Twitter’s plan to charge for crucial tool prompts outcry
After the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, thousands of volunteer software engineers scoured Twitter for pleas for help, including those from individuals trapped in fallen buildings, and linked…
CVS buying spree continues with $10.6B Oak Street deal
By acquiring primary care provider Oak Street Health for about $10.6 billion, CVS Health is making a larger commitment to primary care services. On Wednesday, the pharmacy chain announced that…
Retailers try to curb theft while not angering shoppers
When the prospect of a global epidemic diminished, Maureen Holohan was keen to cut back on her reliance on internet shopping and return to conventional malls in search of better…
Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Fed chair’s key speech
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday ahead of a closely watched speech by the Federal Reserve chief that may give clues about future interest rate hikes. Investors were also eyeing…
Small businesses brace for cautious holiday shoppers
Small businesses are stocking the shelves early this holiday season and waiting to see how many gifts inflation-weary shoppers feel like giving. Holiday shopping was relatively strong during the past…
Small businesses, and shoppers, return to holiday markets
On a recent evening in early November, shoppers at the Bryant Park holiday market in New York City were in the holiday spirit well before Black Friday. The scent of…
Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy
Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages…
Business, labor groups agree on $1.8B unemployment debt plan
Illinois business and labor groups have agreed on a plan to erase a $1.8 billion debt, generated by the wrenching COVID-19 pandemic, in the account that covers unemployment benefits, state…
El Salvador to repurchase more of its debt
El Salvador’s government announced Tuesday that it will make a second buyback of its sovereign debt bonds maturing in 2023 and 2025 as it tries to calm market concerns that…
Virginia Walmart mass shooting survivor files $50M lawsuit
A Walmart employee who survived last week’s mass shooting at a store in Virginia has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for allegedly continuing to employ the shooter…