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Argentina's Milei unveils bold plan to lure billions in undeclared dollars back home
Argentina’s government has unveiled an ambitious scheme to bring billions of undeclared U.S. dollars tucked under mattresses or stashed in foreign bank accounts back into the crisis-prone country
May 22, 2025Recession warnings fade after Trump rolls back tariffs
A U.S.-China agreement allayed fears but uncertainty remains, analysts said.
May 14, 2025Crypto industry saw Trump as a champion, now fear he's putting personal profits first
President Donald Trump has hosted top investors for one of his cryptocurrency projects at his luxury golf course in Northern Virginia
May 22, 2025
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Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices
U.S. homeowners are boosting spending on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy
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US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaper
A consortium led by U.S. investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the publisher of Britain’s 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper for about $674 million
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May 23
Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. That's double the initial estimate
The German economy, Europe’s biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing
May 23
May 23
'Investment, not tariffs,' says Ishiba after telephone talks with Trump before 3rd round of talks
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he held telephone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussion at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides
May 23
May 23
This redundant aviation safety net helps keep planes safe when controllers lose contact
News that air traffic controllers directing planes into New Jersey’s busiest airport twice lost both their radar and radios is alarming
May 23
May 22
World stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Treasury yields ease
World shares are mixed as U.S. Treasury yields ease after a rocky week due to worries in the bond market over mounting U.S. government debt
May 22
May 22
Louisiana stifles community air monitoring with threat of million-dollar fines, federal lawsuit says
A coalition of Louisiana environmental groups is suing the state over a law they say violates their free speech rights by restricting them from sharing information about air quality
May 22
May 22
Stars convene for amfAR gala to raise millions for AIDS research
Artwork by Adrien Brody and James Franco and a chance to sit courtside at a Knicks game with director Spike Lee were among the starry offerings at the annual amfAR Gala to raise money for AIDS research
May 22
May 22
FTC dismisses lawsuit against PepsiCo
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission has voted to dismiss a lawsuit against PepsiCo that the previous commission filed in the waning days of the Biden administration
May 22
May 22
Argentina's Milei unveils bold plan to lure billions in undeclared dollars back home
Argentina’s government has unveiled an ambitious scheme to bring billions of undeclared U.S. dollars tucked under mattresses or stashed in foreign bank accounts back into the crisis-prone country
May 22
May 22
Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests
Researchers are beginning to wonder if blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound could play a role in preventing cancer
May 22
May 22
What we know about a private plane's fatal crash into a San Diego neighborhood
Authorities say a private plane clipped power lines before slamming into a home in San Diego
May 22
May 22
Tax bill passed by House Republicans would gut Biden-era clean energy tax credits
The budget reconciliation bill passed by House Republicans early Thursday would gut clean energy tax credits that Democrats approved three years ago
May 22
May 22
Here's a look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls
At least three people were killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning, adding to the long list of aviation disasters this year
May 22
May 22
Bitcoin hits record high, past $110,000 for 1st time
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, jumped 6%. The $TRUMP memecoin, a cryptocurrency launched by President Donald Trump in January, increased by nearly 6%.
May 22
May 22
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.86%, its highest level since mid-February
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for home shoppers that threatens to slow sales further this spring homebuying season
May 22
May 22
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F
May 22
May 22
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
Mercedes-Benz plans to establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities
May 22
May 22
Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
The Senate has voted to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
May 22
May 22
Bitcoin hit a record high. Here's why.
The price of bitcoin surged past $110,000 for the first time.
