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China Warns 'No One Will Win' After Trump Vows To Impose New Tariffs On Top Trade Partners

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy disputed Trump's assertion that officials reneged on pledges to execute drug dealers for sending fentanyl in the the U.S.

Retailer Kohl's Says It Is Taking 'Aggressive Action' After Sales Plunge Nearly 10%
Kohl's reported a significant sales decline in the third quarter of 2024, with net sales down 8.8 percent and comparable sales falling 9.3 percent.
Brazil's Antitrust Regulator Wants Apple To Remove Restrictions On In-App Payments
The antitrust regulator of Brazil wanted Apple to life in-app restrictions on payments.
US Lawmakers Warn Hong Kong Becoming Financial Crime Hub
US lawmakers urged the government Monday to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its "increasing role" in money laundering, sanctions evasions and reported funneling of banned technology to Russia.
Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'
French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France.
Rate Cut Consideration In December 'Reasonable': Fed's Kashkari
Federal Reserve's Kashkari cutting interest rates in December is "reasonable."
Rivian Gets Conditional Approval For $6.6B DOE Loan For New Georgia EV Plant
Rivian will be building its Georgia plant under a conditional loan from the DOE.
World's Oldest Man Dies At 112 'Surrounded By Music And Love'
John Alfred Tinniswood died Monday at a care facility in Southport, England.
Bluesky Faces EU Scrutiny Over Disclosure Failures
The European Commission, the EU's executive body, had contacted the 27 national governments to check "if they can find any trace of Bluesky," including locating an EU-based office.

Here's How Much Money Blue States Opposing Trump Could Lose, If His Border Czar Follows Through On His Threats

Tom Homan promised to withhold federal funds from states and municipalities that do not cooperate with its mass deportation initiatives.

Economy in Focus

Mounting Economic Costs Of India's Killer Smog
Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal To Close Two Plants In France: Unions
Russian Ruble Hits Lowest Level Against Dollar Since March 2022

War in Ukraine

Russia Pummels Ukraine With 'Record' Drone Barrage
Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions over Russian missile threats and hints Moscow could strike European cities.
Ukraine Says Cannot Meet Landmine Destruction Pledge Due To Russia Invasion
Ukraine will not fulfil a commitment to destroy a stockpile of around 6 million landmines left over from the Soviet Union because of Russia's invasion, a defence official said on Tuesday.
Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Oil Energy Facility: Kyiv Source
Ukrainian drones hit a fuel and energy facility in the Russian region of Kaluga, a source in Ukrainian military intelligence said Monday, in Kyiv's latest attack on Moscow's energy sites.
Key Trump Pick Calls For End To Escalation In Ukraine
US President-elect Donald Trump's top security advisor called on Sunday for an end to the escalation of the war between Ukraine and Russia, and for both parties to come to the negotiating table.

WisdomTree Files For $XRP ETF In Delaware, Sends Token Price Higher

WisdomTree has joined the list of companies taking the first step toward hopefully issuing an $XRP ETF, causing the token's price to climb and raising hopes for the altcoin's future growth.

Lawyer Francis S. Ryu is helping SMBs avoid litigious matters.

Avoid Litigation Surprises With A Trusted Lawyer By Your Side: How Francis S. Ryu Empowers SMB Owners

According to Francis S. Ryu, the founder of Ryu Law Firm with more than 30 years of litigation experience, "being sued as a business in California is likely unavoidable."

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