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When times are tough, practicing gratitude can improve moods in the workplace
Practicing and encouraging gratitude can be a simple way to boost morale at a time when layoffs and economic uncertainty are causing stress and anxiety
June 12, 2025Rights group says global brands are at risk of links to forced labor in China's minerals industry
An international rights group says several global brands are among dozens of companies at risk of using forced labor through their Chinese supply chains
June 11, 2025GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
The Republican tax bill approved by the House would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually
June 12, 2025
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In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use
In landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, a new inland desert fish farm is growing barramundi — a tropical species native to Australia
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JBS shares are expected to begin trading on the NYSE
Brazilian meat giant JBS expects its shares to begin trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange
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June 13
What to know about the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people
The Air India plane crash this week was one of India’s worst aviation disasters, killing 241 people on board and several people on the ground
June 13
June 13
What to know about the Group of Seven summit in Canada that Trump will attend
Canada is hosting a Group of Seven meeting that will include U.S. President Donald Trump, who is waging a trade war against America’s allies
June 13
June 13
Investigators search the Air India crash site for evidence and more victims
Investigators are searching the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters a day after the Air India plane crashed
June 13
June 13
Oil prices surge and markets retreat after Israel's strike on Iran
Oil prices surged and Asian shares are lower after Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military targets in an attack that raised the risk of all-out war between them
June 13
June 13
Meta invests $14.3B in AI firm Scale and recruits its CEO for 'superintelligence' team
Meta is making a $14.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence company Scale and recruiting its CEO Alexandr Wang to join a team developing “superintelligence” at the tech giant
June 13
June 12
AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to send a cease and desist letter to CVS for mass text messages sent to customers lobbying against legislation and is opening an investigation into whether the pharmaceutical giant improperly used customers’...
June 12
June 12
China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists
China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday
June 12
June 12
GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
The Republican tax bill approved by the House would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually
June 12
June 12
Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes
The Air India plane crash that killed at least 240 people is just the latest aviation disaster this year
June 12
June 12
JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs
A California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina
June 12
June 12
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Former congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish
June 12
June 12
Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
June 12
June 12
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84%, a 2nd straight small decline
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84%, a second straight small decline
June 12
June 12
Boeing's troubled era has dimmed the prospects of a preeminent American manufacturer
A London-bound Air India plane carrying more than 240 people crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday
June 12
June 12
Americans filing for jobless claims last week at the highest level in 8 months
U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers
June 12
June 12
When times are tough, practicing gratitude can improve moods in the workplace
Practicing and encouraging gratitude can be a simple way to boost morale at a time when layoffs and economic uncertainty are causing stress and anxiety
June 12
June 12
Cyberattack leads to shortage at pharmacies, grocery stores
A major cyberattack on United Natural Foods, Inc., one of the largest U.S. grocery distributors is causing disruptions and leading to near-empty shelves at some grocery stores and pharmacies.
June 12
June 12
Innovation takes a backseat at small companies as tariffs become a full-time preoccupation
Some U.S. business owners say President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies are stifling the American ingenuity he hopes to foster
June 12
June 12
Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump wants China to lift restrictions on exporting rare earths and other critical minerals that Beijing imposed as part of a yearslong trade war
June 12
June 11
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants
The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday's raid carried out by federal immigration officials
June 11
June 11
Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
June 11
June 11
How 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' seeded a music nonprofit supporting the songwriters of tomorrow
“Take Me out to the Ball Game” is more than just a song sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States
June 11
June 11
Stocks close lower as investors weigh May inflation data
This follows President Donald Trump announcing a trade deal with China "is done, subject to final approval."
June 11
June 11
A former Lebanese economy minister is arrested on corruption charges
A former Lebanese Cabinet minister has been arrested and charged after an investigation into alleged financial crimes
June 11
June 11
Trump's FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is facing tough questions about safety in the wake of January’s deadly midair collision and a string of other crashes and near misses since then
June 11
June 11
Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs
The U.S. Consumer Price Index released on Wednesday showed May inflation ticking slightly higher, rising 2.4%, in line with expectations. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
June 11
June 11
Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs
The economy has defied warnings of tariff-induced price hikes.
June 11
June 11
Edmunds: These five vehicles are hidden automotive gems
Hidden gems are excellent vehicles that have a lot to offer but are often overlooked by shoppers
June 11
June 11
Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
With concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms
June 11
June 11
GM to invest $4 billion to ramp up US production
Shares of General Motors are up before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher
June 11
June 11
Turkey to export 48 of its nationally produced fighter jets to Indonesia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will export 48 of its nationally-produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia
June 11
June 11
UK government hopes to regain political initiative as Treasury chief outlines spending plans
Britain’s Labour government will hope to regain the political initiative when Treasury chief Rachel Reeves sets out her spending plans for the coming years
June 11
June 11
Woman sues Costco for $14 million after cabinet allegedly falls, causing brain injury
A California woman seeks $14 million in damages after allegedly suffering a traumatic brain injury from a falling liquor cabinet display at Costco's Santa Rosa location.
June 11
June 11
Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'
Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U_S_ President Donald Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally and that they went “too far.”
June 11
June 11
South Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts along border with rival North Korea
South Korea’s military has shut down loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korean propaganda along the inter-Korean border
June 11
June 11
Global shares climb after China and US say they have framework for seeking trade deal
Global shares are mostly trading higher after China and the U.S. said they have a framework for following up on the trade truce reached last month in Geneva
June 11
June 11
Spain's economy minister says 'overtourism' challenges need to be addressed
Spain’s economy minister Carlos Cuerpo says the millions of tourists who visit the country every year pose a challenge for Spain's residents that the government can no longer afford to ignore
June 11
June 11
Rights group says global brands are at risk of links to forced labor in China's minerals industry
An international rights group says several global brands are among dozens of companies at risk of using forced labor through their Chinese supply chains
June 11
June 11
Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue
A federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to let the government keep collecting President Donald Trump’s sweeping import taxes while challenges to his signature trade policy continue on appeal
June 11
June 11
Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s dismantling of a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses
June 11
June 10
Woman sues Costco for $14 million after cabinet allegedly falls, causing brain injury
Her lawyer claims Costco refused to share footage of the cabinet falling.
June 10
June 10
First signs of tariffs' impact on inflation could appear in Wednesday's consumer prices report
U.S. inflation likely picked up a bit last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to bite, but lower prices for gas and possibly for air fares and used cars may limit the overall increase
June 10
June 10
Who is David Huerta, the union leader arrested in Los Angeles?
Huerta was released on bond this week, after three days in custody.
June 10
June 10
Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund had said it visited Syria for the first time since 2009 as the country scrambles to rebuild after over a decade of conflict
June 10
June 10
Trump's tax bill could raise taxes on foreign companies
President Donald Trump likes to say he’s bringing in trillions of dollars in investments from foreign countries
June 10
June 10
Pakistan hikes defense budget 20% following conflict with India, but overall spending is cut
Pakistan says it will increase defense spending by 20% following last month's deadly conflict with India
June 10
June 10
EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors
The European Union wants to lower a cap on the price of Russian oil to deprive the Kremlin of profits to fund its war in Ukraine
June 10
June 10
UK announces $19 billion investment in first major nuclear plant since the 1990s
The U.K. will invest 14.2 billion pounds ($19 billion) to build a new nuclear station to reduce its reliance on volatile international fossil fuel markets
June 10