Economy

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February from the previous month as home shoppers benefited from easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

Hours-long TSA lines amid partial government shutdown

Security checkpoint lines are stretching to hours-long across the country as TSA experiences a staff shortage due to a partial government shutdown.

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going

Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US

China has reported its exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, while trade with the United States contracted

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record

Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

The Justice Department says it's reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment that will benefit consumers by letting competitors play a role in ticket sales and force Live Nation to give up control of 13 amphitheaters

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to advance its agenda

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform

US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90

U.S. stocks rose following a remarkable reversal, as oil prices went from their highest prices since 2022 back below $90 per barrel

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East

The Iran war has upended oil production and shipping across the Middle East, straining energy supplies worldwide

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

A racially biased medical test for years kept Black people from getting kidney transplants

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump

Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says

The WNBA sent a collective bargaining agreement proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage

Cuban officials say they expect to soon restart a large thermoelectric plant after it shut down earlier in the week and sparked a massive blackout

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?

Years of skyrocketing home prices have made saving up for a down payment to buy a home a major hurdle for many aspiring homebuyers

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

Risks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports

President Donald Trump has predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran

CNN's Dana Bash spoke with President Donald Trump about the war with Iran, Cuba, gas prices and the elections in Texas.

Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus is closing more of its department stores as it focuses on its most profitable businesses and trims debt during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia

Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season

Andris Nelsons is leaving as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra after the board decides not to renew him

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market

Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

Georgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking shape as candidates qualify and begin their sprint to the May 19 party primaries

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv

Hungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year

The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality

An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.

Family-friendly workplaces are great − but ‘families of 1’ get ignored

In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly?

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture

Nightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

U.S. stocks sank after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since 2024

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover

A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations that he engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter before he finally completed the takeover

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, a slight decrease in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds and global uncertainty

Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters

Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies

US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine

Sri Lanka’s navy has recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after an Iranian warship was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters near the island

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran “with some regret” as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

Oil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war

US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

President Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed

Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom

Democrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

A MrBeast video editor has been fired after accusations of insider trading by Kalshi

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Berkshire Hathaway is buying back shares for the first time in nearly two years, and new CEO Greg Abel said he has no immediate plans to sell off Kraft Heinz shares now that the packaged food giant has shelved its plan to split the company into two

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition

Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low levels

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

The new president of Honduras, who was elected with the backing of President Donald Trump, has ordered a review of economic agreements with China

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks

Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, says she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know

The U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding hundreds of thousands of people

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight

Minnesota’s governor and attorney general are defending their efforts to combat fraud

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust

Target plans to spend billions of dollars this year to end a persistent sales slump and to regain its image as a fun place to shop for stylish clothing, housewares, beauty products and packaged food at affordable prices

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

China's factory activity contracts for a second month

China says its factory activity contracted for a second straight month in February

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?

War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?

Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers

Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility

Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel

Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise

Target is investing another $2 billion in its business this year to spruce up the store experience, remodel stores and invest in its workers as it tries to turn around a persistent sales malaise and reclaim its authority on style

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks

Target’s plan to win you back

Target’s plan to win you back

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed

There are never enough lawyers to provide indigent defense, but the situation has gotten worse since the pandemic.

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Is fashion just for billionaires now?

What we know about the widening US war with Iran

What we know about the widening US war with Iran

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East

Travelers stranded by a widening war have started leaving the United Arab Emirates aboard a small number of evacuation flights

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter

Israeli strike hits Hezbollah-aligned media building in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an evacuation warning

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding

Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028

Moderate Democrats are pushing back on the party’s progressive energy

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war

Oil prices leaped on worries that war with Iran could clog the flow of crude, while U.S. stocks swung from sharp losses to tiny gains

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press

Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation

US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world

Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties

India and Canada have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting ties after two years of strained relationship

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Oil prices have jumped as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf ripple through the global energy supply chain

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks

As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast

President Donald Trump has taken the United States into war with Iran despite decades of self-professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Middle East, and repeated pledges to focus primarily on the Western Hemisphere with an “America first” agenda

Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes

Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel

Hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers are scrambling to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines and online portals after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel

