When Twitter abruptly suspended the accounts of several journalists with no explanation, the platform’s owner Elon Musk hinted at the possible reason: They allegedly doxxed himNEW YORK -- When Twitter abruptly suspended the accounts...
The Biden administration says the U.S. is buying 3 million barrels of oil to begin to replenish U.S. strategic reserves that officials drained earlier this year to fight inflationWASHINGTON -- The Biden administration said Friday it...
After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been slowly easing since summerWASHINGTON -- After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been slowly easing since summer. Yet the Federal Reserve seems...
Elon Musk's Twitter bans prompted one House member to say 'What's the deal?'; while an EU official threatened penalties.Elon Musk prompted backlash from lawmakers and figures across the political spectrum overnight...
The International Energy Agency says coal use across the world is set to reach a new record this year amid persistently high demand for the heavily polluting fossil fuelBERLIN -- Coal use across the world is set to reach a new record...
US safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors’ Cruise can unexpectedly come to a halt, potentially stranding passengersDETROIT -- US safety regulators are investigating reports that...
British banking giant HSBC announced Wednesday it will no longer finance new oil and gas fields as part of its updated climate strategyLONDON -- HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, announced Wednesday it will no longer finance new oil and...
Economic turmoil driven by inflation of 85% has plunged Turkey into one of its worst property crisesISTANBUL -- Hatice Erdal has been given a week to vacate her rental house that is due to be knocked down. The cleaner and her husband...
Twitter has suspended the accounts of journalists who cover the social media platform and its new owner Elon MuskTwitter on Thursday suspended the accounts of journalists who cover the social media platform and its new owner Elon Musk,...
California utility regulators have approved major changes to the state's booming rooftop solar industrySACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California utility regulators on Thursday approved major changes to the state's booming rooftop...
Shares of Tesla have risen slightly despite news that CEO Elon Musk sold another $3.58 billion worth of the electric vehicle maker’s stock this weekAUSTIN, Texas -- Shares of Tesla rose slightly Thursday despite news that CEO Elon...
New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras had already been delayed by a court challengeALBANY, N.Y. -- New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, already delayed by a court challenge, has now been found in violation of state...
Federal regulators have ordered a review of security standards at the nation’s far-flung electricity transmission networkWASHINGTON -- Federal regulators on Thursday ordered a review of security standards at the nation's far-flung...
Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street following the latest signal from the Federal Reserve that interest rates will need to go higher than previously expected in order to tame inflationNEW YORK -- Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street Thursday...
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the fifth straight week, even as the Federal Reserve just raised its key borrowing rate for the seventh time this year and signaled there were more to come in 2023WASHINGTON --...
The European Central Bank has slowed its record pace of interest rate increasesFRANKFURT, Germany -- The European Central Bank slowed its record pace of interest rate hikes only slightly Thursday, joining the U.S. Federal Reserve and...
Britain’s central bank has raised its key interest rate increase again but toned down the pace as inflation shows signs of easingLONDON -- Britain’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate increase again but toned...
Stock market volatility should be expected but reason for long-term optimism, analysts said.A devastating year for the stock market is hurtling toward its end, but not before December delivers a final verdict for investors.After rallying...
Japan has reported its trade deficit surged to over 2 trillion yen ($15 billion) in November as higher costs for oil and a weak yen combined to push imports higherTOKYO -- Japan's trade deficit surged to over 2 trillion yen ($15...
The U.S. Census Bureau is putting on hold plans to apply by 2025 a controversial method for protecting the privacy of participants in its most comprehensive survey of Americans after facing pushback from prominent researchers and demographersThe...
The government has charged eight men of earning more than $100 million in illicit stock market profits by manipulating their novice-investor followers on social mediaWASHINGTON -- The government on Wednesday charged eight men of earning...