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Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026

A major fire burning at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke

A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere

Few Democrats found ways to negotiate with Republicans quite like Shalanda Young — whose work as White House budget director stopped several potential economic crises from erupting

A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

European shares have opened higher after a mixed session in Asia

Wall Street was heading for more gains before the open on Friday as markets try to log their first winning week of 2025 on the final day of trading during the Biden presidency

U.S. stock indexes are tacking on some more gains as they head toward the close of their best week in two months

U.S. stock indexes are rising as they head toward the close of their best week in two months