China's trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump's tariffs China's trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump's onslaught of higher tariffs. The Associated Press
A small town in Central Washington is Microsoft's answer to the data center backlash Quincy is a small farming town in Central Washington near the Columbia River, home to one of the world’s top french fry producers. It’s also the model for Microsoft’s nationwide data center strategy. Monica Nickelsburg
FTC accuses AI search engine of 'rampant consumer deception' Federal officials say a company that operates hundreds of landing pages for AI answers is running an operation that has duped thousands of users, who were unable to stop costly monthly charges. Bobby Allyn
California fire victims say fighting with insurance companies has delayed rebuilding Wildfires last January destroyed communities around Los Angeles. Homeowners say recovery has been slowed by fights with insurers to get their claims paid. Michael Copley
What to know about Trump's ugly feud with the Federal Reserve A Justice Department probe of the Federal Reserve marks the latest escalation in the Trump administration's effort to bend the independent central bank to the president's will. Scott Horsley
Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers' A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down. The Associated Press
Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year. Stephan Bisaha
How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms. Janet W. Lee
DOJ subpoenas Federal Reserve in escalating pressure campaign The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates. Scott Horsley
2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment. Eric Deggans
