For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
Read full article: For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truckPresident Donald Trump is heading to Japan where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.
Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses
Read full article: Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licensesU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driverโs licenses to noncitizens.
Boeing defense workers on strike in the Midwest reject the company's latest contract offer
Read full article: Boeing defense workers on strike in the Midwest reject the company's latest contract offerBoeing workers at three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed have voted to reject the companyโs latest contract offer and to continue a strike that started almost three months ago.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage
Read full article: Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortageThe Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility.
โChainsaw Manโ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and โBlack Phone 2โ at the box office
Read full article: โChainsaw Manโ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and โBlack Phone 2โ at the box officeA big-screen adaptation of the anime โChainsaw Manโ has topped the North American box office, beating a Springsteen biopic and โBlack Phone 2.โ.
Main wreckage of cargo plane recovered from Hong Kong waters after deadly crash
Read full article: Main wreckage of cargo plane recovered from Hong Kong waters after deadly crashThe main wreckage of a cargo plane that veered off a Hong Kong runway and plunged into the sea has been recovered.
Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad soonerPresident Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario.
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Read full article: By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this HalloweenTrick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year.
Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversies
Read full article: Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversiesThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is drawing blowback and praise for arguing that a Canadian government advertisement playing in U.S. markets misrepresented the 40th presidentโs words to blast President Donald Trumpโs tariff policies.
US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia
Read full article: US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to AsiaU.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact.
How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years
Read full article: How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 yearsJonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades
Read full article: Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decadesThe government shutdown likely means there wonโt be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices.
Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reaganโs views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context
Read full article: Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reaganโs views on tariffs. Here are the facts and contextPresident Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a โfakeโโ television ad from Ontarioโs provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs -- Trumpโs favorite economic tool.
Ontario premier says he'll pull ad that upset Trump so trade talks between Canada and US can resume
Read full article: Ontario premier says he'll pull ad that upset Trump so trade talks between Canada and US can resumeThe leader of Canadaโs most populous province says heโll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada.
Procter & Gamble fiscal 1Q results top Street, sees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026
Read full article: Procter & Gamble fiscal 1Q results top Street, sees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026Procter & Gamble fiscal first-quarter performance managed to top Wall Streetโs view and the consumer products maker now foresees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026.
Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
Read full article: Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per monthSome seniors say the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment wonโt help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses.
In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers
Read full article: In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkersIn some of the most agriculturally rich regions in the U.S., researchers from San Diego State University are working to understand how climate change is impacting heat in rural areas and the farmworkers who toil in them.
Turkey in talks with Qatar and Oman to buy used Eurofighter jets, Erdogan says
Read full article: Turkey in talks with Qatar and Oman to buy used Eurofighter jets, Erdogan saysTurkey is negotiating with Qatar and Oman to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets to boost its air force capabilities.
Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'
Read full article: Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'Doris Brownโs home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system.
Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco
Read full article: Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San FranciscoPresident Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor.
Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight
Read full article: Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlightThe stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people โ including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures โ has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans โ and even some players โ to wager on everything from the outcome of games to that of a single play with just a few taps of a cellphone.
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out
Read full article: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase outOntario Premier Doug Ford says heโs pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending trade negotiations with Canada.
In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear
Read full article: In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clearPresident Donald Trump will be in Japan and South Korea next week and he's expected to promote an epic windfall in investments for U.S. factories and projects.
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours
Read full article: Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hoursAlaska Airlines says its operations have resumed after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage.
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster
Read full article: Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost lusterTarget is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailerโs customer base.
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
Read full article: Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drillingThe Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaskaโs Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nationโs most sensitive wilderness areas.
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
Read full article: US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last monthU.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where growth appears steady but hiring slow.
How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talks
Read full article: How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talksTensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Musk's rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday
Read full article: Musk's rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar paydayElon Musk literally left a government job with a black eye, has seen profits at his car company sink and must worry about federal regulators disrupting his plans to unleash a fleet of driverless taxis on America's roads in the next few years.
Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
Read full article: Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikesOil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russiaโs oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscowโs brutal war on Ukraine.
Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a yearThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, dropping to its lowest level in more than a year.
US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased
Read full article: US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates easedSales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern report solid profits as they make their case for their merger
Read full article: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern report solid profits as they make their case for their mergerBoth Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern delivered solid profits Thursday as the railroads continued to make the case for their proposed merger.
Broadway musicians reach labor deal, averting a strike
Read full article: Broadway musicians reach labor deal, averting a strikeThe union representing Broadwayโs musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers, averting a potentially crippling strike that would have silenced nearly two dozen musicals.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
Read full article: What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new pollA new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact.
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
Read full article: Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persistsThe government shutdown has reopened debate on the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Where the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum might end up
Read full article: Where the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum might end upJust days after a stunning heist at the Louvre Museum, speculation is growing around where the lavish, stolen jewels that once adorned Franceโs royals might end up.
