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NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he reached the framework for a deal about Greenland, an island he’s long coveted, and won’t impose tariffs he had threatened on several European countries. The S&P 500 rallied 1.2% after Trump said the deal, “if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America” and its allies in the North Atlantic region. The announcement triggered an immediate move higher in the stock market, which found solace earlier in the day after Trump ratcheted ...

Ticker: Argentina welcomes EVs from Chinese vessel

The vast field of over 5,800 electric and hybrid vehicles gleamed on the cargo deck of the BYD Changzhou, an Chinese container vessel unloading Wednesday at a river port in eastern Argentina. In other places, such a scene would not be noteworthy. Chinese automaker BYD has sped up its exports and undercut rivals the world over, alarming Washington, upsetting Western and Japanese auto giants and unnerving local industries across Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. But the sight of so many new Chinese EVs gliding onto a muddy river bank in Buenos Aires province was unprecedented ...

Juniata College recognized for excellence in community engagement

HUNTINGDON Juniata College recognized Juniata College has earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a designation that recognizes institutions for the depth, quality and intentionality of their practices, placing it among a select group of U.S. colleges and universities recognized for excellence in community engagement. At Juniata, this work spans teaching, learning, research and co-curricular experiences and is grounded in partnership that benefits both the college and its community partners. Juniata is one of more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities to receive ...

From Pest to Delicacy: Fishermen battle invasive lionfish

LARNACA, Cyprus — Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago when he would have mostly caught local ...

Making do a new status symbol

Three-quarters of Americans say they plan to trade down, forgoing more extravagant purchases in the future. For decades, the markers of success in America followed a familiar script: bigger homes, newer cars and a steady stream of conveniences. But in 2026, the latest status symbol won’t be about having more; it will be about making do with less. As households continue to feel the squeeze of inflation and rising living costs, a surprising cultural shift is taking shape. Financial counselors say the trend has been building quietly for years, accelerated first by the pandemic and now ...

In recent years, a shortage of vehicles, rising prices, and high borrowing costs have made it challenging for some people to purchase a new or used vehicle. Thankfully, the automotive market is shifting in ways that could be beneficial if you’re planning to buy a vehicle in the next few months. The auto experts at Edmunds have identified five car shopping trends that you can expect to see in 2026 and have advice on how to take advantage of them to get the best deal. Holdout shoppers return Many consumers delayed buying a new car over the past several years due to high prices, ...