Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns
Read full article: Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warnsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors that were linked to seven deaths.
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Read full article: US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin allyThe U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.
Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance
Read full article: Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performanceA strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump.
Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans
Read full article: Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze AmericansPresident Donald Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania next week to highlight his efforts to reduce inflation.
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Read full article: Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discriminationTwo Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders.
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Read full article: Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communicationsRussian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”.
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Read full article: UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarinesBritain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia.
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
Read full article: Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace dealPresident Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo.
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Read full article: At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discordAt least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
NASCAR chairman Jim France accused of stonewalling teams in antitrust case
Read full article: NASCAR chairman Jim France accused of stonewalling teams in antitrust caseThe attorney for two teams suing NASCAR has described series chairman Jim France as a "brick wall" in negotiations over a new revenue-sharing model.
Police video shows Luigi Mangione said he didn't want to talk. They kept asking questions
Read full article: Police video shows Luigi Mangione said he didn't want to talk. They kept asking questionsMinutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk.
Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year
Read full article: Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last yearAmericans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024.
Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents
Read full article: Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidentsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency.
Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says
Read full article: Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister saysLebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel.
UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
Read full article: UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer allegesA lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over the fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes.
The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'
Read full article: The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year featured a stage design resembling a giant PlayStation controller.
Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
Read full article: Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppersMacy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers.
Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
Read full article: Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economyIran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy.
India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones
Read full article: India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphonesIndia’s telecoms ministry has rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices.
The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
Read full article: The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too riskyThe European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years.
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
Read full article: Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists saySoutheast Asia has been hit by unusually severe floods this year, with late storms killing more than 1,400 people and leaving hundreds missing across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods
Read full article: San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foodsSan Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis.
Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Read full article: Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers mightEverything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know
Read full article: With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump's tax legislation included a provision called "Trump Accounts," which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Read full article: Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corpsThe Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Read full article: Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claimsArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws.
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
Read full article: Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share dataThe Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
Read full article: Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Read full article: Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffsCostco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
Read full article: Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged a historic $6.25 billion on Tuesday to provide an incentive to families to adopt new investment accounts for children.
Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival
Read full article: Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rivalThe Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong's deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapses
Read full article: Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong's deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapsesHong Kong is mourning after a high-rise fire killed at least 156 people even as anger mounts over building safety lapses and government oversight.
AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
Read full article: AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report saysA new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.
India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones
Read full article: India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphonesIndia’s telecoms ministry has ordered smartphone manufacturers to install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices.
Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year
Read full article: Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this yearThe world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year.
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line
Read full article: Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket lineNew York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours.
Bitcoin dips below $85,000 briefly in crypto rout
Read full article: Bitcoin dips below $85,000 briefly in crypto routBitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies extended a nearly two-month swoon Monday, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued.
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
Read full article: When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
Airbus says most A320 jets now have software fix, with less than 100 planes still needing update
Read full article: Airbus says most A320 jets now have software fix, with less than 100 planes still needing updateAirbus has updated most of its 6,000 A320 passenger jets to fix a software glitch that could affect flight controls.
UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
Read full article: UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economyBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget.
Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
Read full article: Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissentHong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.
Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote tallies
Read full article: Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote talliesWith votes from about 57% of polling places counted in Honduras, preliminary and partial results showed conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading the presidential contest early Monday and the governing party trailing.
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Read full article: Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertaintyAfter four days of deal-fueled spending sprees that kicked off on Thanksgiving, shoppers shifted to Cyber Monday, which is again expected to be the biggest sales day for online retailers.
Trump commutes prison sentence for former private equity executive David Gentile
Read full article: Trump commutes prison sentence for former private equity executive David GentilePresident Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of a former investment manager convicted of defrauding investors.
Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices
Read full article: Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar pricesItalian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money.
Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'
Read full article: Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Read full article: Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertaintyDespite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.
Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted
Read full article: Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disruptedAirlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month.
Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
Read full article: Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decadesHong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop
Read full article: Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude dropAirlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month.
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Read full article: Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed themValuable eels are in decline all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to try to help stave off extinction.
Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death
Read full article: Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's deathItaly’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year.
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation
Read full article: Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovationHong Kong firefighters have found dozens more bodies in a high-rise complex after a massive fire engulfed seven buildings.
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
Read full article: Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery seasonUPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs.
Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its end
Read full article: Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its endA deadly fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has raised questions about bamboo scaffolding common at Asian construction sites.
Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty
Read full article: Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertaintyBlack Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.
Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane MelissaThe Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
Read full article: Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billionsThe Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults.
Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers ... and stock ... to the public
Read full article: Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers ... and stock ... to the publicThe Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nadsaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products.
Mexico unveils plans to build a supercomputer it claims will be Latin America's most powerful
Read full article: Mexico unveils plans to build a supercomputer it claims will be Latin America's most powerfulMexico has announced plans to build what it says will be Latin America's most powerful supercomputer.
