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China will begin levying steep tariffs on a wide range of dairy products imported from the European Union after concluding that EU subsidies have harmed domestic producers, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday. The duties, which vary between 21.9% and 42.7%, are scheduled to take effect on April 23. The ministry said the exact rate […]
Consumers looking for a place to park short-term savings can still capture annual percentage yields (APYs) above 4% in today’s money market account (MMA) market, even as broad deposit rates trend lower. The highest nationally available yield sits near 4.25% APY, well above the current average of 0.58% APY reported by the Federal Deposit Insurance […]
Phoenix, Ariz. — Vice President JD Vance brought Turning Point USA’s four-day AmericaFest convention to a close on Sunday, emphasizing Christian values, tougher immigration enforcement and an expanded “America First” platform as he addressed thousands of activists gathered at the Phoenix Convention Center. The appearance marked the first AmericaFest held since the September assassination of […]
An investigation is underway after video footage captured an alleged shoplifter drawing a handgun on a police officer inside a Walmart store on December 21, 2025. The brief clip, obtained by ABC News, depicts a tense confrontation in one of the retail giant’s aisles moments after the officer approached the individual on suspicion of theft. According to […]
The third chapter in James Cameron’s science-fiction saga delivered a muted domestic debut, generating an estimated $88 million from Friday through Sunday in North American theaters. Pre-release projections had pointed to a launch between $110 million and $125 million, leaving the new film well short of industry expectations. Disney’s release, officially titled “Avatar: Fire and […]
The average interest rate on a home equity line of credit (HELOC) has fallen for the third consecutive week, providing homeowners with a lower-cost way to access cash as the year ends. Nationally, the typical HELOC now carries a 7.44% annual percentage rate, according to data firm Curinos. The figure reflects applicants who hold at […]
A video segment broadcast by ABC News Live features a scuba-diving Santa Claus descending into the clear waters of the Florida Keys, marking an eye-catching start to the network’s seasonal coverage. The brief clip shows an individual dressed in the familiar red suit and hat, equipped with standard diving gear, submerging below the surface during […]
Nvidia’s market capitalization recently reached approximately $4.4 trillion, making the chip designer one of the most valuable companies in the world. The rapid ascent has attracted a growing group of short sellers who outline five principal threats to the firm’s business model and share price. Each claim is paired with data or public statements that […]
Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban maintains an unusually high cash position, a strategy he says protects his wealth and preserves the flexibility to seize opportunities when markets turn volatile. His approach contrasts with the common advice promoted by many personal-finance influencers, who encourage putting most surplus income into stocks, bonds or other long-term assets. Keeping […]
San Francisco, CA — Alphabet subsidiary Waymo has suspended its fully driverless ride-hail service across the San Francisco Bay Area after a widespread power failure stranded thousands of residents and appeared to immobilize several of the company’s autonomous vehicles on city streets. A spokesperson said the pause began Saturday afternoon, shortly after electricity interruptions started […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is rapidly unwinding several headline-grabbing enforcement actions against major digital-asset firms following a leadership change under President Donald Trump. Recent court filings and public statements show the agency abandoning or suspending lawsuits that had once defined its hard-line approach to cryptocurrency oversight. Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, appointed chair […]
The 2003 holiday comedy “Elf” offers an unexpected window into today’s housing market, underscoring how steep costs can shape financial choices in New York City and beyond. Fictional address, real-world prices In the film, children’s book editor Walter Hobbs, his wife Emily and their son Michael live at 55 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper […]