Asian shares have advanced after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.

A new Black-owned restaurant is creating a buzz around the Houston area following its grand opening on Sunday.

The White House Correspondents Association says it is disturbed that no reporters from either The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were allowed on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East on Monday.

House Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill.

McDonald’s says it plans to hire up to 375,000 U.S. restaurant employees this summer as part of its biggest hiring push in years.

President Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief.

House Republicans have proposed cutting billions of dollars in funding for Biden-era climate and environmental programs, including clean energy tax credits.

The federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with President Donald Trump’s directives for the agency.

Sen. Rand Paul says resistance to President Donald Trump’s trade wars has sprung up in Kentucky from a cross-section of business sectors.

American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days.

A Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday.

Georgia has become the second state to provide a legal protections to the manufacturer of a popular weed killer.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments.

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.

U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90 day pause so they can keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.

U.S. stocks rallied after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.

A new study shows that people Zepbound lost about 50% more weight than those using Wegovy.

Federal officials say at least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several items.

The Trump administration has fired the nation’s top copyright official, Shira Perlmutter.

Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” are dominating the North American box office charts again.

President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.

A global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the island attempts to strengthen its fragile economy.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks.”.

Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles enhanced by unsuspected ally: artificial intelligence.

The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retaliating.

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco posted first-quarter profits of $26 billion, down 4.6% from the prior year.

Perhaps as much as ever, all eyes in the movie world will be on the 78th Cannes Film Festival when it gets underway Tuesday in the South of France.

As gold prices soar to record highs resulting from global economic jitters, hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars’ worth of gold are circulating through the doors of the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in downtown Los Angeles on any given day.

The Republican Party is trying to figure out what it stands for in terms of economic policy during the second Trump administration.

Saudi Arabia wants U.S. help developing its own civil nuclear program, and the Trump administration says it’s “very excited” at the prospect.

A Spring small business owner faces potential closure after cybercriminals siphoned nearly $20,000 from her business bank account, despite following standard security protocols.

Google will pay $1.4 billion to Texas to settle claims the company collected data on users without permission.

The U.S. is on track to run out of money to pay its bills as early as August without congressional action.

Recruiting women into construction and manufacturing has for years been a painstaking but broadly popular effort to address persistent labor shortages.

U.S. officials have approved the first cervical cancer test that allows women to collect their own sample at home.

Travel technology company Expedia Group says reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.

A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has caused some businesses to cut back on hiring and spending, threatening to slow the economy, but he added that it’s not yet clear whether the central bank should cut its key interest rate.

Toy dolls have become the latest rhetorical poster child for President Donald Trump's tariffs crusade.

A former CEO of the nation’s largest waste management company who currently serves on the FedEx board of directors will take over control of the U.S. Postal Service.

The air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport lost their radar Friday morning for the second time in two weeks.

The way President Donald Trump sees it, beating China in a trade war should be easy.

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as Wall Street and other financial markets wait for a highly anticipated meeting on Saturday between China and the United States on trade.

Commercial fishermen are eager to see if President Donald Trump's command to shed federal fishing regulations will boost one of the nation's oldest industries.

China has reported that its exports rose 8% in April from the year before, much faster than most economists had been expecting.

An asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities.

The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics.

The Trump administration has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.

The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves.

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. held steady this week, not far from its highest levels this year, but below where it was a year ago.

Turkey's president and Iraq's prime minister reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate against security threats, including against Kurdish militants based on Iraqi territory.

The European Union has published a list of U.S. imports to target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

India and Pakistan have fought three full-scale wars since they gained independence from Britain in 1947.

Melinda French Gates says she and her ex-husband, Bill Gates, always intended for the foundation they started together to spend down all of its resources rather than to exist in perpetuity.

Bill Gates is pledging 99% of his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will spend it all within 20 years.

In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global health.

Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation.

As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.

Indian airlines have canceled hundreds of flights from more than two dozen airports until Saturday amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on British autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal.

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo has reported a 43% decline in profit for the fiscal year through March, but promised a turnaround as its Switch console upgrade goes on sale in June.

New Zealand is still one of a few countries in the world where sheep outnumber people.

Japan’s top automaker Toyota is reporting record sales for the fiscal year through March, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal.

Long-haul carrier Emirates has reported it earned annual profits of $5.2 billion.

The Bank of England is cutting its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration.

U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs between the two countries.

The East Houston Civic Club brought new life to Bella Loli Garden Shop on Mesa Road with a vibrant makeover. Local volunteers rolled up their sleeves to paint, plant, and refresh the shop, turning it into a welcoming community oasis. This transformation is just the beginning, as the Civic Club continues its mission to uplift local businesses and bring neighbors together.

Federal officials have released images showing a helicopter as it broke apart midair and crashed in New York last month, killing six people.

Missouri is poised to become the first state to repeal a common tax on profits from stocks and real estate sales.

Consumer and environmental groups are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices.

Google is partnering with Elementl Power on three project sites for advanced nuclear energy amid the rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence, the companies said Wednesday.

The more President Donald Trump talks about his efforts to reach deals with America’s trading partners, the more confusing the tariff picture gets.

A deadly midair collision in January between a military helicopter and a commercial airliner, and several crashes since, have prompted officials to focus on fixing the nation’s outdated air traffic control system and hiring more controllers.

A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study.

An increasing number of American farmers are turning away from growing organic.

Disney posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service.

Sure, being on a budget limits your performance-car options.

Slovakia’s populist leader has rejected a European Union plan to halt imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027 to deprive President Vladimir Putin of revenue that helps fuel the war in Ukraine.

South Korean officials have downplayed a Czech court’s decision to put on hold an $18 billion project for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors in the country.

U.S. stocks ended a choppy day higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate alone, as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the U.S. economy.

China has rolled out a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

WeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider.

Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland.

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

The nation’s air traffic controllers union says the flight cancellations plaguing Newark Liberty International Airport in new Jersey and spilling over to U.S. airports can be traced to a week ago when controllers temporarily lost contact with planes.

Animal welfare officers faced the grisly task of euthanizing more than 350,000 chickens by hand after they were left starving and cannibalizing each other.

Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

The Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center.

President Donald Trump says he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis.

The U.S. trade deficit soared to a monthly record of $140.5 billion in March, signaling a rush for imports from businesses and consumers alike ahead of President Donald Trump’s latest — and most sweeping — tariffs taking effect.

Rite Aid customers can expect their local store to close or change ownership in the next few months as the struggling drugstore chain goes through another bankruptcy filing.

Olympic gold medal-winning skier Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Denver, set to launch next year.

The head of Homeland Security says travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny.

Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users.

A summary of all your assets and liabilities is a crucial first step toward getting a better handle on your finances.

Britain and India have agreed on a hard-wrought free trade agreement that will reduce or eliminate tariffs on Scotch whisky and scores of other products.

Friedrich Merz’s unprecedented failure to win election as German chancellor in the first round of voting in parliament has raised doubts about his new government’s ability to carry through on plans to push Europe’s largest economy out of stagnation.