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Innovation rewarded at Flywheel Investment Conference
WENATCHEE — Seattle startup Optimly swept the top awards at the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee, …
Buy 2, get 1: Belgium launches Helpy Hour to support bars
BRUSSELS (AP) — Remember Happy Hour, when you ordered one beer and got two?
Germany, France hope cloud data project to boost sovereignty
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France on Thursday launched a project to set up a European cloud computing platform that they hope will enhance European economic sovereignty in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and brea…
US productivity falls at 0.9% rate in first quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. productivity fell at a 0.9% rate in the first three months of this year, a smaller decline than first estimated, while labor costs rose at a slightly faster pace.
US productivity falls 0.9% in first quarter, less than first estimated, as labor costs rise at faster pace
WASHINGTON (AP) — US productivity falls 0.9% in first quarter, less than first estimated, as labor costs rise at faster pace.
1.9 million workers seek jobless aid, a ninth straight weekly decline as more businesses reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — 1.9 million workers seek jobless aid, a ninth straight weekly decline as more businesses reopen.
U.S. trade gap rises to $49.4 billion in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit hit the highest level in eight months in April. Exports and imports both posted record monthly drops as the coronavirus pandemic smothered America's commerce with other coun…
European Central Bank says eurozone economy to shrink by 8.7% this year due to coronavirus pandemic
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank says eurozone economy to shrink by 8.7% this year due to coronavirus pandemic.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of l…
European Central Bank boosts pandemic support program by 600 billion euros ($670 billion) to 1.35 trillion euros
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank boosts pandemic support program by 600 billion euros ($670 billion) to 1.35 trillion euros.
European Central Bank nearly doubles pandemic support scheme
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has boosted its pandemic emergency support program by an unexpectedly large 600 billion euros to 1.35 trillion euros ($1.5 trillion), adding to efforts in Europe …
Global stocks turn lower ahead of ECB decision, US data
Stock markets edged lower on Thursday as investors looked ahead to the European Central Bank's decision on more monetary stimulus and the latest weekly jobless claims figures in the United States.
India, Australia sign defense, trade deals to bolster ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Australia upgraded their relationship with a raft of agreements Thursday, including strengthening defense ties and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific maritime issues.
North Dakota tribe to fight ruling giving minerals to state
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Leaders of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation in North Dakota and others are challenging a Department of Interior opinion rolling back an Obama-era memo stating that mineral rights under the …
Survey: 2.76 million layoffs in May, far fewer than expected
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. businesses shed 2.8 million jobs in May, significantly less than the 9.3 million job losses that were expected.
Asia Today: Australia to restart flights to New Zealand
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Canberra Airport opened a register for travelers interested in flying from the Australian capital to New Zealand on July 1 in a proposed resumption of international travel.