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A federal appeals court has upheld the extortion and fraud convictions of a once-celebrated young Massachusetts mayor who was found guilty of extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from marijuana businesses.

Official figures show that Germany’s inflation rate slipped back slightly to 10% in November.

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoff announcements by several large tech companies.

President Xi Jinping says China is ready to “forge closer partnership” with Russia in energy.

The head of the International Monetary Fund says it’s time for China to move away from mass lockdowns under its “zero-COVID” approach.

A top Qatari official involved in preparing his country’s hosting of the World Cup has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time.

President Joe Biden's visit to a computer chip factory in Bay City, Michigan, continues his push for his economic agenda.

Asian shares are trading mostly higher as jitters over protests in China about its stringent anti-COVID policies fade.

Stocks are off to a wobbly start on Wall Street and as some concerns dissipate over the protests in China against that country's severe COVID restrictions.

South Korea’s government has ordered some of the thousands of truck drivers who have been on strike to return to work, insisting that their nationwide walkout over freight fare issues is hurting an already weak economy.

The Interior Department has proposed rules to limit methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands.

Two Federal Reserve officials said they favor raising the Fed’s key rate to roughly 5% or more and keeping it at its peak through next year — longer than many on Wall Street have expected.

Fidelity Charitable, the nation’s largest grantmaker, is getting into NFTs or nonfungible tokens despite a torrent of bad news about cryptocurrency companies.

The head of the European Central Bank says she doesn't believe inflation has peaked after reaching the highest levels on record.

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.

Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, the latest casualty of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

The Amazon Fulfillment center in Opa-Locka is busy filling thousands of Cyber Monday orders.

Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on gifts and other items that have ballooned in price because of high inflation.

Irish regulators have slapped Facebook parent Meta with a 265 million euro fine in what is the company’s latest punishment for breaching strict European Union data privacy rules.

Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year.

Russian energy giant Gazprom announced Monday that it will not further reduce natural gas to Moldova as it had threatened to do after claiming that bills went unpaid and that flows crossing through Ukraine were not making it to Moldova.

Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday that the number of babies born this year is below last year's record low.

With police out in force, there was no word of additional protests against strict government anti-pandemic measures Tuesday in Beijing, as temperatures fell well below freezing.

Six families are mourning loved ones who were killed in the mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.

The United States’ 0-0 draw against England in the World Cup drew 19.98 million viewers for English- and Spanish-language broadcasts.

Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm.

Ever-widening access to the internet is offering a new opportunity for Cubans looking for hard-to-obtain basic goods: online shopping.

Environmental groups are once again at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England in the wake of a decision by high-end retail giant Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster.

The Biden administration is easing some oil sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to support newly restarted negotiations between the Venezuelan government and its opposition.

Macao has tentatively renewed the casino licenses of MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and three Chinese rivals after they promised to help diversify the economy by investing in non-gambling attractions.

In cities across Europe, officials are wrestling with a choice this Christmas.

The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security.

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

The European Union and the United States are treading precariously close to a major trans-Atlantic trade dispute at a time when the two Western giants want to show unity in the face of challenges from Russia and China.

Elon Musk says that Twitter plans to relaunch its premium service that will offer different colored check marks to accounts next week.

Residents of some parts of China's capital are overwhelming delivery apps as the city government orders faster construction of quarantine centers and field hospitals.

Germany’s economy saw stronger growth in the third quarter than expected as consumer spending picked up following the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

Asian shares are mixed as worries about the regional economy deepen and government data show higher-than-expected inflation in Japan.

Stocks wavered in uncertain trading on Wall Street, but major indexes are on track to notch weekly gains.

A witness says that the Walmart supervisor who shot and killed six coworkers in Virginia seemed to target people and shot some victims after they were already hit and appeared to be dead.

Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note on his phone listing grievances against coworkers.

Shoppers eager to start holiday shopping but weighed down by inflation are hunting for the best deals at stores and online this Black Friday.

New Twitter owner Elon Musk says he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.

The deadline is looming for Western allies to agree on a price cap on Russia oil.

The head of the International Energy Agency says Europe should be able to cope with the natural gas supply crunch in the coming months thanks to considerable reserves but warned that the continent could face a bigger energy crisis next winter.

European Union data shows that Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year.

There are a lot of reasons to start a business in Florida – the state’s government keeps requirements and business taxes low.

While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains.

The mass shooting Wednesday at a Walmart in Virginia is only the latest example of a workplace shooting perpetrated by an employee.

European Union nations have not been able to surmount bitter disagreements in their struggle to effectively shield 450 million citizens from massive increases in their natural gas bills as cold weather sets in.

Most schools in Scotland are closed as thousands of teachers walked off the job, joining scores of postal workers and university lecturers in industrial action to demand better pay and working conditions to cope with the country’s cost-of-living crisis.

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

"What people fail to understand about Patagonia ... is that we are unapologetically a for-profit business," CEO Ryan Gellert told CNBC on Wednesday.

The investor launched a proxy fight, won a board seat and now endorses a strategic review at Griffon. Here's what might be next.

A "fiscal event" to outline funding to tackle the cost-of-living crisis is still due to take place.

The council notice prohibits activities until the park can show risk assessments on drowning.

Zara had said the name of House of Zana was "one small brush mark" from being the same as theirs.

It’s not always easy to find the perfect name for your business. There are many things to consider. Get five of them here.

Data breaches are on the rise and there seems to be no end to their devastation. In addition to the consequences of leaked data, data breaches are costly.

The Washington Post’s personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gives seven tips to protect yourself whether a recession is coming or not.

A predictive dialer uses advanced computerized algorithms to manage calls and data. The results are sure to blow your competitors out of the water!

The supermarket chain has beaten a rival offer from EG Group which is owned by billionaire Issa brothers.

Do you use Instagram for professional brand building and networking? Is increasing audience loyalty for your brand an end goal

The high street fashion giant claims Darlington-based House of Zana is "conceptually identical".

In 2022, brand visibility is everything. After all, if consumers aren’t aware of your products or services, you can’t expect much success.

As an entrepreneur, you are always, protecting your financial assets is just as important as growing your business.

The retailer is bringing back staff rewards after being forced to scrap them last year amid losses.

The pandemic has caused a massive backlog at the IRS. The Post's Michelle Singletary explains how your taxes might be impacted this year.

Bankers are resisting the bill, calling it government overreach and saying lawmakers are creating a problem with a non-issue in Arizona.

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead.

The Post’s personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains what to do if you haven’t filed your taxes consistently.

Using Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to accept payments for your small business? Here’s what the new tax law says.

Janus Wagonback - known as George - successfully predicted 10 draws to get the big win.

Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains why saving for retirement is the best way to invest in your future.

End of work-from-home guidance a boost for hospitality, while nightclubs welcome scrapping of covid passes.

Your employees are your biggest asset as a business owner, and they should be well catered for and looked after.

How the football sticker maker survived a thieving tycoon and competition from Lycra-clad wrestlers.

Paytm validates a model of digitization in which losing on individual-transaction take rates is more than made up by gains from handling billions of them.

Paytm validates a model of digitization in which losing on individual-transaction take rates is more than made up by gains from handling billions of them.

As Sir Keir prepares for his first in-person conference as leader, we look at the promises he has made.

The deal will see founder Charlie Mullins offload his 90% stake in the group.

Activist investor Jana Partners could look for different routes to improve Vonage’s value.

Iain Anderson says he will work to "build a bridge" between the government and LGBT community.

His wife’s children and grandchildren don’t follow the rules of the ranch.

When you set out to start your own business, you will get a lot of advice from different people. Most of which is likely to come from people

The two counts against Natasha Weeks, 29, were filed Aug. 18 and unsealed Monday in the U.S. District Court in Hammond, according to filings.

Pedestrian didn’t intend to interject, but “advice” was almost involuntary.

Offering a cash discount program in your store for the goods and services you sell is a good way to keep customers happy.

Ex-husband reveals that he had a son with another woman. Should reader tell her sons?

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.

In the cut-throat culinary world, chef Lauren Van Liew proved to be a champion, winning both the “Chopped” and “Supermarket Stakeout” competitions on the Food Network. Some recipes can be intimidating because one of the first two or three ingredients you’ve never heard of it, don’t know where to find it. I don’t know what happened. Van Liew: I don’t know— I think to each their own. Hall and Judith Isacoff)The post ‘Chopped’ Champion Lauren Van Liew Flourishing As A Caterer appeared first on Zenger News.

The star says she had a "psychotic break" after being attacked by a male record producer.

The idea of taking your business into the international arena is exciting, especially when there aren't any apparent repercussions.

Starting a new business likely holds a high degree of significance to you. Not only is it a major milestone it signals a new beginning

CANBERRA, Australia — Business travelers and international students will be among the first overseas visitors to visit Australia when borders reopen, leaving tourists last in the queue. International travel suffered a significant setback since health advice for people under 50 to avoid the AstraZeneca vaccine significantly delayed the nation’s rollout. “Obviously tourism is important to our economy, but we also have to remember that domestic tourism can help fill the gap when it comes to international tourism,” he said. “That failure sits on Scott Morrison’s head.”The tourism minister said travel bubbles with countries other than New Zealand would depend on virus performance and vaccinations overseas. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said Australia made no apologies for its tough stance on borders.

We’ve prepared a 10-point checklist for starting a delivery business that will be of help to you. Develop a Business PlanLike any other business, you’ll need to start with a clear business plan for your costs, pricing, and profit margins. Your courier business plan will help you map out the specifics of your business and discover some unknowns—business name, target market, monthly goals. Before you start your own delivery business, you’ll need to determine the type of vehicles that will suit your business. We hope this checklist for starting a delivery business will equip you with everything you need to get started and plan accordingly.

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Since no official business can be conducted by the House until a speaker is elected, a lengthy balloting process could ensue while pressing matters such as the state budget and pandemic recovery are held in abeyance. Madigan, some Democrats contend privately, is counting at the very least on attrition to eventually return him as speaker as issues mount.

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