Dollar set to end week on a high, yen at five-month low
The dollar was set to cap the week on a strong note on Friday as it was perched near a two-year high bolstered by a hawkish U.S. rate outlook, while…
UPS workers accused of creating fake shipping labels to steal packages from warehouse
MESA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – Police in Arizona say four UPS workers are facing felony charges for stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics and household goods while working at…
Stark health warning to anyone who dries laundry indoors
Recent data revealed that over two million households in the UK grapple with damp and mould problems. Home insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have flagged that Brits’ well-intentioned laundry habits might…
Elderly man found dead with dozens of stab wounds in Bastrop County | People of interest identified
Authorities said the man was stabbed more than 30 times and also had his SUV stolen. BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — Authorities are looking for two people of interest after a…
National News | Andrew Cuomo vows to sue former aide who accused him of sexual harassment
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says in a court filing he intends to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment. The move came days after the…
CNBC Daily Open: More certainty of increased volatility
This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they…
China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Fed signals fewer cuts ahead
China kept its main benchmark lending rates unchanged on Friday, as Beijing faces the challenge of bolstering economic growth while backstopping a weakening yuan. The People’s Bank of China said…
Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported more than 270,000 people to 192 countries over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade, according…
Austin relocates more than 100 people from dangerous encampments ahead of the holidays
The people came from two encampments around town as safety issues pile up in some neighborhoods. AUSTIN, Texas — City leaders continue to address homelessness in Austin amid ongoing safety…
3 years and $3B later, Texas border wall still only 6% complete, investigation shows
At least a third of landowners approached by state officials have refused to let wall be built on their properties, a Texas Tribune investigation shows. STARR COUNTY, Texas — In…