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Michael and Susan Dell have pledged $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for at least 25 million American children, marking one of the largest charitable donations in the nation’s recent history. The funds will support so called “Trump Accounts,” a program set to launch in 2026, which allows parents to manage investment accounts on behalf … Read more
US stocks sank on Monday as investors pulled back from risk assets and the late November rebound hit resistance on the first trading day of December. Major indexes slid in early trading, led by declines in technology shares and a deepening bitcoin slump, widening concerns that a typically strong month for equities may not follow … Read more
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the Alina Habba disqualification, ruling that former President Donald Trump’s nominee cannot serve as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor in either an acting or permanent capacity. The decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a lower court’s finding that the administration improperly attempted … Read more
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday issued a renewed message of gratitude to former US President Donald Trump following what Ukrainian officials described as constructive peace negotiations in Florida this past weekend. Zelensky said the talks between US and Ukrainian envoys offered a “path toward dialogue with a clear focus on Ukraine’s sovereignty … Read more
LONDON — European markets opened the final month of the year in negative territory Monday, with defense stocks leading declines as investors assessed renewed momentum in peace negotiations over Ukraine and awaited signals from the US Federal Reserve. The Stoxx 600 slipped about 0.3 percent shortly after markets opened in London, extending pressure that had … Read more
SEOUL — South Korea exports rose sharply in November, surprising analysts and continuing a strong streak of trade growth. Exports climbed eight point four percent from a year earlier to US$61.04 billion, according to data released Monday by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The surge was led by a record high in semiconductor … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Vanessa Hudgens gives birth to second baby, the actress announced Saturday, sharing a hospital photo and a brief message describing the experience as a “wild ride.” The “High School Musical” alum posted an image of herself in a hospital bed with monitors attached, holding hands with husband Cole Tucker, a former Major … Read more
Thousands of flights were disrupted this weekend after Airbus moved to ground a large portion of its fleet when it discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers. The policy led to what officials described as one of the largest groundings in commercial aviation history. Airbus said it identified the problem … Read more
The US State Department said Friday it had significantly expanded its capacity at the US Embassy in Seoul to process more business visa applications from South Koreans. The move comes after a September immigration raid on a major South Korean run factory in Georgia sparked outrage in Seoul and concerns that foreign investment could dry … Read more
BRUSSELS — Google on Friday formally withdrew its antitrust complaint against Microsoft over cloud computing practices, a week after the European Commission (EC) launched an investigation into market dominance in the cloud sector. The move signals a shift from company specific grievances to broader regulatory scrutiny under Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Google said it was … Read more
