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U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist
Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryers
Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open Argentina’s protectionist economy, unnerving domestic industryFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Millions across U.S. under winter storm warnings
Over 34 million Americans are under winter storm warnings as heavy wind and snow blanket the Midwest through the East Coast. According to FlightAware, more than 2,000 U.S. flights were canceled due ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights
The Washington, D.C., area had the bulk of the day's cancellations from the winter storm.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Latest news on 4 viruses on the rise across the U.S.
Cases of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus appear to be on the rise in the U.S. as millions of Americans wrap up the holidays. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the viruses.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Heavy snow slams part of the U.S.
The northeast of the U.S. has already seen several inches of snow as temperatures fall and driving conditions worsen. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki Dementri has more from Cape May, New Jersey, and ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trudeau resigns as inflation and other economic woes keep toppling leaders around the world
The move by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a fresh sign of how inflation and other economic headwinds have hammered incumbent parties around the world in the past 12 months.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year
United States men's national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'
President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025
The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
There's a Traffic Jam Forming at U.S. Rocket Launchpads
The nation’s busiest spaceports are fielding record demand, spurring new efforts to develop launch sites in landlocked states and even at sea.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Schiff's swearing-in sets record in U.S. Senate
Sen. Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) swearing-in for a full six-year term in the upper chamber this week set a U.S. record, as the 119th Congress convened for the first time Friday. The Democrat from ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Eye Opener: Winter storm to hit much of U.S.
Millions of Americans are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast. ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America
The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
The yearlong campaign by the Japanese steelmaker for a $14.1 billion deal crashed against opposition to foreign ownership from political leaders and the United Steelworkers union.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Recovery in US car sales eases fear of economic malaise settling in
Strong purchase data to end the year reverses downward trend as lower interest rates and better deals lure buyersFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
U.S. braces for frigid temperatures, snow
Pittsburgh is already seeing snow and freezing temperatures as most of the U.S. prepares for a blast of cold air that promises extreme weather conditions for many Americans. CBS News Philadelphia's ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Britain’s economic gloom is overdone
The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growthFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024
Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
The Fallout from U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal
A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Jimmy Carter's body will lie in state at U.S. Capitol
Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls
The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
China’s Hack of U.S. Treasury Breached Sanctions Office
The cyberattack reported earlier this week reached into the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Financial Research, sections of the agency that oversee economic penalties against ...Inc. - Jan. 2 -
The Erdoğan whisperer behind Turkey’s economic pivot
Vice-president Cevdet Yılmaz has played a crucial backstage role managing the turn to financial orthodoxyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat
The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.
Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors
The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - Jan. 1
