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The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.

The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.

In a lawsuit, the state's attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had "repeatedly and persistently" failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job.

A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region's climate goals.

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The streaming service now has about 30 video podcasts lined up for 2026, including the influential radio show "The Breakfast Club."

A backlog of government economic data is set to ease, but disagreement on the country's economic outlook could linger.

Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump's policies.

November's job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision in January.

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.