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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.

Newly released satellite images appear to confirm Iran's claim that it struck two Amazon Web Services data centers in Bahrain earlier in July.

The townspeople of St. Mary's can breathe a sigh of relief. They are finally getting rid of the foul smell of rotten fish that has for years - when the wind blows their way - wafted over their tiny community in Canada 's easternmost province.

Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer ...

Starbucks shares soared Wednesday after the coffee giant reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit and raised its financial outlook for the year.

Top White House officials visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday to convince hesitant Senate Republicans to back the House's $95 billion plan for a filibuster-proof budget reconciliation package and to kickstart the process before leaving for August ...

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, though Chairman Kevin Warsh faced pressure from fellow central bankers to curb inflation by increasing rates even as President Trump demands cuts.

The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on two entities used by Iran to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech.

Pop star Beyonce has taken full ownership of SirDavis American Whisky, ending a partnership with French luxury conglomerate Moet Hennessy that produced the brand in 2024.