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Asian shares mostly higher after US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally
Global shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks hit another record
July 03, 2025Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles over malfunctioning rearview camera
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because a software defect can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury
July 02, 2025Trump nominates 4 to Tennessee Valley Authority board after firing Biden picks
President Donald Trump has announced four nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board, which for months has lacked a quorum because Trump fired some of former President Joe Biden’s picks
July 01, 2025
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July 03
Gas prices near lowest level in 4 years ahead of July 4
Twenty states boast average gas prices below $3 per gallon, AAA data shows.
July 03
July 03
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, the lowest level since early April
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fifth straight week to its lowest level since early April, an encouraging sign for home shoppers facing rising home prices
July 03
July 03
Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure risk
Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure
July 03
July 03
How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons
Ukrainian authorities are enlisting European help to increase domestic military production as the United States pauses some weapons shipments to Ukraine
July 03
July 03
Hiring surged in June, defying concern about Trump's tariffs
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, government data showed. ABC News' Alexis Christoforous reports.
July 03
July 03
US applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain low
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain low despite uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the economy
July 03
July 03
Canned goods giant Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods is voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and looking to sell its company to a new owner.
July 03
July 03
Hiring unexpectedly surges in June amid Trump's tariffs
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, government data showed.
July 03
July 03
Asian shares mostly higher after US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally
Global shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks hit another record
July 03
July 02
Why hosting a July Fourth pool party may cost less this year
Americans have one more reason to celebrate this Fourth of July
July 02
July 02
US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Here's why that matters for you.
A weaker dollar will impact everyday purchases and travel abroad, analysts said.
July 02
July 02
368K pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination
The maker of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product because it may be contaminated with listeria bacteria
July 02
July 02
Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”
July 02
July 02
RSV vaccine access expanded to some people in their 50s, according to CDC website
The Trump administration appears to be expanding RSV vaccinations to some adults starting at age 50 instead of 60
July 02
July 02
US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Here's why that matters for you.
A weaker dollar will impact everyday purchases and travel abroad, analysts said.
July 02
July 02
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free
July 02
July 02
Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles over malfunctioning rearview camera
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because a software defect can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury
July 02
July 02
Microsoft announces another mass layoff, thousands of workers affected
Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months
July 02
July 02
Waffle House drops surcharge on eggs after nearly 5 months
Waffle House announced it will no longer have a 50 cent per egg surcharge after establishing the fee during the bird flu shortage in February.
July 02
July 02
Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform
Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson
July 02
July 02
Photos show Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship before their feud reignited
Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party and Trump suggesting Musk could be punished for his opposition.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
July 02
July 02
Analysis shows Trump's tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion
An analysis finds a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans
July 02
July 02
Fault known about for years behind fire that shut Heathrow airport, report finds
An inquiry has found that an electrical substation fire that shut down Heathrow Airport in March was caused by a preventable technical fault identified almost seven years earlier
July 02
July 02
Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain as parts of Europe bake in heat wave
Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control
July 02
July 02
Asian shares are mixed, tracking Wall Street split as momentum slows and Tesla drops
Wall Street futures are largely unchanged and with little corporate news or earnings reports during the holiday-shortened week, markets quietly awaited U.S. employment data due Thursday with another eye on next week’s tariff deadline
July 02
July 02
Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not
President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicans’ mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits
July 02
July 02
He pioneered the cellphone. It changed how people around the world talk to each other — and don’t
Martin Cooper changed the world when he pioneered the portable phone
July 02
July 01
North Koreans swim and play at a beach resort touted as a boost for tourism
North Koreans are swimming and playing at a new beach resort that the country is touting as a boost for tourism
July 01
July 01
Trump nominates 4 to Tennessee Valley Authority board after firing Biden picks
President Donald Trump has announced four nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board, which for months has lacked a quorum because Trump fired some of former President Joe Biden’s picks
July 01
July 01
'Huge implications': What will happen to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' wealth?
The jury in the Combs trial began deliberations on Monday.
July 01
July 01
Lululemon's lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion 'dupes'
Less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories are just about everywhere these days
July 01
July 01
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
The Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more
July 01
July 01
Mexican banks face cascading consequences following US sanctions
Three Mexican financial institutions sanctioned by the Trump administration last week have felt a cascade of economic consequences
July 01
July 01
Fed chair open to rate cut amid Trump pressure
President Trump has repeatedly urged Powell to slash interest rates.
July 01
July 01
23andMe sale to nonprofit gets court approval
TTAM, a California-based nonprofit set to acquire 23andMe, plans to maintain the company's customer privacy policies and add further data security measures, 23andMe said in a statement.
July 01
July 01
Court approves sale of 23andMe. What will happen to customer data?
The company's assets include genetic data belonging to 15 million customers.
July 01
July 01
German court suspends diesel scandal trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn
A German court has suspended proceedings in the trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, who has been charged with fraud and market manipulation in connection with Volkswagen’s use of rigged software that let millions of diesel-engine cars che...
July 01
July 01
Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco, claims company selling 'dupes' of products
Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing
July 01
July 01
Greenland has a message for the rest of the world: Come visit
Greenland's tourism industry is expected to see a boom this year following the launch of a new route between the island’s capital and Newark airport
July 01
July 01
Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking US rally into record heights
Global shares are mostly lower a day after U.S. stocks continued a stunning recovery from a springtime sell-off of roughly 20%
July 01
June 30
Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite Trump tariff worries
Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has improved slightly, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank, despite persisting worries over President Donald Trump’s tariffs
June 30
June 30
After screwworm scare, US-Mexico border set to reopen for cattle imports
The United States and Mexico plan to reopen the U.S. border to Mexican cattle imports in July
June 30
June 30
Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life
A Himalayan village in Nepal has vanished — emptied by climate change
June 30
June 30
In a blow to Milei, a US judge orders Argentina to turn over its majority stake in state oil company
The fate of Argentina’s state-run oil company has been thrown into doubt as a U.S. judge ordered the cash-strapped country to give up its 51% controlling stake in YPF
June 30
June 30
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill moving through the Senate
At some 940 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations
June 30
June 30
European Central Bank head: Frequent shocks to economy make inflation more unpredictable
The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and that policymakers need to take the possibility of such extreme scenarios into account and...
June 30
June 30
Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask some questions first
IV therapy clinics are springing up around the country, touting quick ways to recover from a hangover or a hard workout
June 30
June 30
Senate GOP tax bill could crush wind and solar power, advocates say
A Republican plan heading to a vote in the Senate would quickly end incentives for clean energy and impose new taxes on some wind and solar projects, while boosting production of coal used to make steel
June 30
June 30
Trump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending U.S. sanctions on Syria, following through on a promise
June 30
June 30
A timeline of the U.S.-Canada trade dispute
U.S.-Canada trade talks resumed late Sunday, days after Trump suspended them.
June 30