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British banks expect weaker mortgage demand, BoE survey shows
British banks expect weaker mortgage demand, BoE survey shows

LONDON, UK: British banks are bracing for a slowdown in borrowing at the start of 2026, with lenders expecting weaker demand for mortgages...

Global tourism spending rose in 2025 as US visits declined
Global tourism spending rose in 2025 as US visits declined

MADRID, Spain: Global tourism continued to expand in 2025, but the United States moved against the trend, recording fewer foreign visitors...

Google turns Gemini chatbot into shopping tool with retailers
Google turns Gemini chatbot into shopping tool with retailers

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Google is pushing its AI chatbot deeper into online shopping, unveiling new partnerships with major retailers...

China posts record trade surplus as exports offset U.S. slump
China posts record trade surplus as exports offset U.S. slump

HONG KONG: China closed 2025 with its largest trade surplus on record, underscoring how exports to the rest of the world have cushioned...

U.S. stock markets retreat ahead of weekend
U.S. stock markets retreat ahead of weekend

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were unwanted Friday as President Donald Trump poured cold water on the potential appointment of National...

Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14
Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14

AUSTIN, Texas: Tesla will stop offering its full self-driving software as a one-time purchase and switch exclusively to a monthly subscription...

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Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14
Musk says Tesla FSD will go subscription-only from February 14

AUSTIN, Texas: Tesla will stop offering its full self-driving software as a one-time purchase and switch exclusively to a monthly subscription...

Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing
Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: After years of expansion fueled by debt and rising pressure from cautious luxury shoppers, Saks Global has...

Women's Top 25 roundup: Kansas State upsets No. 17 Texas Tech
Women's Top 25 roundup: Kansas State upsets No. 17 Texas Tech

(Photo credit: James Snook-Imagn Images) Kansas State handed No. 17 Texas Tech its first loss of the season in a 65-59 nailbiter...

Lightning visit Stars with points streak still intact
Lightning visit Stars with points streak still intact

(Photo credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images) While the Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game winning streak finally came to a halt, their points...

Earthquakes D Nick Lima announces retirement
Earthquakes D Nick Lima announces retirement

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) San Jose Earthquakes Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer after nine MLS...

Nuggets' role players on roll ahead of matchup with Wizards
Nuggets' role players on roll ahead of matchup with Wizards

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) When Nikola Jokic hopped off the court in Miami on Dec. 29, the Nuggets' season appeared...