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The warm and wet conditions that fueled crop growth also fostered fungal diseases such as tar spot, southern rust and northern blight in corn, and sudden death syndrome in soybeans.

Economists have long preferred independent central banks because they can more easily take unpopular steps to fight inflation.

The large upward move in stocks Friday suggested Powell’s openness to a rate cut took investors by surprise.

The late artist's family has been legally battling the company that owns her trademark, ever since it authorized Mattel to create a Frida-like Barbie.

The change will go into effect on Sept. 1, Carney added, saying he believes Canada has the best deal of all of the countries working with the U.S.

Ahead of next month's meeting, the Fed chair said tariffs and the president’s immigration crackdown have the labor market on edge.

The president's comments come after a top political ally alleged Cook committed mortgage fraud.

Waymo will start testing eight vehicles in Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn through late September with the potential to extend the program.

As the Trump administration loosens enforcement over unproven health claims, the "medical freedom" movement is pushing for more rollbacks.

Flight attendants say their jobs have become more demanding in recent years. Planes are fuller, and faster turnaround times between flights are expected.

The selloff signaled investor fears that tech stocks, which have soared from April lows, are overvalued, while Washington’s growing interference in the sector has also raised alarms.