Tag: Business

China’s exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions

HONG KONG -- China’s exports beat forecasts in June, customs data showed Friday, while imports grew less than expected.Exports grew 8.6% from the...

Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism

ISTANBUL -- Under the sweltering Turkish sun, tourists wander through sets that recreate Ottoman and Byzantine-era castles, take selfies with actors in traditional...

US would keep more hydropower under agreement with Canada on treaty governing Columbia River

SEATTLE -- The U.S. and Canada said Thursday they have agreed to update a six-decade-old treaty that governs the use of one of...

The Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company over alleged misuse song in ad

FILE - The Beastie Boys, from left, Adam Yauch, Mike Diamond, and Adam Horovitz arrive at an interview panel during the SXSW Music...

Dollar General agrees to pay $12 million fine to settle alleged workplace safety violations

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and improve conditions at its thousands...

Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challenge

BOSTON -- A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after...