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Trump signs order to boost skilled trades, shift from college degrees
Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand job training for skilled trades this week, shifting focus...

US SC judges question California’s power to set rigid emission rules
US Supreme Court signals support for fuel producers in emissions case

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed open to letting fuel companies challenge California's strict vehicle...

US government fast-tracks energy, mining permits on federal lands
Trump move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will create a fast-track approval process for energy and mining...

Israeli prime minister hosts 80 international diplomats
Netanyahu on the defensive as dozens die in Gaza

JERUSALEM - More than 80 ambassadors and heads of mission from across the world were addressed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

US lawmakers subpoena Chinese telecom giants over security fears
US lawmakers subpoena China telecom giants over security concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. lawmakers are turning up the heat on China's biggest telecom firms, issuing subpoenas to compel their cooperation...

EU drugmakers demand higher prices to boost innovation
European pharma firms for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariffs

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European pharmaceutical companies are pushing for higher drug prices across the EU, warning that current pricing...

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U.S. stocks in demand as Lutnick lauds of trade deal
Single trade deal propels Wall Street higher, Dow Jones adds 300 points

NEW YORK, New York - A single potential U.S. trade deal set markets alight Tuesday with all the major indices gaining ground. I have...

RWE halts US offshore wind plans amid regulatory uncertainty
RWE has stopped offshore wind activities in United States

FRANKFURT, Germany: German energy giant RWE has paused its offshore wind operations in the United States, citing ongoing regulatory...

US, India progress toward major trade deal covering 19 sectors
US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and India are advancing talks on a wide-ranging trade agreement that would cover 19 key areas,...

Toyota sets March sales record as North American buyers rush in
Toyota's March overseas sales peak with North American sales

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota's overseas sales surged to a new March record, driven largely by a rush of North American buyers ahead of newly...

Wall Street on edge, industrials gain while techs slide
U.S. stock markets open week with mixed performances

NEW YORK, New York - Uncertainty about trade negotiations between the United States and China kept investors and traders on edge Monday...

US new home sales jump as buyers seize lower rates in March
US new home sales jump in March; supply still rising

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. rose more than expected in March as buyers rushed to take advantage...

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