Trump suggests tariffs can help solve rising childcare costs in major economic speech

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump suggested to business leaders Thursday that his plans to…

US government is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs

The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue…

Argentine Senate passes pension spending increase in a blow to President Milei’s radical austerity

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Senate on Thursday defied the government to approve an increase to…

South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Senate on Thursday started its homework assignment of coming up…

Canada’s largest railroads have come to a full stop. Here’s what you need to know

TORONTO — Canada’s two largest railroads have ground to a halt after an ongoing labor dispute…

Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday repeatedly swerved from a message focused on…

Tribe and environmental groups urge Wisconsin officials to rule against relocating pipeline

MADISON, Wis. — A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials Thursday to reject plans to…

Harris zeroes in on high food prices as inflation plays a big role in the presidential race

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign…

China’s exports grow 7% in July, under forecasts, while imports gain momentum

BANGKOK — China’s exports rose 7% in July from a year earlier, below economists’ forecasts for…

Air New Zealand scraps its 2030 carbon emissions target, saying solutions are costly and scarce

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Air New Zealand scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets on Tuesday,…