Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?

BANGKOK — Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump have announced plans for technology and…

Canada’s finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after…

US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat belts

DETROIT — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have…

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

NEW YORK — Former talk show host Carlos Watson was sentenced Monday to nearly 10 years…

TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it’s sold

WASHINGTON — TikTok on Monday asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis…

The US Census Bureau is adding refugees to its immigrant count

The U.S. Census Bureau is changing how it counts immigrants in annual estimates by including more…

Stock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve’s meeting

NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes drifted amid mixed trading Monday, ahead of this week’s upcoming…

Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns

At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer’s warehouse…

Sri Lanka’s president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit

NEW DELHI — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister…

Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ this holiday season

After the busy Black Friday holiday weekend, Kristen Tarnol, owner of Emerald City Gifts in Studio…