Tag: Business

Latvia charges 2 Lithuanians for counterfeiting Ariel laundry products in organized criminal venture

HELSINKI -- Latvian police said Thursday that criminal proceedings have been initiated against two Lithuanian citizens suspected of counterfeiting Ariel laundry detergent products...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb.The rate slipped to 6.78% from...

Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls to lowest level in 6 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively...

Ford agrees to pay penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on...

Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' show

NEW YORK -- Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7...

EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in 'abusive' Marketplace practices

LONDON -- European Union regulators hit Facebook parent Meta with a fine of nearly 800 million euros on Thursday for what they call...