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British banks expect weaker mortgage demand, BoE survey shows
British banks expect weaker mortgage demand, BoE survey shows

LONDON, UK: British banks are bracing for a slowdown in borrowing at the start of 2026, with lenders expecting weaker demand for mortgages...

Global tourism spending rose in 2025 as US visits declined
Global tourism spending rose in 2025 as US visits declined

MADRID, Spain: Global tourism continued to expand in 2025, but the United States moved against the trend, recording fewer foreign visitors...

Google turns Gemini chatbot into shopping tool with retailers
Google turns Gemini chatbot into shopping tool with retailers

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Google is pushing its AI chatbot deeper into online shopping, unveiling new partnerships with major retailers...

China posts record trade surplus as exports offset U.S. slump
China posts record trade surplus as exports offset U.S. slump

HONG KONG: China closed 2025 with its largest trade surplus on record, underscoring how exports to the rest of the world have cushioned...

U.S. stock markets retreat ahead of weekend
U.S. stock markets retreat ahead of weekend

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were unwanted Friday as President Donald Trump poured cold water on the potential appointment of National...

Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14
Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14

AUSTIN, Texas: Tesla will stop offering its full self-driving software as a one-time purchase and switch exclusively to a monthly subscription...

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Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing
Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: After years of expansion fueled by debt and rising pressure from cautious luxury shoppers, Saks Global has...

US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return
US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year,...

Reports: Packers extend Matt LaFleur on multiyear contract
Reports: Packers extend Matt LaFleur on multiyear contract

(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Green Bay Packers have agreed with...

Two-time All-Star RHP Ryan Pressly announces retirement
Two-time All-Star RHP Ryan Pressly announces retirement

(Photo credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images) Former All-Star relief pitcher Ryan Pressly announced his retirement Saturday, putting...

Cubs to honor 2016 champions with monument at Wrigley
Cubs to honor 2016 champions with monument at Wrigley

(Photo credit: Coloradoan library via Imagn Content Services, LLC) The Chicago Cubs will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their...

No. 13 Illinois handles Minnesota for 7th straight win
No. 13 Illinois handles Minnesota for 7th straight win

(Photo credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images) Zvonimir Ivisic had 18 points and nine rebounds and Keaton Wagler added 17 points as No....