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Volkswagen partners with CATL to boost China EV expansion
Volkswagen, CATL to cooperate in China on lithium battery development

WOLFSBURG, Germany: Volkswagen is strengthening its push into China's electric vehicle (EV) sector by partnering with CATL, the world's...

U.S. stock markets plummet as trade war heats up
Nasdaq Composite dives 531 points as U.S. stocks tumble

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks floundered on Thursday as new trade tariffs were imposed, and those paused were given the green light. ...

Unauthorized vapes surge: US sales hit $2.4 billion despite curbs
Illegal U.S. vape sales worth nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, data shows

LONDON, U.K.: Despite regulatory efforts, unauthorized disposable vapes continue to dominate a significant portion of the U.S. e-cigarette...

Rising costs, supply strains hit producers as US tariff deadline looms
US manufacturers see higher metal prices as tariffs near

WASHINGTON, D.C.: As the deadline for new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs approaches, manufacturers across the country are already...

EC to ease sustainability rules to boost business competitiveness
EC to pare back sustainability rules for companies, draft shows

BRUSSELS/LONDON: The European Commission is preparing to ease sustainability reporting requirements for businesses as part of a broader...

U.S. stocks end in disarray, techs boosted by Nvidia
Trump trade tariffs unsettle Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were in disarray again on Wednesday with the Standard and Poor's 500 dropping for the fifth day in...

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Pentagon to cut 5,400 jobs amid Trump’s federal workforce reduction
Pentagon to fire 5,400 workers as Trump downsizing faces backlash

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Pentagon announced this week that it will cut 5,400 jobs as part of President Donald Trump's plan to shrink the...

US oil tariff may force foreign producers to pay $10 billion annually
Trump's 10% oil tariff may cost foreign producers $10 billion annually

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A proposed 10 percent U.S. tariff on oil imports could deal a US$10 billion annual blow to foreign producers, particularly...

Crew bring history of road success to New England
Crew bring history of road success to New England

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Columbus Crew traveled well last season and look to continue the trend when they...

Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner to miss Japan series vs. Dodgers
Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner to miss Japan series vs. Dodgers

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for next month's...

Angels SS Zach Neto (shoulder) will miss Opening Day
Angels SS Zach Neto (shoulder) will miss Opening Day

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto won't be ready for Opening Day due to his recovery...

Spring training roundup: Prospects help Red Sox hold off Tigers
Spring training roundup: Prospects help Red Sox hold off Tigers

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images) Marcelo Mayer went 3-for-3 with an RBI triple and a two-run home run, Roman Anthony added...

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