Tag: Business
Tens of thousands in dark after blackout hits USVI
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Virgin Islands' power company on Friday reported a complete blackout in St. John and St. Thomas, which...
UN proposal seeks arms embargo and democracy in Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to approve a resolution calling on Myanmar’s junta to restore the country’s democratic transition and...
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max makes first flight
SEATTLE — Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max jetliner made its first test flight Friday, taking off near Seattle for an expected two-hour...
Germany looking for efficiency against Portugal at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Portugal has the European Championship’s all-time leading scorer in Cristiano Ronaldo. Germany has a team full of players who have never even...
NFL holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week
The NFL is holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week in an effort to increase minority hiring in front offices.
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Germany’s Lufthansa aims to pay back government aid quickly
BERLIN — Lufthansa's chief executive said Friday that the company aims to pay back billions of euros in aid provided to help the airline...
De Bruyne, Hazard to start against Finland at Euro 2020
TUBIZE, Belgium — Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts at the European Championship in Belgium’s final group match against...
Virginia marijuana legalization timetable has many confused
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's road to legalizing simple possession of marijuana has had some twists and turns, so it's not surprising that advocacy groups...
Evacuation order lifted after Illinois chemical plant blast
ROCKTON, Ill. — Residents near a northern Illinois chemical plant were cleared to return to their homes Friday, four days after officials issued an...
Tottenham repays COVID loan, frees up funds for signings
LONDON — Tottenham announced Friday it had paid back the 175 million pounds ($243 million) it borrowed from the Bank of England as part...