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Equipment maker Caterpillar says tariffs may increase its Q2 costs by up to $350 million
Caterpillar said Wednesday it anticipates that tariffs may increase its second-quarter costs by up to $350 million as its ...
Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential information
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa immigrant rights organization is refusing a lawmaker's demands to turn over private details ...
Alert: U.S. economy shrinks by 0.3% in first quarter of 2025, first drop in three years as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. economy shrinks by 0.3% in first quarter of 2025, first drop in three years as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses.
Oscar-winning film inspired by John and Yoko song 'War Is Over!' to be released as a picture book
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Ono Lennon and his fellow creators of the Oscar-winning animated short film “War Is Over! Inspired by ...
Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion
President Donald Trump has stoked tensions between the U.S. and Europe with his tariff-fueled trade war, and alarmed European ...
Could Bastrop help save Austin's water? Here are the road blocks
The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that could impact Austin Water's long-term water supply plan via injection wells ...
Severe storms threats including flooding, hail across Texas as cold front looms
A massive storm system brewing over the U.S. could spell large hail, tornadoes, flooding and strong winds across Texas.
Texas wants to be the leader in nuclear power. Here's how it gets there
The Texas Legislature could establish the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, which would oversee nuclear project ...
China's export orders dip in April as Trump's tariffs begin to bite
The official survey by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing shows export orders slowed sharply in April, with ...
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush expanded the designation to the entire month. In 2009, President Barack Obama changed the name to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. President ...
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, ...