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What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill
The Senate voted 68-30 to pass the measure late Tuesday.
June 18, 2025A timeline of the U.S.-Canada trade dispute
U.S.-Canada trade talks resumed late Sunday, days after Trump suspended them.
June 30, 2025Tesla announces November annual meeting under pressure from shareholders
Tesla has scheduled an annual shareholders meeting for November, one day after the electric vehicle company came under pressure from major shareholders to do so
July 10, 2025
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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street closes higher and edges to more records
Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading Friday after Wall Street closed at an all-time high with Delta Air Lines kicking off earnings season with a solid outlook for the rest of 2025, spurring an airline stock rally
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Why Mexico's extortion problem is getting worse
Extortion is crippling businesses across Mexico, forcing many to shut down
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July 10
Rubio to meet China's foreign minister in Malaysia as US-Chinese tensions mount
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping his up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference with a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow over issues from trade to security and China’s support for...
July 10
July 10
Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia-China business ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China's leader Xi Jinping on a trip he says will focus on closer business ties
July 10
July 10
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
President Donald Trump says he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance
July 10
July 10
Missouri governor repeals paid sick leave law approved last year by voters
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a repeal of a law guaranteeing paid sick leave for workers and inflationary adjustments to the minimum wage
July 10
July 10
These prices could rise after Trump's new tariffs
Trump issued a flurry of tariffs on dozens of countries in recent days.
July 10
July 10
Woman convicted of stowing away on flight to Paris faces extradition to Connecticut
A woman convicted of stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass or a passport won’t be released from custody
July 10
July 10
Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%, ending a five-week slide
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged up this week, ending a five-week decline in borrowing costs for homebuyers
July 10
July 10
Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report issues accessing their email
Several thousand Microsoft Outlook users ran into issues with the email platform Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with some reporting problems like loading their inboxes or signing in
July 10
July 10
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work
Sticking to healthy snacks during workdays can be tough, especially with busy schedules and tempting treats nearby
July 10
July 10
Russian convicted of breaching sanctions by sharing knowhow from tech giant ASML
A Dutch court has convicted a 43-year-old Russian man for breaching international sanctions
July 10
July 10
Tesla announces November annual meeting under pressure from shareholders
Tesla has scheduled an annual shareholders meeting for November, one day after the electric vehicle company came under pressure from major shareholders to do so
July 10
July 10
Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion
July 10
July 10
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for 7 million euros
The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin sold for 7 million euros or $8.2 million at auction in Paris
July 10
July 10
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
A new U.N. AIDS agency report says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV
July 10
July 10
Asian shares mostly gain after big tech rally on Wall Street
U.S. financial markets were uneven before the opening bell, even as Delta Air Lines kicked off earnings season with solid results and an improved outlook for the rest of 2025
July 10
July 09
Rubio holds talks with Russia's Lavrov as Ukraine tensions soar
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia as tensions between the countries rise over Moscow's increasing attacks on Ukraine
July 09
July 09
Russia blasts Kyiv with another missile and drone barrage, killing at least 2
Ukrainian officials say that Russia pounded the capital with yet another major missile and drone attack
July 09
July 09
Hacks to score the best deals on Prime Day
ABC News’ consumer correspondent Becky Worley breaks down the best deals out on Amazon and her smartest strategies to help you save big.
July 09
July 09
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot shares antisemitic posts
Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot produced by Elon Musk-owned xAI, this week began posting antisemitic messages in response to user queries, drawing condemnation from Jewish advocacy groups.
July 09
July 09
Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules
A judge has ruled that Alabama's Public Service Commission can continue holding private meetings to decide fuel price hikes
July 09
July 09
July 09
Linda Yaccarino steps down from role as CEO of Musk-owned X
Linda Yaccarino said she is stepping down from her role as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
July 09
July 09
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk-owned X
Yaccarino took the helm of X two years ago.
July 09
July 09
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
President Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro
July 09
July 09
Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medication
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is buying Verona Pharma, a company that concentrates its efforts on respiratory diseases, in an approximately $10 billion deal
July 09
July 09
Ohio awards $310 million to US defense contractor for 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility
Ohio's job creation office has awarded a $310 million grant to Anduril Industries
July 09
July 09
Beware of scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks
As job-seekers look for work in an challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks
July 09
July 09
Ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, 6 of 25 aboard rescued
Houthi rebels have attacked and sunk the cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea
July 09
July 09
Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that global trade is being weaponized as U.S. tariffs loom over Southeast Asia
July 09
July 09
Shares in Asia are mixed as Trump's new tariffs approach
Global shares are mostly higher following a choppy trading day on Wall Street as the Trump administration seeks to win more favorable trade deals with nations around the globe
July 09
July 08
China imposes export ban on companies tied to Taiwan’s military
China has imposed export controls on eight Taiwanese enterprises tied to the island's military
July 08
July 08
Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty
President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April
July 08
July 08
Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is different
The last time President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged
July 08
July 08
How have prices changed under Trump? Experts explain.
Inflation is hovering near its lowest level since 2021.
July 08
July 08
Trump Media files for 'Crypto Blue Chip ETF' with SEC
President Donald Trump plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund, or ETF, through his media company
July 08
July 08
EU justice chief laments democratic standards in Hungary
The European Union's justice chief says Hungary has made virtually no progress in addressing concerns about democratic backsliding over the last year
July 08
July 08
St. Jude Children's Hospital's fundraising arm selects new CEO in midst of expansion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s fundraising organization, ALSAC, promoted Ike Anand Tuesday to become its new president and chief executive officer
July 08
July 08
Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants
Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants
July 08
July 08
A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters
President Donald Trump has sent letters to 14 countries outlining higher tariffs they’ll face if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1
July 08
July 08
Asian shares rise as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs
World shares are mostly higher, with financial markets shrugging off U.S. tariff pressures on its trading partners
July 08
July 07
Latest 'Tiger King' twist finds 'Doc' Antle facing possible prison sentence for animal trafficking
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle from the Netflix series "Tiger King" could be sent to prison as he is sentenced in a federal courtroom in South Carolina
July 07
July 07
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
China now allows citizens from 74 countries to enter visa-free for up to 30 days
July 07
July 07
Market dips after Trump unveils 25% tariffs on South Korea, Japan
Tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other nations are set to take effect Aug. 1.
July 07
July 07
ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy find new natural gas deposit off Cyprus
Cyprus says a consortium made up of ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy International have made a second natural gas discovery beneath the seabed south of the east Mediterranean island nation where it’s licensed to explore for hydrocarbons
July 07
July 07
Trump accuses Brazilian authorities of 'witch hunt' against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Brazilian authorities over what he calls “a witch hunt” against former President Jair Bolsonaro
July 07
July 07
What to know about Trump's shifting tariff deadline
Trump on Monday delayed some of his steepest tariffs.
July 07
July 07
Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
Real estate investors are buying a larger share of U.S. homes as high prices and borrowing costs deter traditional buyers
July 07
July 07
Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame
Haiti’s once illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson has been burned down by gangs this past weekend
July 07