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Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision
Read full article: Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decisionAn Illinois toy company is challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs at the Supreme Court.
Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices
Read full article: Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devicesIranian state television on Tuesday afternoon urged the country’s public to remove the messaging app WhatsApp from their smart phones, alleging without offering any evidence the app gathered user information to send to Israel.
Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests
Read full article: Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protestsBrazil has auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River, aiming to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups.
FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'
Read full article: FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin offering faster reviews to new medicines that align with Trump administration priorities for Americans' health.
Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app
Read full article: Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell appPresident Donald Trump has suggested that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.
Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring rush to beat tariffs
Read full article: Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring rush to beat tariffsRetail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back after a sharp increase in spending in March to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.
5 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health violations. Here’s why
Read full article: 5 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health violations. Here’s whyLast week, five more restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
North Korea plans to send military construction workers and deminers to Russia
Read full article: North Korea plans to send military construction workers and deminers to RussiaRussian state news agency RIA Novosti says North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and deminers to Russia.
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
Read full article: LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injuryLeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp.
Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes
Read full article: Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletesLouisiana soon could raise taxes on sports betting to help finance the athletic departments at many of its public universities.
Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump’s big bill
Read full article: Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump’s big billSenate Republicans are proposing deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens, as a way to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump’s tax breaks more permanent.
US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiated
Read full article: US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiatedU.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they have signed a trade deal that will slash tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace industry imports, but they are still discussing how to handle steel production.
Second patient death reported with gene therapy for muscular dystrophy
Read full article: Second patient death reported with gene therapy for muscular dystrophyShares of Sarepta Therapeutics have plunged again after the drugmaker reported a second death in connection with its gene therapy for muscular dystrophy.
Judge extends order suspending Trump's block on Harvard's incoming foreign students
Read full article: Judge extends order suspending Trump's block on Harvard's incoming foreign studentsPresident Donald Trump’s order to block incoming foreign students from attending Harvard University will remain on hold temporarily.
Leonard Lauder, philanthropist who globalized family cosmetic business, dies at age 92
Read full article: Leonard Lauder, philanthropist who globalized family cosmetic business, dies at age 92Leonard Lauder, a renowned philanthropist who expanded the family cosmetics business into a worldwide empire, has died at the age of 92.
Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota and New Jersey
Read full article: Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota and New JerseyFour people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread.
Supreme Court order gives religious organizations new chance to challenge New York abortion rule
Read full article: Supreme Court order gives religious organizations new chance to challenge New York abortion ruleThe Supreme Court is ordering a New York court to take a new look at whether some religious organizations should be excluded from a state regulation requiring health insurance plans to cover abortions.
Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center
Read full article: Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy centerThe Supreme Court will hear from a faith-based pregnancy center in New Jersey challenging a state investigation into whether it misled people into thinking its services included referrals for abortion.
The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company
Read full article: The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone companyThe Trump family company says it's launching a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House.
Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
Read full article: Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffsThe tariffs wars involving global economic powerhouses such as the U.S. and China are being felt even in such distinctly local places as your regional amusement park.
Takeaways from AP's reporting on shuttered prisons, mass deportation push and no-bid contracts
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's reporting on shuttered prisons, mass deportation push and no-bid contractsPrivate prison operators are marketing their shuttered lockups to federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump pushes for mass deportations, with some facilities nabbing lucrative no-bid contracts.
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support
Read full article: Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull supportJuneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air Show
Read full article: Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air ShowFrench authorities have ordered black partition walls around some Israeli defense industry displays at the Paris Air Show.
Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices ease
Read full article: Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices easeCalm returned to Wall Street, and U.S. stocks rallied, while oil prices gave back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week.
Trump administration offers some details of how it would control US Steel, but union raises concerns
Read full article: Trump administration offers some details of how it would control US Steel, but union raises concernsPresident Donald Trump would have unique influence over the operations of U.S. Steel under the terms of the investment being made by Nippon Steel.
Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restart
Read full article: Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restartMillions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Read full article: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’“How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.
Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list
Read full article: Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control listTaiwan’s Commerce Ministry has added Chinese chipmakers Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp to its export control list, as trade and technology frictions between the self-ruled island, China and the United States increase.
Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants
Read full article: Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurantsThe Trump administration has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels after President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the impact of aggressive enforcement.
DeSantis signs off on 12 more Florida laws. Here’s what each one changes
Read full article: DeSantis signs off on 12 more Florida laws. Here’s what each one changesOn Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on 12 more state laws, adding to the growing list of new legislation this year.
Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies
Read full article: Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodiesSearch and recovery teams continue to search the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day.
Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as it fits the government's terms
Read full article: Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as it fits the government's termsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national security agreement” submitted by the federal government.
Middle East conflict threatens to exacerbate inflationary pressure on some things
Read full article: Middle East conflict threatens to exacerbate inflationary pressure on some thingsIsrael’s attack on Iran has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households.
Immigration raids are threatening businesses that supply America's food, farm bureaus say
Read full article: Immigration raids are threatening businesses that supply America's food, farm bureaus sayFederal agents have rounded up dozens of California farmworkers in large-scale raids at packinghouses and fields that farm bureaus say threaten businesses that supply much of the country’s food.
Consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame
Read full article: Consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tameConsumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China.
In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use
Read full article: In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water useIn landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, a new inland desert fish farm is growing barramundi — a tropical species native to Australia.
Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds Elon Musk has lost some of his luster with Republicans since his public falling-out with President Donald Trump.
What to know about the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people
Read full article: What to know about the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 peopleThe Air India plane crash this week was one of India’s worst aviation disasters, killing 241 people on board and several people on the ground.
Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground
Read full article: Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the groundIndian investigators have recovered the digital flight data recorder or the black box of the Air India flight that crashed a day earlier.
Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market
Read full article: Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude marketOil prices leaped, and stocks slumped on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.
Meta invests $14.3B in AI firm Scale and recruits its CEO for 'superintelligence' team
Read full article: Meta invests $14.3B in AI firm Scale and recruits its CEO for 'superintelligence' teamMeta is making a $14.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence company Scale and recruiting its CEO Alexandr Wang to join a team developing “superintelligence” at the tech giant.
Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation
Read full article: Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislationLouisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to send a cease and desist letter to CVS for mass text messages sent to customers lobbying against legislation and is opening an investigation into whether the pharmaceutical giant improperly used customers’ personal information.
It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy
Read full article: It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategyAmid this year’s market turmoil,I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) contributions until things settle down.
PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source says
Read full article: PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source saysA source confirms to The Associated Press the PGA Tour is hiring a top NFL executive as the CEO of its commercial PGA Tour Enterprises.
Panera Bread owners face $600K fine over ‘oppressive child labor’ in Orlando-area cafes
Read full article: Panera Bread owners face $600K fine over ‘oppressive child labor’ in Orlando-area cafesThe owners of Panera Bread cafes in Central Florida face hefty fines after state officials accused them of violating child labor rules, according to court documents obtained by News 6 on Thursday.
GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
Read full article: GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO saysThe Republican tax bill approved by the House would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.
California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires
Read full article: California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA firesCalifornia's top insurance regulator is launching a probe into State Farm over its handling of claims from Los Angeles-area wildfires that broke out in January.
Before crash, Air India spent years attempting a turnaround after emerging from government control
Read full article: Before crash, Air India spent years attempting a turnaround after emerging from government controlThe deadly crash of an Air India flight carrying more than 240 people on Thursday arrives after years of efforts to turn around the country’s flag carrier — which had been plagued by tragedy and financial losses under prior state ownership.
Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes
Read full article: Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashesThe Air India plane crash that killed at least 240 people is just the latest aviation disaster this year.
JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs
Read full article: JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobsA California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina.
Trump administration moves to lift Biden-era mining restrictions near Boundary Waters in Minnesota
Read full article: Trump administration moves to lift Biden-era mining restrictions near Boundary Waters in MinnesotaPresident Donald Trump’s administration is moving to lift restrictions on copper-nickel mining that the Biden administration imposed near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota.
Spain's prime minister asks nation for forgiveness after high court investigates a close confidant
Read full article: Spain's prime minister asks nation for forgiveness after high court investigates a close confidantSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has asked for forgiveness after a close confidante in his Socialist Party has been put under investigation for his alleged participation in a kickback scheme.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Read full article: Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolishFormer congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish.
Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
Read full article: Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered carsPresident Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84% this week, a second straight small decline
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84% this week, a second straight small declineThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated.
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 monthsU.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers.
US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild
Read full article: US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mildU.S. wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild.
Coinbase hires top political strategist as crypto industry flexes its newfound political might
Read full article: Coinbase hires top political strategist as crypto industry flexes its newfound political mightTop Democratic strategist David Plouffe is joining Coinbase as an adviser as the cryptocurrency exchange broadens its political reach.
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.
Read full article: An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday's raid carried out by federal immigration officials.
Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
Read full article: Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rulesPresident Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
Read full article: Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'“Take Me out to the Ball Game” is more than just a song sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States.
Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days
Read full article: Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four daysNintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company.
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty
Read full article: With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves emptyA string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants
Read full article: Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plantsThe Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to eliminate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas.
Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers say
Read full article: Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers sayLawyers for two crypto investors charged with kidnapping a man for his Bitcoin say they have evidence showing the accuser “laughing and smiling” and moving about Manhattan freely during the days he claimed he was kept captive and tortured in a posh SoHo town house.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
Read full article: Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringementDisney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend the entertainment industry.
Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
Read full article: Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearingPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration says the air traffic control system needs “massive upgrading” and he will prioritize its modernization if confirmed to the role.
Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win
Read full article: Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' winPresident Donald Trump is hailing a favorable decision by a federal appeals court over his sweeping tariff policy as a “great” win for the United States.
Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty
Read full article: Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertaintyGoogle has offered buyouts to another swath of its workforce across several key divisions in a fresh round of cost cutting coming ahead of a court decision that could order a breakup of its internet empire.
Aid groups consider expanding help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
Read full article: Aid groups consider expanding help if FEMA reduces its disaster responseWith concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms.
GM to invest $4 billion to ramp up US production
Read full article: GM to invest $4 billion to ramp up US productionShares of General Motors are up before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher.
Is the Trump-Musk spat really over? Judging from Wall Street trading, it's a fragile peace
Read full article: Is the Trump-Musk spat really over? Judging from Wall Street trading, it's a fragile peaceThe world’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman stepped back from their war of words Wednesday, but it’s unclear if the peace will hold.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
Read full article: Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China will make it easier for American industry to obtain much-needed needed magnets and rare earth minerals, clearing the way for talks to continue between the world’s two biggest economies.
Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue
Read full article: Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continueA federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to let the government keep collecting President Donald Trump’s sweeping import taxes while challenges to his signature trade policy continue on appeal.
Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
Read full article: Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board membersA federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s dismantling of a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses.
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
Read full article: Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier importsU.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents.
Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
Read full article: Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration eventsThe Associated Press has asked for a full hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, seeking to overturn last week's decision by three judges of that court that continues to allow the Trump administration to restrict the outlet's access to cover presidential events.