A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies.

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah.

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy.

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally.

American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache.

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets.

A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance.

Africa’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale.

Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images.

Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market.

Renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources.

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles.

Global oil demand is set to decline this year for the first time since 2020.

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT.

The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff.

Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose nearly 13% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence.

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China.

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore.

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive.

The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan has raised questions about one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions.

Here’s the first thing to understand: most food date labels are about quality, not safety. Manufacturers use many of these dates to tell you when a product is expected to have its best flavor, texture or freshness. Consumers, however, often assume the date means the food has become dangerous. Manufacturers care about quality. Consumers care about safety. Those are two very different things. And can the average shopper really tell the difference?

U.S. stocks ticked higher after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom.

Authorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety.

Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana.

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations.

Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns.

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.

The City of Sanford is taking up a proposal as construction is set to begin on a project to build a Costco at the largely vacant Seminole Towne Center.

PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns.

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems.

Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes.

Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries.

John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines.

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.

After two and a half years of laying underground infrastructure, the city says developers are now ready to start building the homes and businesses that will form DeBary’s first walkable downtown district — right next to the SunRail station off U.S. 17-92.

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show.

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices.

A Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables.

A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.

While prices remain higher than they were a few years ago, used-car shoppers with a budget of $15,000 can still find sedans that offer a compelling combination of comfort, efficiency, and modern technology.

After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public.

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.

Government data released Tuesday shows that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May.

"Since COVID-19, the foot traffic is very, very slow," business owner Yehya Rizeq said of Church Street in downtown Orlando. "It’s not recovered yet." A new project breaking ground hopes to change that, but Rizeq worries they can't survive much longer.

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

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Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk’s rocket market appear to be earthbound.

Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you and your family.

A debate over use of traditional Chinese symbols has cropped up after a court ordered a Chinese tea chain to pay the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton $1.5 million over copyright infringement claims.

International travel is evolving. For years, the rule of thumb for many American travelers was simple: if you had a valid U.S. passport, you could travel just about anywhere. However, the rules for international travel are becoming more complicated. Here's what you need to know.

South Korea is enforcing a law that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship.

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down and dragged Wall Street lower.

America’s biggest airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding more luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers.

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

A former Democratic commissioner of one of the country’s top civil rights agencies has dropped a lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump is claiming credit for Walmart's recent price cuts, though the retailer's statement doesn't mention his administration's involvement.

U.S. prosecutors are setting the stage for seeking leniency at next week's sentencing for a Turkish-Iranian businessman who provided key testimony at a corruption trial nearly a decade ago related to sanctions against Iran.

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division.

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.

President Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.

A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market.

Nonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.

A 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.

A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance are planning to increase their outputs modestly next month.

"Minions & Monsters" has topped the July Fourth weekend box office, narrowly beating "Toy Story 5."

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Kyiv ramps up bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer.

A 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.

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging.

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

Rideshare drivers will be in demand this July 4 weekend as travelers head to parties, events and destinations, but for rideshare drivers themselves, gas prices will soak up that extra income, and those we talked to say they may be choosier about the trips they take.

If you were planning to take advantage of Florida’s Freedom Month beginning July 1, you may be wondering why you haven’t seen any advertisements.

A 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.

Shares are mixed in Europe after a rally in Asia following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's latest record.

International soccer fans came to cheer the competing World Cup teams.

House Democrats allege consultants tied to President Donald Trump may have engaged in financial fraud related to the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

Extreme 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.

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.

Tesla 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.

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients.

U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.

Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine.

Employment 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 don’t tell the whole story.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores.

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”.