WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers likely hired at a healthy pace in August, emboldened by brisk consumer spending and an economy that keeps growing steadily. Economists have forecast that employers added 189,000 jobs in August...
Read MoreSINGAPORE (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly lower on Thursday as the U.S. and China moved closer to imposing tariffs on billions of dollars of each other’s goods, sounding a call of caution in the markets. KEEPING SCORE:...
Read MoreTOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ultramodern conveniences, its zippy bullet trains, automated ticketing systems and smart homes work just fine, until the power goes out. The blackout across entire northern island of Hokkaido after a...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — Twitter’s permanent ban of conspiracy-monger Alex Jones on Thursday again underscored the difficulty many social-media services face in trying to consistently apply their rules against harassment and other...
Read MorePHILADELPHIA (AP) — As Colin Kaepernick watched from the apparel giant’s headquarters in Oregon, Nike aired its highly anticipated ad featuring the quarterback known for his social protests during the NFL season opener...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Canadian negotiators will extend at least through Friday their negotiations to reach a deal that would allow Canada to remain in a North American trade bloc. Canada’s envoy — Foreign Affairs...
Read MoreATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on New Jersey’s expanding sports betting market (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Caesars casino has launched its online sports betting operation. The New Jersey Division of Gaming...
Read MoreATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — On the day the National Football League season kicked off, four gambling companies either began offering sports betting in New Jersey or announced plans to do it soon. On a busy day Thursday, the...
Read MorePORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says new guidance about added sugars that will provide an alternate labeling option for pure maple syrup and honey will be released next year. The agency announced...
Read MoreEDGEMONT, S.D. (AP) — Federal investigators say human errors led to a BNSF Railway train striking and killing two railroad workers in South Dakota last year. The National Transportation Safety Board released its report Thursday...
Read More