May 22
May 22
EU foreign policy chief calls on Serbia to make a 'strategic choice' between West and East
European Union’s foreign policy chief says that membership candidate Serbia faces a “strategic choice” of direction
May 22
May 22
April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market
May 22
May 22
FDA panel debates COVID vaccine recipe as questions swirl about fall shots
Government vaccine advisers are meeting to decide if the recipe for COVID-19 vaccines needs updating for this fall and winter
May 22
May 22
US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week
The number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly as businesses continue to retain employees despite growing economic uncertainty over U.S. trade policy
May 22
May 22
A wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
Amber Salazar is the kind of idealist you just knew would end up running a store like Banned Wagon Books
May 22
May 22
Thailand's ex-Prime Minister Yingluck ordered to pay for losses from a rice subsidy program
A Thai court has ordered exiled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay more than $304 million to compensate for losses incurred by a money-losing rice farming subsidy program that her government had implemented more than a decade ago
May 22
May 22
Trump's big tax bill has passed the House. Here's what's inside it
House Republicans have taken a major step forward on President Donald Trump’s agenda
May 22
May 22
Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024
Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. — the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad — in 2024
May 22
May 22
US tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda
The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week
May 22
May 22
Crypto industry saw Trump as a champion, now fear he's putting personal profits first
President Donald Trump has hosted top investors for one of his cryptocurrency projects at his luxury golf course in Northern Virginia
May 22
May 22
Kenyans worry a US duty-free trade deal might end and expose them to Trump's tariffs
It’s crunch time for the maker of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans in Kenya’s capital
May 22
May 22
Here's the late changes Republicans made to Trump's big bill
Republicans have made several late changes to their tax cut and immigration bill
May 22
May 21
Senate clears way to block clean air standards in California, including vehicle emission rules
Senate Republicans have voted to establish a new precedent that will allow them to roll back clean air standards in California, including a rule phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
May 21
May 21
Asian shares slip as worries about U.S. debt send Wall St tumbling
Asian shares have followed Wall Street lower after shares slumped under pressure from the bond market due to worries over U.S. debt
May 21
May 21
Industry leaders urge Senate to protect against AI deepfakes with No Fakes Act
Tech and music industry leaders testified about the dangers of deepfakes made with artificial intelligence on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would protect people’s voices and likenesses from replication without consent
May 21
May 21
Dow closes down 800 points as bond sell-off rattles markets
The bond sell-off coincided with deficit concerns over a tax cut bill.
May 21
May 21
Why are more shoppers struggling to repay 'buy now, pay later' loans?
Short-term lender Klarna says more customers are having trouble repaying their “buy now, pay later” loans
May 21
May 21
Saying Trump exceeded his authority, 12 states ask court to strike down his sweeping tariffs
Twelve states on Wednesday urged a federal court to strike down President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports, saying he had exceeded his authority, left U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims and unleashed economic chaos
May 21
May 21
Dow plunges 800 points as Bitcoin hits new all-time high
Stocks closed down significantly on Wednesday as bond yields spiked amid deficit concerns centered on a tax cut measure under consideration in the U.S. House.
May 21
May 21
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 5/21/2025
Wall Street slumped under the weight of pressure from the bond market, where Treasury yields climbed on worries about the U.S. government’s spiraling debt and other concerns
May 21
May 21
Tariffs, inflation and leery customers are hitting retailers in different ways
Retailers are trying to navigate their way through economic uncertainty in 2025
May 21
May 21
Bitcoin hits new price highs as crypto industry scores wins
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration
May 21
May 21
Target CEO says tariffs risk 'massive' costs, but price hikes a 'last resort'
The company reported a drop in sales in its most recent quarter.
May 21
May 21
UK retailer Marks & Spencer puts cyberattack cost at $400 million with disruptions ongoing
British retailer Marks & Spencer estimates that a cyberattack that stopped it from processing online orders and left store shelves empty will cost it about 300 million pounds, or $400 million
May 21
May 21
Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip for all of 2025 year as its customers, worried over the impact of tariffs and the economy, pull back on spending
May 21
May 21
USAID funding cuts hit local language learning program that empowered thousands
U.S. funding cuts have hit a local language learning program in Mali that empowered thousands
May 21
May 21
Japan's exports slow in April as Trump's tariffs dent shipments to the U.S.
Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home
May 21
May 21
Trump drafts America's business titans to burnish his image at home and abroad
President Donald Trump isn’t the only one who wrapped up a Middle East tour in recent days
May 21
May 20
What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California
The U.S. Senate is moving forward with an effort to block California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions
May 20
May 20
Migrant workers in Malaysia seek unpaid wages from a supplier to Japanese companies
Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers are demanding unpaid wages from a Malaysian firm which was a supplier to big Japanese companies
May 20