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US home sales rose in November to fastest pace since March
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November to their fastest pace since March as home shoppers were encouraged by a wider...
US economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate
WASHINGTON -- The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an...
US unemployment applications come back down after big rise
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before. Jobless claim applications declined...
Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they're consuming too much of its energy
CLONDALKIN, Ireland -- Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban...
Brazil's currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula's fiscal measures debated
SAO PAULO -- SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s real on Wednesday fell to its weakest level against the dollar since the currency was...
Alberta's premier responds to Trump's trolling by saying Canada's oil helps make America wealthy
TORONTO -- Alberta's premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump's trolling of Canada on Wednesday by saying the trade deficit with the country is...