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Dow Jones edges up 20 points, Nasdaq Composite adds 217 points
U.S. stock markets finish with daily, weekly gains

NEW YORK, New York - Stocks were largely higher on Friday with all the indices notching up daily and weekly gains. Steadying the markets...

Secondhand stores may thrive despite Trump's tariff war
Second hand clothes sellers prepare to benefit from tariffs

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Stores that sell secondhand clothes, shoes, and accessories might actually benefit from President Trump's...

Motorola launches new device for emergency response
Motorola launches AI tool to cut emergency response time

CHICAGO, Illinois: Motorola Solutions rolled out a new multi-functional device aimed at streamlining emergency response for law enforcement...

Vietnam tightens oversight on exports to prevent illegal transhipment
Vietnam clamps down on fraud on US exports, document shows

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam's government has ordered stricter oversight of goods headed to the United States and other major markets, aiming...

Japan posts trade deficit overall but surplus with US
Japan reports $63 billion trade surplus with US as it talks tariffs

TOKYO, Japan: Japan had a trade deficit in the past fiscal year, but made a trade surplus with the U.S., the Finance Ministry said...

Nasdaq Composite climbs 458 points
Tech stocks lead further advances on Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks made ground on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was meeting with China soon. The...

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US President Donald Trump targets college accreditation process in executive order
US President Donald Trump targets college accreditation process in executive order

Washington, DC [US], April 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump targeted the college accreditation process in a new executive order...

I study local government and Hurricane Helene forced me from my home - here's how rural towns and counties in North Carolina and beyond cooperate to rebuild
I study local government and Hurricane Helene forced me from my home - here's how rural towns and counties in North Carolina and beyond cooperate to rebuild

Last year was a record year for disasters in the United States. A new report from the British charity International Institute for Environment...

Sammy Smith wins after Jesse Love's DQ at Rockingham
Sammy Smith wins after Jesse Love's DQ at Rockingham

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- JR Motorsports driver Sammy Smith was declared the winner of the...

Vinfast India Plant To Open By June 2025
Vinfast India Plant To Open By June 2025

Leading Vietnamese electric car manufacturer,Vinfast, has been eyeing Indian car market for some time. The company is building its...

Army Corps remains committed to North Carolina ecology in Helene debris mission
Army Corps remains committed to North Carolina ecology in Helene debris mission

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA - From the steep slopes of the Blue Ridge to the boggy lowlands of Transylvania County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

'African Americans were able to vote only 55 years ago' said retired 2 star at observance
'African Americans were able to vote only 55 years ago' said retired 2 star at observance

FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- As guests filled the seats, live music played in the background, and a savory African American--inspired buffet...