US stocks drift higher as trade talks start with China in hopes of avoiding a recession
U.S. stocks are drifting higher on Monday as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a recession.
Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.
Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say
Russian officials said Sunday that Moscow is still awaiting official confirmation from Ukraine that a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action will take place, reiterating allegations that Kyiv had postponed the swap.
Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism and prays for reconciliation and dialogue
Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges to make the Catholic Church a symbol of peace.
Israeli hostages highlighted at Boulder Jewish Festival after attack on group urging their release
For the 611 days since Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas, his family has lived in fear, his brother-in-law told those gathered at the Boulder Jewish Festival on Sunday.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricted access for those from seven others, citing national security concerns.
Trump's new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday.
Protests intensify in Los Angeles after Trump deploys hundreds of National Guard troops
Law enforcement officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Los Angeles on Sunday as they gathered downtown in response to President Donald Trump’s extraordinary deployment of the National Guard over the objections of the governor and mayor.
What it would take to convert a jet from Qatar into Air Force One to safely fly Trump
President Donald Trump really wants to fly on an upgraded Air Force One — but making that happen could depend on whether he’s willing to cut corners with security.
Protesters and immigration authorities face off for a second day in LA area after arrests
Tear gas and smoke filled the air on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles on Saturday as confrontations between immigration authorities and demonstrators extended into a second day.
Israel retrieves the body of a Thai hostage as 95 people are reported killed in Gaza
Israel said Saturday it retrieved the body of a Thai hostage abducted into the Gaza Strip during the Hamas-led attack that sparked the war, as Israel's military continued its offensive.
How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more
The world's smallest country has a big budget problem.
Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship.
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador charged in US with transporting illegal immigrants
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, charged in US with transporting illegal immigrants.
Billion-dollar SC battery plant pauses construction amid electric vehicle and tariff uncertainty
A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.”
Elon Musk claims that President Donald Trump is named in unreleased Epstein files
Elon Musk posted on X that President Donald Trump is mentioned in still-secret Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein and he suggests that’s why the records have not been released.
Tesla shares fall nearly 10% after Trump lashes out at Musk
Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company plunged more than 14%, knocking about $150 billion off Tesla’s market valuation.
Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment
A unanimous Supreme Court has made it easier to bring lawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claims she didn’t get a job and was demoted because she's straight.
Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts as their public feud escalates
President Donald Trump threatened to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud Thursday.
NC lawmakers debate raising age to 21 to purchase tobacco and vaping products
The current law allows eighteen year olds to buy tobacco and vape products. A proposed bill would raise the age to 21. The bill is named after 15-year-old Solomon Wynn.
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