Venezuela opposition leader recognized by US as election victor embarks on Latin America tour

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who the United States recognized as the…

Stock market today: Wall Street slips to kick off 2025 as Tesla drags

NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are falling Thursday to start 2025. The S&P 500 was…

Puerto Rico’s new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new…

A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world’s best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an…

Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline…

US and Boeing investigators examine the site of a deadly South Korean plane crash

SEOUL, South Korea — A team of U.S. investigators including representatives from Boeing on Tuesday examined…

Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies

CHISINAU, Moldova — On a frigid morning in Moldova’s capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces…

Zimbabwe’s new currency woes hit traditional stores while illegal night bazaars flourish

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Batsirai Pabwe picked detergents, toothpaste, snacks and some pasta among several grocery items…

China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow

HONG KONG — China’s factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, official data showed…

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try…