Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread

Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, shopping and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving. A newlywed California couple left their...
Neiman Marcus becomes 2nd major retailer to seek Chapter 11

Neiman Marcus becomes 2nd major retailer to seek Chapter 11

NEW YORK (AP) — Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain and second major retailer to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic. The move by the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain was announced...

US won’t seek recall of 56 million Takata air bag inflators

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency will not force automakers to recall 56 million newer Takata air bag inflators, citing industry research that shows the devices are safe.Instead, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said...
EU executive seeks supervisor of anti-money laundering fight

EU executive seeks supervisor of anti-money laundering fight

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm unveiled plans Thursday for improving how money laundering and financing for extremist groups are countered across the 27-country bloc, with the goal of creating a supervising authority to ensure every member...
US productivity drops sharp 2.5% in Q1 as labor costs rise

US productivity drops sharp 2.5% in Q1 as labor costs rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. productivity fell a sharp 2.5% in the first three months of this year, the biggest decline since 2015, with labor costs jumping 4.8%.The Labor Department reported Thursday that the decline in productivity, the amount of output per hour of work,...