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The first country to legalize pot is taking it slow

The first country to legalize recreational marijuana is still going through growing pains in setting up its market......»»

Category: topSource: moneySep 16th, 2018

US Whiskey Exports Slow as Tariffs Take the ‘Angels Share’

$BF-B American whiskey exports slumped in 2-H of Y 2018, taking a blow from higher duties by the country’s trading partners following President Trump’s tariffs an industry group said on Thursday. Canad.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsMar 21st, 2019

Supply Woes to Slow Canada"s Marijuana Legalization

Canada became the largest country to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but a patchwork of regulations and a shortage of legal supply means the black market won’t likely disappear anytime soon......»»

Category: topSource: wsjOct 17th, 2018

Japan’s economy slumps back into decline as COVID-19 hits spending

Japan’s economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as a slow vaccine rollout and new COVID-19 infections hit spending on items such as dining out and clothes, raising concerns the country will lag others emerging from the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 18th, 2021

Amazon said it would create 10,000 new jobs in the UK in 2021, taking its workforce to 55,000 in the country

Amazon's new job openings are in its operations network, corporate offices, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), it said. In this June 6, 2019, file photo Amazon CEO Jef.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 14th, 2021

Market Extra: Federal stimulus is a ‘lifeline’ for communities whacked by the corona-crisis, as scars of 2008 linger

Communities across the country are taking the lessons from the Great Recession to heart as they dig out from the financial mess left by the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2021

MarketWatch: Federal stimulus is a ‘lifeline’ for tourist towns whacked by the corona-crisis, as scars of 2008 linger

Communities across the country are taking the lessons from the Great Recession to heart as they dig out from the financial mess left by the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 6th, 2021

Apple"s new creator platform for podcasts shows it"s taking Spotify more seriously as a competitor

Apple saw a chance to slow t.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 21st, 2021

Abbott’s new order contradicts Spurs’ plan for fan’s slow return

The Spurs are taking guidance from the NBA, medical experts and science in how they bring fans back to the East Side arena......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 3rd, 2021

Georgia House committee passes bill to legalize sports betting

Georgia is taking a closer look at legalizing sports betting to help fund programs like the HOPE Scholarship and K-12 education. A Feb. 2 House committee vote moved the option further......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 3rd, 2021

Biden administration taking steps to speed up putting Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

"It's important that our notes, our money ... reflect the history and diversity of our country," said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. A portrait of Harriet Tubman (1820 191.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 25th, 2021

Israel is freezing flights in and out of the country to slow the spread of COVID-19 strains

The freeze will take effect early Tuesday morning and last until January 31. Domestic airlines will also face new restrictions, Haaretz reported. FI.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 24th, 2021

Limits of smartphone data are on display as country seeks to reopen

The data became useful in showing that stay-at-home orders helped slow covid-19’s spread, but its utility for forecasting is limited as people start moving again......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 14th, 2020

What the "reopen" protesters are really saying

Associated Press People have filled streets and squares across the country to protest lockdown orders meant to stem the spread of the coronavirus. A review of those demonstrations reveals who is taking part in them and what they.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 5th, 2020

The White House signals a pause on coronavirus aid

Taking a timeout on economic relief is a risk the country can’t afford......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 4th, 2020

The White House signals a pause on coronavirus aid

Taking a timeout on economic relief is a risk the country can’t afford......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 4th, 2020

Coronavirus savages U.S. economy in first quarter; bigger hit still to come

The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter at its sharpest pace since the Great Recession as stringent measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus almost shut down the country, ending the longest expansion in the nation's history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 29th, 2020

Coronavirus savages U.S. economy in first quarter; worse still to come

The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter at its sharpest pace since the Great Recession as stringent measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus almost shut down the country, ending the longest expansion in the nation's history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 29th, 2020

Not even a pandemic can slow down the killing in Mexico

REUTERS/Yahir Ceballos Mexico continued to see rising levels of violence in March, when the country had 3,000 homicide victims. That was the second highest monthly total since 2006, and April has shown no sign of a decrease even with restrictions.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 29th, 2020

Coronavirus hammered U.S. economy in first quarter

The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter at its sharpest pace since the Great Recession as stringent measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus almost shut down the country, ending the longest expansion in the nation's history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 29th, 2020

Coronavirus likely hammered U.S. economy in first quarter

The U.S. economy likely contracted in the first quarter at its sharpest pace since the Great Recession as stringent measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus almost shut down the country, ending the longest expansion in the nation's history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 29th, 2020