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Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show, Sean Paul rocking the after-party
Fendi celebrated 100 years with a mega runway show Wednesday that highlighted the Roman fashion house’s roots as a maker of luxurious fur stoles that grew into a touchstone of Italian craftsmanship under the creative direction of the late Karl Lagerfel...
February 26, 2025BP to slash spending on net zero ventures as it focuses on oil and gas again
British energy company BP has confirmed it is to slash spending on green ventures and up its oil and gas production
February 26, 2025Trump's tariffs could cause US layoffs, experts say. Here are the jobs at risk
Trump has proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China.
February 04, 2025
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Congress votes to kill Biden-era methane fee on oil and gas producers
Congress sent to President Donald Trump's desk a repeal of a fee on excess methane emissions from oil and gas production
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February 27
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money on Friday
February 27
February 27
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls for sixth-straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the sixth week in a row, a welcome boost in purchasing power for home shoppers just as the annual spring homebuying season gets going
February 27
February 27
In a reversal, plans for U.S. natural gas power grow, complicating progress on climate
A spike in demand for electricity from tech companies competing in the artificial intelligence race is upending forecasts for natural gas-fired power in the U.S., as utilities reconsider it as a major new power source
February 27
February 27
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for March 4, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China
February 27
February 27
Number of Americans filing for unemployment rises to 242,000, highest in 3 months
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years
February 27
February 27
NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief
Disasters tend to elicit widespread support for those impacted and the weeks since Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires are proving no different in that regard
February 27
February 27
Nearly a weeklong closure of Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing disrupts trade, movement of people
Officials say a nearly week-long closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of people
February 27
February 27
UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country's second-busiest
The U.K. government has provided provisional approval to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London
February 27
February 27
The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help
The European Union is getting good at adapting to unprecedented circumstances
February 27
February 27
Greek rail disaster report cites errors and major systemic failures
An independent investigative committee in Greece has released a long-awaited investigation into the country's deadliest train crash
February 27
February 27
EU pushes back against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments that bloc is out to get the US
The European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it
February 27
February 27
Vietnam plans energy shift toward building more solar, less reliance on gas and coal
Vietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas
February 27
February 27
Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
Athletes have long used sports as a forum for civil rights activism
February 27
February 27
Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges
Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges
February 27
February 26
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after slight gains on Wall Street
World shares are mixed after U.S. stock indexes were little changed and Nvidia reported strong profits for the last quarter
February 26
February 26
Woman suspected in vandalism of Colorado Tesla dealership with Molotov cocktails and graffiti
A woman is suspected in a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership that included Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles, the words “Nazi cars” spray painted on the building and a message that appeared to be directed against Tesla founder E...
February 26
February 26
Private company rockets toward the moon in the latest rush of lunar landing attempts
A private company is launching another lunar lander toward the moon
February 26
February 26
Nvidia sales surge in the fourth quarter on demand for AI chips
Nvidia on Wednesday reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized Blackwell chips that power artificial intelligence systems continued to grow
February 26
February 26
Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show, Sean Paul rocking the after-party
Fendi celebrated 100 years with a mega runway show Wednesday that highlighted the Roman fashion house’s roots as a maker of luxurious fur stoles that grew into a touchstone of Italian craftsmanship under the creative direction of the late Karl Lagerfel...
February 26
February 26
Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela's government by ending permit to export oil to US
A permit issued by the United States government allowing energy giant Chevron Corp. to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated this week
February 26
February 26
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/26/2025
U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum
February 26
February 26
Senate confirms Jamieson Greer to be Trump's top trade negotiator as battles loom
The Senate has confirmed Jamieson Greer to be America’s top trade negotiator
February 26
February 26
After a month of Trump's pro-oil and gas moves, Dems target his energy emergency
President Donald Trump pledged a U-turn away from the Biden administration's commitment to fighting climate change and promoting clean energy
February 26
February 26
The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo
President Donald Trump's administration says federal agencies should begin planning to eliminate employee positions
February 26
February 26
Over 7,000 workers from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after a regional crackdown
A new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation
February 26
February 26
Apple to fix iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word 'racist' with 'Trump'
Apple says it’s fixing a bug with its dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including “racist.”
February 26
February 26
EU executive plans a major reset of economy as critics fear climate will suffer
The European Union has announced plans for a major revamp of its economic strategy to meet demands of the bloc’s captains of industry
February 26
February 26
American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
The Federal Aviation Administration says an American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway
February 26
February 26
The US is missing again as G20 finance chiefs meet in South Africa
Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 developed and developing nations have gathered in South Africa for a two-day meeting
February 26
February 26
BP to slash spending on net zero ventures as it focuses on oil and gas again
British energy company BP has confirmed it is to slash spending on green ventures and up its oil and gas production
February 26
February 26
Hong Kong to cut civil service jobs and invest in AI to tackle a rising deficit
Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit
February 26
February 26
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs and heads for its first gain in 5 days
U.S. stock indexes are rising after a four-day losing streak knocked Wall Street off its all-time high and threw some of its brightest stars into reverse
February 26
February 26
Texas pipeline company’s $300M lawsuit against Greenpeace heads to trial
An attorney for a Texas pipeline company says he will show at trial that various Greenpeace entities coordinated delays and disruptions of a controversial oil pipeline's construction in North Dakota and defamed the company to its lenders
February 26
February 25
US dockworkers approve 6-year contract, averting a strike
Dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts have overwhelmingly approved a six-year contract, averting the threat of a strike that could have crippled the economy
February 25
February 25
Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.
February 25
February 25
Bitcoin price falls, losing gains made under Trump
The price of bitcoin dropped Tuesday to its lowest level since November.
February 25
February 25
Here's how much egg prices could rise in 2025, according to the USDA
In January, the federal agency had predicted a 20% increase.
February 25
February 25
America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year
When it comes to stock markets around the world, this year has clearly not been “America First.”
February 25
February 25
US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials say
Three senior Ukrainian officials say that Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals
February 25
February 25
Bitcoin drops to lowest level in months amid tariff, economic concerns
The price of bitcoin dropped Tuesday to its lowest level since November.
February 25
February 25
UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo
U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo
February 25
February 25
Cuba's cigar fair showcases humidors as the new object of desire
Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, those meticulously crafted boxes that help preserve their qualit...
February 25
February 25
White House says it 'will determine' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones
The White House says its officials "will determine" which news outlets cover President Donald Trump
February 25
February 25
Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021
A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.
February 25
February 25
Botswana gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers
The Botswana government has signed a new diamond sales agreement crucial to its economy with the De Beers mining company after seven years of negotiations
February 25
February 25
Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under Trump
The price of bitcoin fell below $90,000 and other cryptocurrencies saw large drops Tuesday morning, erasing some of the gains digital assets have made since President Donald Trump took office on a pro-crypto agenda
February 25
February 25
Small business owners feel more uncertain about the future
Small business owners felt more uncertain about the future in January, as they continue to deal with labor challenges and lingering inflation
February 25
February 25
US store closures expected to grow in 2025: Analysts
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze breaks down what’s behind the trend of brick-and-mortar stores shuttering.
February 25
February 25
US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday
February 25