'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount

“Scream” is still making a killing

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard

Regime change might seem straightforward at first

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money

The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

America and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia halted operations

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear

Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing

Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros

It's a come-from-behind story fit for Hollywood itself

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

An official says a cargo plane carrying money has crashed near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead

WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says

The WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has scored a crucial victory in congress with the approval of a sweeping labor reform aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country

The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours

Former President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers

The Treasury Department says it has ended its collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers employed at the Internal Revenue Service

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name

President Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker

At least two retail customers have filed proposed class-action lawsuits against companies that have sued in trade court to ensure they receive refunds from tariffs now-deemed illegal

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison

A New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same

Block, the company behind Square, Cashapp and Afterpay, is proactively slashing 40% of its workforce because of advances in AI. Will other companies follow suit? Tech expert Lance Ulanoff tells CNN's Becky Anderson even he is surprised at the speed of workforce changes.

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI

Shares in the financial technology company Block have soared more than 20% in after-hours trading after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 some employees due to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence

Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom

A U.S. civil rights agency has determined that the federal government can bar transgender employees from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, dismissing an appeal from a transgender woman who worked for the U.S. Army

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress

Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections

OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in investments from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion

FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs

Delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them

Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers

Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment

Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.

Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men

Despite repeated calls for the university to revoke his tenure, the economist held onto his teaching and academic appointments until he chose to retire.

US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December

The Justice Department has filed a complaint to legally take ownership of a sanctioned tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of petroleum seized off the coast of Venezuela in December

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards

AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point

Panamanian investigators remove documents from offices of company that ran canal ports

Panamanian investigators have carried documents out of offices belonging to a Hong Kong-owned company that operated ports at either end of the Panama Canal until its concession was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court last month

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount

Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology

Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership

The United States signs a $1.2 billion health partnership with Congo that ties new funding to Congo spending more at home

Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment

Canada’s minister for U.S. trade says the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement could be subject to annual review and that uncertainty could be the objective of the Trump administration

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms

Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program but walked away without a deal

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech

An estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television

What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future

Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company

Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit

President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians

The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower

The worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower, even though most stocks rose

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says

A federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by illegally sharing thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets rolling

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows

The U.S. Treasury is moving to cut a small Swiss bank off from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Iran and Russia

She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.

She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next

Ukraine's economy will see less growth this year and next due to damage to its energy infrastructure from Russia's attacks

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy

The IMF is letting Egypt tap about $2.3 billion more from its loan program after it says reforms are steadying the economy

Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor

Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t

Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker

A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court has been convicted of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds

Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technology’s latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity

New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling

New York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling

The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy

Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply

Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

Bill and Hillary Clinton are slated to testify this week in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress — with the help of some Democrats — was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate

Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies

Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the campus reviews his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher

U.S. stocks rose and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way

Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party

Arizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses

Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims

Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”

India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from lawmakers in Israel

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal

Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms

Iranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near

The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks

Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad

A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure

Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump’s return to office has seen sweeping changes to how immigration enforcement is carried out

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown

Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

President Donald Trump has a midterm year message to sell

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision

Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears

Many Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say

Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100

Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union

President Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

President Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide

The Latest: Trump lays out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union has given his State of the Union address

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy

CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran

CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offered a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump’s depiction of the nation as being in a “golden age” during his State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico

The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback

Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history

Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid

Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts

A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits

US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides

The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war

Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat

Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat

Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer

Spirit Airlines' parent company says it expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late spring or early summer after striking a preliminary deal with lenders

Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding

A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others has filed a lawsuit against the state Legislature alleging that it’s failing to fund public schools adequately

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Canadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026

The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health

Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.

FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal

FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

A gobsmacking amount of money is spent on federal elections in the US. The credit or blame for that reaches back to a landmark, 50-year-old Supreme Court decision.

Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network

Financing for Africa's electric mobility sector is surging and reflects growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly

Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis

Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis

Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets

Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules

Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules

Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending

Home Depot’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was muted, as there was ongoing caution by American consumers amid a weak housing market

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives

A collaborative of funders called The Audacious Project raised $1 billion over two days to fund large projects proposed by more than a dozen nonprofits

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos

The Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can’t conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling

A Hong Kong-based company that has operated key ports at the ends of the Panama Canal for decades says the government has seized them

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel have set up roadblocks and attacked property and security forces in the days following their leader’s death.

