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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor said Wednesday that modernizing government services, repairing roads and increasing the salaries of certain public workers are among the priorities in the U.S. territory’s proposed $10.7 billion … [Continue reading] about Puerto Rico’s governor unveils budget priorities amid crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Avila finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the Washington Nationals, who are expected to use him as the primary backup to starting catcher Yan Gomes. Avila, who turned 34 last week, was a free agent after … [Continue reading] about Nationals add backup catcher Avila on $1.5M, 1-year deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring has weakened for six straight months. Nearly 10 million jobs remain lost since the coronavirus struck. And this week, the Congressional Budget Office forecast that employment won’t regain its pre-pandemic level until 2024. … [Continue reading] about Why US hiring could rebound faster than you might expect
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s most populous province of Ontario announced Wednesday it will reopen all schools for in-class learning this month despite the presence of new coronavirus variants and a high number of infections in Toronto and its suburbs. The … [Continue reading] about Ontario to reopen schools for in-class learning
FINANCIAL MARKETS Stocks edge higher NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks have moved slightly higher on Wall Street as investors turn their focus to some strong earnings reports from Big Tech companies and hopes for getting more economic stimulus passed in … [Continue reading] about Update on the latest in business:
