US home sales rebound slightly in February U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
Retailers report modest gains for April Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. More
US home building is surging, but job growth isn't The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help - if he could hire enough qualified people. "There is a shortage of manpower," says Vap, owner of South Valley Drywall in Littleton, Colo. More
Israel-Hamas war: 18 nations urge Hamas to release hostages The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and more than a dozen other countries called in a joint statement on Thursday for Hamas to release the scores of hostages it is holding. 04/25/2024 - 1:07 am | View Link
Egyptian people are ‘desperate and furious’ at repressive regime Al-Sisi has infuriated Egyptians by telling them that in order to achieve his policies people must accept poverty and the prospect of famine. Last year he said that Egyptians must be patient—criticism ... 04/24/2024 - 5:56 am | View Link
Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa One-day general strike in Greece against pay 20 percent lower than 15 years ago and 10 percent unemployment; autoworkers and other sectors in one-day strike in Turin, Italy against mass layoffs ... 04/18/2024 - 7:07 am | View Link
Google fires 28 workers after office sit-ins to protest cloud contract with Israel Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s cloud computing contract with the Israeli government ... 04/18/2024 - 2:17 am | View Link
European Union official urges G7 to step up air defence for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions The European Union's top diplomat urged Group of Seven foreign ministers on Thursday to take quick, concrete steps to provide more air defence systems to Ukraine, warning that continued delays could ... 04/18/2024 - 1:43 am | View Link
The project, years in the making, comes as the Bay Area's health care industry shifts and as UCSF starts a massive remake of its oldest and largest campus.
It had lines out the door. It made Texas Monthly's "50 Best BBQ Joints" list. Plus, it had unusually high financial support from those who believed in it — including public subsidies. Nonetheless, Valentina's is burdened by a mountain of suspicious debt as it attempts to re-open after a sudden closure.
"It’s become hyper-competitive. Everyone’s investing in every component. Winning on good service and good food is no longer the only formula.” Chicago-based hospitality company Four Corners will make its Nashville debut in 2025. Here's how they plan to stand out.
Anne Hathaway at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Araya Doheny/Getty ImagesAnne Hathaway just hinted about a possible sequel to the beloved "Princess Diaries" movies. However, Hathaway said there's no formal announcement as of yet. Disney fans have been hoping for a third film since the second installment came out 20 years ago.