U.S. House approves bill lengthening coronavirus small-business loan terms
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation increasing the amount of time, to 24 weeks from the current eight-week deadline, for small...
Exclusive: As Trump ramps up attacks, Republicans less confident than Democrats in voting by mail, poll finds
Republicans are much more skeptical than Democrats their ballots will count if cast by mail and less confident they will be able to vote in...
Dollar chains expect robust demand as shoppers brace for recession
America’s top dollar store chains beat profit estimates on Thursday and said they would benefit from demand for affordable groceries and household essentials in coming...
Wall Street climbs on healthcare, tech push
Wall Street’s major indexes rose on Thursday, boosted by gains in healthcare and technology stocks, as investors bet on a swift recovery from a coronavirus-driven...
France to open bars and beaches in second phase of easing lockdown
France will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen from June 2, though with more restrictions in Paris than elsewhere, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said...
French COVID-19 tracing app to be available from June 2: PM
The French government’s contact-tracing app to curb the new coronavirus outbreak spread will be available from June 2, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe told a news...
U.S. caps charter flights to Cuba at 3,600 per year
The United States will impose a cap on charter flights to Cuba at 3,600 per year, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Thursday, as President...
Spain’s increase in COVID-19 deaths slows almost to a stall
Spain said its coronavirus death toll reached 27,119 on Thursday, rising by just one for the second day in a row as authorities fine-tune a...
Motor racing: Ricciardo talked to Ferrari before McLaren move
Daniel Ricciardo had discussions with Ferrari over a possible move to the Italian Formula One team before opting for McLaren, the Australian said on Thursday....
Woodley seeks to regain UFC welterweight belt after long layoff
An intriguing welterweight main event headlines Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night....