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Labor group sues Starbucks, saying it ignores slave-like conditions for workers in Brazil
Read full article: Labor group sues Starbucks, saying it ignores slave-like conditions for workers in BrazilA labor rights group has alleged that Starbucks sourced coffee from a major Brazilian cooperative whose member farms were cited for keeping workers in slave-like conditions.
Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite legal, competitive and economic threats
Read full article: Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite legal, competitive and economic threatsGoogle’s profits soared 28% in this year’s opening quarter, overcoming the competitive and legal threats that its internet empire is facing amid an economy roiled by a global trade war.
North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuits
Read full article: North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuitsNorth Dakota has become the first state to enact a law that could shield the maker of the popular Roundup brand of weedkiller from lawsuits.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers
Read full article: Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyersU.S. preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday.
US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving cars
Read full article: US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving carsThe Trump administration is loosening rules to help U.S. automakers like Elon Musk’s Tesla develop self-driving cars so they can take on Chinese rivals.
Trump science cuts roil university labs, targeting bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more
Read full article: Trump science cuts roil university labs, targeting bird feeder research, AI literacy work and moreHundreds of university researchers in the U.S. have had their National Science Foundation funding abruptly canceled to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive to end support of research on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the study of misinformation.
Airlines, rattled by trade war and spending pullback, continue to cut flights, pull outlooks
Read full article: Airlines, rattled by trade war and spending pullback, continue to cut flights, pull outlooksMajor U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year due to less domestic travel demand as sentiment about the national and global economies sours.
Tariff turmoil: What P&G, Pepsi and other companies are saying about tariffs
Read full article: Tariff turmoil: What P&G, Pepsi and other companies are saying about tariffsTariff worries continue hanging over companies as they report their latest financial results and try to provide guidance on their path ahead.
March home sales slowed in a lethargic opening to the spring buying season
Read full article: March home sales slowed in a lethargic opening to the spring buying seasonSales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in March, a sluggish start to the spring homebuying season as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged many prospective home shoppers.
Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger losses
Read full article: Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger lossesNissan says it expects to rack up a loss totaling 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year through March because of declining sales and the losing value of its assets.
IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth
Read full article: IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growthThe head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth.
US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturnU.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll findsAn Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.
PepsiCo lowers full-year earnings forecast on tariff costs and lower consumer spending
Read full article: PepsiCo lowers full-year earnings forecast on tariff costs and lower consumer spendingPepsiCo lowered its full-year earnings expectations Thursday, citing increased costs from tariffs and a pullback in consumer spending.
The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs
Read full article: The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differsBritain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security.
South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition
Read full article: South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and oppositionThe South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties.
China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs
Read full article: China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffsChina has denied any suggestion that it is in active negotiations with the administration of U_S_ President Donald Trump over tariffs, saying that any notion of progress in the matter is as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”.
From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals
Read full article: From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposalsState lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year.
Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least
Read full article: Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at leastU.S. stocks rallied further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion
Read full article: China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansionThe world's auto industry is getting a shake-up from Chinese automakers that are quickly expanding across the globe, offering relatively affordable electric vehicles designed to wow car buyers with sleek designs and the latest high-tech interiors.
Judge rules federal government owes nearly $28 million to North Dakota for pipeline protests
Read full article: Judge rules federal government owes nearly $28 million to North Dakota for pipeline protestsA federal judge has found the U.S. government liable to the state of North Dakota for nearly $28 million in the state's lawsuit for recouping money spent on policing the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer
Read full article: Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longerElon Musk intends to focus more on his job as Tesla CEO, but it’s unclear if the billionaire will be able to solve a big problem of his own making: damage to its brand.
Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in 2023 Ohio derailment
Read full article: Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in 2023 Ohio derailmentThe company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents.
Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion
Read full article: Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusionThe pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.”.
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China
Read full article: Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with ChinaTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump administration’s skepticism of multilateral banking organizations.
