Whitmer aide posts Florida beach photos despite governor’s travel warning Michigan governor’s top aide vacations in Florida; reaction from state Rep. Steve Johnson. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Sunday blamed travelers for a
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A key to bridging the political divide: Sit down and talk?
NEW YORK — A few years ago, Dave Isay started worrying about America as he saw the middle ground between the political parties vanish into what he calls “disconnection and
Continue reading »TurboTax says IRS has correct bank account info for stimulus checks; doesn't expect another issue
As the Internal Revenue Service begins to disburse the third economic impact payments, the agency says it has fixed an account mishap that delayed the second stimulus deposits for millions
Continue reading »Germany Recommends Astra Covid Shot Only for People Under 65
Germany cast doubt on AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 shot for the elderly in a move that could perpetuate the European Union’s vaccine supply shortages. The country’s immunization commission recommended that the
Continue reading »Biden Seeks to Juice Economy as Congress Spars Over Stimulus
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
Continue reading »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
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