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January 14

Elon Musk underpaid Twitter acquisition by $150M by not disclosing stake, SEC alleges

The SEC alleges Musk violated federal securities laws in a new lawsuit.
January 14
Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Nov. 13, 2024.
January 14

Capital One sued by US watchdog alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion

A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — and “cheating” customers out of more than $2 billion in lost interest payments as a result
January 14
FILE - A man walks across the street from a Capital One location in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
January 14

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

U.S. food inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, not just the Jarratt, Virginia, factory that was shut down last year
January 14
FILE - A Boar's Head logo is seen at a bodega in New York, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Nano, File)
January 14

Court tells SEC to lay out why it has declined Coinbase's request for crypto regulations

A federal appeals court says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission needs to better explain why it turned down a request from Coinbase to develop regulations to cover the booming crypto asset sector
January 14
FILE - The Coinbase logo covers the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York's Times Square, April 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
January 14

Jack Daniels' parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant

Spirits giant Brown-Forman Corp. says it’s reducing its global workforce by about 12% and closing its barrel-making plant in Louisville
January 14
FILE - Bottles of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey line the shelves of a liquor outlet in Montpelier, Vt., Dec. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
January 14

Insurers could lose $30 billion from LA wildfires: Report

Analysts at Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs said the total cost, including non-insured damages, could top $40 billion.
January 14
Analysts at Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs said the total cost, including non-insured damages, could top $40 billion.
January 14

Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers

This is the "costliest wildfire event in California history."
January 14
A firefighter walks past homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire on January 13, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California.
January 14

The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near

The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024 is drawing near, the IRS is reminding owners
January 14
FILE - A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen, May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
January 14

Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs
January 14
FILE - Police officers and private security personnel stand by the opening of a reformed gold mineshaft where illegal miners are trapped in Stilfontein, South Africa, Friday, Nov.15, 2024. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell, File)
January 14

US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs

U.S. wholesale inflation rose last month on higher energy prices
January 14
FILE - Shoppers pass displays of goods in a Costco warehouse Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
January 14

World Economic Forum says Trump to take part virtually in Davos meeting, days after inauguration

The World Economic Forum’s president says U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration
January 14
FILE - Deciding to skip President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, outgoing President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart Washington en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
January 14

Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?

Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-European Union residents
January 14
A man walks past an estate agent office advertising apartments in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul White)
January 13

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up ahead of latest inflation data, start of earnings season

Wall Street pointed modestly higher ahead of this week’s latest U.S. inflation reports and the unofficial start of earnings season
January 13
Trader Jonathan Mueller works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
January 13

Canada ready to buy more American products to appease Trump's tariff threat, ambassador says

Canada’s ambassador to Washington says Canada is prepared to buy more from the United States including its next fleet of submarines to appease President-elect Donald Trump's concerns about the U.S.-Canada trade deficit
January 13
FILE - Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman arrives for a scrum with reporters ahead of the NATO Summit, in Washington, Monday, July 8, 2024. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
January 13

Bond yields are surging. Here's what it means for your finances

The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached its highest level in 14 months.
January 13
U.S. flag hangs on the building of the New York Stock Exchange after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump won the presidential election, in New York City, Nov. 6, 2024.
January 13

J&J buys Intra-Cellular in $14.6B deal, delving into central nervous system disorders

Johnson & Johnson will spend more than $14 billion to move deeper into treating central nervous system disorders by purchasing Intra-Cellular Therapies
January 13
FILE - The Johnson & Johnson headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
January 13

Moderna surprises the Street by predicting a bigger-than-expected sales drop

Shares of Moderna tumbled Monday after the vaccine maker predicted a steeper-than-expected sales drop in the new year
January 13
FILE - A local resident receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shot at a center, June 30, 2021, in the Sumida ward of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
January 13

Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government

Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners say they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit
January 13
The leader of Austria's Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, addresses a news conference, in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025. Herbert Kickl received a mandate Monday to try to form a new government. (AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader)
January 13

Thailand's Cabinet approves a draft bill to legalize casinos to boost tourism and economy

Thailand’s Cabinet approved a draft bill legalizing casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy Some forms of gambling, such as betting on boxing and horse racing, are allowed but casinos remain illegal in the Southeast Asian country
January 13
January 13

China's electric car sales grow in 2024, as sales of gasoline cars plunge

Sales of all types of electric vehicles rose more than 40% in China last year, while those of gasoline-powered automobiles plunged
January 13
FILE - A live streamer works near the Volvo EX30 fully electric small SUV unveiled during Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
January 13

Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market

Automakers are joining forces to boost their scale and competitiveness to contend with industry newcomers like iPhone maker Foxconn
January 13
FILE - A logo of Foxconn is displayed during the Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD 24) at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)
January 12

China's exports grew 10.7% in December, beating estimates ahead of uncertainty over trade tariffs

China's exports grew 10.7% in December, beating estimates ahead of uncertainty over trade tariffs
January 12
January 12

Canada's Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump's tariff threats

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested that President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming America’s “51st state” is distracting the public from the harm that steep tariffs would have on U.S. consumers
January 12
FILE - President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pose for a photo as Trudeau arrives at the White House in Washington, on Oct. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
January 12

Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won't build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena
January 12
FILE - Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin waves the flag during pre-game introductions prior to the NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, April 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, file)
January 12

Walmart says customers should discard recalled chicken broth

Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year
January 12
A Walmart sign is displayed outside a Supercenter in Miami, Fla., Nov. 18, 2024.
January 12

The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake

The sight of celebrity mansions and movie landmarks reduced to ashes can make it seem like the wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area affected a constellation of movie stars
January 12
FILE - A man walks in front of the burning Altadena Community Church, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the downtown Altadena section of Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
January 11

The LA county wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say

The wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County are far from contained, but they're already expected to be the costliest in U.S. history and among the worst natural disasters
January 11
January 11

US business leaders bid to buy TikTok

As the TikTok ban looms, Americans are asking, "what's next?" Investor Kevin O'Leary joins the show.
January 11
VIDEO: US business leaders bid to buy TikTok
January 11

New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?

