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Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social's parent company. What's at stake?
Donald Trump should have the opportunity starting Thursday to sell his shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform
September 17, 2024An interest rate cut is expected this week. Experts explain what to know
Investors widely expect the Fed to cut interest rates at a meeting on Wednesday.
September 16, 2024Oracle settles suit over tracking your data. How to file a claim
In a $115 million settlement, while admitting no wrongdoing, tech behemoth Oracle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it tracked consumer activity both on and offline
September 13, 2024
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JetBlue will imitate rivals by opening airport lounges at JFK, Boston
JetBlue Airways plans to open its first airport lounges as part of a plan to get more business from premium travelers
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US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August to the slowest annual pace in nearly a year even as mortgage rates eased and the supply of properties on the market kept rising
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Sales of previously occupied US homes hit slowest annual pace in nearly a year last month despite falling mortgage rates
Sales of previously occupied US homes hit slowest annual pace in nearly a year last month despite falling mortgage rates
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European Union moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival tech
The European Union says it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc’s tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches
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A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees' languages more accessible. Will AI help?
Refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages
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Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week
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Weekly applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
Weekly applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
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Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
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September 19
Report finds a faulty component could have caused 'extensive damage' to Cathay Pacific jet
Hong Kong's air safety authority has found that a defect in an engine component of a Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A350 that forced a Zurich-bound flight to return to Hong Kong could have caused “extensive damage” to the aircraft
September 19
September 19
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago
September 19
September 19
Fruit and seafood are the latest front in escalating Taiwan-China tensions
Taiwan says China’s ban on imports of its fruit, vegetables, seafood and other goods violate trade rules, in the latest ratcheting up of tensions between the self-governing island republic and its massive neighbor, which has vowed to annex Taiwan by force
September 19
September 19
Lawyer for American charged in Japan's trial of ex-Nissan exec Ghosn appeals for 'justice'
The six-year-old criminal case of Greg Kelly, an American ensnared in the scandal of Nissan’s former boss Carlos Ghosn has turned a page in a Japanese court, with the judge promising a verdict in February
September 19
September 19
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel turns its focus north toward Lebanon and Hezbollah
Israel’s defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
September 19
September 19
A news site that covers Haitian-Americans is facing harassment over its post-debate coverage of Ohio
Journalists at a news site that covers issues facing the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering the false story about immigrants eating the pets of people in Springfield, Ohio
September 19
September 19
Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping another factor in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president
September 19
September 19
Vietnamese real estate tycoon, already sentenced to death for fraud, faces trial on new charges
Vietnamese state media say the second trial for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan — who was sentenced to death for financial fraud in April — started on Thursday
September 19
September 19
Mission specialist for Titan sub owner tells Coast Guard the goal was to 'make dreams come true'
A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year told the U_S_ Coast Guard on Thursday that the firm was staffed by competent people who wanted to “make dreams come true.”
September 19
September 19
Refugees in New Hampshire turn to farming for an income and a taste of home
It’s harvest time in central New Hampshire
September 19
September 18
Stock market today: Wall Street leaps toward records as jubilation sweeps markets worldwide
Wall Street is rising toward records as a delayed reaction of jubilation sweeps markets following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates
September 18
September 18
Hackers demand $6 million for files stolen from Seattle airport operator in cyberattack
Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month
September 18
September 18
Instagram imposes new restrictions for teens. Will they work?
The new accounts bolster protections and add limits, the company said.
September 18
September 18
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown
As the U.S. Postal Service faces delivery slowdowns, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, has proposed legislation to impose stricter oversight on who leads the agency
September 18
September 18
Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access
Some Brazilian users have regained access to X despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country’s Supreme Court
September 18
September 18
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 9/18/2024
Wall Street wavered near its records after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates
September 18
September 18
Oversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico's electric grid
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it will step in to help speed up projects to fix the island’s crumbling power grid as widespread outages persist
September 18
September 18
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting the projects with lawsuits, seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation
September 18
September 18
Rally over? Homebuilder stocks' big gains may have already priced in Fed rate cut
Homebuilder stocks are having a banner year, outpacing the broader market on a wave of optimism that mortgage rates will fall and juice home sales
September 18
September 18
Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has declined to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate has sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union
September 18
September 18
Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris, after endorsing Biden in 2020 and being courted by Trump this year
Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris, after endorsing Biden in 2020 and being courted by Trump this year
September 18
September 18
Memories of the earliest Tupperware parties, from one who was there
Tupperware became woven into America's cultural fabric after World War II by forgoing retail stores in favor of a direct-to-consumer sales model
September 18
September 18
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
The rate cut could deliver relief to borrowers saddled with high costs.
September 18
September 18
Treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers
The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers
September 18
September 18
Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday
Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended:
Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent, and judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In light of the progress on inflation and the balance of risks, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 percentage point to 4-3/4 to 5 percent. In...
September 18
September 18
What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbs
A pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a third day, with officials saying they don’t expect it to be extinguished until sometime Thursday evening
September 18
September 18
The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here's what consumers should know
The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses
September 18
September 18
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by a sizable half-point, signaling an end to its inflation fight
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by a sizable half-point, signaling an end to its inflation fight
September 18
September 18
Boeing CEO says the company will furlough employees soon to preserve cash during labor strike
Boeing’s CEO says the company will begin furloughing a large number of employees to save cash during a strike by union machinists
September 18
September 18
Boeing’s CEO says a large number of employees will be furloughed to conserve cash during factory workers' strike
Boeing’s CEO says a large number of employees will be furloughed to conserve cash during factory workers' strike
September 18
September 18
MrBeast and Amazon sued by competitors from his $5M reality show over alleged 'unsafe' conditions
MrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at winning his new Amazon reality show’s $5 million grand prize
September 18
September 18
Rogers Communications buys out Bell stake in Maple Leafs Sports for $3.5 billion
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $3.5 billion
September 18
September 18
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse
September 18
September 18
Alaska Airlines completes its acquisition of Hawaiian Air, which will remain a separate brand
Alaska Airlines is closing its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines
September 18
September 18
Balloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons
September 18
September 18
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon's biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play in 2026
September 18
September 18
GM offering adapters to help electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
General Motors is now offering adapters to help its electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
September 18
September 18
European Union court largely upholds Qualcomm antitrust penalty in 2019 case but trims fine
Qualcomm lost its bid to get a European Union antitrust penalty thrown out after a top court largely rebuffed the technology company’s arguments in the case involving cellphone chipsets
September 18
September 18
Edmunds: How automakers are making recalls easier
Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety
September 18
September 18
Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
September 18
September 18
China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan
China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force
September 18
September 18
Britain's CEO of scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
The chief executive of Britain’s scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
September 18