Japan’s Nippon Steel Sets Sights on a Growing Overseas Market in Its Bid to Acquire Us Steel

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. Japan’s domestic market isn’t growing, so Nippon Steel has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the United States, where populations are still growing. Nippon Steel…MORE

The Giving Machines Return to North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texans have the opportunity to give to those less fortunate during the Christmas holiday season as The Giving Machines are touring DFW. The large, red vending machines include a variety of cards with donation prices between $5 and $150 that feature a gift to those in need. The giving machines are sponsored…MORE

America’s Job Market Rebounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from October, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Friday’s report…MORE

7.0 Earthquake Along the West Coast

(WBAP/KLIF) — EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt as far…MORE

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