Asian shares are mostly higher but South Korea's Kospi has fallen nearly 5% as investors unload more stocks linked to artificial intelligence.

According to an Associated Press analysis, more than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026.

In most places, cash is king.

Andy Burnham is set to become the U.K.'s new prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer.

The United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut.

China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup.

The United States has announced another death of a service member as it launches more airstrikes at Iran.

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois.

In yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform.

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week.

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise.

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status.

Big U.S. restaurant chains don’t get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often.

Fairlife is pausing its U.S. production after a ransomware attack breached some of the milk brand's systems.

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States.

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries.

In Bangladesh, a simple pair of reading glasses is transforming the lives of garment workers like Ruma Aktar.

The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide.

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.

To air or not to air.

U.S. aviation safety investigators have taken over the investigation into what caused a window to dislodge on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10.

SpaceX's next Starship test flight is off until at least next week after a last-second abort on the pad.

Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases.

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Federal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving software was not to blame.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol.

Brazil has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth.

Some experts call it: Post-AI career anxiety. The fear of shifting jobs, shifting skills, and not knowing where you fit.

Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone.

Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers showed resilience despite economic uncertainty as they bought cars and took advantage of summer sales events.

Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.

The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies.

A study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide.

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets across Ukraine to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov.

Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence and robotics using Nvidia’s technology to develop “physical AI.”.

Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States.

Drops for computer chipmakers and other AI winners dragged down stock markets worldwide.

An Italian court has convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 31 others in the Genoa Morandi bridge collapse in 2018.

The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy.

United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxury: an empty middle seat.

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles.

The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation.

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027.

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications.

Car buyers looking to save money in 2026 can stretch their budgets by shopping strategically.

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.

President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots.”.

A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall.

News4JAX will begin featuring Trade Up stories in the weeks ahead, introducing viewers and readers to local students starting their journeys, employers investing in talent, and community leaders creating new pathways to economic opportunity.

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall.

Trade Up aims to highlight those opportunities by showcasing local success stories, providing information about training programs and apprenticeships, and connecting job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.

U.S. stocks ticked higher following strong profit reports from big companies.

The Writers Guild of America has become the latest group to challenge Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily.

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs.

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label.

Lawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.

While some of the biggest companies in the country are cutting jobs, experts say losing a position doesn’t have to derail a career. So, what should you do if that shocking moment happens to you?

Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation “a thing of the past” in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps.

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes.

A Jacksonville Afghan restaurant owner says a single social media post turned his struggling business around — and may have saved his family in the process.

Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group’s CEO Masayoshi Son has ridiculed people who worry about a bubble in artificial intelligence investments.

Five of the biggest U.S. banks reported record profits on Tuesday, boosted by their trading desks and a remarkably resilient American consumer amid persistent global economic uncertainty.

If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to.

New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.

The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One.

Stocks rose after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected.

China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence.

A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies.

U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah.

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy.

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally.

American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache.

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets.

Millions of Americans are feeling financial pressure this summer, and for many, a side hustle has become about more than extra spending money.

A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance.

Africa’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale.

Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images.

Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market.