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Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower
Read full article: Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lowerDrops for Big Tech companies including Microsoft and Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms led Wall Street lower.
US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.
Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own music
Read full article: Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own musicWhen it comes to baseball and music, the connection runs a lot deeper than walk-up songs and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”.
US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike
Read full article: US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strikeThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing strike — than a broader softening in the labor market.
Startling video shows Russian fighter jet flying within feet of US F-16 near Alaska
Read full article: Startling video shows Russian fighter jet flying within feet of US F-16 near AlaskaMilitary officials have released new video of a startling interaction between a Russian jet flying near Alaska and a U.S. plane sent to intercept it.
Biden says Olympians represented 'the very best of America'
Read full article: Biden says Olympians represented 'the very best of America'Declaring the U.S. the “greatest sports nation in the history of the world,” President Joe Biden welcomed U.S. Olympians and Paralympians at the White House on Monday to recognize their achievement in this summer’s games in Paris.
Feds bust Connecticut dealers accused of selling counterfeit pills throughout the US
Read full article: Feds bust Connecticut dealers accused of selling counterfeit pills throughout the USFederal law enforcement officials in Connecticut have announced criminal indictments against seven people in a case they're calling one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris work to expand their coalitions in final weeks of election
Read full article: Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris work to expand their coalitions in final weeks of electionThe lines that have long defined each party’s policy priorities are blurring as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump seek to expand their coalitions in the final weeks of a fiercely competitive presidential election.
New Zealand’s army chief: Pacific nations need tailored military training
Read full article: New Zealand’s army chief: Pacific nations need tailored military trainingNew Zealand’s army chief, Maj. Gen. Rose King, has highlighted the challenges Pacific Island nations face with foreign military training in an interview with The Associated Press.
Iran's president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program
Read full article: Iran's president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear programIran’s new reformist president is insisting that Tehran didn’t want to enrich uranium at near-weapons grade levels but had been forced by the U.S. withdrawal from its nuclear deal with world powers.
UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince Harry
Read full article: UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince HarryBritain’s royal social media accounts have posted 40th birthday wishes for Prince Harry, marking the milestone celebration despite longstanding strains following the publication of his explosive memoir, “Spare.
9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Clermont, officer recounts response to attack
Read full article: 9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Clermont, officer recounts response to attackThe former NYPD lieutenant said he’s still living with gripping memories of the attacks and the recovering bodies from the debris.
Ex-CIA officer who spied for China gets 10 years in prison — and a lifetime of polygraph tests
Read full article: Ex-CIA officer who spied for China gets 10 years in prison — and a lifetime of polygraph testsA former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI who received cash, golf clubs and other expensive gifts in exchange for spying for China has been sentenced to a decade in prison.
🍔 Does where you live determine how you eat? New study uncovers America’s emotional eating patterns
Read full article: 🍔 Does where you live determine how you eat? New study uncovers America’s emotional eating patternsPersonality plays a part, but a 2024 Hims study shows regionality may also play a significant role in eating behavior.
Man charged with plotting shooting at a New York Jewish center on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Read full article: Man charged with plotting shooting at a New York Jewish center on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attackA Pakistani man has been arrested in Canada and accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that sparked the latest conflict in the Middle East.
At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
Read full article: At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopeningA high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker.
Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence
Read full article: Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influenceDemocrats are flirting with extinction in some rural reaches of the U.S. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, Becky Blackburn is one of just 32 left.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter
Read full article: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winterSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religion for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism.
Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground state
Read full article: Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground stateNational attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.
Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling
Read full article: Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep coolingPay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison
Read full article: Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prisonThere were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again.
Ukraine defense chief says his nation will find a way no matter who wins US election
Read full article: Ukraine defense chief says his nation will find a way no matter who wins US electionUkraine's defense minister said his country will find a way to withstand Russia’s invading forces even if Donald Trump wins a second term, jeopardizings vital U.S. support for its defense.
Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel
Read full article: Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and IsraelUnder American pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver large quantities of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threats
Read full article: US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threatsThe U.S. and South Korea signed new joint nuclear deterrence guidelines, weeks after North Korea and Russia struck a defense pact that raised concerns in the region about the North’s growing nuclear threats.
