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Why the US Denied a Request From Mexico for Water

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025June 5, 2025

Economy

US Job Openings Slide to 6-Month Low, Layoffs Fall

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Business

Coca-Cola’s Earnings Beats Estimates, Sees Market Challenges ‘Manageable’

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Healthcare

How Junk Food Leads to Junk Sleep

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

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US Homeownership Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 5 Years

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

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Liberals Win Canadian Election, Set to Form Minority Government

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025June 5, 2025

Business

Trump to Ease Tariff Impact on US Carmakers, Lutnick Says

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025May 12, 2025

Immigration

Border Residents Describe Dramatic Change in Trump’s First 100 Days

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025September 21, 2025

Business

Trump Orders All Truckers to Be Proficient in Speaking, Reading English

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025May 11, 2025

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House Panels to Hold Markups That Unveil Details of GOP Bill to Advance Trump’s Agenda

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Healthcare

Muscle Memory Is Retained at the Protein Level, Study Finds

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish Monday ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets. Later this week will come earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, including Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft. Reports will also show how the U.S. economy performed during the first three months of the year and how many workers employers hired during April. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,528.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114.09 points, or 0.3 percent, to 40,227.59. The Nasdaq composite fell 16.81 points, or 0.1 percent, to 17,366.13. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 7.93 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,965.55. For the year: The S&P 500 is down 352.88 points, or 6 percent. The Dow is down 2,316.63 points, or 5.4 percent. The Nasdaq is down 1,944.66, or 10 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 264.61 points, or 11.9 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.

Economy

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 28

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump Signs Orders Ending DEI in University Accreditation, Requiring Foreign Gift Disclosure

By Aaron Gifford President Donald Trump on April 23 announced additional education reform measures that he said will promote transparency and meritocracy over diversity, equity, ...

Democrat Senators Seek Social Security Investigation Over Downsizing

By Arjun Singh WASHINGTON—Five Senate Democrats have written to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), seeking an investigation into changes ...

Homeland Security Announces DOGE Overhaul of Immigration Database

By Jack Phillips The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to optimize an immigration-related database ...

White House Responds to China Warning Countries Against Making Deals With US

By Travis Gillmore WASHINGTON—In response to reports that the Chinese regime is warning other countries against making deals with the United States that could be ...

DOJ Announces RICO Charges Against 27 Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members

By Joseph Lord The Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 21 announced that 27 alleged members or affiliates of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua ...

Police Investigate Shooting on Subway Platform That Led to Harvard Students Sheltering in Place

By The Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Transit police in Boston were investigating a shooting on a subway platform at Harvard University on Sunday that prompted the ...

Hegseth Responds After Report Says He Shared Attack Plans in Second Signal Chat

By Zachary Stieber Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on April 21 responded to a report that he shared plans for an attack in Yemen in a ...

Alito Calls Supreme Court Block of Venezuelan Gang Deportations ‘Legally Questionable’

By Matthew Vadum Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito filed a strongly worded dissent from the court’s order issued early April 19 that temporarily blocked the ...

Trump Floats Revoking Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status—What Is It?

By Aaron Gifford Harvard University and the Trump administration are in an escalating standoff after the institution declined to comply with a list of conditions ...

Pentagon to Wind Back US Troop Footprint in Syria

By Ryan Morgan The Pentagon is preparing to downsize the U.S. military footprint in Syria in the coming weeks, citing recent successes against the ISIS ...

Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Greenhouse Gas Rule for Highways

By Chase Smith The U.S. Department of Transportation has repealed a Biden-era rule requiring states to set targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles ...

Kansas City Man Charged in Tesla Arson Case Involving Molotov Cocktails

By Tom Ozimek A Kansas City man attending college in Boston has been arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly firebombing two Tesla Cybertrucks ...