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NEW DELHI — India is stuck in its biggest economic slump in more than a decade, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s budget for the new year, unveiled on Saturday, offers only small steps to try to create a turnaround. The government’s $428 billion budget for 2020-21 laid out a series of modest initiatives, including planned […]

LAS VEGAS — A growing number of U.S. states are considering a ban on the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals, as advocates argue testing products such as lotions, shampoos and makeup on rabbits, mice and rats is cruel and outdated. The cause has gained support from consumers and many

For the last couple of days, Mr. Bernard has been debating whether to go. On one hand, he does not want to be the person responsible for introducing a deadly virus in Nigeria. On the other, he needs to make business contacts in China, where fabric is “cheaper and cheaper and cheaper and cheaper,” he

NEW YORK — At $15 a pop in major cities — and sometimes more — going to the cinema can easily break the bank. That’s where a movie subscription comes in. Although MoviePass failed in its bid to let you catch first-run movies just about anywhere for a low monthly price, many theater chains are

A Michigan couple is suing American Airlines for discrimination after they were removed from a flight because the airline said the Orthodox Jewish couple smelled bad January 31, 2020, 7:03 PM 2 min read SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A Michigan couple is suing American Airlines for discrimination after being removed from a flight because the airline

The owner of an award-winning organic dairy in Pennsylvania that abruptly closed its doors last fall is accused of milking investors to the tune of nearly $60 million By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press January 31, 2020, 9:08 PM 4 min read READING, Pa. — The owner of an award-winning organic dairy in Pennsylvania that abruptly

Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Exxon Mobil, Amgen fall; Amazon, IBM rise January 31, 2020, 9:17 PM 2 min read NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Amazon.com Inc., up $134.04 to $2,008.72 The online retailer blew past Wall Street’s fourth-quarter profit forecasts as Prime membership

The Federal Communications Commission says its investigation found that at least one U.S. phone company likely broke the law by sharing data that can pinpoint the location of smartphone users By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer January 31, 2020, 10:18 PM 2 min read At least one U.S. phone company likely broke the law by

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as investors feared that a virus outbreak that originated in China will dent the global economy January 31, 2020, 10:24 PM 2 min read Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as investors feared that a virus outbreak that originated in China will dent the global economy. Technology

This year’s Super Bowl won’t be a politics-free zone, as both President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will air campaign ads during the game By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer February 1, 2020, 12:13 AM 5 min read NEW YORK — This year’s Super Bowl won’t be a politics-free zone, as both President