Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople
Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople As the number of skilled tradespeople dwindles in the U.S., Walmart is building up its own workforce to keep conveyor belts moving and refrigerated grocery cases cold ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer December 19, 2025, 3:19 PM 1:07 Maintenance technician Liz Cardenas […]
States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more
States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more Lawmakers across the U.S. will be debating whether to adopt new federal tax breaks for tips, overtime and business expenses ByDAVID A. LIEB Associated Press December 19, 2025, 10:09 AM 1:07 President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order […]
Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike
Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike Bolivia’s largest cities La Paz and Santa Cruz have been brought to a standstill as public transportation workers strike against a 100% fuel price increase ordered by the new government ByCARLOS VALDEZ Associated Press December 19, 2025, 10:29 AM 1:07 People walk […]
Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain
Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain Sony is taking control of the beloved comic strip Peanuts ByThe Associated Press December 19, 2025, 9:47 AM 1:07 FILE – Sony Corp. President Kenichiro Yoshida speaks as characters from Peanuts are shown at a press conference at the company’s […]
Warm weather and low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts
Warm weather and low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts Lack of snow is causing problems for ski resorts and other businesses in the Western U.S. that rely on wintry conditions ByMEAD GRUVER Associated Press and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press December 19, 2025, 7:16 AM 1:07 A gondola hangs in front of snow-scarce mountains Thursday, Dec. […]
Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE
Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE A Kansas tribe said it has walked away from a nearly $30 million federal contract to come up with preliminary designs for immigrant detention centers after facing a wave of online criticism ByHEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press December 18, 2025, 6:17 PM […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer December 18, 2025, 12:03 PM 1:07 FILE – A for sale sign stands outside a […]
US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low
US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 last week, remaining in the same historically healthy range of the past few years even as concerns grow about the health of the labor market ByMATT OTT AP business writer December 18, 2025, 8:41 […]
The Bank of England cuts its key interest rate from 4% to 3.75%
The Bank of England cuts its key interest rate from 4% to 3.75% The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months amid signs the stubbornly high inflation that has plagued British consumers and businesses is beginning to ease ByThe Associated Press December 18, 2025, 7:05 AM […]
Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 3.75%, the first reduction in 4 months
Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 3.75%, the first reduction in 4 months Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 3.75%, the first reduction in 4 months ByThe Associated Press December 18, 2025, 7:01 AM 1:07 LONDON — Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 3.75%, the first reduction in 4 […]
