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Global automakers face disruption as US tariffs set to take effect
US auto tariffs shake global industry as price hikes, job losses loom

BERLIN/DETROIT: Automakers worldwide are bracing for the impact of sweeping new U.S. tariffs that could reshape global vehicle production...

Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar in $1 billion exit deal
Dollar Tree offloads struggling Family Dollar chain for $1 billion

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: Dollar Tree is cutting ties with its struggling Family Dollar chain in a US$1 billion deal that marks the...

BYD aims to double overseas EV sales to 800,000 in 2025
BYD looks to raise overseas sales to 800,000 this year, chairman says

SHANGHAI, China: As global demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, China's BYD is looking to double its overseas sales to over...

To meet US AI energy surge, Schneider Electric invests $700 million
Schneider Electric to invest over $700 million in US to power AI boom

ANDOVER, Massachusetts: As artificial intelligence drives up energy demand across the United States, Schneider Electric is making a...

Americans grow gloomy on finances as confidence declines further
US consumer confidence hits 12-year low amid tariff, inflation worries

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. consumer confidence continued to drop in 2025, hitting its lowest level in 12 years as more Americans worry...

Waymo gears up for driverless expansion in Washington, D.C.
Waymo aims for 2026 self-driving ride-hailing launch in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Alphabet's self-driving division Waymo is preparing to expand its driverless ride-hailing footprint to the heart...

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BYD aims to double overseas EV sales to 800,000 in 2025
BYD looks to raise overseas sales to 800,000 this year, chairman says

SHANGHAI, China: As global demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, China's BYD is looking to double its overseas sales to over...

FBI probing increased violence against Tesla
FBI says it is probing 'increase in violent activity toward Tesla'

WASHINGTON, D.C: FBI Director Kash Patel said this week the bureau was probing what he called the increase in violent activity toward...

Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers look to add to Braves' troubles
Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers look to add to Braves' troubles

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) Opposites will attract Monday night when the red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers host the...

Sellout crowd awaits as A's make Sacramento debut against Cubs
Sellout crowd awaits as A's make Sacramento debut against Cubs

(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images) The Athletics formally begin the home portion of their Sacramento era when they host the...

Nationals look to continue power surge in series opener vs. Jays
Nationals look to continue power surge in series opener vs. Jays

(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) The notion that the Washington Nationals have turned on the power switch will be tested...

Twins eye first win of '25, open series at White Sox
Twins eye first win of '25, open series at White Sox

(Photo credit: Jonah Hinebaugh/The News-Press/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) After a dreadful season-opening...