Tag: Business
German panel suggests pension age of 68, politicians say no
BERLIN — An expert panel advising the German government has suggested the country's retirement age could be raised to 68, an idea that was...
South Africa health minister put on ‘special leave’
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's health minister was placed on special leave Tuesday over a corruption scandal involving an irregular government contract where $11 million...
Florida’s largest county OKs plan after spike in gun deaths
MIAMI — Florida's largest county is moving forward after a recent spike in shootings with a nearly $8 million plan to reduce gun violence,...
Fed lawyers: Trump not liable for ‘crude’ remarks at accuser
NEW YORK — Donald Trump cannot be held personally liable for “crude" and “disrespectful” remarks he made while president about a woman who accused...
Foundation to spend $1.3B to vaccinate Africans for COVID
One of the world's largest foundations will spend $1.3 billion over the next three years to acquire and deliver COVID-19 vaccines for more than...
Mother and her son from prominent SC legal family found dead
ISLANDTON, S.C. — A mother and son from a prominent South Carolina legal family were killed on their family's land, and authorities said they...
Texas governor says power grid fixed; experts cite problems
AUSTIN, Texas — Despite experts who say Texas' power grid remains vulnerable, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott declared Tuesday that new reforms “fix all of...
Wawa to mark ‘Mare of Easttown Day’ with new cheesesteak
PHILADELPHIA — For all the love Wawa has gotten thanks to the HBO hit TV show “Mare of Easttown,” the popular Pennsylvania convenience store...
California entry wins US tap water prize at tasting contest
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A southern California water district has won the top prize for U.S. tap water at an international tasting contest.
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AP Interview: State AG pushes accountability in opioid cases
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has been a leader in the legal push to hold companies and individuals accountable for the U.S. opioid addiction...