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South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Korea’s leader on Wednesda...

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Microsoft shares once again surpass $4 trillion valuation, joining Nvidia

Microsoft shares once again surpass $4 trillion valuation, joining Nvidia

Microsoft Corp. once again surpassed $4 trillion in valuation, joining artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia in the exclusive club that also briefly included Apple on Tuesday. The sky-high valu...

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Pressure builds on Congress to end the government shutdown

Pressure builds on Congress to end the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigur...

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Stolen Range Rover: Shaquille O’Neal’s SUV missing in Georgia

Stolen Range Rover: Shaquille O’Neal’s SUV missing in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — A $180,000 Range Rover customized for NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was stolen in Georgia earlier this month, and law enforcement is still on the hunt for it. The Lumpkin County Sheri...

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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. That’s caused many to limit n...

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Trial of a California woman who took chickens puts slaughter houses in national spotlight

Trial of a California woman who took chickens puts slaughter houses in national spotlight

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California animal rights activist on trial for taking four chickens from one of Perdue Farms’ major poultry plants said Tuesday that she was rescuing Poppy, Ivy, Aster, and ...

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