WASHINGTON (AP) — Setting foot in a restaurant for his first time as president, Joe Biden made a Cinco de Mayo taco and enchilada run to highlight his administration’s $28.6 billion program to help eateries that lost business because of the … [Continue reading] about Biden touts $28.6B restaurant relief program, orders tacos
Shooting highlights lack of body cams among Portland police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two police officers raised their weapons while sheltering behind a tree in a Portland park. They yelled at a homeless man to put up his hands. Moments later, two shots rang out. The man collapsed onto the grassy field. A … [Continue reading] about Shooting highlights lack of body cams among Portland police
Iowa pushes pop-up vaccination as demand for shots wanes
JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — As interest in the coronavirus vaccine continues to lag, Iowa public health officials are trying to make it easier to get a shot. Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that a bus will be set up this week in the parking lot of the … [Continue reading] about Iowa pushes pop-up vaccination as demand for shots wanes
Uber demand jumps as delivery grows, ride-hailing recovers
Uber saw record demand in the first quarter as its food delivery business grew and ride-hailing began to see some recovery. The San Francisco-based company said Wednesday that its bookings jumped 24% to $19.5 billion __ an all-time high __ in the … [Continue reading] about Uber demand jumps as delivery grows, ride-hailing recovers
Maryland business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion
BALTIMORE (AP) — The owner of a Maryland physical therapy business is facing up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to not paying more than $258,000 in federal employment taxes. Harshe Shende, 57, of Hanover, pleaded guilty Tuesday to eight … [Continue reading] about Maryland business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion