US new home sales jump in May; median house price falls
WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged to the highest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in May,
2023-06-27 22:58
Biden is eager to run on the economy — 'Bidenomics' — but voters have their doubts
President Joe Biden is ready to take full political ownership of the U.S. economy -- a reflection of the White House belief that inflation is fading, job growth is solid and voters need to know about it
2023-06-27 22:20
Jeffrey Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct: Justice Department watchdog
The Justice Department’s watchdog says “a combination of negligence and misconduct” enabled financier Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life at a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges
2023-06-27 22:20
California's new budget covers $32 billion deficit without touching reserves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement on how to spend the state's tax dollars over the next year
2023-06-27 21:46
US core capital goods orders unexpectedly rise in May
WASHINGTON New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly rose in May, but the prior month's data was
2023-06-27 20:58
Pregnant workers and nursing moms have new protections on the job
Pregnant workers should have an easier time getting a stool, extra bathroom breaks or a bottle of water without fear of getting fired, thanks to a new law that takes effect on Tuesday.
2023-06-27 18:28
Japan to reinstate South Korea as preferred trade nation from July 21 as two sides improve ties
Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their bitter historic disputes
2023-06-27 16:53
Fresenius Medical Care shares drop on U.S. dialysis payment adjustment
By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Shares in kidney dialysis group Fresenius Medical Care fell as much as 5% on Tuesday
2023-06-27 16:45
Ex-Audi boss convicted of fraud after pleading guilty in German automaker's diesel emissions scandal
A German court has found ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler guilty of fraud in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal
2023-06-27 15:55
What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam's holiest sites are simply home
For residents, Islam's most sacred city Mecca is simply home
2023-06-27 13:28
Asian stocks, yuan perk up on brighter China prospects
By Kane Wu HONG KONG Asian stocks shook off earlier losses on Tuesday, helped by assurances that Beijing
2023-06-27 13:28
Stock market today: Asia mixed after Wall St drifts lower following run-up
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street drifted lower following its latest rally
2023-06-27 13:25