The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
Read full article: The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimatesA new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, which is a shade less than the sum of all goods and services produced in the United States last year.
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Read full article: Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delayNovavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration.
Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery
Read full article: Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recoveryBoeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to get in the way of its its financial recovery and aircraft delivery targets even though Chinese airlines are refusing to accept the company’s planes.
Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week schedule
Read full article: Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week scheduleJen Psaki is stepping up into a more prominent role at MSNBC, taking over the flagship 9 p.m. time slot on Tuesdays and Fridays as Rachel Maddow returns to a once-a-week television schedule.
Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertainty
Read full article: Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertaintyUncertainty over tariffs and an unpredictable trade war is weighing heavily on companies as they report their latest results and try to give investors financial forecasts.
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety
Read full article: Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxietyThe evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying.
Marguerite Casey Foundation dips into endowment to grant out $130M this year
Read full article: Marguerite Casey Foundation dips into endowment to grant out $130M this yearThe Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to significantly increase donations this year to $130 million to help nonprofits respond to policy changes from the Trump administration.
The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules
Read full article: The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rulesEuropean Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules.
Ex-OpenAI workers ask California and Delaware AGs to block for-profit conversion of ChatGPT maker
Read full article: Ex-OpenAI workers ask California and Delaware AGs to block for-profit conversion of ChatGPT makerFormer employees of OpenAI are appealing to the top law enforcement officers in California and Delaware to halt the company’s move to transfer control of its artificial intelligence technology from a nonprofit charity to a for-profit business.
EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai's auto show
Read full article: EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai's auto showLeading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week.
Norfolk Southern's derailment insurance payments provide boost but even without that profits were up
Read full article: Norfolk Southern's derailment insurance payments provide boost but even without that profits were upNorfolk Southern’s first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program
Read full article: What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the programThe H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S.
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington
Read full article: FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in WashingtonA federal review of helicopter safety around some of the busiest U.S. airports has revealed dangerous flying conditions at the Las Vegas airport.
Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair
Read full article: Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chairPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.
A court in Ivory Coast removes a former Credit Suisse CEO from the presidential ballot
Read full article: A court in Ivory Coast removes a former Credit Suisse CEO from the presidential ballotA lawyer says an Ivory Coast court has ruled that former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam is not eligible to run for president because of his dual Ivorian-French nationality.
The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies
Read full article: The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifiesThe executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned in the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into large jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year and threats from some lawmakers to shut it down.
US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'
Read full article: US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has
Read full article: The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always hasThe top producer at CBS News' “60 Minutes" has quit during a dispute between his show and the Trump administration.
US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply
Read full article: US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supplyU.S. health officials say they will urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.
Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers
Read full article: Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowersStarting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.
Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges
Read full article: Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plungesElon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus
Read full article: Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplusGreece’s prime minister has announced 1 billion euros in financial benefits for lower-income households and the country’s public investment program.
US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says
Read full article: US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF saysThe International Monetary Fund says the US and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created.
Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
Read full article: Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schoolsThe Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day
Read full article: Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth DayPlastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.
Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steady
Read full article: Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses as the dollar and US bond market steadyU.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally and more than made up for their sharp drops from the day before.
Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement
Read full article: Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlementWalgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.
Puerto Rico government demands answers from Luma after island-wide blackout
Read full article: Puerto Rico government demands answers from Luma after island-wide blackoutPuerto Rico’s governor is urging people to moderate their energy consumption and warns the island has no additional generation to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory.
FTC sues Uber, alleging it signed up Uber One subscribers without their permission
Read full article: FTC sues Uber, alleging it signed up Uber One subscribers without their permissionThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Uber on Monday, alleging that the company enrolled consumers in its Uber One subscription program without their consent and made it too difficult for them to cancel.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Read full article: Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department saysThe Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.
Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of California
Read full article: Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of CaliforniaTwo lawsuits filed in Los Angeles accuse the major home insurers of colluding to limit coverage in high-risk areas across California.
