European Union officials say that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027.

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island.

Donald Trump has a reputation for slashing his taxes using techniques that some experts find aggressive.

Kenya’s public transport operators on have called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices.

Wall Street inched toward modest gains in premarket trading as bond yields steadied even though oil prices rose with no signs of progress in ending the Iran war.

New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive.

The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo.

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González is pledging to boost the amount of electric energy available to power the U.S. territory as chronic outages persist.

SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump.

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children’s social media addiction and mental health harms.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect.

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public.

President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony.

Federal officials have given final approval for a controversial segment of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that crosses the Missouri River.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year.

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment.

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S. Industry forecasts show millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer.

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy.

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution.

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter’s speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum.

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke.

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty.

Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night.

U.S. stocks ticked higher following the latest reversal for oil prices.

Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year.

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips.

Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.

Nashville has given a hint of what the NFL and football fans can expect in 2030 from Music City for Super Bowl 64.

Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC.

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking.

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George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years.

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat-producing region.

Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump.

The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are mechanical twins with uniquely different styles.

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years.

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza.

Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home.

Samsung Electronics’ labor union says it’ll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing.

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customers’ citizenship.

Jell-O is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients.

Recent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen.

Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users.

A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education.

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic.

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements.

The NFL is taking the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium after team owners voted Tuesday to hold the league’s championship game in the Music City for the first time.

Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.

The bond market is making noise again.

A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife.

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment.

Malaysia's government seeks $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit.

Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango's billionaire founder, has posted bail following his arrest in connection with the death of his billionaire father.

Home Depot’s results beat Wall Street’s expectations in the fiscal first quarter on a strong showing from professional customers while homeowners started stocking up on some of their spring supplies.

Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country.

The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East.

Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires.

Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers.

The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.

The Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea.

A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity.

Negotiators have reached a deal to end a strike that has brought North America’s largest commuter rail system to a standstill.

A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial.

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government.

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world’s biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday.

The Trump administration has announced the creation a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted.

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A Spanish court has acquitted pop star Shakira in a tax fraud case and ordered the government to return over 55 million euros in wrongly imposed fines.

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war.

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.

The strike shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day.

The Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” is reclaiming the top spot in the North American box office.

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant.

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits.

Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling.

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises.

María Cabrera and her family fled into the night-cloaked mountains of central Mexico with only the clothes on their backs when bombs fell from the sky and bullets ricocheted off her concrete floors.

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China.

President Donald Trump has returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy.

The shutdown of North America’s largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike.

Argentina’s beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork.

A family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware is attracting online audiences and bands from far away with monthly concerts from diverse artists and genres.

Berkshire Hathaway more than tripled the size of its investment in Google’s parent company and bought over $2.6 billion worth of Delta Airlines stock as Greg Abel settled into the CEO job after taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year.

Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.

The Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms.

Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain.

Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround.

President Donald Trump says American aircaft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China.

Someone paid more than $9 million to have lunch with basketball player Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett, and the legendary investor also promised to match the winning bid so both their favorite charities will benefit.

Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America.

India has raised fuel prices by 3 rupees per liter to offset losses from higher global oil prices.