China auto sales fall in April but loss narrows

China auto sales fall in April but loss narrows

May 12, 2020 | Finance

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales declined again in April but losses narrowed in a sign the industry’s biggest global market is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic as Beijing eases anti-disease controls, according to an industry group. Sales of SUVs, sedans...
Paris awakens slowly after 2-month slumber to world it lost

Paris awakens slowly after 2-month slumber to world it lost

May 11, 2020 | Finance

PARIS (AP) — After a two-month freeze, Paris slowly awakened on Monday to the world it had lost under lockdown as hairdressers, florists, nail salons and some other businesses reopened – but under mandatory social distancing requirements.Like a just-awakened...
Massachusetts deaths top 5,000 as governor weighs reopening

Massachusetts deaths top 5,000 as governor weighs reopening

May 11, 2020 | Finance

With states across the country beginning to reopen businesses, Massachusetts’ governor is facing mounting pressure to follow suit even as coronavirus deaths reached another grim milestone.The state reported 129 new deaths Monday, bringing the total to 5,108....
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets

Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets

May 11, 2020 | Finance

CHICAGO (AP) — Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.The new rule is the latest in a wave of stricter policies that tech companies are rolling out to confront an outbreak of...
Company earnings tell the story of the pandemic’s early days

Company earnings tell the story of the pandemic’s early days

May 11, 2020 | Finance

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.________________________EARNINGS SEASON: The damage...