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Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a blockbuster US jobs report
Read full article: Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a blockbuster US jobs reportEuropean shares have opened lower after Asian shares advanced following a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report that raised optimism about the economy.
Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost
Read full article: Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might costDonald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he’s elected to the White House again.
US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish
Read full article: US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parishThe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is set to hear arguments in a civil rights lawsuit alleging a south Louisiana parish engaged in racist land-use policies that placed polluting industries in majority-Black communities.
New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump
Read full article: New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under TrumpNo one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans.
Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
Read full article: Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continuesAs the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing this year’s presidential election.
Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years alone.
As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses
Read full article: As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the lossesWhile Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years.
In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it's a 76ers arena
Read full article: In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it's a 76ers arenaChinatown activists are rallying to block a planned $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers that recently won the support of Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Elon Musk makes his first appearance at a Trump rally and casts the election in dire terms
Read full article: Elon Musk makes his first appearance at a Trump rally and casts the election in dire termsElon Musk has praised Donald Trump as the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America."
Yoga business founder pleads guilty to tax charge in New York City
Read full article: Yoga business founder pleads guilty to tax charge in New York CityAn international yoga business founder whose chain of yoga studios promoted themselves as “Yoga to the People” has pleaded guilty to a tax charge in a New York federal court.
Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations
Read full article: Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulationsThe Supreme Court has left in place two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury.
Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers
Read full article: Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makersThe Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against leading U.S. gun manufacturers over allegations their commercial practices have helped caused much bloodshed there.
Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
Read full article: Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the gameThe chief of the Shawnee Tribe grew up playing video games, including hundreds of hours colonizing a distant planet in the 1999 title Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri.
EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline
Read full article: EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadlineEuropean Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continue between Brussels and Beijing to end the standoff before an end-of-October deadline.
Austrian activist Schrems wins privacy case against Meta over personal data on sexual orientation
Read full article: Austrian activist Schrems wins privacy case against Meta over personal data on sexual orientationThe European Union’s top court has said that social media company Meta can’t use public information about a user’s sexual orientation obtained outside its platforms for personalized advertising under the bloc’s strict data privacy rules.
Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
Read full article: Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contractThe union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content
Read full article: Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for contentGoogle says it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.
For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: No
Read full article: For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: NoAs record numbers of South Americans come to the U.S. seeking better economic opportunities, many are landing in communities that are unprepared for them — and sometimes outright hostile.
Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues
Read full article: Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issuesTwo U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives for safety issues that have impacted its airplanes.
US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market
Read full article: US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor marketAmerica’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
Source: Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
Read full article: Source: Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contractThe union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Biden's student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash
Read full article: Biden's student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplashA federal judge in Missouri put a temporary hold on President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan on Thursday, slamming the door on hope it would move forward after another judge allowed a pause to expire.
Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
Read full article: Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.
Port of Houston faces shutdown amid dockworkers strike threat. How it could affect your shopping
Read full article: Port of Houston faces shutdown amid dockworkers strike threat. How it could affect your shoppingU.S. ports from Maine to Texas are closed due to a strike by the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers.
The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
Read full article: The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged onThe union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend the strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticks up to 6.12%, first increase in 7 weeks
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticks up to 6.12%, first increase in 7 weeksThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.12% this week, the first increase in seven weeks.
The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?
Read full article: The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity, a a reflection of the Recording Academy’s electorate.
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels.
Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
Read full article: Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fadesCrude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records.
Former Singapore minister sentenced to a year in prison for receiving illegal gifts
Read full article: Former Singapore minister sentenced to a year in prison for receiving illegal giftsA former Singaporean Cabinet minister has been sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in a rare criminal case involving a minister in the Asian financial hub.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in fresh funding as it moves away from its nonprofit roots
Read full article: ChatGPT maker OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in fresh funding as it moves away from its nonprofit rootsOpenAI says it has raised $6.6 billion in venture capital investments as part of a broader shift by the ChatGPT maker away from its nonprofit roots.
Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
Read full article: Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impactThe massive port workers’ strike is highlighting a fear held by many workers that they will be replaced by machines.
US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
Read full article: US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced laborThe Department of Homeland Security has announced that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how
Read full article: The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's howSome manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that has shut down 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.
Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for more
Read full article: Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for moreLow interest financing, sweet lease deals and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker.
The UK and EU vow to mend their Brexit battered ties. They will set a new agenda and hold summits
Read full article: The UK and EU vow to mend their Brexit battered ties. They will set a new agenda and hold summitsThe United Kingdom and the European Union say they will strengthen their relationship after the damage caused by Brexit.
Palestinians in West Bank risk crossing Israel's separation barrier to flee failing economy
Read full article: Palestinians in West Bank risk crossing Israel's separation barrier to flee failing economyA year of war in the Gaza Strip has reverberated across the West Bank, where the World Bank warns the economy is at risk of collapse because of Israeli restrictions barring Palestinian laborers from entering the country to work and the biggest wave of violence in decades.
Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic end Olympic contracts
Read full article: Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic end Olympic contractsThe International Olympic Committee’s three major Japanese sponsors — Toyota, Panasonic and Bridgestone — are terminating their contracts.
Details from New Mexico's lawsuit against Snap show site failed to act on reports of sextortion
Read full article: Details from New Mexico's lawsuit against Snap show site failed to act on reports of sextortionSnapchat has failed to act on rampant reports of child grooming, sextortion and other dangers to minors on its platform.
Nike's quarterly sales and profits slump as it faces shoppers' sluggish demand for its products
Read full article: Nike's quarterly sales and profits slump as it faces shoppers' sluggish demand for its productsNike has reported a slump in sales and profits for its fiscal first quarter as the sportswear giant wrestles with shoppers’ sluggish demand for new sneaker models.
