Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win

WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve official gave a lengthy defense of the central bank’s political independence…

South African government says it won’t help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s government says it will not help about 4,000 illegal miners inside a…

Stock market today: World shares are mixed after Wall Street’s mixed finish, as dollar surges

BANGKOK — Shares rose in European trading after a retreat in Asia on Thursday following a…

One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience

LONDON — If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try. You might have…

Flurry of contract deals come as railroads, unions see Trump’s election looming over talks

OMAHA, Neb. — The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more…

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

MILAN — Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink in 2025 for the…

Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for products

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s royal court said Wednesday it will phase out a labeling system dating…

On the eve of Oscars honor, James Bond producers reflect on legacy and future of 007

For the late James Bond producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award…

Federal judge denies request to block measure revoking Arkansas casino license

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has denied an effort to temporarily block enforcement of…

NYC bans forcing tenants to pay real estate brokers hired by landlords

NEW YORK — Mandatory broker fees, an unusual feature of New York City apartment hunting long…