The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.

The U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania next week to highlight his efforts to reduce inflation.

Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders.

Russian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic and bilateral ties.

Starting online at 9 p.m. CST on Thursday and in stores at 6 a.m. CST on Friday, fans can get a range of candles from new exclusives to old favorites.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.

President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo.

At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

The attorney for two teams suing NASCAR has described series chairman Jim France as a "brick wall" in negotiations over a new revenue-sharing model.

Minutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk.

The U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington.

Americans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024.

The end of 2025 is near.

Overnight accommodations at the Grand Canyon's South Rim won't be available starting Saturday.

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record.

President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency.

Lebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel.

A lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over a fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes.

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year featured a stage design resembling a giant PlayStation controller.

OpenAI is set to award $40.5 million to over 200 nonprofits by the end of the year.

The end of 2025 is almost upon us.

Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers.

Iran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy.

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years.

More than a decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished, the mystery remains unsolved.

U.S. stocks rose near their record levels.

Southeast Asia has been hit by unusually severe floods this year, with late storms killing more than 1,400 people and leaving hundreds missing across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed his signature crime legislation, his office announced Tuesday.

Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny.

The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws.

The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.

Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged a historic $6.25 billion on Tuesday to provide an incentive to families to adopt new investment accounts for children.

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion.

Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police.

Hong Kong is mourning after a high-rise fire killed at least 156 people even as anger mounts over building safety lapses and government oversight.

A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.

Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays.

India’s telecoms ministry has ordered smartphone manufacturers to install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices.

The U.S. stock market held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized.

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year.

The Transportation Security Administration has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February.

New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours.

Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies have extended a nearly two-month swoon, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued.

Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.

Airbus is inspecting panels on its A320 jets after quality control issues surfaced.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget.

Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.

Missouri has become the latest state to launch sports betting.

U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s rally, as bitcoin fell sharply again.

With votes from about 57% of polling places counted in Honduras, preliminary and partial results showed conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading the presidential contest early Monday and the governing party trailing.

A new type of lens approved by the FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children.

Shoppers scoured for deals everything from electronics to clothing on Cyber Monday, delivering strong sales for online retailers and capping a five-day spending spree that kicked off on Thanksgiving.

You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists.

Hondurans are buzzing about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent involvement in their presidential election.

The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month.

Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea.

Small businesses across San Antonio say they’re feeling the squeeze from increased tariffs and rising prices — and many are counting on the community to show up for Small Business Saturday.

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.

Chain stores have Black Friday.

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month.

For some, camping overnight for Black Friday deals may be a fading tradition, but for independent record shops, the day still draws passionate crowds and business like no other.

Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year.

The economic picture hasn’t looked very rosy.

Wall Street rose for a fifth straight day to put the wraps on a volatile month.

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years.

Hong Kong firefighters have found dozens more bodies in a high-rise complex after a massive fire engulfed seven buildings.

UPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs.

Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents.

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era.

Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.

Asian shares are higher, taking their cue from Wall Street's rise.

The latest Pickup Lines segment features Bill Miller Bar-B-Q CEO Jim Guy Egbert and Whataburger corporate chef James Sanchez.

The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults.

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nadsaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products.

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer.

From pink-hued luxury tacos to cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, entrepreneurs in San Antonio are launching diverse startups with help from an array of free local resources and funding opportunities.

It's a tough time to be looking for a job.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case.

Britain’s Labour government is seeking to shift the political narrative with a tax-raising budget aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing child poverty.

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight day, led by solid gains for technology companies.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices.

The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources.

Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated.

Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided days after an eruption.

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation.