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Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
Residents of the Hawaii town devastated by last year's wildfire are awaiting the return of one of the nation's most prestigious basketball tournaments with mixed feelings
November 20, 2024Trump 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, 2024Trump's proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say
“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.
November 18, 2024
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Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite Russia's pounding of the country's power grid
Workers at one of Ukraine's thermal power plants struggle to repair damage and keep electricity flowing as Russia continues its campaign of attacks targeting the country's power grid
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Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China
Paraguay’s foreign minister says his country is committed to its relationship with Taiwan and has no plans to break off their diplomatic relationship in favor of China as he visited the increasingly isolated island
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From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive
It was an alarming, even sickening, suggestion: Farmers in Zimbabwe hit hard by drought should farm maggots to feed their animals and boost their household incomes
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Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries are promising bigger discounts on Black Friday
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Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time
A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products over time
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Santa's annual train visit delivers hope and magic to one corner of coal country
Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa’s arrival
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Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits
President-elect Donald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world
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Customers at Starbucks can sip coffee and observe a quiet North Korean village
Coffee drinkers can sip their beverages and view a quiet North Korean mountain village from a Starbucks shop at a South Korean border observatory
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving
Asian shares are mixed after U.S. markets were closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
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November 28
China's aging population fuels 'silver economy' boom, but profits can prove elusive
Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional care homes, worried about abandonment and quality issues
November 28
November 28
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
The owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines
November 28
November 28
Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads
Canada’s antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty
November 28
November 28
New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld state regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions from the oil and natural gas industry
November 28
November 28
What to know about the Amazon strike planned for Black Friday
The protest has been dubbed "Make Amazon Pay" by a workers' union.
November 28
November 28
Cellphone outage in Denmark causes widespread disruption and hits emergency services
One of Denmark’s largest cellphone networks has suffered severe outages that prevented people from contacting emergency services and forced at least one hospital to reduce non-critical medical care
November 28
November 28
Mexican president says she is confident that a tariff war with the US can be averted
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted
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November 28
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
Mexicans 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
November 28
November 28
One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech support
As 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
November 28
November 28
Germany's top court rejects renewable energy producers' case against use of windfall profits
Germany’s highest court has rejected complaints by renewable energy producers against a government decision to use their “excess profits” to help finance a cap on electricity prices
November 28
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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
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November 28
Amazon workers’ Black Friday strike could impact consumers
The worldwide protests, organized by UNI Global Union, are targeting one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year.
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Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time
November 28
November 28
Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work
There’s no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships
November 28
November 28
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
November 28
November 28
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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November 27
Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
World shares are mixed after losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street
November 27
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
South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia
A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into South Korea’s biomass use after government data and satellite analysis linked the country’s biomass imports to deforesta...
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
Black Friday: What time do stores open?
Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era
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