What to know about the long-running corruption case of former South African President Zuma
What to know about the long-running corruption case of former South African President Zuma Former South African President Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturer Thales have returned to court to appeal for the dismissal of the long-running corruption case against them ByMICHELLE GUMEDE Associated Press December 4, 2025, 10:55 AM 0:56 FILE – Former president […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point so far this year ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer December 4, 2025, 12:03 PM 0:56 FILE – A sign is posted for a […]
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022 U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates ByMATT OTT AP business writer December 4, 2025, 8:43 AM 0:56 FILE – “Help Wanted” […]
Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire
Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire Hong Kong residents and experts are pushing back against claims that bamboo scaffolding was a key reason for the city’s deadliest fire in decades ByCHAN HO-HIM AP business writer December 4, 2025, 12:55 AM 0:56 Construction workers remove scaffolding nets from a renovation project […]
What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired
What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired The government picked a company with little experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration called Peraton to oversee the roughly $31.5 billion overhaul of the outdated air traffic control system ByJOSH FUNK AND RIO YAMAT AP transportation and airlines writers December […]
US Steel to resume production at Illinois plant shut 3 years ago
US Steel to resume production at Illinois plant shut 3 years ago U.S. Steel says it’ll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand ByMARC LEVY Associated Press December 5, 2025, 11:46 AM 1:43 FILE – A giant ladle glows red after pouring molten iron in to a […]
US consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued
US consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued U.S. consumers’ mood improved slightly this month, with worries about inflation easing a bit, but remains gloomy ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer December 5, 2025, 10:27 AM 1:43 FILE – Black Friday Shoppers wait in line to enter Macy’s flagship store on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. […]
German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz’s party
German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz’s party Germany’s parliament has approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, the latest instalment in a bumpy first seven months in office ByGEIR MOULSON Associated Press December 5, 2025, 8:15 AM 1:43 German Chancellor […]
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng French first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron ByNICOLAS GARRIGA Associated Press December 5, 2025, 6:52 AM 1:43 FILE – French First lady […]
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans and local business owners are suffering ByJACK BROOK Associated Press and SARA CLINE /REPORT FOR AMERICA Associated Press December 5, 2025, 12:03 AM 1:56 Carmela Diaz speaks inside her closed […]
