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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improve
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improve
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Stock market today: Asian shares meander after S&P 500 sets another record
Asian shares have opened mixed after U.S. stocks broke out of a three-day lull to close at a record
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Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy
A top Communist Party official says China is committed to introducing reforms that will upgrade the technological level of its largely manufacturing-based economy
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It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year
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China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars
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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom
Merchandise focusing on the statues genitalia has seen a backlash.
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US journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks a year behind bars on Friday following his arrest by Russian authorities who accuse him of espionage but have offered no supporting evidence
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March 28
Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX
March 28
March 28
What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge
Here’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead
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March 27
A $500K house was built on the wrong Hawaii lot. A legal fight is unfolding over the mix-up
A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaii was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake
March 27
March 27
Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridge
A debate has emerged over whether modern safety protections could have saved a Baltimore bridge after it was struck by a cargo ship
March 27
March 27
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have received proposals for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source
March 27
March 27
France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Brazilian executives that a proposed deal between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is bad for both parties
March 27
March 27
Ship was undergoing engine maintenance in port before it lost power and crashed into Baltimore bridge, Coast Guard says
Ship was undergoing engine maintenance in port before it lost power and crashed into Baltimore bridge, Coast Guard says
March 27
March 27
Steward Health Care strikes deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum
Financially embattled hospital operator Steward Health Care has struck a deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, as it works to stabilize its finances
March 27
March 27
Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle
Reddit and Trump Media are the first notable social media companies to begin trading publicly in the last five years
March 27
March 27
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
The Biden administration has issued a final rule aimed at limiting methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands, its latest action to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to g...
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March 27
Baltimore bridge collapse: Ships carrying cars and heavy equipment need to find a new harbor
Manufacturers and shippers are scrambling to figure out where they can load or unload cargo while the main operations at the Port of Baltimore remain closed due to Tuesday’s deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
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March 27
Trump's Truth Social stock is soaring as the company loses money. Here's why.
The stock climbed 16% during its first day of public trading.
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March 27
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 3/27/2024
U.S. stocks broke out of a three-day lull and closed at another record high
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March 27
Trader Joe's upped the price of its bananas for the first time in decades. Here's why
It may not be too “appeeling,” but the price of some bananas are rising by a few cents
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March 27
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell 27 cents to $81.35 per barrel Wednesday
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March 27
South Carolina House OKs bill they say will keep the lights on. Others worry oversight will be lost
The South Carolina House has given key approval to a wide-ranging bill that supporters say will make sure the fast-growing state has plenty of electric power
March 27
March 27
Kansas considers limits on economic activity with China and other 'countries of concern'
Republican legislators in Kansas have advanced proposals to limit the state's involvement with individuals and companies from China and other U.S. adversaries
March 27
March 27
Amazon pours an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic
Amazon says it is pouring an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the artificial intelligence startup to $4 billion
March 27
March 27
MyPillow, owned by election denier, faces eviction from Minnesota warehouse
A court has ordered the eviction of MyPillow from a suburban Minneapolis warehouse that it formerly used
March 27
March 27
Books on the impact of the internet and AI are finalists for the first-ever Women's Nonfiction Prize
Books about the dizzying impact of the internet and artificial intelligence are among finalists for a new book prize that aims to help fix the gender imbalance in nonfiction publishing
March 27
March 27
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district
March 27
March 27
Merck, Cintas rise; GameStop, MiMedx fall, Wednesday, 3/27/2024
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Merck, Cintas rise; GameStop, MiMedx fall
March 27
March 27
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices
March 27
March 27
MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Baltimore Orioles to a group headed by David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein’s purchase of the Baltimore Orioles has been approved by Major League Baseball owners
March 27
March 27
US sanctions online media site Gaza Now and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash, for allegedly supporting Hamas
March 27
March 27
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan
March 27
March 27
Mastercard, Visa to reduce swipe fees
Some of your credit cards might soon be a little less expensive to use and a new collab from two food chains has some saying "I'm Lovin' it."
March 27
March 27
AI may trigger 'job apocalypse' cutting 8 million positions, study shows
The technology could herald a "job apocalypse," the study said.
March 27
March 27
Apple announces Worldwide Developers Conference dates, in-person event
Apple has announced their annual developers conference will take place June 10 through June 14
March 27
March 27
How the Baltimore bridge collapse could impact the economy
The bridge collapse is also disrupting transportation and shipping. What does that mean for the economy? Business reporter Alexis Christoforous has the details.
March 27
March 27
Tax changes small business owners should be aware of as the tax deadline looms
As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year
March 27
March 27
A UK financial trader dubbed the ringleader of an interest rate manipulation scandal loses an appeal
A British financial trader described as the ringleader in the manipulation of a key interest rate before and after the global financial crisis has lost his appeal to have his conviction quashed
March 27
March 27
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor
March 27
March 27
Florida governor's allies say a settlement has been reached in lawsuit over control of Disney World's government
Florida governor's allies say a settlement has been reached in lawsuit over control of Disney World's government
March 27
March 27
Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China’s excess production in green energy, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices” and hurts companies and workers around the world
March 27
March 27
Hunter Biden's lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges
Attorneys for Hunter Biden have asked a judge to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle
March 27
March 27
Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with top American business leaders in Beijing
March 27
March 27
Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than a small SUV
March 27
March 27
Japanese supplement pill recalled after two people died, more than 100 hospitalized
Health supplement products believed to have caused two deaths and sickened more than 100 people have been ordered to be taken off store shelves in Japan
March 27
March 27
Stock market today: Asian shares meander after S&P 500 sets another record
Asian shares have opened mixed after U.S. stocks broke out of a three-day lull to close at a record
March 27
March 27
Chinese leader Xi tells Dutch PM that restricting technology access won't stop China's advance
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advance
March 27
March 27
'Women farmers are invisible': A West African project helps them claim their rights — and land
Women play a crucial but underappreciated role in West African farming
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