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China's exports jump 5.8% in June as tariffs reprieve prompts a rush of orders
China has reported its exports accelerated in June as a reprieve on U.S. tariffs prompted a rush of orders by companies and consumers
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India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
The Indian government has proposed requiring the lowest temperature setting on all new air conditioners to be 20 Celsius, or 68 Fahrenheit
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Search ends for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea
The 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
July 13
July 13
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
The European Union has decided to hold off on imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to begin Monday
July 13
July 12
Breaking down the summer housing market
Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather joined ABC News Live to break down the surprisingly cool summer housing market.
July 12
July 12
Osprey came back from the brink once. Now chicks are dying in nests, and some blame overfishing
The osprey is in decline in one of its key territories and some scientists blame overfishing of menhaden, an important food for the birds
July 12
July 12
AI will create some new jobs, experts say. Here's what they are
Forecasts of job disruption wrought by AI vary dramatically.
July 12
July 11
Ferrero to buy Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
Ferrero, the European confectionery giant behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, is set to acquire WK Kellogg Co., the maker of classic American cereals, according to a press release issued Thursday.
July 11
July 11
Musk's latest Grok chatbot searches for billionaire mogul's views before answering questions
Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, Grok 4, is raising eyebrows for its unusual behavior
July 11
July 11
McDonald's worker arraigned in fatal stabbing of manager at Detroit-area restaurant
A 26-year-old woman has been arraigned in the fatal stabbing of her manager after being told to leave early from her shift following an argument at a Detroit-area McDonald’s restaurant
July 11
July 11
DuPont agrees to $27M settlement in water lawsuit
Chemical maker DuPont has agreed to a $27 million settlement to resolve a nearly decade-long lawsuit over the contamination of an upstate New York village’s water supply
July 11
July 11
Why did Trump slap new tariffs on Canada?
Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Canada as the two sides negotiate a trade deal.
July 11
July 11
Walgreens shareholders approve $10 billion private equity buyout
Shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance overwhelmingly approved the drugstore chain’s $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, the companies announced Friday
July 11
July 11
At least 4 presumed dead, 11 missing after Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea, EU naval mission says
Four people are presumed dead after a Liberian-flagged cargo ship came under an hourslong attack from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who ultimately sank the vessel in the Red Sea
July 11
July 11
Time runs out for nearly century-old clock company due to tariffs, other factors
A Michigan clock company that has helped people keep time for 99 years says it’s going out of business
July 11
July 11
Walmart recalls 850K water bottles after reports of vision loss from ejecting lids
Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers — resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date
July 11
July 11
Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, behind Shohei Ohtani
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees moved into second in jersey sales behind Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers
July 11
July 11
Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street closes higher and edges to more records
Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading Friday after Wall Street closed at an all-time high with Delta Air Lines kicking off earnings season with a solid outlook for the rest of 2025, spurring an airline stock rally
July 11
July 11
Why Mexico's extortion problem is getting worse
Extortion is crippling businesses across Mexico, forcing many to shut down
July 11
July 10
Rubio to meet China's foreign minister in Malaysia as US-Chinese tensions mount
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping his up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference with a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow over issues from trade to security and China’s support for...
July 10
July 10
Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia-China business ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China's leader Xi Jinping on a trip he says will focus on closer business ties
July 10
July 10
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
President Donald Trump says he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance
July 10
July 10
Missouri governor repeals paid sick leave law approved last year by voters
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a repeal of a law guaranteeing paid sick leave for workers and inflationary adjustments to the minimum wage
July 10
July 10
These prices could rise after Trump's new tariffs
Trump issued a flurry of tariffs on dozens of countries in recent days.
July 10
July 10
Woman convicted of stowing away on flight to Paris faces extradition to Connecticut
A 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
July 10
July 10
Nursing homes struggle with Trump's immigration crackdown
Nursing homes around the U.S. say they're feeling the effects of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
July 10
July 10
Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%, ending a five-week slide
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged up this week, ending a five-week decline in borrowing costs for homebuyers
July 10
July 10
Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report issues accessing their email
Several thousand Microsoft Outlook users ran into issues with the email platform Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with some reporting problems like loading their inboxes or signing in
July 10
July 10
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work
Sticking to healthy snacks during workdays can be tough, especially with busy schedules and tempting treats nearby
July 10
July 10
Russian convicted of breaching sanctions by sharing knowhow from tech giant ASML
A Dutch court has convicted a 43-year-old Russian man for breaching international sanctions
July 10
July 10
Tesla announces November annual meeting under pressure from shareholders
Tesla has scheduled an annual shareholders meeting for November, one day after the electric vehicle company came under pressure from major shareholders to do so
July 10
July 10
Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Italian 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
July 10
July 10
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for 7 million euros
The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin sold for 7 million euros or $8.2 million at auction in Paris
July 10
July 10
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
A new U.N. AIDS agency report says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV
July 10
July 10
Asian shares mostly gain after big tech rally on Wall Street
U.S. financial markets were uneven before the opening bell, even as Delta Air Lines kicked off earnings season with solid results and an improved outlook for the rest of 2025
July 10
July 09
Rubio holds talks with Russia's Lavrov as Ukraine tensions soar
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia as tensions between the countries rise over Moscow's increasing attacks on Ukraine
July 09
July 09
Russia blasts Kyiv with another missile and drone barrage, killing at least 2
Ukrainian officials say that Russia pounded the capital with yet another major missile and drone attack
July 09
July 09
Hacks to score the best deals on Prime Day
ABC News’ consumer correspondent Becky Worley breaks down the best deals out on Amazon and her smartest strategies to help you save big.
July 09
July 09
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot shares antisemitic posts
Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot produced by Elon Musk-owned xAI, this week began posting antisemitic messages in response to user queries, drawing condemnation from Jewish advocacy groups.
July 09
July 09
Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules
A judge has ruled that Alabama's Public Service Commission can continue holding private meetings to decide fuel price hikes
July 09
July 09
July 09
Linda Yaccarino steps down from role as CEO of Musk-owned X
Linda Yaccarino said she is stepping down from her role as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
July 09
July 09
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk-owned X
Yaccarino took the helm of X two years ago.
July 09
July 09
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
President Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro
July 09
July 09
Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medication
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is buying Verona Pharma, a company that concentrates its efforts on respiratory diseases, in an approximately $10 billion deal
July 09
July 09
Ohio awards $310 million to US defense contractor for 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility
Ohio's job creation office has awarded a $310 million grant to Anduril Industries
July 09
July 09
Beware of scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks
As 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
July 09
July 09
Ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, 6 of 25 aboard rescued
Houthi rebels have attacked and sunk the cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea
July 09
July 09
Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that global trade is being weaponized as U.S. tariffs loom over Southeast Asia
July 09
July 09
Shares in Asia are mixed as Trump's new tariffs approach
Global shares are mostly higher following a choppy trading day on Wall Street as the Trump administration seeks to win more favorable trade deals with nations around the globe
July 09