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Trump administration moves to revoke permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project
Read full article: Trump administration moves to revoke permit for Massachusetts offshore wind projectThe Trump administration has moved to block a Massachusetts offshore wind farm, its latest effort to hobble an industry and technology that President Donald Trump has attacked as “ugly” and unreliable compared to fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.
Web of business interests shows that Kimmel's future rests on far more than his jokes
Read full article: Web of business interests shows that Kimmel's future rests on far more than his jokesThe decision about whether to keep Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night ABC show depends on far more than his jokes.
Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
Read full article: Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applicationsPresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new, $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications.
Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report says
Read full article: Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report saysEmergency workers who responded to an unresponsive man on a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest park initially thought he had lacerations but found him not breathing.
Florida federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
Read full article: Florida federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York TimesA Florida federal judge has tossed out a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times.
Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities
Read full article: Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilitiesAt an August event, researchers at Michigan State University asked farmers what they think of a new electric tractor.
As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here's what a new poll shows about who still watches
Read full article: As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here's what a new poll shows about who still watchesAs late-night talk shows undergo major changes and controversy, a new poll finds most Americans don’t watch them regularly and the ones who do are more likely to be Democrats.
Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to China
Read full article: Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to ChinaU.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place in October in South Korea and will visit China early next year.
AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms dealsRussia and Vietnam have developed a mechanism to conceal arms deal payments to avoid American and other Western sanctions, using profits from joint energy-sector ventures to pay for defense contracts, according to internal Vietnamese documents obtained by The Associated Press.
3 members of federal control board in Puerto Rico sue Trump and others for illegal firings
Read full article: 3 members of federal control board in Puerto Rico sue Trump and others for illegal firingsThree members of a federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances who were recently fired by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump have filed a lawsuit in U.S. court alleging their firings were illegal.
Who are Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners who issued statements against Jimmy Kimmel
Read full article: Who are Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners who issued statements against Jimmy KimmelTwo ABC affiliate owners spoke out against late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel ahead of ABC’s decision to suspend the presenter over comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Read full article: FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and eventsThe Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.
Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugar
Read full article: Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugarThe limiting of duty-free organic sugar imports and new tariffs are expected to cause the prices of all kinds of organic products from granola to yogurt to rise in the coming months.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls again, dips to lowest level since early October
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls again, dips to lowest level since early OctoberThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, echoing a decline in long-term U.S. Treasury bond yields ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut this year.
Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed board
Read full article: Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed boardPresident Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.
Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape
Read full article: Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscapePresident Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to reshape the media landscape, using threats, lawsuits and government pressure.
Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe
Read full article: Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic UniverseA man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s newest park died from blunt impact injuries.
Did you dawdle on that new heat pump or EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits
Read full article: Did you dawdle on that new heat pump or EV? Better move fast to get those tax creditsTax incentives that have saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year.
US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlier
Read full article: US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlierThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid last week retreated significantly after surging to a nearly four-year high a week earlier.
Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue
Read full article: Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issueA supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day's delay due to a premature engine shutdown.
George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its power
Read full article: George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its powerThe family philanthropy of hedge fund billionaire George Soros has consistently been one of the largest funders of human rights organizations around the world.
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
Read full article: American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining creditAmerican Express’ latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks and a lofty annual fee of $895.
UK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked arson network
Read full article: UK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked arson networkBritish, Lithuanian, and Latvian authorities have detained individuals suspected of spying for Russia.
Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister
Read full article: Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime ministerProtesters have hit France with transport strikes, demonstrations and blockades that are targeting the Paris Metro and other sectors.
Leaders of Canada and Mexico vow closer economic ties in the face of Trump trade uncertainty
Read full article: Leaders of Canada and Mexico vow closer economic ties in the face of Trump trade uncertaintyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Claudia Sheinbaum have promised to strengthen trade relations in the face of U.S. tariff threats and pushed to keep the most important free trade agreement in the Western Hemisphere alive in the lead-up to negotiations next year.
Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump's attacks
Read full article: Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump's attacksIn what was expected to be a contentious Federal Reserve meeting, policymakers on Wednesday instead emerged with a nearly unanimous voice to cut interest rates by a quarter-point.
Cracker Barrel expects weaker sales and restaurant traffic after logo controversy
Read full article: Cracker Barrel expects weaker sales and restaurant traffic after logo controversyCracker Barrel said Wednesday it expects lower sales and weaker customer traffic in the coming year as the controversy over its planned logo change continues to play out.
Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress code
Read full article: Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress codeStarbucks workers are taking legal action against the coffee giant, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.
NYC mayor throws support behind bill to ban Central Park horse carriages
Read full article: NYC mayor throws support behind bill to ban Central Park horse carriagesNew York City’s mayor has thrown his support behind a proposal to end the horse-drawn carriages that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years, citing safety concerns.