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address

The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump is threatening countries around the world to abide by any tariff deals they agreed to, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his far-reaching taxes on imports

More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel

Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico made air travel challenging Monday

RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections

WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says

The WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 start the season on time

US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers

U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution

No deals in ending partial government shutdown

Both sides remain dug in over their demands to end the partial government shutdown of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CNN's Camila DeChalus has the latest.

Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decision

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says pressure is building on President Donald Trump as courts and Congress push back on his tariff agenda

Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets

Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change

EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver

Europe's asking for answers about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tax, or tariff, on imports

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision

Rick Woldenberg is the owner of Learning Resources and one of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that overturned President Trump's sweeping tariffs. He joins Victor Blackwell on CNN This Morning to discuss his reaction to the ruling and what President Trump had to say about him and the other plaintiffs.

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money

Senate Democrats are unveiling a bill to have the government refund about $175 billion in Trump-era tariff money after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs were illegal

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.

From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

As Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show

Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a move that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump

John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it

John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it

Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate

What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?

What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

From dabblers to day traders, individual investors' impact on Wall Street grows

For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.”

Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm

China has urged the United States to stop imposing one-sided tariffs

Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, with delegates crediting him for bolstering the country’s nuclear arsenal and strengthening its regional standing

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

The Department of Homeland Security says the Global Entry program shuts down for as long as the partial government shutdown continues

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion

EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

The European Commission says the United States needs to honor its tariff deal with the EU after the Supreme court blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s trade agenda

Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries

Hungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China

The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies

President Donald Trump says he's imposing a temporary global tariff of 10% after his far-reaching tariff regimen was struck down by the Supreme Court

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack

JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffs

Some Republicans seemed relieved at the news that the Supreme Court had struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff regime

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals

Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier

Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration and his response to it

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns

At least 20 communities with large warehouses across the U.S. have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $45-billion expansion of detention centers

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Hungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline

Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative

Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative

John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s biggest and boldest tariffs

Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says

Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying

What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying

Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed

President Donald Trump’s vision of the Supreme Court, in which his three appointees are personally loyal to him, collided with the court’s view of itself when six justices voted to strike down Trump’s signature economic policy, global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law

US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance

A federal government audit says FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover have hindered the agency's oversight of airplane maintenance at United Airlines

The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order

The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs

There’s little that Donald Trump has cherished more in his second term than tariffs, a symbol of his imperious approach to the presidency

Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs

Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants

Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Wall Street kept calm after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and stocks ticked higher

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?

The Supreme Court has struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze

South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?

North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

The ruling strikes down most of the Trump administration’s current tariffs, with more limited options to replace them.

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days

'Your Rich BFF' Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips

Vivian Tu wants to make personal finance more approachable

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The Supreme Court has dealt President Donald Trump a bruising loss on a cornerstone of his economic policy, striking down sweeping tariffs he imposed on nearly every country

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

President Donald Trump is dealing with a major legal defeat Friday after the Supreme Court struck down many of the tariffs he imposed last year on nearly every country on earth

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes

Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes

US economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback

U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by the six-week shutdown of the federal government and a pullback in consumer spending

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike

New York City’s largest nursing strike in decades may be on the verge of ending

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.

Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December

A key inflation gauge accelerated in December, a sign that many prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% a year

Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet

State Republicans redrew their congressional map over the summer to make five Democratic-held seats winnable, in line with the explicit expectation set by President Donald Trump

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump

A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes

Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes

Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them

Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most

Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace

The White House has announced a trade agreement with Indonesia

Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest

Argentina’s largest labor unions have held a nationwide strike to protest President Javier Milei’s flagship overhaul of the country's labor law

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud

Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died

Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas is claiming he's being “blackmailed” following a report he allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after she set herself on fire

Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost

The White House has insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy

Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows

New research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain

The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds

President Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms

Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law

White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities

The Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees

US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb

U.S. stocks fell, while oil prices climbed

US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries

HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted

US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations

The United Nations says the United States has paid about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes, and President Donald Trump is promising more money to the financially strapped world organization

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year

4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads

4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads

Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook

Walmart delivered another impressive quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries attracted a broader spectrum of Americans from cash-strapped to wealthier households during the critical holiday shopping period

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide

Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP

US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires

Bernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

Another Canadian Conservative lawmaker defects to Carney's governing Liberals

Another opposition Conservative lawmaker in Canada has defected to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared

FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines

After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.

