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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move...
China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
BEIJING -- The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said Saturday, but he stopped...
UK leader Keir Starmer is marking 100 days in office. It has been a rocky ride
LONDON -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office Saturday with little cause for celebration.Starmer’s center-left Labour Party was elected...
California Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California state Senate passed a measure Friday to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is...
Brazil starts blocking irregular online gambling as concern rises over addiction
SAO PAULO -- Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government to...
Global stocks mixed after Wall Street declines; markets wait for China policy briefing
HONG KONG -- European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with Chinese markets declining as investors awaited a...