Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire

HONOLULU — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire…

Time ticks down for negotiators at UN climate talks to find deal to curb warming and its effects

BAKU, Azerbaijan — With time running down, negotiators at the United Nations annual climate talks on…

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose sharply to a six-month high in October and back…

Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence

BELEM, Brazil — For the last few years, climate scientists, environmentalists and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…

Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery

TOKYO — Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for a fourth straight month as…

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the…

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is expected to testify in his national security trial soon

HONG KONG — The landmark national security trial of prominent Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai…

Congressional panel urges toughing the US-China trade relationship

WASHNGTON — A congressional panel has recommended that the U.S. toughen its trade relationship with Beijing,…

Starting a small business is hard. Exiting can be even harder, but planning early is the key

NEW YORK — Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a…

Stock market today: Nvidia helps pull US indexes higher

NEW YORK — Nvidia helped pulled U.S. stock indexes higher on Tuesday after they stumbled in…