U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sites
Read full article: U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sitesNew Treasury rulemaking would expand the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites, bringing the overall number to 227.
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
Read full article: Russia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over bothChina appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states.
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Read full article: New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten CommandmentsLouisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials
Read full article: Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trialsRegan Smith has set a world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
US-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge — whether the UN will keep delivering the aid
Read full article: US-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge — whether the UN will keep delivering the aidThe U.S.-built pier to carry food to Gaza is facing one of its most serious challenges yet.
Dutch king and queen get a red-carpet welcome in Georgia, and a chance to show off their dance moves
Read full article: Dutch king and queen get a red-carpet welcome in Georgia, and a chance to show off their dance movesThe king and queen of the Netherlands are taking a day of their U.S. trip to visit Savannah, Georgia — a city that is both a historic gem and a growing powerhouse in global trade.
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
Read full article: Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outsideKia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years ago
Read full article: Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years agoThe leader of the Senate Intelligence Committee says the U.S. may be less prepared for the threat of foreign disinformation ahead of this year's election than it was four years ago.
Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
Read full article: Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the CapitolCongressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the U.S. Capitol.
Friday's preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airports
Read full article: Friday's preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airportsA record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports.
Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers
Read full article: Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregiversThousands of older Americans are in adult day services that provide safe, stimulating places for those who have physical or cognitive disabilities and also give respite to their caregiver.
Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'
Read full article: Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'The use of a voice-cloning technology marrying old audio clips to an actor's narration is bringing an historic U.S. Supreme Court decision to life.
Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries
Read full article: Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countriesJapan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week.
President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants
Read full article: President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrantsPresident Joe Biden has called Japan and India “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants, lumping the two with adversaries China and Russia as he tried to explain the four countries’ economic circumstances and contrasted them with the U.S. on immigration.
Workers' paychecks grew faster in the first quarter, a possible concern for the Fed
Read full article: Workers' paychecks grew faster in the first quarter, a possible concern for the FedPay and benefits for America’s workers grew more quickly in the first three months of this year, a trend that could contribute to higher inflation and raise concerns about the future path of price increases at the Federal Reserve.
Commerce Department announces new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports
Read full article: Commerce Department announces new restrictions on U.S. firearms exportsThe Commerce Department is announcing new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports in an effort to prevent the guns from ending up in the hands of drug traffickers and criminals in other nations.
Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once Biden signs bill
Read full article: Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once Biden signs billU.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine now that the Senate has approved long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv needs to stall gains made by Russia.
After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to Ukraine
Read full article: After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to UkraineThe Pentagon can get weapons moving to Ukraine quickly once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill.
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
Read full article: Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentifulAmericans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges.
Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
Read full article: Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were interceptedBooms and air raid sirens have sounded across Israel after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to a regionwide war.
5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone
Read full article: 5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphoneWe all know that a total solar eclipse will happen across most of America on April 8, but you may be asking yourself how to get a perfect photo of the natural occurring phenomenon with your own phone.
Don’t have certified eyewear for partial solar eclipse in Florida? Here’s how you can still see it safely
Read full article: Don’t have certified eyewear for partial solar eclipse in Florida? Here’s how you can still see it safelyCentral Florida will get to experience a partial solar eclipse and if you did not get safety solar eclipse glasses, you can still experience the eclipse without looking up.
‘Better position than ever:’ New spaceship could finally launch astronauts in May
Read full article: ‘Better position than ever:’ New spaceship could finally launch astronauts in MayYears of delays could finally be coming to an end for a new spaceship built to carry astronauts to the International Space Station.
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats
Read full article: Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threatsThe Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change.
Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing US aid, call for repossession of Russian assets
Read full article: Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing US aid, call for repossession of Russian assetsA pair of Ukrainian justice ministers in Washington this week say they are “quite optimistic” about the U.S. coming up with a way to financially support Ukraine.
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare
Read full article: How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepareLosing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day _ it also could harm your health.
This Rome atelier is behind many an Oscar for costume design. Will 'Napoleon' be next?
Read full article: This Rome atelier is behind many an Oscar for costume design. Will 'Napoleon' be next?The Tirelli atelier in Rome's Prati neighborhood has woven itself into the fabric of Italian and international film history, with its costume designs behind 17 Academy Awards for costume design.
