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EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule...
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on rates
HONG KONG -- Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's final rate decision of this year. U.S. futures and...
Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past...
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly...
Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
WASHINGTON -- The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday, warning...
Concert promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees...