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A California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina
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Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
June 12
June 12
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84%, a 2nd straight small decline
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84%, a second straight small decline
June 12
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Boeing's troubled era has dimmed the prospects of a preeminent American manufacturer
A London-bound Air India plane carrying more than 240 people crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday
June 12
June 12
Americans filing for jobless claims last week at the highest level in 8 months
U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers
June 12
June 12
When times are tough, practicing gratitude can improve moods in the workplace
Practicing and encouraging gratitude can be a simple way to boost morale at a time when layoffs and economic uncertainty are causing stress and anxiety
June 12
June 12
Cyberattack leads to shortage at pharmacies, grocery stores
A major cyberattack on United Natural Foods, Inc., one of the largest U.S. grocery distributors is causing disruptions and leading to near-empty shelves at some grocery stores and pharmacies.
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Innovation takes a backseat at small companies as tariffs become a full-time preoccupation
Some U.S. business owners say President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies are stifling the American ingenuity he hopes to foster
June 11
June 11
Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump wants China to lift restrictions on exporting rare earths and other critical minerals that Beijing imposed as part of a yearslong trade war
June 11
June 11
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants
The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday's raid carried out by federal immigration officials
June 11
June 11
Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
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June 11
How 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' seeded a music nonprofit supporting the songwriters of tomorrow
“Take Me out to the Ball Game” is more than just a song sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States
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June 11
Stocks close lower as investors weigh May inflation data
This follows President Donald Trump announcing a trade deal with China "is done, subject to final approval."
June 11
June 11
A former Lebanese economy minister is arrested on corruption charges
A former Lebanese Cabinet minister has been arrested and charged after an investigation into alleged financial crimes
June 11
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Trump's FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is facing tough questions about safety in the wake of January’s deadly midair collision and a string of other crashes and near misses since then
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Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs
The U.S. Consumer Price Index released on Wednesday showed May inflation ticking slightly higher, rising 2.4%, in line with expectations. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
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Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs
The economy has defied warnings of tariff-induced price hikes.
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Edmunds: These five vehicles are hidden automotive gems
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Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
With concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms
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GM to invest $4 billion to ramp up US production
Shares of General Motors are up before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher
June 11
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Turkey to export 48 of its nationally produced fighter jets to Indonesia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will export 48 of its nationally-produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia
June 11
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UK government hopes to regain political initiative as Treasury chief outlines spending plans
Britain’s Labour government will hope to regain the political initiative when Treasury chief Rachel Reeves sets out her spending plans for the coming years
June 11
June 11
Woman sues Costco for $14 million after cabinet allegedly falls, causing brain injury
A California woman seeks $14 million in damages after allegedly suffering a traumatic brain injury from a falling liquor cabinet display at Costco's Santa Rosa location.
June 11
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Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'
Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U_S_ President Donald Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally and that they went “too far.”
June 11
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South Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts along border with rival North Korea
South Korea’s military has shut down loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korean propaganda along the inter-Korean border
June 11
June 11
Global shares climb after China and US say they have framework for seeking trade deal
Global shares are mostly trading higher after China and the U.S. said they have a framework for following up on the trade truce reached last month in Geneva
June 11
June 11
Spain's economy minister says 'overtourism' challenges need to be addressed
Spain’s economy minister Carlos Cuerpo says the millions of tourists who visit the country every year pose a challenge for Spain's residents that the government can no longer afford to ignore
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June 10
Rights group says global brands are at risk of links to forced labor in China's minerals industry
An international rights group says several global brands are among dozens of companies at risk of using forced labor through their Chinese supply chains
June 10
June 10
Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue
A federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to let the government keep collecting President Donald Trump’s sweeping import taxes while challenges to his signature trade policy continue on appeal
June 10
June 10
Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s dismantling of a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses
June 10
June 10
Woman sues Costco for $14 million after cabinet allegedly falls, causing brain injury
Her lawyer claims Costco refused to share footage of the cabinet falling.
June 10
June 10
First signs of tariffs' impact on inflation could appear in Wednesday's consumer prices report
U.S. inflation likely picked up a bit last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to bite, but lower prices for gas and possibly for air fares and used cars may limit the overall increase
June 10
June 10
Who is David Huerta, the union leader arrested in Los Angeles?
Huerta was released on bond this week, after three days in custody.
June 10
June 10
Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund had said it visited Syria for the first time since 2009 as the country scrambles to rebuild after over a decade of conflict
June 10
June 10
Trump's tax bill could raise taxes on foreign companies
President Donald Trump likes to say he’s bringing in trillions of dollars in investments from foreign countries
June 10
June 10
Pakistan hikes defense budget 20% following conflict with India, but overall spending is cut
Pakistan says it will increase defense spending by 20% following last month's deadly conflict with India
June 10
June 10
EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors
The European Union wants to lower a cap on the price of Russian oil to deprive the Kremlin of profits to fund its war in Ukraine
June 10
June 10
UK announces $19 billion investment in first major nuclear plant since the 1990s
The U.K. will invest 14.2 billion pounds ($19 billion) to build a new nuclear station to reduce its reliance on volatile international fossil fuel markets
June 10
June 10
Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades global economic growth forecast to 2.3%
President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday
June 10
June 10
Truck units of Toyota and Daimler reach merger deal, first announced two years ago
The truck divisions of Japan’s Toyota and Daimler of Germany have agreed to merge to work together in vehicle development, procurement and production
June 10
June 10
Indonesia stops nickel mining operations at top tourist diving destination
The Indonesian government says they have suspended four nickel mining operations in one of the country’s top tourist destinations for diving and snorkeling
June 10
June 09
Asian shares are mixed as investors keep an eye on China-US trade talks
World shares are mixed as investors keep an eye on China-U.S. trade talks that might help stave off a recession
June 09
June 09
Apple unveils new operating system and AI capabilities
Products feature real-time translation and augmented call screening, Apple said.
June 09
June 09
Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to Apaches
A U.S. district judge in Arizona has opened the door for the next round of legal wrangling as environmentalists and some Native Americas seek to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project
June 09
June 09
Leaders of ‘orgasmic meditation’ women's wellness company OneTaste convicted in forced labor trial
The leaders of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” have been convicted of federal forced labor charges
June 09
June 09
Apple unveils new operating system and AI capabilities
Products feature real-time translation and augmented call screening, Apple said.
June 09
June 09
Canada plans to hit NATO spending target early and reduce US defense reliance, Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Canada will meet NATO’s military spending guideline by early next year
June 09
June 09
British government reverses policy that limited home heating subsidies for retirees
The British government say it is reversing its unpopular plan to end winter home heating subsidies for millions of retirees
June 09