Michael Bambang Hartono, tobacco tycoon and Indonesia’s richest man, dies at 86
Michael Bambang Hartono, tobacco tycoon and Indonesia’s richest man, dies at 86 Indonesia’s richest man, Michael Bambang Hartono, has died at the age of 86 ByNINIEK KARMINI Associated Press March 19, 2026, 8:19 AM 1:30 Indonesian billionaire and philanthropist Michael Hartono holds cards as he plays bridge in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, August. 11, 2018. […]
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low ByThe Associated Press March 19, 2026, 8:33 AM 1:30 WASHINGTON — US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically […]
MLB partners with Polymarket
MLB partners with Polymarket Major League Baseball is entering an official partnership with Polymarket and has an agreement with the federal commission overseeing prediction markets to collaborate on integrity concerns ByThe Associated Press March 19, 2026, 11:23 AM 4:11 FILE – Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference, June 29, 2019, […]
In an always-on culture, employees try ‘microshifting’ to reclaim personal lives
In an always-on culture, employees try ‘microshifting’ to reclaim personal lives A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical nine-to-five routine ByCATHY BUSSEWITZ WELLNESS WRITER Associated Press March 19, 2026, 11:24 AM 1:30 (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin) The Associated Press NEW YORK — Before the house is humming and her teenagers […]
Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies
Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows BySHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press and ANTON L. DELGADO Associated Press March 19, 2026, 9:17 AM 1:30 An elderly man ties a gas […]
Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer
Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability as the spring planting season nears ByJACK DURA Associated Press March 18, 2026, 12:05 AM 1:41 Tom Waters, a seventh-generation farmer, stands next to his planting machinery Friday, […]
US producer prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year
US producer prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer March 18, 2026, 8:41 AM 1:41 FILE – Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors […]
Macy’s posts strong 4Q results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty
Macy’s posts strong 4Q results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty Macy’s is reporting stronger-than-expected profits from the crucial fourth-quarter and comparable sales are up again ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer March 18, 2026, 7:06 AM 1:41 The Macy’s logo is seen Feb. 22, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) The Associated Press NEW […]
Wall Street follows global markets higher and oil retreats despite new barrage out of Iran
Wall Street follows global markets higher and oil retreats despite new barrage out of Iran Wall Street followed global markets higher and the price of U.S. crude fell back slightly despite a renewed barrage out of Iran targeting its Gulf neighbors ByCHAN HO-HIM AND MATT OTT AP business writers March 18, 2026, 12:48 AM 1:41 […]
Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial
Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial A Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee says it was immature and unacceptable that he called customers stupid ByLARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press March 17, 2026, 6:22 PM 1:41 FILE – The Ticketmaster logo is seen along the sideline of the field before an […]
