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Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis
BAUTA, Cuba (AP) — Just after 8 a.m., Pura Castell got in line behind about 100 other people waiting for a chance to buy frozen chicken legs. For two hours she leaned on her cane…
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Viela Bio scores breakthrough status for rare autoimmune disease treatment
Viela Bio Inc. has earned a breakthrough therapy designation from the Food and Drug Administration for a product to treat neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a life-threatening autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system. The…
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Appeals court weighs Trump permit for Keystone XL pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Justice Department attorneys want an appeals court to let construction proceed on the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada. But opponents say President Donald Trump is trying to skirt the…
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Under Armour’s North America head to depart at end of April
The president of Under Armour Inc.’s sluggish North American business will leave at the end of the month, according to a federal filing Thursday. Jason LaRose has worked at the Baltimore-based sportswear maker since 2013…
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New opportunity zone guidelines expected to loosen regulations
The Trump administration’s second set of proposed guidelines for opportunity zones aim to make it easier to invest in business and real estate in distressed areas throughout the country and encourage economic impact. The highly-anticipated…
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Atlas Brew Works brews beer for Awesome Con
Awesome Con — D.C.’s own version of Comic Con — has partnered with Atlas Brew Works for a limited-release beer canned exclusively for the convention and available at local restaurants.
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Disney Cruise Line debuts Captain Minnie Mouse, aims to inspire girls
Disney Cruise Line announced Thursday the debut of Captain Minnie Mouse. The cruise line aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the maritime industry.
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Uber rolls out feature urging riders to ‘check your ride’
The development comes several weeks after a University of South Carolina student was killed after getting into a car she had mistaken for the Uber ride she hailed.
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A glance at US mortgage rates
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates generally increased this year, though they are still lower than they were a year ago, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. This week Last week Year ago 30-year fixed 4.17 4.12…
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Ukraine reverses nationalization of tycoon’s bank
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian court on Thursday ruled that the 2016 nationalization of a major bank owned by a tycoon was illegal, sending shockwaves through the country’s financial community. Privatbank, Ukraine’s biggest lender,…
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How to get the most out of online reviews
In the world of online shopping , often buyers will purchase an item only after they see that other people also like it. And the easiest way to find out consumer sentiment? You guessed it:…
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Google: Android users get browser, search options in EU case
LONDON (AP) — Google said Thursday it will start giving European Union smartphone users a choice of browsers and search apps on its Android operating system, in changes designed to comply with an EU antitrust…
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Notre Dame fire raises fears for UK’s crumbling Parliament
LONDON (AP) — For some Britons who watched Notre Dame burn so fiercely in Paris, the horror was mixed with apprehension. What happened to the French landmark this week could easily befall the Houses of…
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US claims for unemployment aid hit lowest level since ’69
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in nearly half a century. The Labor Department says claims for jobless aid fell by 5,000 last week to 192,000, lowest since…
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US retail sales soared 1.6% in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales surged in March at the fastest pace since late 2017, as spending on autos, gasoline, furniture and clothing jumped. The Commerce Department said Thursday that sales increased a seasonally…
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