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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19
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The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company. Hearing …
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By MARK SHERMAN
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1/10/25
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Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia's oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
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The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine. But Western governments and sanctions experts say Moscow has resorted to …
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By DAVID McHUGH
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1/10/25
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The Latest: The Supreme Court to consider a possible TikTok ban
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The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court. The justices largely hold the app’s fate in their hands as they hear the case Friday. The popular social media platform says the …
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1/10/25
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Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it's up to Trump whether to keep them
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President Joe Biden's administration says it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector over its war in Ukraine. The Biden administration bills the sanctions announced …
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By AAMER MADHANI
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1/10/25
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NBC's Jacob Soboroff finds the burnt-out home where he grew up, as wildfire stories turn personal
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The rows of burnt-out homes were shocking enough, until NBC News' Jacob Soboroff came upon the Pacific Palisades house where he had grown up. Only the remnants of a chimney and brick wall remained. …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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1/10/25
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Honda Civic hybrid, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID. Buzz win 2025 North American vehicle awards
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The Honda Civic hybrid won the 2025 North American Car of the Year award, while the Ford Ranger took the crown for the truck honors, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz won the utility award. The prestigious …
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By ALEXA ST. JOHN
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1/10/25
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Walgreens tops Wall Street's expectations as drugstore chain continues turnaround plan
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Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter, but the drugstore chain lost $265 million as it closed U.S. stores and continued work to revive its business. The company has been beset …
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By TOM MURPHY
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1/10/25
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Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short-term rentals
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Greek lawmakers are debating legislation to regulate short-term rentals. The changes would include banning the use of windowless basements and storerooms while introducing safety and operational …
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By DEREK GATOPOULOS
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1/10/25
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Constellation buying Calpine in $26.6 billion deal that would join two huge US power companies
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Constellation is buying power natural gas and geothermal power provider Calpine in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $16.4 billion, joining together two of the country’s biggest power …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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1/10/25
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Busy holiday travel season fuels big fourth quarter for Delta
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Delta Air Lines fourth-quarter results topped analysts’ expectations as travel demand was strong during the crucial holiday period. Delta also benefited from a drop in fuel costs during the …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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1/10/25
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The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here's what to know about the case
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The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court. The justices largely hold the app’s fate in their hands as they hear the case Friday. The popular social media platform says the …
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
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1/10/25
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US economy likely added 153,000 jobs last month, returning to normal after strike and hurricanes
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Getting a clear view of the U.S. job market hasn’t been easy the past few months. Hurricanes and a big strike at Boeing threw off the October jobs numbers, pushing them down and setting up a …
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By PAUL WISEMAN
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1/10/25
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Tanker hit by Houthi rebels that threatened a Red Sea oil spill has been salvaged
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An oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea and threatened a massive oil spill has been “successfully” salvaged. That's according a security firm's statement Friday. The Sounion had been a …
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By JON GAMBRELL
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1/10/25
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Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region
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Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates …
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By STEPHEN McGRATH and AUREL OBREJA
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1/10/25
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How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California's home insurance market
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The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing …
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By TRÂN NGUYỄN
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1/9/25
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How to help those affected by the California wildfires
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Major fires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least five people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of structures. Here are some of the organizations accepting …
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By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA
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1/9/25
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New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state. In a statement Thursday, Hochul said she …
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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
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1/9/25
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Here's what you need to know about credit card defaults
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Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest amount in 14 years. U.S. credit card defaults jumped to a record number of $46 billion from January through September 2024, …
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By ADRIANA MORGA
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1/9/25
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Kentucky reaches $110 million deal with Kroger to settle its opioid lawsuit
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Kentucky's attorney general says the state will receive $110 million to settle its lawsuit accusing one of the nation's largest grocery chains of helping fuel the opioid epidemic. The money from the …
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By BRUCE SCHREINER
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1/9/25
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Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party. That's amplifying concerns …
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By VANESSA GERA
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1/9/25
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