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How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US climbs to 6.85%, according to Freddie Mac, the highest level since July

Israel's military carries out strikes on infrastructure used by Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital and some ports

Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024

Here are a few takeaways on electric vehicles in 2024: As of November, the global EV market grew by 25% year-over-year

US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years

Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out

A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news

New applications for US jobless benefits hold steady, continuing claims rise to three-year high

Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says

The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotage