Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California announced the first successfully controlled nuclear fusion reaction this week. The Department of Energy announced a scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion this...
Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiencesElon Musk's abrupt suspension...
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networksRICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin banned the use of several Chinese-owned...
A unit of American International Group that played an outsized role in the 2008 global financial crises is nearing its official endNEW YORK -- A unit of American International Group that played an outsized role in the 2008 global financial...
Donald Trump pledged to fix U.S. infrastructure as presidentWASHINGTON -- Donald Trump pledged to fix U.S. infrastructure as president. He vowed to take on China and bulk up American manufacturing. He said he would reduce the budget...
Amazon has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to record workplace injuries and illnesses.The U.S. Department of Labor announced Friday that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Twitter has been engulfed in chaos since billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the helmTwitter has been engulfed in chaos since billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the helm, cutting the company’s workforce in half, upending the platform’s...
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...