TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the U.S. spotlight
NEW YORK — Jonnifer Neal’s Kia was stolen twice in one day — first from in front of her Chicago home and later from outside…
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Facebook parent Meta hit with record fine for transferring European user data to U.S.
LONDON — The European Union slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine today and ordered it to stop transferring user data across the…
Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported
WASHINGTON — Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
Debt limit talks stall as Republicans ‘press pause,’ criticize White House
WASHINGTON — A top debt ceiling negotiator for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday it’s time to “press pause” on talks as negotiations with the…
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher as it heads for best week since March
NEW YORK — Wall Street is ticking higher Friday as it heads toward its best week since March, despite a long list of worries hanging…
Poll: Most say pair debt limit increase with deficit cuts, but few following debate closely
WASHINGTON — About two-thirds of U.S. adults say they are highly concerned about how the national economy would be affected if the U.S. debt limit…
Philanthropy helps boost manufacturing in areas with high job vacancies
CLEVELAND — Mary Lamar had been searching for a job that was a good fit. She worked for a time as a nursing assistant but…
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits, labor market still showing strength
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week after a previous spike that some took as a sign that higher interest rates were finally cooling…
UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AI
LONDON — U.K. telecom company BT Group said today that it plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade and…
Walmart boosts outlook after a strong 1st quarter and rising online sales
NEW YORK — Walmart reported a strong first quarter as the nation’s largest retailer continues to draw budget conscious consumers in a challenging economic environment….