Mexico will discuss drug trafficking and migrant deaths during visit by US security official Mullin
Read full article: Mexico will discuss drug trafficking and migrant deaths during visit by US security official MullinMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hopes to strengthen security cooperation with the U.S. during Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's visit.
Trump postpones signing artificial intelligence order out of concern it would hurt the AI industry
Read full article: Trump postpones signing artificial intelligence order out of concern it would hurt the AI industryPresident Donald Trump has called off a signing ceremony for a new order on artificial intelligence because he worried it could dull Americaās edge on AI technology.
A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK
Read full article: A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OKFederal officials have given final approval for a controversial segment of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that crosses the Missouri River.
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine monthsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during whatās traditionally the housing marketās busiest time of the year.
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Read full article: Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costsThe Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Read full article: Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plansHigher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S. Industry forecasts show millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer.
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Read full article: US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertaintyFewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy.
Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
Read full article: Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting kingMalaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution.
Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
Read full article: Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailersWalmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounterās speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Read full article: Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalateUkrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke.
United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
Read full article: United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treatyThe United Nationsā top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Read full article: SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offeringElon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year.
Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand
Read full article: Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demandArtificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidiaās quarterly results blew past Wall Streetās expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips.
James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox
Read full article: James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and VoxMedia scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
Read full article: House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screeningA House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.
Nashville gives hint of Super Bowl 2030 as officials celebrate Music City's biggest event yet
Read full article: Nashville gives hint of Super Bowl 2030 as officials celebrate Music City's biggest event yetNashville has given a hint of what the NFL and football fans can expect in 2030 from Music City for Super Bowl 64.
Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
Read full article: Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviserCanadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC.
US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
Read full article: US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurantThe U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking.
George Sorosā foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
Read full article: George Sorosā foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofitsGeorge Sorosā Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years.
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Read full article: Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat-producing region.
Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
Read full article: Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineupTarget, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years.
Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
Read full article: Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conductDemand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza.
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Read full article: Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyersSingle Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home.
Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management
Read full article: Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with managementSamsung Electronicsā labor union says itāll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote.
Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
Read full article: Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in BeijingChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing.
US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
Read full article: US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fallThe U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.
Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
Read full article: Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement movePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customersā citizenship.
Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
Read full article: Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policiesRecent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen.
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
Read full article: Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soonGoogle is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users.
Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans
Read full article: Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loansA coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administrationās recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education.
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Read full article: Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company AnthropicA panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic.
NFL taking 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and Titans' new enclosed stadium
Read full article: NFL taking 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and Titans' new enclosed stadiumThe NFL is taking the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and the Tennessee Titansā new Nissan Stadium after team owners voted Tuesday to hold the leagueās championship game in the Music City for the first time.
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
Read full article: Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis showsNationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.
Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
Read full article: Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf islandA mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island thatās a protected breeding ground for wildlife.
Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal
Read full article: Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile dealMalaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit.
Son of Mango fashion chain founder posts bail after arrest in Spain over fatherās fatal cliff fall
Read full article: Son of Mango fashion chain founder posts bail after arrest in Spain over fatherās fatal cliff fallJonathan Andic, the son of Mango's billionaire founder, has posted bail following his arrest in connection with the death of his billionaire father.
Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty
Read full article: Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertaintyHome Depotās results beat Wall Streetās expectations in the fiscal first quarter on a strong showing from professional customers while homeowners started stocking up on some of their spring supplies.
Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike
Read full article: Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strikeTrains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country.
OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
Read full article: OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathedElon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires.
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Read full article: Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summitRussian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
Read full article: The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictionsThe New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
What to know about Trumpās $1.7B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
Read full article: What to know about Trumpās $1.7B fund to compensate allies claiming political targetingThe Justice Department has announced a $1.7 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration.
Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
Read full article: Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supplyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea.
Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
Read full article: Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too lateA federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligenceās development for the good of humanity.
Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North Americaās busiest commuter rail system
Read full article: Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North Americaās busiest commuter rail systemNegotiators have reached a deal to end a strike that has brought North Americaās largest commuter rail system to a standstill.
Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangioneās trial in UnitedHealthcare CEOās killing
Read full article: Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangioneās trial in UnitedHealthcare CEOās killingA gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial.
Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiationsThe Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government.
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
Read full article: NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the USNextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the worldās biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday.
Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
Read full article: Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suitThe Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted.
China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
Read full article: China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summitThe White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Read full article: Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternativesThe collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.
Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday
Read full article: Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume MondayThe strike shutting down North Americaās largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day.
Hawaiiās worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
Read full article: Hawaiiās worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the marketHawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling.
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Read full article: Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksRecent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but theyāre unlikely to dim vacationersā growing love of cruises.
Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in Mexico
Read full article: Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in MexicoMarĆa Cabrera and her family fled into the night-cloaked mountains of central Mexico with only the clothes on their backs when bombs fell from the sky and bullets ricocheted off her concrete floors.
Trump's description of Taiwan as a āgood negotiating chipā with China raises anxieties
Read full article: Trump's description of Taiwan as a āgood negotiating chipā with China raises anxietiesU.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China.
Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
Read full article: Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflationPresident Donald Trump has returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy.
North Americaās largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms
Read full article: North Americaās largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour loomsThe shutdown of North Americaās largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike.
Argentinaās beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
Read full article: Argentinaās beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soarArgentinaās beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork.
A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage
Read full article: A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stageA family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware is attracting online audiences and bands from far away with monthly concerts from diverse artists and genres.
Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macy's under new CEO
Read full article: Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macy's under new CEOBerkshire Hathaway more than tripled the size of its investment in Googleās parent company and bought over $2.6 billion worth of Delta Airlines stock as Greg Abel settled into the CEO job after taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year.
Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children
Read full article: Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for childrenSocial media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.
AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism
Read full article: AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalismThe Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists.
Trump and Boeing say China agreed to buy 200 aircraft, reopening a key market for the US planemaker
Read full article: Trump and Boeing say China agreed to buy 200 aircraft, reopening a key market for the US planemakerPresident Donald Trump says American aircaft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China.
Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry
Read full article: Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen CurrySomeone paid more than $9 million to have lunch with basketball player Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett, and the legendary investor also promised to match the winning bid so both their favorite charities will benefit.
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system
Read full article: Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail systemWorkers on New Yorkās Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America.
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
Read full article: Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond marketThe U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market.
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
Read full article: Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China tiesPresident Donald Trump says heās not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.
Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education
Read full article: Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for educationGlobal Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.
Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
Read full article: Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crashA federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia.
Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
Read full article: Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plantsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers.
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Read full article: Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflationWhen Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.
Saudi Arabia continues its soccer push with a World Cup deal, even after pulling out of LIV Golf
Read full article: Saudi Arabia continues its soccer push with a World Cup deal, even after pulling out of LIV GolfSaudi Arabiaās sovereign wealth fund became an āofficial tournament supporterā of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months.
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
Read full article: Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's futureLawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
In an era when workers are returning to offices, hereās how Dropbox is making remote jobs work
Read full article: In an era when workers are returning to offices, hereās how Dropbox is making remote jobs workMany companies have ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic.
