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British banks expect weaker mortgage demand, BoE survey shows
British banks expect weaker mortgage demand, BoE survey shows

LONDON, UK: British banks are bracing for a slowdown in borrowing at the start of 2026, with lenders expecting weaker demand for mortgages...

Global tourism spending rose in 2025 as US visits declined
Global tourism spending rose in 2025 as US visits declined

MADRID, Spain: Global tourism continued to expand in 2025, but the United States moved against the trend, recording fewer foreign visitors...

Google turns Gemini chatbot into shopping tool with retailers
Google turns Gemini chatbot into shopping tool with retailers

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Google is pushing its AI chatbot deeper into online shopping, unveiling new partnerships with major retailers...

China posts record trade surplus as exports offset U.S. slump
China posts record trade surplus as exports offset U.S. slump

HONG KONG: China closed 2025 with its largest trade surplus on record, underscoring how exports to the rest of the world have cushioned...

U.S. stock markets retreat ahead of weekend
U.S. stock markets retreat ahead of weekend

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were unwanted Friday as President Donald Trump poured cold water on the potential appointment of National...

Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14
Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14

AUSTIN, Texas: Tesla will stop offering its full self-driving software as a one-time purchase and switch exclusively to a monthly subscription...

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Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing
Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: After years of expansion fueled by debt and rising pressure from cautious luxury shoppers, Saks Global has...

Cameron Boozer, No. 6 Duke dominate Stanford on road
Cameron Boozer, No. 6 Duke dominate Stanford on road

(Photo credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images) Cameron Boozer scored 30 points, Duke's suffocating defense held Stanford star Ebuka Okorie...

California withstands furious rally to knock off No. 14 North Carolina
California withstands furious rally to knock off No. 14 North Carolina

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) John Camden poured in 20 points, Dai Dai Ames added 19 and California ended its three-game...

Ohio State G Puff Johnson set for 6th college season after legal win
Ohio State G Puff Johnson set for 6th college season after legal win

(Photo credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images) After winning a temporary restraining order from Franklin County Court of Common Pleas...

No. 6 Duke-Stanford to showcase pair of freshman stars
No. 6 Duke-Stanford to showcase pair of freshman stars

(Photo credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images) No. 6 Duke and Stanford look to complete impressive two-game sweeps when the Atlantic...

Defensive questions headline No. 14 UNC's visit to Cal
Defensive questions headline No. 14 UNC's visit to Cal

(Photo credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images) No. 14 North Carolina will look to right the ship defensively when it visits California...