Trump renews attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, accelerating US market slide
Read full article: Trump renews attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, accelerating US market slidePresident Donald Trump is repeating his attacks against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy.
UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world
Read full article: UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the worldA new U.N. report warns that transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities.
Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults
Read full article: Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adultsInstagram is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday.
China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues
Read full article: China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issuesChina will sanction U.S. officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who Chinese officials say have performed poorly on Hong Kong issues in a retaliatory move against Washington.
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs
Read full article: Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffsU.S. Vice President JD Vance has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
Trump administration reverses long-held guidance on 'road diets' for traffic safety
Read full article: Trump administration reverses long-held guidance on 'road diets' for traffic safetyRemoving lanes to slow down speeding drivers is a long-embraced strategy for improving safety on city streets.
60,000 Americans to lose their rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts
Read full article: 60,000 Americans to lose their rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress actsThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says that rental assistance for some 60,000 Americans fleeing homelessness or domestic violence will run out of money by the end of next year.
Wall Street and the dollar tumble as investors retreat further from the United States
Read full article: Wall Street and the dollar tumble as investors retreat further from the United StatesWall Street weakened as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order.
Big Tech's 'Magnificent Seven' heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence
Read full article: Big Tech's 'Magnificent Seven' heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulenceAs Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn’t anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House less than 100 days ago.
Google faces off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
Read full article: Google faces off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly caseGoogle on Monday began confronting an existential threat as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly.
This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere
Read full article: This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhereThe Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere.
15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete
Read full article: 15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incompleteFifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster off the Gulf Coast, the effects of the largest oil spill in U.S. history are still being felt.
Vance visits India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties
Read full article: Vance visits India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical tiesU.S. Vice President JD Vance has begun a four-day tour of India as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.
U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertainty
Read full article: U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertaintyThe Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying American jobs,” for people making cars, appliances and other goods.
What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their second round of talks
Read full article: What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their second round of talksIran and the United States will hold talks Saturday in Rome, their second round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Rome
Read full article: Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in RomeIran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks in Rome.
EEOC instructs staff to sideline all new transgender discrimination cases, employees say
Read full article: EEOC instructs staff to sideline all new transgender discrimination cases, employees sayThe federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights is classifying all new gender identity-related discrimination cases as its lowest priority while also placing them on indefinite hold, according to two agency employees.
IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the job
Read full article: IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the jobAn IRS agent who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and was promoted to be acting IRS commissioner is out of the job just days after he got it.
Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administration
Read full article: Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administrationA federal judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from presidential events has refused to take immediate steps to get White House officials to comply.
Fishers celebrate Trump's seafood order while conservation groups fear overfishing
Read full article: Fishers celebrate Trump's seafood order while conservation groups fear overfishingPresident Donald Trump’s executive order to boost the U.S. commercial fishing industry drew praise from commercial fishing groups and condemnation from environmental organizations.
Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvals
Read full article: Capital One $35 billion purchase of Discover Financial gets regulatory approvalsThe pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial services received approval from several regulators Friday, bringing the $35 billion tie-up closer to completion.
Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Read full article: Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection BureauPresident Donald Trump’s attempt to fire nearly everyone at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been paused by a federal judge, who says she's “deeply concerned” about the plan.
Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadow
Read full article: Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadowNearly six months after the Mountain Fire displaced 750 people and destroyed 182 homes and other structures in Ventura County, survivors say recovery is more difficult without FEMA support and in the shadow of the LA fires.
Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico
Read full article: Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto RicoOfficials in Puerto Rico say power has been restored to more than 98% of customers after an island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory earlier this week.
New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached
Read full article: New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reachedThe new U.S. ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations.
The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more
Read full article: The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for moreAmerica’s only rare earths mine has fielded calls from anxious companies since China responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs by limiting exports of seven heavy metals.