Online seller eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in cash

Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump’s top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs

DoorDash's revenue rose 38% in the fourth quarter as it gained new U.S. customers and added new services like restaurant reservations

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

Nvidia leads the US stock market higher

The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

A delegation of U.S. senators is returning from a trip to Ukraine

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around

Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around

Cuba's economy crippled under Trump administration's oil embargo

Cuba is becoming an increasingly paralyzed country as the Trump administration's policy of blocking oil shipments from abroad cripples an already ailing economy. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Havana.

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump

Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts

Sponsors are showing up more and more inside Olympic venues at the Milan Cortina Games, even as TV viewers mostly still see the familiar “clean” look

Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities

Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper

Deregulation promised competition but delivered middlemen instead.

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

Approximately 52% of teachers in 2024 said they would not advise young adults to enter the profession.

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit

A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Paris prosecutors have opened two new investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and they call on possible victims in France to come forward

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state

California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state

Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe

Peru’s Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations

Warren Buffett's company invests in The New York Times 6 years after he sold all his newspapers

Six years after Warren Buffett sold off all of Berkshire Hathaway’s newspapers and predicted unending declines for the industry, Berkshire disclosed a new $350 million investment in The New York Times on Tuesday

4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate

Authorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer

A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump

Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics

US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy

A quiet finish for U.S. stocks masked big swings underneath the surface

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

A federal judge has ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the U.S. government has no viable plan for deporting him

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

The Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot

Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot

New tool for tackling blighted homes

New tool for tackling blighted homes

Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein

Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties the notorious sex trafficker had to the elite and powerful

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

Amazon vehicle gets stranded in water after driving on 600-year-old path

An Amazon truck drove onto "extremely dangerous" mudflats and had to be recovered by a farmer. The path dates back 600 years and is not intended for vehicles.

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

China is letting British and Canadian citizens enter without a visa as it tries to boost tourism and business

Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines

Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties

Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties

Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'

Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be

Presidents Day 2026: Here's what's open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan

Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

Global markets have mostly advanced but Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped ahead of Lunar New Year holidays after new data showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the latest quarter

Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry grows

Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions

Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path

Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon

Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks

The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages

Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and seven players are ejected

Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground

TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites

Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly played up hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and chats with elites like Richard Branson, Larry Summers and Steve Bannon, the Epstein files show

Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines

Rising coffee prices are changing how some Americans get their caffeine

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election

Bangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions

In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Voters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters

A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country

Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds

Federal immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,600 beds

Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas

Residents of an affordable housing complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, have testified in a lawsuit seeking to limit federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the building

The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse, and a shutdown looks certain

Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran

As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference

As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference

A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

A judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid

Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe

Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization

Sex workers at a brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are fighting to unionize

At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'

President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

Kathy Ruemmler's resignation as Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer comes after emails show she stayed close with Jeffrey Epstein long after his conviction on sex crimes

DEA quietly resumes anti-drug coordination with Bolivia almost 20 years since its expulsion

A top Bolivian official says the United States has resumed intelligence coordination on counternarcotics efforts with Bolivia under its new president

Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off

U.S. stocks steadied after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a Wall Street that’s been wracked by worries about how AI may upend the business world

Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant

A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant

The Trump administration is scaling back its immigration enforcement surge in and around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but state officials and residents say its effects on Minnesota’s economy and immigrant communities will linger

How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections

An FBI raid on a Georgia elections facility has sparked concern about Trump administration interference in the 2026 midterms. An obscure 1970s Supreme Court case provides guardrails against that.

