Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’
GENEVA (AP) — Bashar Ali Naim used to work in a perfume and accessories store in Baghdad, earning $480 per week on average. About three months ago, the coronavirus outbreak swept into Iraq, and the 28-year-old father of two has been out of work ever since.“I am...
Nevada casinos to reopen; America can’t get enough pizza
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.________________________TRAVEL & LEISURE:...
History in the making as House cast proxy votes in pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers were voting by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risk of travel to Washington during the pandemic.To mark Wednesday’s history-making moment,...
AMD’s Lisa Su is first woman to top AP’s CEO pay analysis
Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company’s stock during her five years as CEO.The...