Tag: general news
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
LONDON -- Two of London's most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming...
US inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures still stubborn
WASHINGTON -- Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled. According...
Agribusiness-friendly states in Brazil try to undo forest protections
BRASILIA, Brazil -- Several states in Brazil are trying to rid themselves of rainforest protections, bowing to pressure from cattle ranchers and soybean...
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls again, hovers near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.Jobless claim applications fell by 2,000 to 213,000 for...
What stores are open on Thanksgiving?
WASHINGTON -- With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of...
Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly...