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Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, extending a strong run fueled by optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement and continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence-driven growth.Stock indices advanced after reports suggested Washington and Tehran were nearing a deal to end the conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 448 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.74%. The Nasdaq Composite led the move, climbing 0.85%.According to Axios, citing sources, the US and Iran were close to an agreement that could include a moratorium on nuclear enrichment. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson also told CNBC that Iran was…

Higher gasoline prices and mounting geopolitical tensions are doing little to slow the American consumer — at least judging by the latest results and commentary from Uber Technologies and The Walt Disney Company.The two companies pointed to a remarkably resilient spending backdrop, with consumers continuing to shell out for rides, food delivery, vacations and theme park trips even as oil prices climb and broader concerns about the economy linger. Shares of Uber jumped more than 7%, as did shares of Disney. “We watched consumer patterns really closely. Are people taking shorter trips? Are people trading down in terms of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., unveiled new legislation aiming to dethrone the ubiquitous “I Love NY,” tourist paraphernalia and establish “Jersey Pride” in his state, the lawmaker announced Wednesday.Gottheimer’s bill would establish a 25% tax credit for businesses that sell New Jersey-branded products in airports, train stations and rest stops. The lawmaker’s push comes just two months before New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium is set to host eight World Cup games.”Nothing pisses me off more than when I get on an airplane here, and, in my face, is a row of shirts in a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A criminal investigation regarding leaks that violated a gag order in the murder case against Bryan Kohberger was opened and remains ongoing after it was previously referred to law enforcement, according to a report.The criminal investigation is focusing on the possible source of an alleged leak to NBC’s “Dateline,” which produced an episode on the murders with information that was not known to the public, sources told the Idaho Statesman. An investigator with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the agency probing the source of the leak, asked for interviews with people who…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Industry Minister Melanie Joly is in “regular contact” with Honda Motor Co., her office said, as a Japanese report suggests the automaking giant is halting its plans to construct a $15-billion electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Canada. That comes as a spokesperson for Honda Canada told Global News that “the content of the article was not released by Honda, and we have nothing to report at this time.”“American tariffs and changes to U.S. domestic policies are creating real pressures for automakers, prompting some to delay or scale back investments in electric vehicle…

A telecommunications firm has been sanctioned by regulators after failing to stop scammers swindling its customers out of more than $45,000.An investigation by the Australian Commucation and Media Authority found that vulnerabilities in SpinTel’s system allowed fraudsters to take advantage of 10 of its customers.It found the scammers were able to fraudulently transfer the mobile phone numbers of 10 individuals, allowing them to access personal information and swindle thousands of dollars from the victims.Following the probe, ACMA hit the firm with a fine of $59,400, after finding its systems were not robust enough to prevent the scam from happening.Camera IconSamantha…

Sultan Sharafuddin then decreed on Feb 10 that pig farming should not be allowed anywhere in the state. He said it could cause air pollution through foul odours and contaminate river water sources due to the discharge of waste and sewage.There was a risk of polluting water catchment areas and rivers supplying treated water to Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the ruler said.He also pointed to the state’s limited land availability and high property values, saying land should be prioritised for more economically beneficial uses that could better serve the community.The government could grant licences for the import of pork to…

Gianluca Prestianni could miss Argentina’s first two group games if he is selected in their World Cup squad.Published On 6 May 20266 May 2026Argentina winger ‌Gianluca Prestianni faces the prospect of missing his ⁠country’s opening ⁠World Cup matches after FIFA extended his six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to ⁠have a worldwide effect.“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the six-match ban imposed by UEFA ‌on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect,” a FIFA spokesperson said on Wednesday.“The sanction has been extended in accordance with Article 70 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.”The Benfica player was handed the…

Washington — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift that comes after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.The decision is certain to be opposed by health groups and parent organizations that have long pointed to flavors as the driver behind underage vaping in the U.S. But the federal action comes as teen vaping rates have dropped to a 10-year low and manufacturers have pushed the Republican administration to loosen restrictions on their products. Vaping companies have long made the case…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stop the presses — the Boston Red Sox have won two games in a row. That’s right. One more win today, and that will be something we call a “winning streak.” Look out, MLB!Of course, Boston’s latest win over the Detroit Tigers didn’t come without some serious drama. It’s 2026. There is always drama in Boston this year, it seems.The Sox absolutely pummeled Detroit, 10-3, Tuesday night in a game that was a laugher from the start. Boston jumped on Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez all night long, belting three homers and touching…