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Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United States, by contrast, would face a 20% levy. On his Truth Social platform, Trump declared the pact “a Great ...

Canned food company Del Monte seeks bankruptcy protection

The Associated Press Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. Del Monte has secured $912.5 million in ...

US job openings in May hit 7.8M

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in May, a sign that the American labor market remains resilient in the face of high borrowing costs and uncertainty over U.S. economic policy. U.S. employers posted 7.8 million vacancies in May, the Labor Department reported Tuesday, up ...

Powell keeps course as Trump ramps up attacks on the Fed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday stuck to his position that the central bank will keep its key rate on hold while it waits to see how President Donald Trump’s tariffs affect the economy, despite the steady stream of criticism from the White House, which wants ...

Boscov’s seeks nonprofits for annual fundraising sale

Staff report NILES — Registration for Boscov’s 2025 Friends Helping Friends event is now open. During this one-day event, Boscov’s offers its biggest sale of the year, with 25% off its lowest sale prices. To access this exclusive event, shoppers donate $5 to a registered participating ...

Judge allows antitrust lawsuit against Apple to proceed

The Associated Press A federal judge on Monday rebuffed Apple’s request to throw out a U.S. government lawsuit alleging the technology trendsetter has built a maze of illegal barriers to protect the iPhone from competition and fatten its profit margins. The 33-page opinion from U.S. ...