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Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Two 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
November 27, 2024Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.81%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains near 7% after mostly rising in recent weeks
November 27, 2024At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
The 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
November 25, 2024
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Adani fraud allegations rock Indian Parliament as opposition demands probe into billionaire's firms
India’s opposition has disrupted Parliament for a third day, protesting the government’s silence over allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani, who was recently indicted in the U.S. for alleged fraud and a scheme to pay bribes
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From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home
A 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
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Big Tech losses pull Wall Street lower
Shares are mixed in Asia after losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street
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November 27
'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
Across what was once South America’s second-largest producer of natural gas, everyone is searching for fuel
November 27
November 27
Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida
November 27
November 27
South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
South 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
November 27
November 27
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change
President-elect Donald Trump is declaring a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico after talking with that country’s leader
November 27
November 27
The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16
The Australian Senate is debating a ban on children younger than 16 from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction
November 27
November 27
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/27/2024
Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street
November 27
November 27
3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in Northern California
Three people were killed and one seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California
November 27
November 27
Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump's tariff threat
A 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
November 27
November 27
What have past Republican presidents said about tariffs?
"Trump's rhetoric is completely different," one expert said.
November 27
November 27
Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
A 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
November 27
November 27
Residents file lawsuit against Kentucky plant that exploded in neighborhood
Two neighbors of a Kentucky plant that was the site of a massive explosion are suing the company
November 27
November 27
2 Tennessee tax preparers charged with filing $65 million in false claims
Federal prosecutors in Tennessee say two tax preparers submitted $65 million in false claims for refunds under programs designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
November 27
November 27
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
Donald Trump loved to use tariffs during his first presidency
November 27
November 27
LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says
Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf
November 27
November 27
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.81%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains near 7% after mostly rising in recent weeks
November 27
November 27
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases in the US, though it remains near 7% after recent run-up
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases in the US, though it remains near 7% after recent run-up
November 27
November 27
The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
Britain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on sales targets set for auto manufacturers during the transition to electric vehicles
November 27
November 27
US inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures still stubborn
Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled
November 27
November 27
U.S. inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures remaining stubborn
U.S. inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures remaining stubborn
November 27
November 27
Agribusiness-friendly states in Brazil try to undo forest protections
Several states in Brazil are trying to rid themselves of rainforest protections, bowing to pressures from cattle ranchers and soybean growers to cut forest and expand agriculture as much as possible
November 27
November 27
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Two 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
November 27
November 27
Hyundai recalling over 226,000 vehicles to fix rearview cameras that can fail
Hyundai 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
November 27
November 27
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls again, hovers near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows
November 27
November 27
What stores are open on Thanksgiving?
With 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
November 27
November 27
US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending
The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth
November 27
November 27
US economy grows at solid 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, exports, unchanged from initial estimate
US economy grows at solid 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, exports, unchanged from initial estimate
November 27
November 27
Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Two 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
November 27
November 27
Sarasota program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season
Residents 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
November 27
November 27
Edmunds: The longest-range EVs you can buy for under $50,000
Electric vehicles make people nervous
November 27
November 27
Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxes
Authorities 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
November 27
November 27
Volkswagen and Chinese partner SAIC to sell joint venture plant in west China's Xinjiang
Volkswagen and SAIC Motor say they have agreed to extend their 40-year-old automaking joint venture in China until 2040
November 27
November 27
Electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical
While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, the spread of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and charging stations
November 27
November 27
Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower
Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street
November 27
November 27
Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media
Wayne 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
November 27
November 26
Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
President-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
November 26
November 26
How Trump’s tariffs could impact consumers
Experts said over time, Trump's tariffs could raise crude oil prices.
November 26
November 26
Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Federal 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
November 26
November 26
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling
November 26
November 26
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Walmart’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 underrepr...
November 26
November 26
Dow closes at record high, defying fears of panic sparked by Trump's tariff threat
The major stock indexes surged higher on Tuesday.
November 26
November 26
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 11/26/2024
U.S. stocks closed at more records after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street
November 26
November 26
Warren Buffett to donate $1.1 billion of Berkshire stock to 4 family foundations
In a letter to shareholders, Buffett detailed plans for his $147B fortune.
November 26
November 26
Ransomware attack on software supplier disrupts operations for Starbucks and other retailers
A ransomware attack that hit a major software provider last week caused disruptions for a handful of companies over recent days, from Starbucks to U.K. grocery giant Morrisons
November 26
November 26
Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental group
A senior official in President Joe Biden’s administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address climate change by curbing drilling and mining on federal lands has been named the next president of a prominent environmental group
November 26
November 26
Formula 1 announces formal diversity and inclusion charter
After retailer Walmart announced a rolling back of its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Formula 1 announced a new charter which was agreed to by all ten teams.
November 26
November 26
It’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap?
It’s almost that time of year
November 26
November 26
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
With 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
November 26