share in the jointly-owned Deer Park refinery near Houston, Texas for about $600...
Liz Weston: How to be a better long-distance caregiver
Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That in turn means that long-distance...
Russian to be deported after foiled Tesla ransomware plot
RENO, Nev. — A Russian man was sentenced Monday to what amounted to time already served in U.S. government custody and will be deported...
Poland’s energy giant defies EU court ruling to close mine
WARSAW, Poland — Officials in Poland on Monday defied an injunction by the top European Union court that ordered the immediate closure of a...
Judge digs into Apple app store policies as Epic trial ends
SAN RAMON, Calif. — The judge who will decide a case challenging Apple’s stranglehold on its iPhone app store indicated on Monday she would...
Navy says it’s charting a new course after rash of problems
BATH, Maine — The Navy’s speedy littoral combat ships had propulsion failures. The gun on its stealthy destroyer is a dud because of expensive...
AP says it is reviewing social media policies after firing
NEW YORK — The Associated Press said Monday that it is launching a review of its social media policies after questions were raised about...
