President Joe Biden is discovering the limits of his power to boost the world’s largest economy on his own, as congressional opposition to his sweeping stimulus plan hardened soon after
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U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up as Biden Plan Unveiled: Markets Wrap
U.S. equity futures edged higher Friday and Treasury contracts were steady as investors scrutinized President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan. Asian stocks looked set for a muted start.
Continue reading »How the ‘Black Death’ Pandemic Reshaped Europe’s Feudal Economy
The introduction of an effective Covid-19 vaccine means the light at the end of the tunnel may be in sight. But it’s hard to know what the post-crisis period has
Continue reading »Transit Systems Dodge Worst Cuts for Now With $27 Billion U.S. Aid
The $27 billion cash infusion for U.S. transit agencies that Congress included in year-end legislation will help avoid draconian service cuts but still leaves them facing sharp declines in ridership
Continue reading »Dirty Fuel Demand Jumps With More Ships Running Pollution Kits
An increase in vessels being fitted with pollution-reducing kits and unusually strong demand for container shipping is providing a boost to the dirtiest marine fuel. The number of ships fitted
Continue reading »Missouri governor slams coronavirus rules on gatherings: 'Not going to mandate who goes in the front door'
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on President Trump’s plan to combat violence in US cities Operation Legend is a Department of Justice initiative to combat the surge of violent crime in
Continue reading »Visa Stalls Plans to Raise Fees for Some In-Store Retailers
Visa Inc. is delaying plans to raise the swipe fees paid by certain U.S. merchants each time a customer uses a credit card in-store as the coronavirus pandemic continues to
Continue reading »FDA said to plan early December advisory meetings to discuss Covid-19 vaccines ahead of potential authorization
The FDA is said to have asked its vaccines advisory committee to plan to meet Dec. 8-10 to discuss Covid-19 vaccines. The meetings could discuss both Pfizer and Moderna's applications.
Continue reading »Biden says Trump's coronavirus response 'almost criminal' during rally in Philadelphia
Biden holds a ‘Souls to the Polls’ event in Philadelphia Former Vice President Joe Biden made a pitch to Black voters in Philadelphia on Sunday, arguing that they had been
Continue reading »Patriots, Titans See More Positive Virus Tests, NFL Network Says
New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for Covid-19, according to the NFL Network. The Patriots played the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 5 in a game
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