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal

Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year's midterm elections

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales

Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years

Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents

Dubai has replaced the longtime head of DP World after emails linked him to Jeffrey Epstein

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking

World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium

Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows

The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season

US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds

The Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own, according to a report compiled by the Democratic staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual

Sports are a big part of prediction markets

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms

President Donald Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers

Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers

Taiwan has reached a trade deal with the United States that cuts almost all of its tariff barriers

'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout

US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster

US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster

Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein

Financial groups in Canada and the UK have paused new projects with DP World after emails show its CEO had a long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two

President Donald Trump-endorsed housing developer Karrin Taylor Robson suspended her campaign Thursday for Arizona governor

GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina suggests he could support a compromise that would allow the Senate Banking Committee to start hearings on Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy

Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it is now valued at $380 billion

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation

Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking

The Latest: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations

Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say

US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI

U.S. stocks fell sharply as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points

Venezuela’s ruling party lawmakers have debated an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of people held for political reasons

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers

The top antitrust official in the Trump administration is leaving her post amid tension about greenlighting big mergers in recent months

Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections

Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia

Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago

Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago

US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates

What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe that President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into U.S. cities

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law

The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis

Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle

Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says

A U.S. judge says President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027

Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape

Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments

Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, has apologized after saying Britain has been “colonized” by immigrants

Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant

Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison warns of legal action over Panama Canal ports

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison say it's escalating its fight over the two Panama Canal ports that it operates

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely won’t become law, the bill raises constitutional questions.

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years

UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year

UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day

The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day

You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US

A broad coalition of unions and farmers in India has held a one-day national strike against an interim trade deal with the United States

Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom

Japanese technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group reports it swung back to profitability in the last quarter of 2025 as its investments in OpenAI and other ventures paid off

China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%

China has moved to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry

Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

Argentina’s Senate has given its overall approval to a labor overhaul that is considered crucial to President Javier Milei’s shock therapy program after hours of debate that unfolded in the shadow of a mass protest outside Congress

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry as the Trump administration eases sanctions and pushes a major overhaul

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs

San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

Connor Haught is juggling work and child care as San Francisco faces a teachers strike with no end in sight

Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown

Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

House votes to slap back Trump's tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke

The House has voted to slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada

Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders unite to counter Trump administration's agenda

The Congressional Black Caucus is building a new coalition with major civil rights groups to push back on President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda

Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Activists have planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota

A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says

The IRS has erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people with the Department of Homeland Security, according to a new court filing

McDonald's says focus on value is bringing back customers

McDonald’s focus on value is paying off

Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'

Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it’s pausing its plans to split into two companies

US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report

U.S. stocks wobbled after feeling both the upside and downside of a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market

Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps

Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy

Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account

Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account

EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks

The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office

In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes

In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure

The Kennedy Center is warning staff that a planned two-year renovation shutdown will lead to job cuts and “skeletal teams.”

Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all

Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats

Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

To lower health care costs, the Trump administration will have to wrangle a complex system fraught with competing interests.

Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service

Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

Dutch court orders investigation into chipmaker Nexperia and upholds Chinese CEO's suspension

A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into semiconductor chipmaker Nexperia and upheld the suspension of its Chinese CEO

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs

Crowded Democratic field in California governor's race might provide a rare opening for the GOP

How many Democrats are too many

Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects

Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge

Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader

The Latest: ICE chief defends immigration enforcement operations before Congress

The men in charge of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda delivered a staunch defense of immigration enforcement operations in a three-hour testimony to Congress

Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census

Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz says the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end soon

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy

The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

US stocks drift to a mixed finish as yields fall after a discouraging report on US shoppers

Stocks drifted to a mixed finish after flirting with record highs

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made

Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction

Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight

Paramount is intensifying its efforts to take over Warner Bros

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after the late financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows

UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout

Keir Starmer has secured a temporary respite after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files threatened his leadership

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth

Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit

HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.

Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone

Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.

As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival

Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job, a journalism professor explains.

Coca-Cola demand rises in fourth quarter but shares slide on tepid outlook

Coca-Cola saw stronger demand globally in the fourth quarter but its shares slipped on investors’ concerns about its tepid outlook

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones

Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy

The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom

A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans' optimism about their future is at a low

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results

Honda has reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December compared to a year earlier

Survey says democracies' anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US

Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption worldwide

Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project

Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Judge rules 7-foot center Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to play for Alabama

An Alabama circuit judge has denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide

Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening