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U.S. stocks in retreat, Nasdaq Composite slides 155 points
U.S. stocks close sharply lower, Dow Jones drops 390 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets retreated on Tuesday, with major indices posting losses amid renewed economic concerns, while...

US pending home sales jump sharply in March as mortgage rates fall
US pending home sales post biggest gain in more than a year

WASHINGTON, D.C.: More people signed contracts to buy previously owned homes in the U.S. in March than in any month in over a year,...

Chinese homeowners slash prices amid resale glut
China's April resale home prices fall as more properties put on sale

BEIJING, China: Homeowners in China are slashing prices to attract buyers as a growing number of resale properties flood the market....

Toyota partners with Waymo to advance self-driving car tech
Toyota, Waymo explore collaboration to speed up self-driving tech

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota is taking a fresh step toward autonomous driving by teaming up with Waymo to co-develop new vehicle platforms...

U.S. stocks finish with modest losses Monday
Dow Jones drops 99 points in lackluster day on Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were volatile Monday as the focus remained on tariffs, and the perceived lack of trade deals despite...

Amazon expands rural delivery network by investing $4 billion
Amazon to invest $4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon.com is ramping up its delivery game in rural America, announcing a US$4 billion investment to grow its...

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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. plans overhaul of vaccine testing, report says
Health Secretary will ensure all new vaccines undergo placebo testing

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to change how vaccines are tested, according...

State Department launches second round of deferred resignations
State Department launches second round of deferred resignation program

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has started a second round of its deferred resignation program, according to an internal...

Alex Palou runs away with third win of year at Alabama
Alex Palou runs away with third win of year at Alabama

(Photo credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images) Spanish star Alex Palou is starting to pull away from the pack in the 2025 IndyCar Series....

Carson Vinson's Path From HBCU to Ravens Is a Source of Pride
Carson Vinson's Path From HBCU to Ravens Is a Source of Pride

Clifton Brown Carson Vinson, the Ravens' fifth-round offensive tackle, will always have the distinction of being the only HBCU player...

Inbox: It was the ultimate surprise
Inbox: It was the ultimate surprise

Dear NFL, its time the Packers host a Week 1 opener at Lambeau Field again Wes Hodkiewicz Brian from Twain Harte, CA Shout out...

Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents
Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

Ryan Mink The Ravens signed 17 undrafted rookie free agents before kicking off their 2025 rookie minicamp. Baltimore has a rich...

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Songs My Brothers Taught Me [Blu-Ray]