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Britain’s Treasury chief kicks off China visit
BEIJING — Britain’s Treasury chief kicked off a visit to China on Saturday aimed at boosting economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the […]
‘LA Strong’ logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations […]
Uncertainty over Trump’s electric vehicle policies clouds 2025 forecast for carmakers
NEW YORK — Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs is clouding the forecast. S&P […]
Farming tech on display at CES as companies showcase green innovations, initiatives
LAS VEGAS — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor […]
Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory
Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work Thursday after voting to accept a new labor contract and end a nearly two-week strike that closed […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate […]
James Arthur Ray, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies at 67
James Arthur Ray, an Oprah-endorsed motivational speaker who spent two years in prison for manslaughter after the 2009 deaths of three people in a sweat […]
Here’s what you need to know about credit card defaults
NEW YORK — Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level in 14 years. U.S. credit card defaults jumped to […]
Orange juice, steel will be on Canada’s list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs
TORONTO — Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump follows through […]