New Ford EV battery plant brings jobs, debates to small town Michigan
MARSHALL, MICH. – On a gusty morning in a quaint central Michigan town, the sun’s glow hits the brightly colored mural on the side of a brick building. It reads, …
Economy
Germany predicted to be the only major European economy to contract
A metalworker grinding a peace of metal is pictured in a forge in Klitten, Germany. Manufacturing activity has struggled this year. Florian Gaertner | Photothek | Getty Images Germany is …
Two tech companies strike deal for purchase of San Jose office site
SAN JOSE — A tech company has bought a San Jose site from another tech firm in a deal that reinforces that a post-coronavirus pandemic malaise still afflicts parts of …
How more homeless encampments in Ontario signal a housing crisis out of control
Homeless encampments have been multiplying across Ontario since the pandemic, but experts say this visible symptom of the national housing crisis has been a long time coming. With limited shelter …
Why Saudi Arabia is betting big on soccer
Soccer in Saudi Arabia has entered a new era — the era of having global superstars play on Saudi turf. The 31-year-old Brazilian soccer star Neymar just became the latest …
International travel surges while domestic airfares, hotel rates lag
Women pose for a photo while holding an ice cream at Trevi fountain during hot weather as a heat wave hits Europe in Rome, Italy, July 19, 2022. Guglielmo Mangiapane …
Taylor Swift is single handedly giving a boost to hotel industry revenue
Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 023. Taylor Hill/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Taylor Swift is providing a gold rush …
Big San Jose office project could be converted to housing highrise
SAN JOSE — A big office tower that’s proposed for a choice site in San Jose could morph into a housing highrise, the project’s principal developer says, a fresh indicator …
How to use AI to plan a vacation? Companies are bringing it to you
According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of …
The 10 most expensive travel destinations in the world? See the list
Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are …