China Sanctions US Firms Days Before Trump-Xi Summit
Beijing's commerce ministry defends new curbs as Washington presses trade grievances ahead of planned leaders' meeting.
BEIJING — China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday defended a new round of sanctions targeting American companies, arguing the measures were a lawful response to Washington's own restrictions. The ministry said the curbs protected Chinese national interests. The sanctions, announced earlier in the week, add several...
Justice Department Sues Massachusetts Over Anti-ICE Law
The Trump administration challenges Governor Maura Healey's legislation limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
The US Department of Justice moved Friday to challenge Massachusetts' newly signed law restricting state and local cooperation with Immigration and Customs...
US Job Growth Falls Below 100,000 in July as Tariffs Cool Hiring
The Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls report shows modest gains and steady unemployment, strengthening expectations for a September Fed rate cut.
The US economy added fewer than 100,000 jobs in July, according to the Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls report released Friday. The unemployment rate held...
Bitcoin Surges Toward $70,000 on Institutional ETF Demand
Renewed spot ETF inflows and expectations of Fed rate cuts drive the cryptocurrency's weekly rebound above $64,000.
NEW YORK — Bitcoin extended its recovery toward $70,000 on Friday, building on a rebound above $64,000 earlier this week as institutional buyers returned to...
West Nile Cases Surge as Peak Mosquito Season Grips US
The CDC reports rising infections across multiple states, with Texas, Arizona, and California among the hardest hit. Health officials urge residents to use repellent and eliminate standing water.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that human West Nile virus infections continued to rise across multiple states as peak...
Wrexham Sign Whiteman as Championship Squad Takes Shape
The Welsh club adds experienced midfielder Ben Whiteman ahead of their debut season in English football's second tier.
WREXHAM — Wrexham AFC confirmed the signing of midfielder Ben Whiteman on Thursday as the newly promoted Welsh club strengthened its squad ahead of the...
Amazon Sets September 2026 Theatrical Release for 'Mirzapur: The Movie'
The streaming crime saga makes its big-screen debut with a new trailer confirming the cinema outing for the franchise.
Amazon Prime Video released the full trailer for 'Mirzapur: The Movie' on Friday, confirming a September 2026 theatrical release for the film adaptation of...
Breweries Mark International Beer Day With Promotions, Charity Fundraisers
Taprooms across the US, UK and Australia launched limited releases and community events on August 7, capitalizing on growing interest in craft beverages.
Breweries, taprooms and pubs across the world marked International Beer Day on Friday, using the annual first-Friday-of-August celebration to launch...
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