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Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters
Read full article: Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquartersStarbucks is requiring some remote workers to relocate to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office.
NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck
Read full article: NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff SperbeckNFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his business partner was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart.
Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaul
Read full article: Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaulFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is asking an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s building renovations that White House officials have attacked as “ostentatious."
Kenvue CEO Mongon leaves the consumer health company as it continues its strategic review
Read full article: Kenvue CEO Mongon leaves the consumer health company as it continues its strategic reviewKenvue says that CEO Thibaut Mongon is departing as the maker of Listerine and Band-Aid brands continues with a strategic review of the company.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission
Read full article: Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station missionThe International Space Station's first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary are headed back to Earth.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Read full article: More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer fundingMore than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
EU trade ministers say Trump's 30% tariffs are "absolutely unacceptable"
Read full article: EU trade ministers say Trump's 30% tariffs are "absolutely unacceptable"EU trade ministers have agreed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs announced on the European Union are “absolutely unacceptable,” and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move.
Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs
Read full article: Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffsU.S. stock indexes are hanging near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them.
India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
Read full article: India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energyThe Indian government has proposed requiring the lowest temperature setting on all new air conditioners to be 20 Celsius, or 68 Fahrenheit.
Search ends for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea
Read full article: Search ends for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sink ship in Red SeaThe search for those missing after Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea has ended as at least four people are presumed dead and 11 others remain unaccounted for.
US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump
Read full article: US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from TrumpDemocratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers.
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
Read full article: The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1The European Union has decided to hold off on imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to begin Monday.
From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
Read full article: From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercionPresident Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise.
New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Read full article: New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?The new tax law signed by President Donald Trump creates a federal tax deduction for interest on auto loans.
Osprey came back from the brink once. Now chicks are dying in nests, and some blame overfishing
Read full article: Osprey came back from the brink once. Now chicks are dying in nests, and some blame overfishingThe osprey is in decline in one of its key territories and some scientists blame overfishing of menhaden, an important food for the birds.
DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own
Read full article: DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their ownPresident Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they're in step.
Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.
Boeing settles with a man whose family died in a 737 Max crash in Ethiopia
Read full article: Boeing settles with a man whose family died in a 737 Max crash in EthiopiaBoeing has reached a settlement with a man whose wife and three children were killed in a deadly 2019 plane crash in Ethiopia.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare lawsThe Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices.
One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe
Read full article: One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribeA “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect.
Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costs
Read full article: Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costsPresident Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States.
Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud
Read full article: Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraudFrench prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving Elon Musk's platform X.
Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beaches
Read full article: Wind turbine maker to pay settlement after blade broke apart and washed up on Nantucket beachesThe maker of a wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed onto beaches last summer has agreed to a $10 million settlement.
Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factors
Read full article: Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factorsA Michigan clock company that has helped people keep time for 99 years says it’s going out of business.
'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversy
Read full article: 'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversyThe memoir "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn, which inspired a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is now embroiled in controversy.
Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heights
Read full article: Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heightsBitcoin has reached another all-time high, surpassing $118,000 for the first time on Friday.
Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia-China business ties
Read full article: Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia-China business tiesAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China's leader Xi Jinping on a trip he says will focus on closer business ties.
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Read full article: Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will keep working toward a new trade framework with the United States despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he'll raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%.
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy
Read full article: Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policyThe Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.
US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
Read full article: US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in MexicoThe U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying that a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported.
White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovation
Read full article: White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovationPresident Donald Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates or quit his post by targeting the expensive renovation at the central bank’s headquarters.
AI device startup that sued OpenAI and Jony Ive is now suing its own ex-employee over trade secrets
Read full article: AI device startup that sued OpenAI and Jony Ive is now suing its own ex-employee over trade secretsA secretive competition to build a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence chatbots is getting a messy public airing as OpenAI fights a trademark dispute over its stealth hardware project with legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive.
Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers
Read full article: Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblersSenate Republicans are rejecting an attempt to reverse a provision from their new tax law that changes the taxation of gambling winnings.
Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure
Read full article: Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failureFord is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
Woman convicted of stowing away on flight to Paris faces extradition to Connecticut
Read full article: Woman convicted of stowing away on flight to Paris faces extradition to ConnecticutA woman convicted of stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass or a passport won’t be released from custody.
