Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration recently gave a bit of simple advice to businesses that are unable to find workers: Offer them more money.
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Ex-BBC head quits gallery job amid Diana interview fallout
LONDON — Tony Hall, who was director of BBC news and current affairs at the time of the public broadcaster's explosive 1995 interview with...
As pandemic spread pain and panic, congressman chased profit
WASHINGTON — In the early days of the pandemic, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski scolded those looking to capitalize on the once-in-a-century health crisis....
On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle
BEIRUT — Ever since their last war in 2006, Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia have constantly warned that a new round between them...
New York AG has 2 lawyers working with DA on Trump probe
NEW YORK — New York's attorney general said Friday that she's assigned two lawyers to work with the Manhattan district's attorney's office on a...
New Zealand spending plan includes rebuilding Antarctic base
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to rebuild its Antarctic base and spend billions more on welfare payments as part of a spending...
Founder of TikTok’s Chinese owner stepping down as CEO
BEIJING — The founder of TikTok’s Chinese owner said Thursday he will give up his job as CEO to focus on longer-term initiatives, a...
Angela Missoni resigns after 24 years as creative director
MILAN — Angela Missoni is leaving the role of creative director after 24 years at the Missoni fashion house founded by her parents, Ottavio...
Merkel: Germany to discuss ‘common ground’ on Russia with US
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Germany will discuss “necessary common ground” with the U.S. on relations with Russia after President Joe...
CP urges Kansas City Southern to reject competing $33.6B bid
OMAHA, Neb. — Canadian Pacific is urging Kansas City Southern to reject Canadian National's rival $33.6 billion takeover bid, but it still refuses to...