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Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs

Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...

Speaker Mike Johnson: Western survival hinges on national priorities

US House Speaker Johnson tells West to prioritize national interests

LONDON, U.K.: Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week that Western countries must focus on their national interests...

U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday

Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...

First human H5N1 case confirmed in Wyoming as bird flu spreads

Wyoming sees first human case of H5N1 amid rising bird flu infections

CHEYENNE, Wyoming: The state reported its first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people...

December sales growth in US revised up to 0.7% from 0.4 %

US retail sales post biggest drop in two years amid winter freeze

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales in the U.S. fell by the most in nearly two years in January, likely due to cold weather, wildfires,...

Standard and Poor's 500 closes at new all-time high

Dow Jones rises 71 points Wednesday, S&P 500 hits new high

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks moved modestly higher on Wednesday with the Standard and Poor's racking up a new all-time closing...

US Navy confirms collision of aircraft carrier near Egypt

US Navy aircraft carrier collides with merchant ship near Egypt

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. military operates 11 aircraft carriers, and any serious damage that forces one out of service could put...

Amazon workers in North Carolina reject union, victory for retailer

Amazon North Carolina workers reject union, give retailer big win

RALEIGH, North Carolina: Amazon workers in North Carolina voted against joining a union, giving a big win for the company, which has...

U.S. stock markets finish in black despite early losses

U.S. stocks make modest gains, Dow Jones adds 10 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks crept into the black in late trading Tuesday after spending most of the day in negative territory....

Taiwan promises to address US chip concerns, boost trade

Taiwan pledges chip talks and investment to mollify Trump

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan has vowed to address U.S. concerns over the semiconductor industry while increasing investment and trade with...

Texas residents near SpaceX to vote on creating ‘Starbase’ City

Texas county approves vote on SpaceX's proposed city 'Starbase'

McALLEN, Texas: A county in Texas has approved an election that will let people living near SpaceX decide whether to create a new city...

US Transportation Chief summons Boeing CEO over safety concerns

US transportation chief demands meeting with Boeing CEO on safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week that he asked Boeing's CEO to come to Washington, D.C., as...

Tesla Cybertruck crash raises concerns over self-driving reliability

Cybertruck crash raises alarm about Tesla's self-driving software

RENO, Nevada: A Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Reno, Nevada, while using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The truck failed to merge...

Global stocks close higher, U.S. dollar edges higher

UK and European stocks rise as U.S. closes for Presidents Day

London, UK -  Monday's trading session ended with a diverse range of performances across global markets, as major indices posted modest...

Navy jet crashes off San Diego; crew ejects, rescued by boat

Navy crew members eject from jet as it crashes off San Diego coast

LOS ANGELES, California: Two crew members ejected from a Navy jet before it crashed into the ocean near San Diego this week. A sportfishing...

National news groups challenge two-tier access in Virginia

(CN) - A total of 38 news organizations rallied on Friday to support a First Amendment challenge to Virginia's practice of giving a...

Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

The president he is even more confident about brokering a deal to end the Ukraine conflict President Donald Trump spoke to reporters...

US-Russia meeting in Riyadh to 'have no results' - Zelensky

US-Russia meeting in Riyadh to 'have no results' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader said Kiev will not recognize deals made behind its back Kiev will not take part in the US-Russian negotiations...

Utah, Kings receive defensive boosts ahead of clash

Utah, Kings receive defensive boosts ahead of clash

(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Kings and the Utah Hockey Club are both expected to welcome back a key...

Tyler Herro, Heat end slide with OT win over Raptors

Tyler Herro, Heat end slide with OT win over Raptors

(Photo credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images) Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out seven assists as the visiting Miami Heat defeated...

Michigan coach Dusty May signs new contract amid Indiana rumors

Michigan coach Dusty May signs new contract amid Indiana rumors

(Photo credit: Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Less than a year after hiring him, Michigan awarded...

U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off draws huge ratings

U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off draws huge ratings

(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday...

Andrej Stojakovic, Cal face Stanford in ACC clash

Andrej Stojakovic, Cal face Stanford in ACC clash

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) California standout Andrej Stojakovic gets an opportunity to perform in front of his former...

Prolific Djordje Mihailovic leads Rapids against St. Louis City

Prolific Djordje Mihailovic leads Rapids against St. Louis City

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rapids are coming off a 2024 season that saw them make the playoffs, while St....

Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas sport new looks for Texas Derby

Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas sport new looks for Texas Derby

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) There will be plenty of new faces in different places...

Revs, Nashville SC return to action after roster makeovers

Revs, Nashville SC return to action after roster makeovers

(Photo credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images) The New England Revolution and Nashville SC were two of the worst teams in the Eastern...

Hornets look to get back on track vs. Blazers

Hornets look to get back on track vs. Blazers

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) After snapping a 15-game losing streak in Portland last season, the Charlotte Hornets take...

President Trump vows to impose reciprocal tariff on India, China

President Trump vows to impose reciprocal tariff on India, China

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he will soon impose reciprocal tariffs on...

Austin FC, Sporting Kansas City begin quest to return to playoffs

Austin FC, Sporting Kansas City begin quest to return to playoffs

(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) A pair of teams that finished outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference...

"Time to restore integrity and justice at FBI": White House on Kash Patel's swearing-in

"Time to restore integrity and justice at FBI": White House on Kash Patel's swearing-in

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): The White House announced on Friday that Kash Patel has officially been sworn in as the new...

President Trump vows to impose reciprocal traffic on India, China

President Trump vows to impose reciprocal traffic on India, China

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he will soon impose reciprocal tariffs on...

"President Putin, Zelenskyy have to get together to stop the war": Donald Trump

"President Putin, Zelenskyy have to get together to stop the war": Donald Trump

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump called for an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging Presidents...

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON —  President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force General CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday,...

Jets captain Adam Lowry to return in visit to Blues

Jets captain Adam Lowry to return in visit to Blues

(Photo credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) The Winnipeg Jets have built an eight-game winning streak on the strength of their...

Spring training roundup: Rockies drop 12 on Arizona

Spring training roundup: Rockies drop 12 on Arizona

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rockies broke a tie game by scoring six runs in the top of the ninth inning...

Butler brings Big East road woes to DePaul

Butler brings Big East road woes to DePaul

(Photo credit: Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Butler aims to earn a rare road win Saturday night when...

AP sues White House officials over denial of access

AP sues White House officials over denial of access

WASHINGTON —  The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three White House officials on Friday after the news agency was barred from...

President Trump and Democratic Governor Mills clash over transgender women in sports

President Trump and Democratic Governor Mills clash over transgender women in sports

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills engaged in a heated exchange...

Spring training notebook: Yankees trim facial hair policy

Spring training notebook: Yankees trim facial hair policy

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Four months after they nicked themselves with poor defensive play in the deciding game...

Kash Patel sworn in as FBI Director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Kash Patel sworn in as FBI Director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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