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Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown 11/14/2025 05:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown. The statistical blackout meant that the Federal Reserve, Financial markets grow fretful after reports of UK government abandoning income tax hike 11/14/2025 12:41pm • LONDON (AP) ��� British financial assets were under pressure Friday on growing speculation that the Labour government has ditched plans to raise income taxes in a crucial budget at the end of the month. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves was clearly considering becoming the first Chancellor of the Excheq China cracks down on exports of 'zero mileage' new cars exported as used 11/14/2025 07:02am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� China has moved to crack down on exports of ���zero mileage��� new vehicles being exported as if they are used, a tactic that has allowed some of its automakers to exaggerate their sales data and claim tax rebates and other benefits. The tighter regulations apply to exports of cars German government to subsidize industry's energy prices in bid to revitalize economy 11/14/2025 04:49am • BERLIN (AP) ��� Germany's governing coalition agreed to subsidize energy prices for heavy industry over the next three years as it tries to breathe new life into a stubbornly slow economy that is weighing on Europe's performance. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he and other coalition leaders agreed T Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson 11/13/2025 08:40pm • SEATTLE (AP) ��� First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Tru You can end a shutdown overnight ��� but you can���t reopen a government that fast 11/13/2025 08:00pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over ��� on paper, at least. But the American public isn't done with it yet: Getting everything back up and running doesn't happen all at once. The disruption of the closure, clocking in at 43 days, varied in its impact. Some peopl Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary 11/13/2025 07:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they will negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums. But finding bipartisan agreement could be difficult, Mexico's Supreme Court rules against magnate's $2.6B tax debt challenges 11/13/2025 07:19pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� Mexico���s Supreme Court on Thursday rejected legal measures from companies in the conglomerate led by one of the country���s wealthiest men, challenging tax debts of more than $2.6 billion dollars. The court ruled against seven of nine legal remedies similar to an injunction ca The Latest: Federal offices reopen as the government shutdown ends 11/13/2025 06:23pm • President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The signing ceremony came just h Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala 11/13/2025 06:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Trump administration said Thursday that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala. The frameworks are about increasing the ability of U.S. firms to sell industrial and agricultural products in these countries, according to a senior ad Newsom's ex-aide indicted on corruption, fraud charges. Here's what to know about the case. 11/13/2025 05:31pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� California Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff was arrested and indicted on federal corruption charges this week, roughly a year after she disclosed the investigation to Newsom's office and was placed on leave. Dana Williamson is accused of helping in a scheme to s Maryland lawmakers cautioned on use of reserves to solve nearly $1.5 billion deficit 11/13/2025 03:45pm • The General Assembly���s top budget analyst cautioned lawmakers against draining the state���s cash reserves to offset a nearly $1.5 billion deficit that has emerged in the coming fiscal year. With lawmakers unlikely to raise taxes in an election year, one potential option for covering more than Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling 11/13/2025 03:16pm • JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) ��� The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska���s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation���s environmental jewels. U.S. Interior IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers 11/13/2025 02:22pm • Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year. The IRS said Thursday the maximum contribution that an individual can make in 2026 to a 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans will be $24,500. That���s up from $23,500 this year. People a Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget 11/13/2025 09:39am • LONDON (AP) ��� U.K. economic growth slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year after a cyberattack halted production at the country's biggest automaker, official figures showed Thursday. The slowdown represents a blow to the British government less than two weeks ahead of a c