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Trump administration owes US business millions in unpaid bills amid USAID shutdown, lawsuit says
A new lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of stiffing U.S. businesses of hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills for work that has already been done amid its dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development
February 11, 2025The USAID shutdown is upending livelihoods for nonprofit workers, farmers and other Americans
The Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development is hurting a variety of U.S. companies, nonprofits and farms
February 18, 2025These prices could climb within days if Trump slaps tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The Trump administrations says the tariffs will take effect on Feb. 1.
January 31, 2025
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Unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance
The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance
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February 19
Google searches for ‘is it safe to fly?' spiking in wake of plane incidents
ABC News transportation reporter Sam Sweeney delivers a reality check on plane safety.
February 19
February 19
Tapestry pens pact to sell Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres for $105 million in cash
Tapestry Inc. says it has penned an agreement to sell the Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres, a portfolio of footwear brands, for $105 million in cash
February 19
February 19
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech over dispute in governing coalition
South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition
February 19
February 19
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.
Johor in Malaysia is being transformed by the construction of giant data centers
February 19
February 19
Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference?
President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built
February 19
February 19
Edmunds: Five new vehicles arriving in 2025 that were worth the wait
Car companies are always introducing compelling new models, making it harder to decide if you should get a new car, truck or SUV now or wait to see what else might be available within the year
February 19
February 19
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after DC plane crash: Poll
A new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington
February 19
February 19
US displaced China as Germany's biggest single trading partner last year
The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power declined
February 19
February 19
Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024
Long-haul carrier Etihad Airways has announced it made a record $427 million profit in 2024, part of a financial rebound for the Abu Dhabi-based airline
February 19
February 19
UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England
Inflation in the U.K. rose to a 10-month high in January, an increase that will likely diminish expectations of rapid interest rate reductions from the Bank of England
February 19
February 18
Stock market today: Asia stocks mixed as Chinese technology stocks slip
Asia stocks are mixed Wednesday as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally
February 18
February 18
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security payments
February 18
February 18
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost economy
Johor in Malaysia is being transformed by the construction of giant data centers
February 18
February 18
FireAid announces $50M for LA community organizations helping those impacted by fires
FireAid, the benefit concert which raised an estimated $100 million to benefit those impacted by the LA fires, announced $50 million in grants for community-based organizations supporting families, food access, temporary housing, disaster case manageme...
February 18
February 18
KFC is leaving its ancestral home as parent company moves its corporate office to Texas
Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving its ancestral home state by relocating its U.S. corporate office to Texas
February 18
February 18
Trump's Labor Department pick has union support. Worker advocates wonder how much power she'd have
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Labor has been hailed by union heads as pro-labor
February 18
February 18
Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival
The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa
February 18
February 18
How to set and invest your emergency fund
For people who already have high-interest-rate debt, having an emergency fund can help guard against resorting to additional high-cost financing in a pinch
February 18
February 18
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations
Brazil’s government has approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations
February 18
February 18
The USAID shutdown is upending livelihoods for nonprofit workers, farmers and other Americans
The Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development is hurting a variety of U.S. companies, nonprofits and farms
February 18
February 18
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's first year at Man United has not gone to plan
It’s been a year since one of Britain’s richest men bought into its most famous soccer team and vowed to bring the good times back
February 18
February 18
How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech's role in warfare
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services
February 18
February 18
Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat
A judge has approved an emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat and averted a possible temporary government takeover
February 18
February 18
Vietnam's strict new social media regulations strangle free speech, report says
New government regulations on social media in Vietnam give authorities increased powers to prevent dissent and control the news, along with the tools to more easily track down critics and silence them
February 18
February 17
Stock market today: Asia stocks mostly up as China's technology stocks rally
Shares in Asia are mostly higher, with Chinese technology stocks surging after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with entrepreneurs this week in what is seen as a show of support to the technology industry
February 17
February 17
Southwest Airlines slashing 15% of corporate workforce
Southwest Airlines is eliminating 1,750 jobs, or 15% of its corporate workforce, in the first major layoffs in the company’s 53-year history
February 17
February 17
'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people
NBC says The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration was watched by nearly 15 million viewers
February 17
February 17
Argentine judge investigates fraud case against President Milei over crypto promotion
A judge in Argentina has been selected to investigate allegations of fraud against President Javier Milei for his brief promotion of a cryptocurrency that collapsed in value hours after it was launched last week
February 17
February 17
A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers
Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appear to gain momentum with a visit by a top Chinese official to the border zone ahead of expected large-scale repatriations of workers in the illicit industry
February 17
February 17
The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
President Donald Trump's billionaire top lieutenant, Elon Musk, is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a massive protest campaign this week
February 17
February 17
Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers
Donald Trump has leaned into his unofficial role as the “crypto president” in ways that can both help the crypto industry and enrich himself and his family
February 17
February 17
Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance
The cryptocurrency industry is emboldened, impatient and eager to cement its influence in politics and mainstream financial systems
February 17
February 17
China's Xi meets with business leaders to boost economy
China’s President Xi Jinping has met with the country’s top business leaders, state media reported, including Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba who had kept a low public profile after angering Chinese officials a few years ago
February 17
February 17
Germany's economy is in the dumps. Here are 5 reasons why
Germany hasn’t seen significant economic growth in five years
February 17
February 17
Fixing Germany's economy is a critical task for the country's next government
Germany needs a new business model to get its stalled economy going again
February 17
February 16
Japan's economy grows more than expected on strong exports and moderate consumption
Japan’s economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption
February 16
February 16
Argentine lawyers charge President Milei with fraud over cryptocurrency promotion
Argentine lawyers filed fraud charges against President Javier Milei in criminal court on Sunday for promoting a cryptocurrency on his social media, one of the lawyers told The Associated Press
February 16
February 16
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend
February 16
February 16
Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town
Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy rather than fossil fuels
February 16
February 16
US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on U.S. interests
February 16
February 15
Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against joining union
It's the latest group of Amazon employees to side against union representation.
February 15
February 14
Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions
Utah’s Republican governor has signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members
February 14
February 14
AP reporter and photographer barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' terminology dispute
The Trump administration has blocked The Associated Press from traveling with President Trump on Air Force One and also from covering an Oval Office event
February 14
February 14
Fed official: Need ‘dust to clear’ before deciding next moves
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve's Chicago branch, talks with The Associated Press about inflation, the job market and when rate cuts could resume
February 14
February 14
Daughters of Target's late cofounder raise concern over company's pullback on DEI efforts
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter’s recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program
February 14
February 14
Builders offering valuable incentives to entice homebuyers
Americans looking to buy a newly built home this spring are likely to get a helping hand with their mortgage rate and other costs
February 14
February 14
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot
A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters and ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring weather arrives
February 14
February 14
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January
U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors and dented sales at car dealers and most other stores
February 14
February 14
Elon Musk met with Modi during Indian PM's US visit. What does he want from India?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk met during Modi's visit to the U.S., where he spoke with Trump about trade and tariff concerns
February 14