What to know -- and what isn't known yet -- about US tax deductions for tips and overtime pay
Read full article: What to know -- and what isn't known yet -- about US tax deductions for tips and overtime payMillions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they file their 2025 income taxes next year.
Microsoft Outlook users experience hourslong outage impacting email access
Read full article: Microsoft Outlook users experience hourslong outage impacting email accessAfter Outlook users ran into issues accessing their email accounts on Wednesday and Thursday, Microsoft says that affected systems are back online.
EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rules
Read full article: EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rulesThe European Union has released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark AI rule book.
Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting law
Read full article: Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting lawTesla has scheduled an annual shareholder meeting for November, one day after it came under pressure from major shareholders to do so.
Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Read full article: Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billionItalian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion.
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levelU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years.
Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new AP-NORC poll findsA new poll shows most Americans see child care costs as a major issue, and majorities support the federal government offering free or low-cost day care and requiring employers to provide paid family leave.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros
Read full article: Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million eurosThe unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold for 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, at auction in Paris.
The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replaced
Read full article: The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replacedA new report by the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV.
What to know as Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new, more violent attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Read full article: What to know as Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new, more violent attacks on ships in the Red SeaHouthi rebels in Yemen have launched a violent new wave of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels and killing crew members.
Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels 'kidnapped' them
Read full article: Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels 'kidnapped' themRescuers have found four more crew members from the ship Eternity C, which Yemen's Houthi rebels sank in the Red Sea.
What flood insurance does and does not cover
Read full article: What flood insurance does and does not coverThough natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities.
The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
Read full article: The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concernsThe Czech Republic has banned the use of any products by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns.
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
Read full article: Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former presidentPresident Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
Read full article: Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbersNvidia reached another milestone in its rise to becoming one of the world’s most important companies: the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion.
Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at Unpacked
Read full article: Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at UnpackedSamsung introduced several updates to its foldable devices lineup on Wednesday, with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and the new Z Flip 7 FE taking stage at the latest Unpacked event.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platform
Read full article: X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platformX CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon Musk’s social media platform.
AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuation
Read full article: AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuationSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, putting the latest exclamation point on the investor frenzy surrounding an artificial intelligence boom powered by its industry-leading processors.
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked
Read full article: A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blockedA “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go into effect.
Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Read full article: Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic commentsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is taking down antisemitic comments and other “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, including some praising Adolf Hitler.
Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medication
Read full article: Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medicationPharmaceutical giant Merck is buying Verona Pharma, a company that concentrates its efforts on respiratory diseases, in an approximately $10 billion deal.
Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips
Read full article: Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tipsAs job-seekers look for work in an challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks.
Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is different
Read full article: Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is differentThe last time President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged.
Video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gaming
Read full article: Video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gamingA tentative agreement passed by the union board in June could put video game performers back in action after a nearly year-long strike.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's fundraiser selects new CEO in midst of global expansion
Read full article: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's fundraiser selects new CEO in midst of global expansionSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s fundraising organization, ALSAC, promoted Ike Anand Tuesday to become its new president and chief executive officer.
The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
Read full article: The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authoritySwitzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants.
Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports
Read full article: Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airportsFor the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.
At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Read full article: At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandalA report says at least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain’s Post Office scandal.
Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures
Read full article: Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failuresA fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by long-running government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts.
Latest 'Tiger King' twist finds 'Doc' Antle sentenced to 1 year in prison for animal trafficking
Read full article: Latest 'Tiger King' twist finds 'Doc' Antle sentenced to 1 year in prison for animal trafficking“Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for illegally buying endangered animals.
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
Read full article: Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filingThe IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status.
What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US
Read full article: What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in USLess than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok.
Trump accuses Brazilian authorities of 'witch hunt' against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro
Read full article: Trump accuses Brazilian authorities of 'witch hunt' against ex-President Jair BolsonaroU.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Brazilian authorities over what he calls “a witch hunt” against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Deals made by Trump since pausing his 'Liberation Day' tariffs remain sparse
Read full article: Deals made by Trump since pausing his 'Liberation Day' tariffs remain sparseJust over three months ago, President Donald Trump unveiled his most sweeping volley of tariffs yet — holding up large charts from the White House Rose Garden to outline new import taxes that the U.S. would soon slap on goods from nearly every country in the world.
Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
Read full article: Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford oneReal estate investors are buying a larger share of U.S. homes as high prices and borrowing costs deter traditional buyers.