States get final go-ahead to build roadside EV charging network
WASHINGTON — Attention potential car buyers: New charging stations for electric vehicles are on the way to freeway locations near you. All 50 states received final approval Tuesday to begin…
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of fake news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the Ukraine…
Biogen pays $900 million to settle medical bribery allegations
BOSTON — Biogen has agreed to pay $900 million to settle allegations that it broke federal law by paying bribes to doctors to persuade them to prescribe its multiple sclerosis…
Featured Spanish-style Winnetka mansion listed for $16 million
A prominent 10,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Spanish-style mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka was listed for sale Monday for $15.85 million. Probably best known as the former home of the late insurance…
ADB to dedicate $14 billion to help alleviate Asia-Pacific food crisis
pacific money | Economy The Asian Development Bank’s plan calls for improving long-term food security by strengthening agriculture and the food supply to cope with climate change and biodiversity loss.…
City launches plan to revive LaSalle Street corridor by developing 1,000 new apartments, including affordable units
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a plan Monday to revive the LaSalle Street corridor, a key downtown office district that has suffered the double whammy of COVID-19 and the loss of…
Little Traveler in Geneva celebrates 100 years in business
The Little Traveler in downtown Geneva is celebrating 100 years in business and continues to be a destination shopping spot for people looking for gifts, wine, clothing, or that afternoon…
United States case against American Airlines and JetBlue reaches court
The government’s antitrust lawsuit against American Airlines and JetBlue begins Tuesday, and the outcome could determine how closely the Biden administration examines other airline deals, including JetBlue’s pending attempt to…
Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to children ages 5-11
Pfizer on Monday asked US regulators to expand the use of its updated COVID-19 booster vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. Primary school-age children have already received child-sized doses…
White House: new rule will show the “real cost” of plane tickets
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce a new initiative Monday that will eventually allow consumers to see a more comprehensive price on airline tickets, including baggage and change fees,…