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Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after storm 2021-03-01 11:04:34The largest and oldest power cooperative in Texas is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection citing last month’s winter storm that left mill

Countries urge drug companies to share vaccine know-how 2021-03-01 11:04:09Across Africa and Southeast Asia, governments and aid groups, as well as the World Health Organization, are increasingly calling on pharmaceutical com

Senate Democrats consider changes to House virus relief 2021-03-01 11:00:27Senate Democrats are considering reshaping parts of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed by the House

Online review platform Trustpilot chooses London for IPO 2021-03-01 11:00:24Online review platform Trustpilot is planning to sell shares in London, in a stock offering that helps shore up the city’s status as a financial

Stocks climb more than 2% as investors get 2021-03-01 10:57:00Stocks are rising across the board on Wall Street as traders welcomed a move lower in long-term interest rates in the bond market

The Latest: South Dakota to receive 7K doses 2021-03-01 10:45:28South Dakota is expected this week to receive 7,000 doses of the recently-approved Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine

US spending on construction projects rises 1.7% in 2021-03-01 10:28:03Spending on U.S. construction projects rose 1.7% in January as new home building continues to lift the sector

US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota 2021-03-01 10:09:59The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs

Locks down: German hairdressers reopen despite virus fears 2021-03-01 08:17:00Hairdressers across Germany have reopened for business after a 2½-month closure, another cautious step as the country balances a desire to loos

In 1st day on job, new WTO chief 2021-03-01 06:20:00The new head of the World Trade Organization has thrown her support behind long-fruitless efforts to reduce overfishing as she took office on Monday

This Week: Construction data, Nordstrom earns, jobs report 2021-03-01 01:10:30The Commerce Department issues its January tally of U.S. construction spending Monday

China manufacturing weakens for third month in February 2021-02-28 23:58:10Two surveys show China’s manufacturing recovery weakened for a third month in February as exports and new orders declined

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Hotel workers allege luxury Santa Monica hotel violates 2021-02-25 22:48:42Housekeeping workers at the JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot filed a complaint on Thursday with the California Division of Occupational Safety and

CNN's Don Lemon sells Harlem condo for $1.525 2021-02-25 15:00:30After eight years of ownership, CNN anchor Don Lemon has sold his three-bedroom condo in Harlem, N.Y., for $1.525 million.

Why are people spending hours on Clubhouse? It's 2021-02-25 11:08:04Influencers of all stripes are racing to build up their followings on Clubhouse, spending hours a day on the audio app. Why are people doing this?

Column: Internet providers put hypocrisy on full display 2021-02-25 08:00:31After a judge said California could proceed with net neutrality rules, industry groups said this would "confuse consumers and deter innovation."

Engine failure on a Boeing 777 plane this 2021-02-25 08:00:05Engine failures on commercial planes happen with some frequency. Modern jets are designed to fly safely for a while even after one engine quits.

With computer chips scarce, Biden orders supply chain 2021-02-24 19:51:42President Biden wants to review supply chains for semiconductors, advanced batteries, medical supplies and rare earth metals amid concerns the U.S. is

Lakers' Dennis Schroder lands in Tarzana 2021-02-24 17:18:10Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder has shelled out $4.275 million for a modern Tarzana home with a basketball court.

Mike Huckabee hauls in $9.4 million for Florida 2021-02-24 14:39:16In Florida, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee just sold his three-story beach house overlooking the Gulf of Mexico for $9.4 million.

Disney California Adventure park to reopen for food 2021-02-24 14:21:53A Touch of Disney at Disney California Adventure will welcome ticketed visitors to stroll through the park and purchase food, drinks and merchandise.

Column: Neera Tanden and the 'civility' police 2021-02-24 13:43:58OMB nominee Neera Tanden is being keelhauled by conservatives for incivility on Twitter. Where have they been for four years?

Column: Providence Health denies claim that it's punishing 2021-02-24 08:08:08A Catholic hospital chain blames its partner, Hoag Memorial Hospital, for their bad blood.

How far will Biden go to fix the 2021-02-24 08:00:18Sempra Energy is seeking federal approval for a new proposal to ship fossil fuel overseas.

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Powell says inflation is still 'soft' and the 2021-02-23 10:06:39Powell said price pressures remain mostly muted and the economic outlook is still "highly uncertain."

December home prices rose 10.4%, the biggest gain 2021-02-23 09:35:10December is usually the slowest month for the housing market, but price gains didn't slow down one bit in 2020.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen makes push for major 2021-02-18 17:49:45"We think it's very important to have a big package [that] addresses the pain this has caused," Yellen told CNBC.

Jobless claims show unexpected move higher 2021-02-18 09:35:46First-time filings for jobless claims totaled 861,000 last week, above the Dow Jones estimate of 773,000.

Homebuilder confidence improves, despite record high lumber prices 2021-02-17 11:16:39Buyer demand for newly built homes continues to surge, and that is keeping builder confidence high even as building material prices climb.

Household debt rises to $14.6 trillion due to 2021-02-17 11:05:20Debt increased 1.4% for the final three months, representing another $206 billion as households took advantage of low interest rates.

Retail sales burst higher in January as consumers 2021-02-17 10:16:23Consumers flocked to spend their stimulus checks in January, sending retail sales for the month up 5.3% in a blockbuster start to 2021.