After Helene's destruction, a mountain town reliant on fall tourism wonders what's next
Read full article: After Helene's destruction, a mountain town reliant on fall tourism wonders what's nextSeveral businesses from a quaint mountain town in the Blue Ridge Mountains are concerned how Tropical Storm Helene's devastation in western North Carolina will affect the local economy.
Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the Southeast
Read full article: Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the SoutheastPower is still out for well over 1 million people in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina five days after Hurricane Helene tore down trees and destroyed much of the electric grid.
Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction
Read full article: Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addictionA former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling addiction.
French and US companies to invest $10 billion to extract oil off Suriname's coast
Read full article: French and US companies to invest $10 billion to extract oil off Suriname's coastOfficials say that France’s TotalEnergies and U.S. hydrocarbon company APA Corp. plan to invest $10 billion to extract oil off the coast of Suriname in a historic investment for the South American country.
Port of Houston shut down as dock workers strike for fair contract, wages
Read full article: Port of Houston shut down as dock workers strike for fair contract, wagesDozens of workers outside the Bayboard Container Terminal in Seabrook holding signs saying “NO WORK WITHOUT A FAIR CONTRACT” and “ILA WORKERS OVER MACHINES; DEFEND OUR JOBS AND RIGHTS.”
Australia's online dating industry adopts code of conduct to keep users safer
Read full article: Australia's online dating industry adopts code of conduct to keep users saferAustralia’s government says a code of conduct will be enforced on the online dating industry to better protect Australian users after research found that three-in-four people suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms.
Inflation in Europe falls below 2% and opens the way for faster rate cuts
Read full article: Inflation in Europe falls below 2% and opens the way for faster rate cutsInflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.8% in September, below the European Central Bank’s target of 2% for the first time in more than three years.
Wall Street retreats from records and oil prices jump after Iran's missile attack on Israel
Read full article: Wall Street retreats from records and oil prices jump after Iran's missile attack on IsraelU.S. stocks pulled back from their records after a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East raised worries about potential disruptions to the flow of oil.
Owner of trucking business scrambling for options as port strike imminent in Houston
Read full article: Owner of trucking business scrambling for options as port strike imminent in HoustonWith 45,000 dock workers across the country poised to walk off the job by the end of Monday, one owner of a trucking business in Houston is scrambling to find options to keep his job going.
Harvesting hops for beer produces a lot of waste. These German groups are seeking to fix that
Read full article: Harvesting hops for beer produces a lot of waste. These German groups are seeking to fix thatA startup called HopfON — a play on Hopfen, the German word for hops — and a research society in Bavaria are seeking to solve the problem of waste created during the hops harvest in Germany.
Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growth
Read full article: Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growthBusiness sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, according to a closely watched survey called “tankan.”.
Jeep urges 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUV owners to stop charging and park outdoors due to fire risk
Read full article: Jeep urges 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUV owners to stop charging and park outdoors due to fire riskJeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East Coast
Read full article: 5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East CoastAbout 45,000 dock workers are poised to walk off the job at midnight Tuesday if a deal is not reached between the union representing the workers and the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports.
Arkansas sues YouTube over claims that the site is fueling a mental health crisis
Read full article: Arkansas sues YouTube over claims that the site is fueling a mental health crisisArkansas has sued YouTube and its parent company Alphabet, saying the video-sharing platform is deliberately addictive and fueling a mental health crisis among youth.
Queer women rule pop, at All Things Go and in the current cultural zeitgeist
Read full article: Queer women rule pop, at All Things Go and in the current cultural zeitgeistThe All Things Go music festival made its way to New York City this weekend for the first time, featuring a lineup of predominantly women and queer women headliners like Boygenius’ Julien Baker, Ethel Cain, Muna, Janelle Monae and Reneé Rapp.
Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in 'solid shape' with gradual rate cuts coming
Read full article: Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in 'solid shape' with gradual rate cuts comingFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy.
How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: How to help those affected by Hurricane HeleneThe full impact of Hurricane Helene won’t be known for weeks, but groups from both the public and private sector are mobilizing efforts to help those affected by the Category 4 storm that has killed at least 120 people and already caused billions in damage.
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Read full article: Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortagesDockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.
Balenciaga upturns luxury in Paris as McCartney puts on high-octane fashion with playful, eco twist
Read full article: Balenciaga upturns luxury in Paris as McCartney puts on high-octane fashion with playful, eco twistStella McCartney’s high-octane Paris show transformed an ordinary rainy market street into a dazzling runway spectacle.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
Read full article: Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done itA study out in Science this month finds that states' attempts to cut the amount of food waste going into landfills are rarely succeeding.
Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fire
Read full article: Shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 Georgia residents is lifted after chemical fireA weekend chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta.
Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights the onslaught of streaming services
Read full article: Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights the onslaught of streaming servicesDirecTV is buying Dish and Sling as the company, a deal it has sought to complete for years as seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant.
Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy
Read full article: Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacyJapan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he plans to call a snap election for Oct. 27.
California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
Read full article: California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency
Read full article: Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgencyThe CEO of activism organization Global Citizen says the sense of urgency that younger generations bring to solving international challenges needs to be nurtured in the rest of the world.
Humanitarians enlist entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during United Nations week
Read full article: Humanitarians enlist entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during United Nations weekHumanitarians are enlisting entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during climate week events that coincide with the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meetings.
As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience
Read full article: As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audienceIn a time when streaming and a pandemic have radically transformed cinema consumption over the past decade, a growing number of mostly younger people are contributing to a renaissance of the Los Angeles independent movie theater scene.