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France bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones amid security concerns

By Associated Press

The move Friday follows similar restrictions on TikTok in democratic countries amid fears about the popular video-sharing app's Chinese connections.

Shares of Germany's largest lender Deutsche Bank fall amid global jitters over banks

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Shares in Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest lender, have fallen sharply and dragged down major European banks as fears about the global financial system send fresh shudders through the market.

1 million march in France, unions call for more pension protests during King Charles III visit

By Sylvie Corbet, Alex Turnbull, Associated Press

The announcement follows record turnout in Thursday's protest march in Paris against President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular bill to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Ford's electric vehicle unit losing billions, as company invests in new technology

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Chief Financial Officer John Lawler said Model e should be viewed as a startup company within Ford.

WATCH: TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content

By Kelvin Chan, Haleluya Hadero, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

U.S. lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok over data security and harmful content Thursday, responding skeptically during a tense committee hearing to his assurances that the hugely popular video-sharing app prioritizes user safety and should not be banned.

Fed raises interest rates again in wake of bank failures

By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow, Dorothy Hastings

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again against the backdrop of troubles in the banking industry. The hikes are being blamed by some for weakening banks, but Fed policymakers stuck to their stance that higher rates are essential to bringing…

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Americans' faith in banks hit low after failures, says AP-NORC poll

By Paul Wiseman, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Only 10 percent of U.S. adults say they have significant confidence in the nation's banks and financial institutions, a new poll finds. That is down from the 22 percent who said they had high confidence in banks in 2020.

WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell gives update after raising interest rate amid banking turmoil

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture, clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation, just as it meets to decide whether to keep raising interest rates or declare a pause.

WATCH: Yellen testifies on budget in Senate hearing amid questions about banking system

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

Stocks fell sharply after the Federal Reserve said it doesn’t expect to cut rates anytime soon despite Wall Street’s hopes.

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments in Jack Daniel's look-alike dog toy case

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.