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Iran threatens to 'decisively respond' to any US strikes as Biden weighs response to Jordan attack JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran threatened Wednesday to “decisively respond” to any U.S.
Stock market today: Asia markets mixed ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint

Stock market today: Asia markets mixed ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday as markets awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, while China reported manufacturing contracted in January for a fourth straight month. U.S. futures and oil prices declined.
Stock market today: Asia markets weaker ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint

Stock market today: Asia markets weaker ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks mostly declined Wednesday as markets awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, while China reported manufacturing contracted in January for a fourth straight month. U.S.
Toyota Canada issues 'Do not drive' warning for 7,300 cars over airbag defects

Toyota Canada issues 'Do not drive' warning for 7,300 cars over airbag defects

TORONTO — Toyota Canada Inc. reissued an urgent "Do not drive" warning for about 7,300 cars as part of a decade-old campaign to remind customers their vehicles may have a defective Takata airbag.

Georgia seaports handled a record number of automobiles in 2023 while container trade dropped 16%

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Ports Authority said Tuesday that it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in Brunswick last year, while goods shipped to Savannah in cargo containers declined 16%.
Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum

Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour was carefully hoisted late Monday and attached to a huge external fuel tank and its two solid rocket boosters at a Los Angeles museum where it will be uniquely displayed as if it is about to b
Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing

Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese transport officials raided a Toyota-affiliated plant Tuesday after the company admitted to cheating on engine testing , as Toyota Motor Corp.
Departing US road safety chief says agency has the people and knowhow to regulate high-tech vehicles

Departing US road safety chief says agency has the people and knowhow to regulate high-tech vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — In the past 15 months, no one has been more responsible for safety on the nation's roads than Ann Carlson.
Toyota chief apologizes for cheating on testing at group company - again

Toyota chief apologizes for cheating on testing at group company - again

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota chief Koji Sato apologized Monday to customers, suppliers and dealers for flawed testing at a group company, following a series of similar problems in recent years.
US safety agency closes probe into Dodge and Ram rotary gear shifters without seeking a recall

US safety agency closes probe into Dodge and Ram rotary gear shifters without seeking a recall

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators will not seek a recall after a seven-year investigation into complaints alleging that Dodge and Ram vehicles can roll away after being shifted into park.