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Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy

Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy

NEW YORK — More than one-third of U.S.
Greece: Thousands spend night outdoors after powerful quake

Greece: Thousands spend night outdoors after powerful quake

ATHENS, Greece — Fearful of returning to their homes, thousands of people in central Greece were spending the night outdoors late Wednesday after a powerful earthquake, felt across the region, damaged homes and public buildings.
Man accused of QAnon vandalism at 'America's Stonehenge'

Man accused of QAnon vandalism at 'America's Stonehenge'

SALEM, N.H. — Police have made an arrest following a 15-month-long investigation into vandalism at a group of rock configurations in New Hampshire called “America's Stonehenge.
Stellantis CEO says 4th largest carmaker to be disruptive

Stellantis CEO says 4th largest carmaker to be disruptive

MILAN — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares on Wednesday said the new car company formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot would be a “disruptive” force in the industry, and that both sides would provide technologies to achieve t
Rio Tinto chairman leaving over destruction of sacred sites

Rio Tinto chairman leaving over destruction of sacred sites

CANBERRA, Australia — Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson said Wednesday he was accountable for the mining giant destroying sacred Indigenous sites in Australia to access iron ore and he will not seek reelection as a board director next year.
Cuomo avoids public amid outcry over harassment allegations

Cuomo avoids public amid outcry over harassment allegations

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has avoided public appearances for days as some members of his own party call for him to resign over sexual harassment allegations. The governor hasn’t taken questions from reporters since a Feb.
US service sector growth slows sharply in February

US service sector growth slows sharply in February

WASHINGTON — Growth in the services sector, where most Americans work, slowed sharply in February with hurdles related to the pandemic hindering growth.
UK extends job support, tax breaks for pandemic-hit economy

UK extends job support, tax breaks for pandemic-hit economy

LONDON — Britain’s treasury chief on Wednesday announced an additional 65 billion pounds ($91 billion) of support for an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, extending job support programs and temporary tax cuts to help workers and businesses
Senate Finance panel OKs Tai as top U.S. trade negotiator

Senate Finance panel OKs Tai as top U.S. trade negotiator

WASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee easily approved President Joe Biden's pick to be America's top trade negotiator. The panel on Wednesday confirmed Katherine Tai to be U.S. trade representative on a voice vote.
Tonywatch: Elizabeth Stanley seeks 'healing and connection'

Tonywatch: Elizabeth Stanley seeks 'healing and connection'

NEW YORK — A short time after Broadway shut down last year, Elizabeth Stanley went on a tiny rescue mission.
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