Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
Read full article: Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gainsPresident Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.
Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Read full article: Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying toneNonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
Read full article: Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in ChicagoA Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Read full article: Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on RussiaUkrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Kyiv ramps up bombardment of Russiaās oil infrastructure.
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
Read full article: Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ringA lavish gold ring encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies has been presented to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium to give to President Donald Trump.
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
Read full article: A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sellA California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows.
StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
Read full article: StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World CupAfter weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket resellerās inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
Read full article: Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeksThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Read full article: Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debatesExtreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.
Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds
Read full article: Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll findsNew polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americansā interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.
Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
Read full article: Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind itTesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it.
Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs
Read full article: Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugsThe Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients.
U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsU.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.
A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
Read full article: A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AIEmployment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence, but workers in the women-dominated occupation say the numbers donāt tell the whole story.
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Read full article: Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'Iranās joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a āforceful response.ā.
The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
Read full article: The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixedMost U.S. stocks rose, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, but more drops for chip stocks and other AI winners kept indexes mixed.
UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
Read full article: UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashedUPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last fall even after Boeing recommended it years earlier.
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
Read full article: Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last yearThe latest disclosure report listing President Donald Trump's financial holdings shows he took in about $1.2 billion last year from crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that first brought him fame.
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
Read full article: US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in JuneU.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous monthās total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
Read full article: Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarmThe Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropicās latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
Read full article: Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflationNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Trump has sought.
Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort
Read full article: Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escortA federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to lift its requirement that journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the Pentagon.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a weekUkrainian forces have struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Read full article: Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisisLines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Read full article: The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pactThe North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term is up for renewal.
US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Read full article: US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pactThe North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term is up for renewal.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Read full article: Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last yearPresident Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows.
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids ā some just toddlers now
Read full article: World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids ā some just toddlers nowAcross the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come.
Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims
Read full article: Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claimsThe U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers over allegations of that the companies illegally colluded in a multiyear scheme to raises prices.
Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt
Read full article: Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debtA federal control board that oversees Puerto Ricoās finances says it has offered a $3 billion settlement to bondholders in a new push to finally restructure more than $10 billion in debt held by the U.S. territoryās power company.
Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment
Read full article: Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second AmendmentA Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
Read full article: Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appealThe Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Read full article: Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economyAmericansā attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards.
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
Read full article: Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilientU.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.
Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
Read full article: Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' listThe Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this yearās āGreat Immigrants, Great Americansā honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza.
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033
Read full article: Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub.
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
Read full article: Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud convictionA self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his fraud conviction.
FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.
Read full article: FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency posted meeting materials online Monday.
Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Read full article: Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until JanuaryA judge has delayed Luigi Mangioneās federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Supreme Court says Fedās Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
Read full article: Supreme Court says Fedās Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firingsThe Supreme Court says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook can remain in her job for now, a rebuke to President Donald Trumpās bid to wrest control of the nationās central bank.
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Read full article: Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and SkyComcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
Read full article: US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talksThe United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U_S_ āat any level.ā.
China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
Read full article: China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo riseChina has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, accusing them of contributing to Japanās āremilitarization.ā.
Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages
Read full article: Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortagesUkraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, according to Russian authorities.
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
Read full article: Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs riseNew federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
Read full article: Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new nameSaks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent ā and a new name.
Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution
Read full article: Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollutionA federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agencyās attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.
OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
Read full article: OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity reviewOpenAI has restricted the release of its new AI model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
Read full article: Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital servicesPresident Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by United States companies.
Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
Read full article: Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in CaliforniaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national ābillionaires' taxā and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies.
Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments
Read full article: Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein paymentsThe House Oversight Committee has served subpoenas to a billionaire investor who made payments to Jeffrey Epstein.
Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week
Read full article: Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the weekMost of the U.S. stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks kept the market in check.
National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
Read full article: National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniformsIn designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort.
MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap
Read full article: MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary capMajor League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a teamās salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the playersā association that could lead to the first loss of regular-season games since 1995.
JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon
Read full article: JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for DimonJPMorgan Chase promotes Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents, positioning them as potential successors to the bank's longtime CEO Jamie Dimon.
JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas
Read full article: JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areasJPMorgan Chase plans to double its "Community Center" branches that focus on low-income neighborhoods.
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
Read full article: Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotelsThe Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels.
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkillerThe Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer.
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
Read full article: Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challengesThe Federal Reserveās preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near.
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
Read full article: US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.
US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
Read full article: US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwindsFewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.
Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies
Read full article: Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policiesA Paris court has ruled that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumersā greenhouse gas emissions.
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
Read full article: UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vesselA United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman.
Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops
Read full article: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple dropsThe U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products.
Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them
Read full article: Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report themA new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis ā and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams.
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continuesCongressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the presidentās problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital.
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Read full article: Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but itās hit a major roadblock in becoming law.
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Read full article: Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin AmericaAbelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombiaās president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.
IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
Read full article: IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog saysThe national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
Read full article: US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' caseThe Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic āforever chemicalsā used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains.
Ukraineās latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers
Read full article: Ukraineās latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centersUkrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia.
Premier says Chinaās tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat
Read full article: Premier says Chinaās tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threatChinaās premier defends the country's technological advancements as an opportunity to the world, not a threat.
Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark
Read full article: Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in DenmarkArchaeologists say they have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
Read full article: Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies itU.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers.