Tag: U.S. News
California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour...
Starting a small business is hard. Exiting can be even harder, but planning early is the key
NEW YORK -- Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready...
What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee...
New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Harry Potter fans eagerly anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort...
Reuters hires former Post and AP executive editor Sally Buzbee to lead U.S., Canada news operation
Reuters has hired Sally Buzbee, former executive editor of the Washington Post and Associated Press, to be its top news editor in the...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain, apart from in China, after Wall St regains its stride
BANGKOK -- Asian shares advanced Tuesday, apart from in China, after most U.S. stocks ticked higher to recover some of their swoon from...