Emhoff announces $1.7B in pledges to help President Biden meet goal of ending hunger by 2030
Read full article: Emhoff announces $1.7B in pledges to help President Biden meet goal of ending hunger by 2030Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says $1.7 billion in commitments from more than 140 health systems, insurers and others to help President Joe Biden meet his goal of ending hunger by 2030 will make a real difference in people's lives.
Polish leader says US Republican senators should be ashamed for scuttling Ukrainian aid
Read full article: Polish leader says US Republican senators should be ashamed for scuttling Ukrainian aidPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says that U.S. Republican senators should be “ashamed” for leaving about $60 billion in wartime aid for Ukraine in limbo in a recent vote.
Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift on field? Breaking down weird Super Bowl prop bets
Read full article: Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift on field? Breaking down weird Super Bowl prop betsAs is always the case, people will be partaking in prop bets for the Super Bowl, whether they are “normal” happenings with the game such as how many yards the quarterback will throw for or how many passing yards Travis Kelce will get, or more bizarre prop bets.
Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator's 'ignorant' grilling of TikTok CEO
Read full article: Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator's 'ignorant' grilling of TikTok CEOAfter a U.S. senator grilled the Singaporean CEO of Tiktok about his nationality and affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party, Singaporeans are complaining about ignorant — or even racist — views of their country.
US job openings rose in December, pointing to a still-durable labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose in December, pointing to a still-durable labor marketAmerica’s employers posted 9 million job openings in December, an increase from November and another sign that the job market remains resilient despite the headwind of higher interest rates.
Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic push
Read full article: Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic pushU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Turkey is committed to playing “a positive, productive” role for postwar Gaza and prepared to use its influence in the region to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from broadening even more.
Comedian Tommy Davidson brings decades of experience to Improv Orlando stage
Read full article: Comedian Tommy Davidson brings decades of experience to Improv Orlando stageMuch of America was introduced to Tommy Davidson as one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color."
US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historical standards
Read full article: US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historical standardsAmerica’s employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill
Read full article: US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid billThe U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
Read full article: New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support networkMillions of migrants have arrived in the U.S. in recent years, many in cities and counties across America.
‘Home Alone,’ ‘Elf’ among favorite Christmas movies in Florida. What’s yours?
Read full article: ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Elf’ among favorite Christmas movies in Florida. What’s yours?From the black-and-white traditions like “It’s a Wonderful Life” to animated classics like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to new standards like “Elf,” everyone who celebrates Christmas has a film that is close to their heart.
Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally
Read full article: Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegallyRepublican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country.
The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?
Read full article: The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?Hungary's Viktor Orban's veto of an aid package from Europe to war-torn Ukraine was the latest sign that Western support for the country's defense against Russia has become complicated.
New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border security
Read full article: New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border securityA deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden.
Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, defeating congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, defeating congresswoman Sheila Jackson LeeA longtime Democratic Texas lawmaker who has represented Houston in the Legislature for more than 50 years will lead the nation’s fourth-largest city after winning a mayoral runoff election.
Biden dings Trump on infrastructure, while he showcases $8.2B for 10 major rail projects
Read full article: Biden dings Trump on infrastructure, while he showcases $8.2B for 10 major rail projectsPresident Joe Biden has used a visit to Las Vegas to say he’s “putting high-speed rail on the fast track.”.
Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West
Read full article: Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US WestThe Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
Read full article: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rateShrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government said in an upgrade from its previous estimate.
Veev CEO sees modular homebuilding as key to tackling U.S. housing shortage
Read full article: Veev CEO sees modular homebuilding as key to tackling U.S. housing shortageModular homebuilder Veev has built more than 170 townhomes, single-family houses, condos and other types of dwellings around the Bay Area, and has set its sights on building 300 more single-family houses in Northern California by the end of 2025.
South Korea's Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal
Read full article: South Korea's Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms dealSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will discuss international response to the purported North Korean-Russian weapons deal during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco this week.
Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire
Read full article: Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John WhitmireTwo Democrats with decadeslong political careers are heading to a runoff election to be Houston’s next mayor.
4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America,' at Churchill's birthplace
Read full article: 4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America,' at Churchill's birthplaceFour men have been charged over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.