Shock and grief have given way to finger-pointing over whether additional security could have stopped — or mitigated — the attack that killed 14 people when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup through a New Year’s crowd
January 11
Amir "Tubad" Gray, left, leads Tubad and the Kings of NOLA Brass Band and artist Roberto Marquez, right, in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, as they memorialize the victims of the New Year's Day deadly truck attack and shooting. Marquez organized the parade and vigil and designed a memorial for the victims on Bourbon Street. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
January 11

If TikTok is banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?

A majority of justices on the Supreme Court appear inclined to uphold the ban.
January 11
Tiktok app can be seen through a magnifying glass on the display of a smartphone on December 29, 2024.
January 11

Indonesia and Japan promise deeper defense and economic ties as regional tensions spike

Japan and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister
January 11
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, center right, walks with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as they inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony prior to their meeting at Bogor Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
January 10

Britain’s Treasury chief kicks off China visit

Britain’s Treasury chief has kicked off a China visit aimed at boosting economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing
January 10
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attend a meeting with Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Florence Lo/Pool Photo via AP)
January 10

'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires
January 10
A swing hangs from a tree in front of a fire-damaged residence in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
January 10

US hiring grows at end of Biden term, report shows

Employers added 256,000 workers last month, surpassing economist expectations of 155,000 jobs added, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on Friday showed.
January 10
VIDEO: US hiring grows at end of Biden term, report shows
January 10

Walgreens tops Wall Street's expectations as drugstore chain continues turnaround plan

Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter, but the drugstore chain lost $265 million as it closed U.S. stores and continued work to revive its business
January 10
This Feb. 9, 2024 photo shows a Walgreens in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
January 10

Constellation buying Calpine in $26.6 billion deal that would join two huge US power companies

Constellation is buying power natural gas and geothermal power provider Calpine in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $16.4 billion, joining together two of the country’s biggest power companies
January 10
This undated photo provided by Constellation shows the Constellation Headquarters Building in Baltimore. ( Constellation via AP)
January 10

UK Treasury chief heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.‘s Labour government seeks to reset frayed ties with Beijing
January 10
FILE -Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks during a media conference after a meeting of eurogroup finance ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)
January 10

State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumes direct flights to Europe after EU lifts ban

State-run Pakistan International Airlines has resumed direct flights to Europe following a decision by the European Union’s aviation safety agency to lift a four-year ban over safety standards
January 10
Ground staff work beside the state-run Pakistan International Airlines plane preparing to take-off for Paris after the airline resumes direct flights to Europe after EU lifted a four-year ban, at the Islamabad International Airport, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo)
January 10

Tanker hit by Houthi rebels that threatened a Red Sea oil spill has been salvaged

An oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea and threatened a massive oil spill has been “successfully” salvaged
January 10
This undated photo released by the private security firm Ambrey shows the oil tanker Sounion burning in the Red Sea. (Ambrey via AP)
January 10

European Investment Bank to boost funds for Bangladesh as it weathers political turmoil

A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human rights as the country endures a spell of political turmoil
January 10
European Investment Bank Vice President Nicola Beer speaks to the Associated Press during an interview in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Al-emrun Garjon)
January 10

Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp
January 10
Retired teacher Vasile Donici lights a gas lamp in his home in Copanca, Moldova, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo)
January 09

Here's what you need to know about credit card defaults

Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest amount in 14 years
January 09
FILE - Several VISA and MASTER credit cards are shown in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
January 09

UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025

The United Nations says the world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in 2025
January 09
Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, during a visit in Pretoria, South Africa. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Shiraaz Mohamed)
January 09

Orange juice, steel will be on Canada's list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

A senior official says Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, sinks, toilets and some steel products if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose 25% on all Canadian products
January 09
Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon, left to right, Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc arrive for a Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
January 09

Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July
January 09
Construction workers frame a new single-family home Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Owensboro, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
January 09

Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers have ended a nearly two-week strike and returned to work at the biggest ski resort in the U.S. The union representing Park City Mountain Resort ski patrollers is claiming victory after voting Wednesday to accept a deal n...
January 09
Park City Ski Resort lines and lifts are shut down due to the strike by the Park City Ski Patrol requesting livable wages in Park City, Utah, Tuesday, Jan 7. 2025. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)
January 09

Farming tech on display at CES as companies showcase green innovations, initiatives

Sustainability is a key theme this year at the annual CES tech trade show in Las Vegas
January 09
People view an autonomous lawn mower at the John Deere booth during the CES tech show Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
January 09

Legal battle over rising cost of rent

More states are joining a legal battle going after landlords. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.
January 09
More states are joining a legal battle going after landlords. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.
January 09

US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies

An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are being run illegally
January 09
FILE - Workers prepare to destroy over 50 tons of confiscated fake medicine during a campaign to mark World Consumer Rights Day in Beijing, Thursday March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/File)
January 09

No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media — and the pursuit of truth?

The late New York Sen_ Daniel Patrick Moynihan put it this way decades ago: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.”
January 09
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta, makes a point during an appearance at SIGGRAPH 2024, the premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, Monday, July 29, 2024, in the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)