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What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small …

6/11/2024
“Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods. Because shoppers like the service, offering it can be a plus for a small business. But since the payment plan is …

World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy …

6/11/2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States. The …

Community health centers' new crisis: The need for …

6/11/2024
The humanitarian organization Direct Relief is helping community health centers across the United States install rooftop solar and battery storage systems as they confront more frequent power outages …

US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild …

6/11/2024
Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks. The AAA motor club says the national average for gas …

With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as …

6/10/2024
As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate …

Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after bridge …

6/10/2024
BALTIMORE (AP) — The main shipping channel into Baltimore’s port has fully reopened to its original depth and width following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which blocked …

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing …

6/10/2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment's expected approval for people with …

In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear …

6/10/2024
Bill Gates and his energy company are starting construction at their Wyoming site for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will “revolutionize” how power is generated. Gates was …

Extended power outage that hit Puerto Rico angers and …

6/10/2024
COAMO, Puerto Rico (AP) — Towns in central and southern Puerto Rico are struggling to emerge from a prolonged power outage that forced authorities in the U.S. territory to activate an emergency …

Facebook owner Meta seeks to train AI model on …

6/10/2024
LONDON (AP) — Meta wants to use data from users in privacy-conscious Europe to train its artificial intelligence models, the social media giant said Monday as it faces concerns about data …

An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in …

6/10/2024
DALLAS (AP) — Activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has bought a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is seeking to force out the CEO of the airline, which has struggled with …

Supreme Court will take up Meta's bid to end lawsuit …

6/10/2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider shutting down a multibillion-dollar class action investors' lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta stemming from the privacy scandal …