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Mexican president says she is confident that a tariff war with the US can be averted
Read full article: Mexican president says she is confident that a tariff war with the US can be avertedMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted.
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
Read full article: Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threatsMexicans are worried that threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products, some of which support entire regional economies.
One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech support
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech supportAs the holiday season kicks off, the journey home could also mean that those who are more tech-savvy will be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family.
Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.
Read full article: Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Read full article: Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping seasonAfter weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time.
Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work
Read full article: Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at workThere’s no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships.
From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home
Read full article: From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed homeA Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort.
Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
Read full article: Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lowerWorld shares are mixed after losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street.
South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
Read full article: South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economySouth Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated.
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change
Read full article: Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no changePresident-elect Donald Trump is declaring a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico after talking with that country’s leader.
The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16
Read full article: The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction.
3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern California
Read full article: 3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern CaliforniaThree people were killed and one seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California.
Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump's tariff threat
Read full article: Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump's tariff threatA government official says Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
Read full article: Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theoryA federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News brought by a former Marine and Trump supporter who claimed he was made a scapegoat by the network after the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.
The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
Read full article: The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehiclesBritain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on sales targets set for auto manufacturers during the transition to electric vehicles.
US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
Read full article: US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilientConsumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled.
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Read full article: Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of traditionTwo of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can fail
Read full article: Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars and SUVs to fix rearview cameras that can failHyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens.
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lowsThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
Read full article: What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black FridayWith Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.
Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Read full article: Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped herTwo companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her.
Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season
Read full article: Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane seasonResidents of Florida’s Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still feeling the economic shockwaves.
Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxes
Read full article: Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxesAuthorities in Mali have arrested four senior employees of a Canadian mining company as the military regime in the West African nation continues to detain workers to pressure companies in its crucial mining sector to pay millions in additional taxes.
Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
Read full article: Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social mediaWayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam.
Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
Read full article: Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administrationPresident-elect Donald Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues of income taxes and tariffs as he fills out his economic team.
Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Read full article: Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subwayFederal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed in New York City’s subway system.
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
Read full article: Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crimePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Read full article: Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victoryWalmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental group
Read full article: Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental groupA senior official in President Joe Biden’s administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address climate change by curbing oil exploration on federal lands has been named the next president of a prominent environmental group.
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
Read full article: Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflationWith inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves.
The IRS is at risk of losing $20 billion in funding without legislative intervention
Read full article: The IRS is at risk of losing $20 billion in funding without legislative interventionAlready bracing for funding cuts under a new Trump administration, U.S. Treasury officials are calling on Congress to unlock $20 billion in IRS enforcement money that is tied up in legislative language that has effectively rendered the money frozen.
Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say
Read full article: Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors sayLaw enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise from well-known stores and resold the items in New York City as well as in the Dominican Republic.
Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief
Read full article: Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for reliefIf Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation.
Federal agency raises the size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $806,500
Read full article: Federal agency raises the size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $806,500The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices.
Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration
Read full article: Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigrationPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status.
Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
Read full article: Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States.
Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime rule
Read full article: Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime ruleSmall business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay.
Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop and warns shoppers will bear the brunt of new tariffs
Read full article: Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop and warns shoppers will bear the brunt of new tariffsBest Buy on Tuesday reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances and gadgets to focus on essentials.
Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Read full article: Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker pausedPresident Joe Biden’s administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory.
What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
Read full article: What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week.
Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed
Read full article: Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposedThe EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years.
Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies
Read full article: Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policiesWalmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Read full article: Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in officePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
Read full article: Auto industry's shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax creditsIf President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, it’s likely that fewer buyers will choose EVs.
Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center could see 2 towers razed in $1.6B redevelopment plan
Read full article: Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center could see 2 towers razed in $1.6B redevelopment planTwo towers at Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center would be razed and the complex converted to a mix of housing and offices under an ambitious $1.6 billion plan announced on Monday.
Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
Read full article: Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from BrazilSupermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil.
Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins
Read full article: Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season beginsEgg prices are on the rise again as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with high demand during the holiday baking season.
Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors
Read full article: Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductorsThe Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Read full article: Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 seasonFormula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death
Read full article: Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his deathInvestor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death.
'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
Read full article: 'Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you thinkMore shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt.
As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Read full article: As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuries.
Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel
Read full article: Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travelAirports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States.
At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
Read full article: At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meetingThe reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism.
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Read full article: Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax creditCalifornia could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
Bath & Body Works sees strong sales in Q3, raises full-year outlook
Read full article: Bath & Body Works sees strong sales in Q3, raises full-year outlookBath & Body Works fiscal third-quarter performance topped analysts’ estimates thanks to strong sales and the retailer boosted its full-year outlook.
Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings
Read full article: Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earningsMacy’s says it’s delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue.
France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
Read full article: France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budgetFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has threatened bring down France’s minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill.
Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elements
Read full article: Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elementsSwiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements.
Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
Read full article: Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopolyThe Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account says
Read full article: Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account saysThe X account for internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom says he has suffered a “serious stroke.”.
India's opposition protests against billionaire facing US bribery and fraud charges
Read full article: India's opposition protests against billionaire facing US bribery and fraud chargesHundreds of supporters of India’s main opposition party have protested against billionaire Gautam Adani, who was recently indicted in the U.S. for alleged fraud and bribery, and accused the government of protecting the Indian coal magnate whose companies’ shares have plunged since the charges last week.
Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel weekAmerican Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina.
DHL cargo plane crashes and skids into a house in Lithuania, killing a Spanish crew member
Read full article: DHL cargo plane crashes and skids into a house in Lithuania, killing a Spanish crew memberA DHL cargo plane has crashed on approach to an airport in Lithuania's capital and skidded into a nearby house, killing a Spanish crew member.
The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing
Read full article: The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearingA federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.
Overhauls of 'heritage brands' raise the question: How important are our products to our identities?
Read full article: Overhauls of 'heritage brands' raise the question: How important are our products to our identities?A spate of iconic rebrands in recent weeks have left some people reeling in a consumerist society where what we buy says a lot about who we are.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
Read full article: What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South KoreaA last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea.
In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
Read full article: In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisisNegotiators are gathered in South Korea in what’s billed as a final push to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so far
Read full article: Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so farThe last-minute Thanksgiving travelers are packing their cars and carry-on bags to hit the nation's highways and airports.
He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic
Read full article: He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chicThe last meatpackers in New York's Meatpacking District have agreed to end their leases early and make way for development on their city-owned lot.
Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pick
Read full article: Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pickWorking-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members.
Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona
Read full article: Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in BarcelonaTens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination.
Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
Read full article: Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese partsMexico has been taking a bashing for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America.
Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
Read full article: Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary.
A $300B a year deal for climate cash at UN summit sparks outrage for some and hope for others
Read full article: A $300B a year deal for climate cash at UN summit sparks outrage for some and hope for othersNegotiators will soon decide whether to accept a proposed $300 billion funding package for poor nations to curb and adapt to climate change — a plan hammered out early Sunday by the head of fractured United Nations climate talks.
What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary
Read full article: What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump has named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November.
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary
Read full article: What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as his next treasury secretary.
Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
Read full article: Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for LaborPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary.
Charlotte airport workers voting on whether to strike during busy Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Charlotte airport workers voting on whether to strike during busy Thanksgiving travel weekService workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are voting on whether to go on a 24-hour strike around Thanksgiving amid complaints about low wages and poor working conditions.
Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020
Read full article: Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election.
Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services
Read full article: Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone servicesThe Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power.