Technology stocks led the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq higher on Tuesday, with U.S. stocks reclaiming ground lost to Monday’s steep sell-off as investors took heart from a tonal shift …
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US, China Trade War Already Reshaping Trade Links
With the Trump administration locked in an escalating trade war with China, much of the media focus is on the immediate impact of decisions by leaders on both sides to …
your ads here!Gorsuch Replaces Biden as Chair of Civic Education Group
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is taking on a new role as the honorary chairman of a nonpartisan group devoted to education about the Constitution, replacing former Vice President Joe …
your ads here!New Museum Opening at Statue of Liberty
A new museum opening at the Statue of Liberty is giving visitors another opportunity to explore its history and the impact the iconic structure has had on the world. The …
your ads here!Michigan Legislature to Vote to Ban Abortion Procedure
Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature planned to vote Tuesday to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure, pushing ahead with legislation that would likely be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The …
your ads here!Google Opens German Center to Improve Data Privacy
Google opened a privacy focused engineering center in Munich, Germany, on Tuesday, its latest move to beef up its data protection credentials as tech companies’ face growing scrutiny of their …
your ads here!WhatsApp to Refer Security Breach to US Authorities
Facebook’s WhatsApp said on Tuesday a security breach on its messaging app had signs of coming from a private company working on surveillance and it had referred the incident to …
your ads here!Eco-Conscious Artists Highlight of Prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show
More than one million plant and animal species are likely to become extinct due to human activity, according to a new report by the United Nations. That threat to Mother …
your ads here!Trump Seeks Extra $1.6 Billion in NASA Spending Under Goal of Returning to Moon
The Trump administration asked Congress on Monday to increase NASA spending next year by an extra $1.6 billion to accommodate the accelerated goal of returning Americans to the surface of …
your ads here!US Supreme Court Approves Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that an antitrust lawsuit against Apple can proceed. Consumers are suing the company, alleging Apple overcharges when downloading iPhone applications at the company’s App …
your ads here!Trash Found Littering Ocean Floor in Deepest-Ever Sub Dive
On the deepest dive ever made by a human inside a submarine, a Texas investor and explorer found something he could have found in the gutter of nearly any street …
your ads here!Without Heart Disease, Daily Aspirin May Be Too Risky
For people without heart disease, taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes may increase the risk of severe brain bleeding to the point where it outweighs any …
your ads here!Trump Says US Tariffs on Chinese Goods ‘Fill US Coffers’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said U.S. tariffs on China bring billions of dollars into U.S. coffers. He said China’s retaliatory tariffs can have no effect on the U.S. …
your ads here!Jury Awards $2 Billion to Couple Claiming Roundup Weed Killer Caused Cancer
For the third time in less than a year, a jury has ruled the main ingredient in a popular weed killer caused cancer in its users. A San Francisco jury …
your ads here!Eco-Conscious Artists Highlights of Prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show
More than one million plant and animal species are likely to become extinct due to human activity, according to a new report by the United Nations. That threat to Mother …
your ads here!Deepening US-Chinese Trade War Sparks Unease on Capitol Hill
As Washington and Beijing impose ever-higher tariffs, prompting financial markets to falter, U.S. lawmakers are expressing hope for a swift but comprehensive resolution of America’s deepening trade disputes with China. …
your ads here!Fed Officials See Risks in Weaker Inflation Expectations, Trade Row
A drop in the consumer outlook for inflation and intensifying trade tensions drew caution from Federal Reserve officials on Monday as policymakers faced fresh market volatility and a renewed set …
your ads here!Escalating US-China Trade War Sends Stocks Plunging
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 500 points Monday as investors sought shelter from an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. The Dow and S&P 500 …
your ads here!Supreme Court Allows Lawsuit Over iPhone Apps
The Supreme Court is allowing consumers to pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps. New Justice Brett Kavanaugh is …
your ads here!Dog Disease That Can Be Passed to Humans Confirmed in Iowa
Officials say a dog disease that can be passed to humans has been confirmed in Iowa. The state veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Kaisand, says several cases of canine brucellosis have been …
your ads here!Hollywood Legend Doris Day Dies at 97
Singer and actress Doris Day, whose films and smooth jazz and pop style made her a Hollywood legend, died Monday at her home in Carmel Valley, California. She was 97. …
your ads here!Legendary Actress, Singer Doris Day Dead at 97
Doris Day, whose wholesome screen presence stood for a time of innocence in `60s films, has died, her foundation says. She was 97. The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day …
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