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Salvadoran man at center of Trump immigration row detained again

A Salvadoran man at the center of a row over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown was arrested on Monday and is facing deportation, officials said.

European stocks fall back after rallying on US rate hopes

Stocks slipped in European trading Monday as investors locked in gains fuelled by the clear shift toward lower rates by the US Federal Reserve, which helped Asian markets kick off the week with a rally.

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AP kept from third Trump event over 'Gulf of America': agency

The Associated Press said Thursday its reporter was barred from a White House event for the third day straight, in a mushrooming row over its refusal to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."

Most Asian stocks rise as US tariffs give breathing space

Asian markets mostly rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as traders were buoyed by news that Donald Trump's latest, sweeping reciprocal tariffs would not likely be implemented until April, giving time for negotiations.

Outdated showers, inefficient toilets: Trump's nostalgia for retro ways

Old-school gas stoves, generous showerheads, delicate light bulbs.

CEC Energy Divests Asset Integrity Business to Strengthen Core Electrical Infrastructure Solutions and Grow Semiconductor and Data Center Sector

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / CEC Energy Services, a trusted leader in electrical and systems control solutions with over 65 years of industry expertise, announces the successful divestiture of its Asset Integrity business to Midstream Integrity Services (MIS). This strategic move underscores CEC Energy's commitment to focusing on its core electrical construction capabilities while expanding into high-growth sectors such as Microchips and Data Centers.

Spona.io: Redefining Global Project Management with Cutting-Edge Solutions

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / As businesses worldwide seek innovative ways to streamline operations and scale efficiently, Spona.io is emerging as a leader in modern project and supplier management. With a robust suite of tools designed to enhance workflow, communication, and global expansion, Spona.io is revolutionizing how companies manage their digital service providers.

The City's Largest and Most Elegant Dinner Party Returns on April 12th

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / Le Dîner en Blanc is making its highly anticipated return to Miami on Saturday, April 12, 2025, this time at a brand-new secret location. Renowned as the social event of the year, this elegant outdoor soirée blends the best of fashion, fine dining, live music, entertainment, and exceptional company. Attendees, clad in all-white attire, create a stunning visual spectacle that's sure to light up your social media feeds. It's an evening where gourmet cuisine, engaging conversation, and champagne flow freely, offering a truly unforgettable French-inspired dining experience.

Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers About IRS Scams and Fraudulent Tax Preparers This Filing Season

Taxpayers Urged to Remain Vigilant Against Tax Fraud, Identity Theft, and Unscrupulous Preparers

JTC Team to Host the Virtual Investor "Top 5 for '25" On-Demand Conference

- Video webcasts to be available on-demand Wednesday, February 19th- Participating company line-up to be announced - Top 5 for '25 promo video can be accessed here

Clear Start Tax Uses This Trusted Method to Reduce $23,000 in Tax Debt to Just $500

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All Four Main Divisions of GEE Group's SNI Companies Wins ClearlyRated's 2025 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5 Year Diamond Awards for Service Excellence

Diamond award winners have won the Best of Staffing award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from clients and placed talent.

Stocks mostly up on Ukraine peace hopes, shrugging off latest US tariff talk

Major stock markets mostly rose Thursday on hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine and as US President Trump announced a trade policy shake-up but held off on specific new levies.

Argentina records lowest monthly inflation in 4.5 years

Argentina recorded a monthly inflation rate of 2.2 percent in January, the lowest in 4.5 years, the INDEC national statistics agency said Thursday, in a boost for budget-slashing President Javier Milei.

Afghan arrested after car ramming 'attack' wounds 30 in Germany

Police arrested an Afghan asylum seeker at the scene of what German leaders labelled a car ramming "attack" Thursday that wounded 30 people, some seriously, in the southern city of Munich.

Estonians plead guilty to US charges in $577 mn crypto scheme

Two Estonian nationals have pleaded guilty to defrauding hundreds of thousands of people around the world in a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the Justice Department said Thursday.

Trump launches 'reciprocal tariffs' targeting allies and adversaries

US President Donald Trump announced plans Thursday for sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" hitting both allies and competitors, in a dramatic escalation of an international trade war that economists warn could fuel inflation at home.

Reindeer tensions stalk Swedish rally

Reindeer apparently slain in a grisly manner and a conflict between local Sami reindeer herders and organisers have cast a shadow over the Swedish Rally which began Thursday.

Afghan arrested after car ramming 'attack' wounds 28 in Germany

Police have arrested an Afghan asylum seeker at the scene of what German leaders labelled a car ramming "attack" that wounded 28 people, some seriously, in the southern city of Munich on Thursday.

Turkey fines Adidas $15,000 for pigskin shoes

Turkey has hit German sporting equipment giant Adidas with a fine of more than $15,000 for failing to inform customers that one of its flagship shoe models contained pigskin.

What next for Honda and Nissan?

Honda and Nissan on Thursday announced the scrapping of merger talks that would have created the world's third-biggest auto company by unit sales behind Toyota and Volkswagen.

Japan's Honda and Nissan scrap merger talks

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday they had scrapped merger talks that would have created the world's third-largest automaker by unit sales.

German sports carmaker Porsche to cut 1,900 jobs

Sports car manufacturer Porsche said Thursday it will axe 1,900 jobs after sales slumped in China and amid a tricky shift to electric vehicles, the latest blow for Germany's stalling auto sector.

Bezos's Blue Origin rocket firm to cut 10% of workforce

Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of its workforce following a period of rapid expansion, the firm's chief executive told staff on Thursday.

Polish court orders retrial in hot-button abortion case

A Polish court on Thursday ordered a retrial in the case of an activist found guilty of aiding a woman to terminate her pregnancy, in a symbolic step for Poland's abortion rights movement.

Afghan arrested after car ramming 'attack' injures 28 in Germany

Police arrested an Afghan asylum seeker at the scene of what German leaders labelled a car ramming "attack" that injured 28 people, some seriously, in the southern city of Munich Thursday.

'Terrified' families seek justice in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial

Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people are on trial in Italy, in one of Europe's biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.

Stocks mostly rise, oil falls as Trump fans Ukraine peace hopes

Major stock markets mostly rallied, while the dollar and oil prices retreated Thursday on hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Unilever announces profit slump on Russia exit

British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other restructuring costs.

Nestle sales beat forecast after price hikes

Swiss food giant Nestle reported better-than-expected annual sales on Thursday, boosting its shares after the maker of Nescafe coffee, KitKat chocolate and Purina dog food hiked prices to offset inflation.

UK economy picks up ahead of US tariff risks

Britain's economy surprisingly picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.

Concern as orangutan seen roaming Indonesia coal site

Footage of a seemingly confused orangutan roaming the desolate site of an Indonesian coal mine, metres from excavators, has sparked renewed concern about the future of the critically endangered species.

UK economy picks up, boosting govt amid US tariffs

Britain's economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.

Germany's Commerzbank to cut jobs to fight off UniCredit

German lender Commerzbank said Thursday it plans to cut about 3,900 jobs, around 10 percent of its workforce, seeking to fight off pressure for a tie-up from Italian bank UniCredit.

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