Republican leaders reject Democratic health care demands for bill to avoid shutdown
Read full article: Republican leaders reject Democratic health care demands for bill to avoid shutdownRepublican leaders in the House and Senate are rejecting Democratic demands for health care subsidies in a bill to avoid a government shutdown.
Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy saysUkraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.
Broadway opposition brings the curtain down on a planned Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z
Read full article: Broadway opposition brings the curtain down on a planned Times Square casino backed by Jay-ZA proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z has lost its bid for a lucrative New York City-area gambling license amid fierce opposition from the Broadway theater industry.
Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers
Read full article: Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workersAmazon says it’s investing $1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers.
Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station
Read full article: Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space StationA newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.
Indonesia's president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests
Read full article: Indonesia's president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protestsIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a former rival as the new security minister following deadly protests that have been viewed as one of the toughest tests for his presidency.
France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes ahead
Read full article: France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes aheadSébastien Lecornu, France’s fourth prime minister in a year, faces big challenges like a ballooning deficit and unrest.
Meta unveils AI-powered smart glasses with display and neural wristband at Connect event
Read full article: Meta unveils AI-powered smart glasses with display and neural wristband at Connect eventMeta’s newest artificial-intelligence powered smart glasses include a tiny display and can be controlled by a neural wristband that lets you control it with barely perceptible movements.
US stocks churn amid uncertainty about how many more rate cuts are coming from the Fed
Read full article: US stocks churn amid uncertainty about how many more rate cuts are coming from the FedU.S. stocks churned between gains and losses, but they ultimately remained near their record levels.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year
Read full article: Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this yearThe Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market.
Waymo's robotaxi expansion will get a Lyft in Nashville next year
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxi expansion will get a Lyft in Nashville next yearRobotaxi leader Waymo's driverless vehicles will begin transporting passengers in Nashville, Tennessee, next year with Lyft instead of its recent ride-hailing partner Uber.
US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in Mexico
Read full article: US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in MexicoU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of his concerns that Mexico isn’t being fair to U.S. airlines.
Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdown
Read full article: Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdownDemocratic leaders are lashing out at a stop-gap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study
Read full article: Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case studyCharlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to him becoming a force in conservative politics.
Parents of teens who died by suicide after AI chatbot interactions to testify to Congress
Read full article: Parents of teens who died by suicide after AI chatbot interactions to testify to CongressParents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots are testifying before Congress.
Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust
Read full article: Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oustAfter a late-night vote and last-minute ruling, the Federal Reserve began a key meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday with both a new Trump administration appointee and an official the White House has targeted for removal.
FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz
Read full article: FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitzThe Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like the blockbuster obesity treatment Wegovy.
US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales
Read full article: US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil salesThe U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian financiers and several firms in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly coordinating $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers from Iranian oil sales.
Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back
Read full article: Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the backFederal auto safety regulators opened an investigation Tuesday into a possible defect in Tesla door handles that have reportedly left parents unable to reach into back seats to get their children out of the cars.
Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the US
Read full article: Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the USDenmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland.
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes
Read full article: Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikesShoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school shopping, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price increases.
It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant
Read full article: It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plantRivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market.
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds sports fans are likelier to use a combination of streaming services and traditional TV options to access their favorite teams.
UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens
Read full article: UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsensA U.N. commission reports that billions in public funds have been stolen in South Sudan over the past decade.
Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
Read full article: Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York TimesThe New York Times says President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the newspaper and four of its journalists is meritless and an attempt to discourage independent reporting.
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
Read full article: New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count standA judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him.
Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board
Read full article: Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed boardThe Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate.
Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
Read full article: Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate voteAn appeals court has ruled that Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are still benefiting from Nate Bargatze's controversial Emmys bit
Read full article: The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are still benefiting from Nate Bargatze's controversial Emmys bitThe Boys & Girls Clubs of America has seen a surge in donations after a controversial fundraising stunt at the Emmy Awards.
Abortion advocates raise alarm about social platforms removing posts in apparent overreach
Read full article: Abortion advocates raise alarm about social platforms removing posts in apparent overreachClinics, advocacy groups and individuals who share abortion-related content online say they are seeing informational posts being taken down even if the posts don’t clearly violate the platforms’ policies.
McDonald's plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches
Read full article: McDonald's plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranchesMcDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches.
Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials
Read full article: Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officialsNearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions.
Tesla's stock is rising as Elon Musk buys more than 2.5M shares worth about $1B
Read full article: Tesla's stock is rising as Elon Musk buys more than 2.5M shares worth about $1BTesla’s stock is climbing as CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion.
The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates
Read full article: The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut ratesThe Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates.
Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote
Read full article: Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key votePresident Donald Trump's administration has renewed its request to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.
Qatar denounces Israel before major summit on Israel's attack in Doha targeting Hamas leaders
Read full article: Qatar denounces Israel before major summit on Israel's attack in Doha targeting Hamas leadersQatar's prime minister has denounced Israel as Arab and Muslim foreign ministers are meeting to discuss a unified response to Israel's attack on Doha.