Barcelona’s finances holding up new Messi contract
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona’s poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan...
Does new Alzheimer’s drug work? Answers may miss 2030 target
WASHINGTON — When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take...
CBO projects federal deficit will hit $3 trillion this year
The Congressional Budget Office says that the federal budget deficit will again hit $3 trillion this year, $745 billion more than its estimate five...
US average mortgage rates decline; 30-year at 2.98%
WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates declined this week, with the key 30-year loan slipping back below the 3% mark as the economic recovery from the...
Gap to close all UK, Ireland stores; shifts business online
LONDON — In another blow to Britain's retail sector, American clothing company Gap said that it will close all of its stores in the...
What’s in a tag? Twitter revamps misinformation labels
Last May, as Twitter was testing warning labels for false and misleading tweets, it tried out the word “disputed" with a small focus group....
Tokyo 2020: 3 new events spice up Olympic swimming schedule
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Michael Phelps won five golds and a silver to close out his career as the winningest Olympian in history. American Simone...
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
KARAK, Jordan — Jordan has drawn a curtain of secrecy on the unprecedented public rift within its royal family, but the social tensions laid...
North Dakota law aimed at regulating PBMs gets support
BISMARCK, N.D. — A coalition of attorneys general from nearly three dozen states and nine pharmacy associations are supporting a North Dakota law aimed...
Italy to enforce 5-day quarantine for England soccer fans
ROME — Italy warned England soccer fans on Thursday they shouldn’t count on being allowed into the Stadio Olimpico for the European Championship quarterfinal...