Some businesses want masks on, even as states drop mandates Although nearly a fifth of U.S. states don't require people to wear masks to protect against COVID-19, some businesses are requiring employees and customers to be masked on their premises By JO...

Billionaires John, Laura Arnold to give 5% of wealth yearly Billionaire philanthropists John and Laura Arnold have committed to donate 5% of their wealth annually as part of an effort to encourage increased, timelier donations to charities By HALELUYA H...

The Associated Press FILE - In this Wednesday, March 10, 2021 file photo, waiter Jose Bravo, center, delivers food for Alberto Castaneda, left, and his wife, Esther, at Picos restaurant in Houston. The Institute for Supply Management, an association of...

Twitter slowdown in Russia until mid-May; no block for now Russian authorities say they will continue to slow down Twitter until May 15, but won't block the social media platform for now because it has started to remove banned content faster By DARIA LI...

The Associated Press A logo of LG Electronics Inc. is seen outside of the company's office building in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 5, 2021. South Korean electronics maker LG said Monday it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to...

New to DC, Buttigieg looks to build bridges with Biden plan Two months into his job, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is forging a fresh path for his Cabinet role and in his life that could bridge gaps with Republicans when it comes to President...

The Associated Press A currency trader passes by screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, right, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana B...

Delta cancels about 100 flights, opens some middle seats Delta Air Lines has canceled about 100 flights due to staff shortages while opening up some middle seats a month earlier than expected to carry more passengers By TOM KRISHER AP Business Writer Ap...

UK eyes testing COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to mass gatherings at sports...

Insider Q Millichap CEO on 2021 property market After a horrible 2020 that saw many tenants fall behind on rent or go belly up, commercial property landlords are seeing signs of improvement this year By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer April 4, 2021, 1:10...