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Ex-Detroit nonprofit executive gets 19 years for $40 million theft
Detroit nonprofit ex-finance chief gets 19 years for $40 million theft

DETROIT, Michigan: A former top official at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced this week to 19 years in prison for stealing over...

New Mexico hosts global celebration of native and indigenous cultures
Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a big event that celebrates Native American and Indigenous...

San Francisco moves toward “recovery first” drug policy
San Francisco inches closer to adopting 'recovery first' drug policy

SAN FRANCISCO, California: San Francisco is taking steps to change how it handles drug use. After Some people say focusing on quitting...

Trump signs order to boost skilled trades, shift from college degrees
Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand job training for skilled trades this week, shifting focus...

US SC judges question California’s power to set rigid emission rules
US Supreme Court signals support for fuel producers in emissions case

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed open to letting fuel companies challenge California's strict vehicle...

US government fast-tracks energy, mining permits on federal lands
Trump move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will create a fast-track approval process for energy and mining...

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TikTok plans to launch TikTok Shop in Japan soon
TikTok to enter Japan's e-commerce industry, Nikkei reports

TOKYO, Japan: TikTok is preparing to expand its e-commerce business into Japan, aiming to launch TikTok Shop in the country within...

Thailand reclaims top US safety rating after nearly a decade
US reinstates Thailand's top aviation safety rating

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Thailand has regained the highest aviation safety rating from the United States, nearly a decade after it was downgraded—a...

US, South Korea begin talks to prevent return of tariffs
South Korea, US target trade package before tariff pause ends in July

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, D.C.: South Korea and the United States have agreed to work toward a trade package aimed at averting the reimposition...

U.S. stocks in demand as Lutnick lauds of trade deal
Single trade deal propels Wall Street higher, Dow Jones adds 300 points

NEW YORK, New York - A single potential U.S. trade deal set markets alight Tuesday with all the major indices gaining ground. I have...

RWE halts US offshore wind plans amid regulatory uncertainty
RWE has stopped offshore wind activities in United States

FRANKFURT, Germany: German energy giant RWE has paused its offshore wind operations in the United States, citing ongoing regulatory...

US, India progress toward major trade deal covering 19 sectors
US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and India are advancing talks on a wide-ranging trade agreement that would cover 19 key areas,...

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