Amazon holiday quarter delivers, threatens profit squeeze for UPS and FedEx
Amazon.com Inc’s rapid expansion of one-day shipping delivered a strong holiday quarter and showed the rising ambition of the company, which in six years has...
U.S. declares coronavirus public health emergency after imposing quarantines
WASHINGTON Reuters) – The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public health emergency on Friday and...
Senate rejects witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, clearing way for acquittal
The U.S. Senate on Friday voted against calling witnesses and collecting new evidence in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, clearing the way for Trump’s almost...
U.S.-UK trade deal needs labor, climate protections, enforcement: U.S. lawmaker
A future U.S.-UK trade agreement must incorporate strong provisions on worker rights, environmental protection, and enforcement to ensure bipartisan support, U.S. House Ways and Means...
Brexiteers celebrate as Britain leaves EU
The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future....
As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts
Facebook Inc said it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus, in a rare departure from its usual approach to dubious health content that...
Virus outbreak, data stoke growth worry to drive stocks lower
Wall Street’s major averages tumbled more than 1.5% on Friday, sealing its worst week in six months, as the spreading coronavirus outbreak, coupled with sluggish...
Environmentalists invoke belugas in effort to halt Alaska oil exploration
Two environmental groups on Friday issued notice that they intend to sue the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to void a permit allowing oil exploration...
U.S. will qualify for 2022 World Cup, say former coaches
The future is bright for the U.S. soccer team and the young squad is sure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, former...
Future U.S.-UK trade deal needs labor, climate protections, enforcement: U.S. lawmaker
A future U.S.-UK trade agreement must incorporate strong provisions on worker rights, environmental protection, and enforcement to ensure bipartisan support, U.S. House Ways and Means...