Profits at Musk's car company plunged again last quarter even as it sold more vehicles
Read full article: Profits at Musk's car company plunged again last quarter even as it sold more vehiclesTesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, reported Wednesday that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply.
Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments
Read full article: Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for 'industrial-scale' scraping of user commentsReddit has sued Perplexity AI and three other entities for allegedly scraping user comments for commercial gain.
Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab
Read full article: Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence labMeta Platforms is cutting roughly 600 artificial intelligence jobs even as it continues to hire more workers for its superintelligence lab, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Vendors on NYC's Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweep
Read full article: Vendors on NYC's Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweepSellers are noticeably scarce on Manhattan's Canal Street a day after a mass of federal agents questioned street vendors and sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattanโs Canal Street.
USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
Read full article: USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdownThe Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs.
Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms
Read full article: Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platformsBritainโs antitrust watchdog has targeted Google and Apple for their โstrategicโ roles in mobile ecosystems, opening the door for regulators to impose changes to their business practices to improve competition.
American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says
Read full article: American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog report saysA report by an environmental group says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month.
Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to crypto
Read full article: Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to cryptoSo far this year, billions of dollars have flowed into companies that have reinvented themselves by making the buying and holding of cryptocurrency their main focus.
UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut
Read full article: UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cutInflation in the U.K. has unexpectedly held steady in the year to September, according to official figures released Wednesday.
Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs
Read full article: Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigsTaiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever, and authorities culled at least 195 pigs and ordered a ban on the movement and slaughter of pigs across the island.
Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'
Read full article: Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in defamation lawsuit against former business partners
Read full article: Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in defamation lawsuit against former business partnersProfessional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners.
Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags
Read full article: Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six FlagsAn investor group that includes Jana Partners and NFL player Travis Kelce says it has built up one of the largest ownership stakes in Six Flags Entertainment and plans to press the company's leadership on ways to improve the struggling amusement park operator's business.
A United Airlines emergency landing likely caused by collision with a weather balloon
Read full article: A United Airlines emergency landing likely caused by collision with a weather balloonA recent United Airlines emergency landing appears to have been the result of a collision with a weather balloon over Utah.
US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
Read full article: US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower pricesPresident Donald Trumpโs plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the presidentโs move probably wouldnโt lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores.
Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown
Read full article: Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdownNetflixโs missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamerโs latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil.
Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit
Read full article: Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuitThe Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.
Ex-Amazon driver sues civil rights agency for dropping her case following Trump's executive order
Read full article: Ex-Amazon driver sues civil rights agency for dropping her case following Trump's executive orderAn executive order from President Donald Trump led a federal agency to drop an investigation into Amazon for allegedly discriminating against female drivers by failing to provide adequate bathroom breaks, according to a new lawsuit.
Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults' unemployment and AI labor disruptions
Read full article: Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults' unemployment and AI labor disruptionsCiti Foundation is donating a half million dollars to each of 50 groups that provide digital literacy skills, technical training and career guidance for low-income youth around the world.
Premium drinks and mini cans help Coca-Cola boost third quarter results despite tepid demand
Read full article: Premium drinks and mini cans help Coca-Cola boost third quarter results despite tepid demandThe Coca-Cola Co. said sales of premium beverages and mini cans helped boost its third quarter results despite tepid demand in the U.S. and elsewhere.
GM boosts full-year outlook as it foresees a smaller impact from tariffs and 3Q results top Street
Read full article: GM boosts full-year outlook as it foresees a smaller impact from tariffs and 3Q results top StreetGeneral Motors anticipates a smaller impact from tariffs and is boosting its full-year adjusted earnings forecast as its third-quarter performance topped Wall Streetโs expectations.
Broadway actors and producers reach tentative labor deal, but musicians still threaten a strike
Read full article: Broadway actors and producers reach tentative labor deal, but musicians still threaten a strikeThe union representing Broadway actors has reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers.
Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns
Read full article: Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own gunsThe Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights.
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister
Read full article: Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner.
Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers
Read full article: Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumersPresident Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.
Kering sells beauty division to L'Oreal and says the companies will collaborate on wellness products
Read full article: Kering sells beauty division to L'Oreal and says the companies will collaborate on wellness productsFrench luxury goods company Kering said Sunday it is selling its beauty division to LโOreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion).
To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook
Read full article: To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbookChina has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials.
All about the logo: Schools adding corporate gridiron ads to level revenue-sharing playing field
Read full article: All about the logo: Schools adding corporate gridiron ads to level revenue-sharing playing fieldAthletic departments across the country are adding commercial sponsorship logos to their football fields after an NCAA rule change.
How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC pollAmericans are increasingly worried about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump.
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
Read full article: The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their wayTrade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area.
US jury issues $20M verdict against French bank BNP Paribas over Sudanese atrocities
Read full article: US jury issues $20M verdict against French bank BNP Paribas over Sudanese atrocitiesA federal jury in New York says France's largest bank must pay $21 million for giving the Sudanese government access to the U.S. financial system during a time when the government was engaged in atrocities.
