Japan’s economy grows at a 1% pace in the last quarter despite Trump’s higher tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy grew at a better than expected 1% annual pace in the last…
Nations deadlocked over plastic production limits in global treaty talks
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday,…
A Michigan autoworker’s wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota — 151,000 miles later
PETERSBURG, Mich. — A retired Michigan autoworker looked at a Facebook message after midnight from a stranger: Did…
China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and…
New fossil discovery reveals tiny ancestor of modern whales
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were…
Florida wildlife agency plans to reopen oystering in Apalachicola Bay
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay…
Toronto International Film Festival reinstates documentary on 2023 Hamas attack
NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival will screen a documentary on the 2023 Hamas attack,…
Legionnaires’ disease in New York City: 4th person dies after dozens sickened in Harlem
NEW YORK (AP) — A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New…
Judge rules against Trump administration’s plan to end DEI efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity,…
Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady
NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after a disappointing report said inflation was…
Texas Democrats set plan to end walkout over Republicans’ redistricting effort
CHICAGO (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked…
Applications for jobless benefits fell last week, still in historically healthy range
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range…