Tag: Business
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
<p>WASHINGTON — Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high...
German unemployment still largely steady despite lockdown
German unemployment held more or less steady in February despite the impact of lockdown measures, according to official data released Tuesday. Extensive use of...
EU probes Germany’s move to pay for coal plant closures
BERLIN — The European Commission said Tuesday it has opened a probe into whether Germany's plans to compensate owners for the early shutdown of...
Austria, Denmark look beyond EU to Israel for future vaccine
BRUSSELS — Austria and Denmark have further dented the European Union's already fragile coronavirus vaccine solidarity by announcing plans to team up with Israel...
Hertz eyes bankruptcy exit through $4.2 billion stake sale
In a deal to jettison itself from under bankruptcy protection, Hertz said Tuesday that it may sell a controlling stake in the company to...
‘We turn a blind eye’: Boston’s police remain largely white
BOSTON — For years, Boston city leaders have vowed to diversify the police department so it looks more like the community it serves. Yet...
Online review platform Trustpilot chooses London for IPO
<p>LONDON — Online review platform Trustpilot said Monday it plans to sell shares in London, in a stock offering that helps shore up the...
AG sues Texas utility over customers’ sky-high energy bills
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas' attorney general said Monday he's suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month's...
Insider Q&A: Hyundai’s Olabisi Boyle
<p>Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in...
Online review platform Trustpilot chooses London for IPO
LONDON — Online review platform Trustpilot said Monday it plans to sell shares in London, in a stock offering that helps shore up the...