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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Apple"s new creator platform for podcasts shows it"s taking Spotify more seriously as a competitor
Apple saw a chance to slow t.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
The White House signals a pause on coronavirus aid
Taking a timeout on economic relief is a risk the country can’t afford......»»
The White House signals a pause on coronavirus aid
Taking a timeout on economic relief is a risk the country can’t afford......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»