Business
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U.S. filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.
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China says trade talks with U.S. haven't started
China on Thursday said there haven't been any trade talks between its side and the U.S., dampening investor enthusiasm after the Trump...
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Federal red ink now costs businesses more than $2.1 trillion per year, report says
The cost of federal regulations has grown to more than $2.1 trillion per year, almost as much as the government's annual haul from income taxes,...
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Feds left billions in tainted pandemic loans in the hands of potential fraudsters
The Small Business Administration forgave $4.6 billion in pandemic loans to people on its naughty list, the agency's inspector general said...
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Home sales slump at start of crucial spring buying season as high mortgage rates and rising prices deter buyers
Home prices increased on an annual basis for the 21st consecutive month, although at a slower rate.
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US stocks tick up as investors hope for progress on trade talks
Investors remained hopeful for progress on lower tax rates, even after China said there are no ongoing discussions with the US on tariffs.
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Technology behind private messaging app Telegram names Maximilian Crown new CEO
Telegram has become a so-called "Super App" similar to a product like China’s WeChat, because it has grown to include an ecosystem allowing users...
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Nintendo Switch 2 fans crash Target, Best Buy websites during pre-orders after delay over tariffs
The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-sale caused massive online outages for retail stores as they struggled to keep up with the demand of eager gamers...
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Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in 2023 Ohio derailment
The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million...
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Judge rules federal government owes nearly $28 million to North Dakota for pipeline protests
A federal judge on Wednesday found the state of North Dakota entitled to nearly $28 million for responding to protests of the Dakota Access oil...
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Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the U.S. more than the U.S. needs it
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canada would "cease to exist" if it weren't for the United States - comments that came just days before...
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California expands its electric school bus fleet as federal freeze paused efforts elsewhere
California is spending $500 million to put an additional 1,000 electric school buses on the road as federal cuts and freezes paused efforts in...