Why are interest rates rising when the Fed has been cutting them?
What’s shaking Wall Street seems so backwards. Swings in the bond market recently sent the yield on the 10-year Treasury ...
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job ...
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop. Retail sales rose 0.4% in December from the ...
BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive
U.K.-based oil company BP is cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide and a further 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive. In an email to staff on Thursday that has been seen by ...
Driver rams into a crowd of anti-government protesters in Serbia, seriously injuring a young woman
A driver rammed his car into a crowd and seriously injured a young woman Thursday during daily student-led protests and traffic blockades that have been held throughout ...
Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school
An 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high school in northern Slovakia on Thursday, authorities said. One other person was in critical condition, the ...
Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
Comedian and host Conan O’Brien was named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy on Thursday. O’Brien, 61, has carved out an ...
2025 Grammys to proceed with focus on wildfire relief. Here’s what you can expect
Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.
Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight security
Over 1,000 people attended a memorial ceremony Thursday in central Paris for the founder of France’s main far-right party, ...
How about that?! Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with a booing Australian Open crowd
Danielle Collins got into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player on Thursday night, blowing kisses to the ...
Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows
Worries about everyday expenses helped return President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. But with his second term quickly approaching, many U.S. adults are skeptical about ...
Sunny and Seasonable Thursday Ahead
A shortwave trough brought a few showers late last night and early this morning, however high pressure will take over along with winds transitioning out of the NW and ...