‘This is not inflation’: Economist says expectations are 2021-02-17 08:32:16Inflation expectations are detaching from reality, meaning markets might be overplaying the rise in U.S. Treasury yields, says Carl Weinberg, chief ec

Retail sales expected to be strong in January, 2021-02-17 07:33:41Aided by government stimulus checks, consumers are expected to have boosted their spending in January, and the trend is likely to continue.

Fed's Bullard doesn't see asset bubble and doubts 2021-02-16 10:20:13Bullard told CNBC that there aren't clear signs of excesses, though he conceded that stocks are "highly valued on the whole."

Fed's Harker says inflation won't be posing a 2021-02-11 18:50:12Harker faced a question posed repeatedly to Fed officials in recent days over whether its easy monetary policy could stoke price pressures.

Deficit projected at $2.3 trillion for 2021, not 2021-02-11 16:01:10The federal budget deficit is projected at $2.3 trillion in the 2021 fiscal year, a drop from last year but well ahead of anything the U.S. has ever s

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On the Post-Pandemic Horizon, Could That Be … 2021-02-21 15:00:07Signs of economic life are picking up, and mounds of cash are waiting to be spent as the virus loosens its grip.

Airbnb Is Driving Hosts Elsewhere With Costly Pandemic 2021-02-21 14:30:07Hurt by refunds, some are trying to cut the site out of bookings or taking legal action. The company says it is working to reduce tensions.

Hurt by Lockdowns, California’s Small Businesses Push to 2021-02-19 18:26:51The pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Kamala Harris: Women Leaving Work Force During Pandemic 2021-02-18 23:28:57“In one year,” Vice President Kamala Harris said, “the pandemic has put decades of the progress we have collectively made for women

As Winter Sweeps the South, Fed Officials Focus 2021-02-18 21:49:21A top Federal Reserve official says climate scenario analysis could be valuable in making sure that banks mind their climate-tied weak spots.

Global Chip Shortage Challenges Biden’s Hope for Manufacturing 2021-02-18 16:11:22A global shortage of a key component for cars and electronics has shuttered American factories and set off fierce competition to secure supplies.

Should the Feds Guarantee You a Job? 2021-02-18 12:36:32Not long ago, the question was rarely asked. Now, politicians and economists of various stripes are willing to consider it.

Winter Storm Disrupts Automakers, Retailers and Delivery Services 2021-02-17 22:26:39Power outages, natural gas shortages and icy conditions made it hard for automakers, retailers and delivery carriers to operate across much of the Sou

Retail Sales Jumped 5.3% in January, Far Higher 2021-02-17 16:06:16Stimulus money sent at the end of 2020 appeared to translate into spending, rather than saving, reversing three consecutive months of declines.

Biden and China: Administration Rethinks Relations 2021-02-17 14:22:32The Biden administration is under intense pressure to maintain former President Donald J. Trump’s curbs on China, even as it tries to develop a

Pete Wells's Odyssey as Restaurant Critic During Pandemic 2021-02-17 05:00:16To capture New York’s food scene in these times, I’ve adapted to many roles. But the essence of my job remains the same: hunting for a goo

Biden and the Fed Leave 1970s Inflation Fears 2021-02-16 00:25:23Administration and Fed officials argue that workers not getting enough stimulus help is a larger concern than potential spikes in consumer prices.

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Wall Street opens higher on J&J vaccine cheer, 2021-03-01 09:51:57Wall Street's major averages opened higher as bond markets calmed after a month-long selloff, while encouraging updates on the vaccine and stimulus f

Indian mobile retailers seek Amazon probe, cap on 2021-03-01 09:44:41Indian retailers, a crucial part of Modi's support base, have long alleged that Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart flout federal regulations

Covid-19: EU to propose vaccine passports in March 2021-03-01 09:42:39Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the coming legislative proposal in a speech to German conservative lawmakers on Monday, providing

Klarna funding round makes it Europe's most valuable 2021-03-01 09:30:15It also puts the Swedish fintech on a par with many of Europe's biggest listed financial houses

Delhi: Chaos abounds on Day 1 as Covid 2021-03-01 09:29:51The Centre's mission to inoculate senior citizens saw varying responses and a slow start in different parts of the national capital

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Sebi plans change in norms to trim promoters' 2021-03-01 09:10:39Its proposed 'dual approval' system gives more powers to minority shareholders, without whose majority consent it will not be possible for companies

Indian Railways directs IRCTC to terminate all contracts 2021-03-01 09:05:34IRCTC was further directed to treat this case as an exception arising out of pandemic situation and not to treat the case as contractor's default

Spectrum auction: Bid amount exceeds Rs 77,000 cr 2021-03-01 09:02:33'Substantial industry interest in 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2300 MHz bands; no bids for spectrum in 700 MHz and 2500 MHz bands,' says Ministry of Commun

BPCL to sell entire stake in Numaligarh Refinery 2021-03-01 08:51:21BPCL will sell its 61.65% holding in Numaligarh Refinery to a consortium of Oil India and Engineers India and may also include the state govt of Assam

Former French President Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced 2021-03-01 08:31:36Sarkozy was found guilty by a Paris court of corruption after he offered to pull strings to help a magistrate land a prestigious job in return for a f

GST collections surpass Rs 1.1 trn-mark for 3rd 2021-03-01 07:46:00The revenues for the month of February 2021 are 7 per cent higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year