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Bank of America sees mortgage surge as rates drop, inventory rises
Bank of America mortgage applications jumped 80% in Q1

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A drop in mortgage rates and more housing inventory helped drive a surge in mortgage activity at Bank of America...

Would like to cease funding for NPR, PBS, Trump says
Trump says he would like to see funding end for NPR, PBS

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump said this week he would work to see federal funding end for news outlets NPR and PBS....

Coffee prices set to soar as bean costs and supply woes mount
Coming to a store near you: double-digit coffee price hikes

LONDON/NEW YORK CITY: A cup of coffee could soon cost you a lot more. Roasters worldwide are warning of double-digit price hikes as...

U.S. stocks close mixed Monday on eve of trade war escalation
Dow Jones jumps 418 points despite approaching trade tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Industrial stocks advanced while the tech sector was under considerable prressure Monday as Liberation Day, approaches....

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...

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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...

MLB roundup: Carson Kelly (cycle), Cubs spoil A's home opener
MLB roundup: Carson Kelly (cycle), Cubs spoil A's home opener

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Michael Busch christened Sutter Health Park as a major league stadium with a first-inning...

Carson Kelly (cycle), Cubs ruin Athletics' Sacramento opener
Carson Kelly (cycle), Cubs ruin Athletics' Sacramento opener

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Michael Busch christened Sutter Health Park as a major league stadium with a first-inning...

Reports: Red Sox sign Garrett Crochet to $170 million extension
Reports: Red Sox sign Garrett Crochet to $170 million extension

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images) The Boston Red Sox agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension, according to multiple...

White Sox top Twins with six no-hit innings from Martin Perez
White Sox top Twins with six no-hit innings from Martin Perez

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Martin Perez threw six no-hit innings and Andrew Vaughn, Andrew Benintendi and Michael A....

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