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COVID-19 pandemic tanked Visit Florida’s return on investment, report says
click to enlarge Visit Florida saw its return on investment fall to…
China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years
MACAO — After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted over alleged falsification of his own vaccination data
SAO PAULO — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was formally accused Tuesday…
Savannah plans a supersized 200th anniversary celebration of its beloved St. Patrick’s Day parade
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There was no green beer, no pickup trucks towing…
Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market, to spend more on tourism
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s government has lifted curbs on property deals…
Singapore Airshow features aerial displays and the international debut of China’s C919
SINGAPORE — The Singapore Airshow â Asiaâs largest â kicked off Tuesday…
Biden admin providing $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to make computer chips
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Monday that the government intends to…
Biden administration announces $5 billion commitment for research and development of computer chips
FILE – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks Dec. 11, 2023, during…
Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported to US
WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico…
Economists say the labor market is strong — but job seekers don’t share that confidence. Here’s why
The job market looks solid on paper. Over the course of 2023,…
A COVID-era program is awash in fraud. Congress aims to wind it down and expand the child tax credit
WASHINGTON — When IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel met privately with senators recently,…
Schools are using surveillance to catch students vaping
When Aaliyah Iglesias was caught vaping at a Texas high school, she…
Online retailer eBay is cutting 1,000 jobs. It's the latest tech company to reduce its workforce
LONDON — Online retailer eBay Inc. will cut about 1,000 jobs, or…
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says
DAVOS, Switzerland — The world could have its first trillionaire within a…
Conflict, climate change and AI get top billing for meeting in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland — The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in…
Will air fares remain high in 2024? Here's what experts say
The airline industry’s dramatic climb from the depths of the pandemic may…
Malaysia's Capital A paves way for merger of AirAsia's operations globally
Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad CAPI.KL said on Monday it intends to sell…
Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade
NEW ORLEANS — The countdown to Mardi Gras begins Saturday in New…
Carrefour pulls Doritos and other PepsiCo products from shelves over price hikes
Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in it stores…