MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government said Thursday it is formally requesting a dispute settlement panel in its ongoing row with Mexico over its limits on genetically modified corn. Mexico’s Economy Department said it had […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Air Force will invest $235 million to help a start-up manufacturer build a jet with a blended-wing body that officials say could provide greater range and efficiency for military tankers […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden has devoted the past several weeks to promoting the positive impacts of his policies — but his efforts have yet to meaningfully register with the public. Only 36% of […]
Most Federal Reserve officials last month still regarded high inflation as an ongoing threat that could require further interest rate increases, according to the minutes of their July 25-26 meeting released last week. At the […]
Subway said Thursday it will be sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm with expertise in restaurant management that could help the sandwich chain expand and improve its stores. Terms of the deal weren’t […]
ROCKY MOUNT — The Carolinas Gateway Partnership’s Board of Directors named Robert B. Pike (Bob) as its new President/CEO, effective Sept.1. Pike succeeds E. Norris Tolson, who has led the organization for the past seven years. […]
WENTWORTH — Rockingham County Commissioners approved a rezoning case on Monday believed to be tied to potential casino expansion in the state. The commissioners, who are all Republicans, approved a nearly 200-acre rezoning request on […]
CAMP DAVID, Md. — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to expand security and economic ties at a summit at the U.S. presidential retreat of Camp David. Their […]
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a nearly 10% stake in Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse. Shares of Bloomin’ Brands climbed more than 7% in Friday midday trading. The stock […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the […]
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