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U.S. consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal … more
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What to know about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah
A ceasefire deal that went into effect on Wednesday could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group, raising hopes and renewing difficult … more
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What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week. The annual sales event no longer … more
The psychology of retirement income: From saving to spending
The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable - but unfortunately, it isn't relegated only to fiction. It's a cold reality for many retirees.According to the … more
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Trump won about 2.5M more votes this year than he did in 2020. This is where he did it
It's a daunting reality for Democrats: Republican Donald Trump's support has grown broadly since he last sought the presidency. In his defeat of Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump won a bigger percentage … more
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After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing … more
Takeaways from AP's report on a study into extremism in the military that used old data
The Associated Press has found that a Pentagon-funded study that looked into extremism in the military relied on old data, included misleading analyses and ignored evidence that could have led to a … more
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Stock market today: Wall Street hangs near its records despite tariff talk
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are hanging near their records on Tuesday as Wall Street takes Donald Trump'slatest talk about tariffs in stride, even if they could roil the global economy were … more
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Netanyahu says he supports ceasefire proposal with Lebanon's Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will recommend a proposal for a cease-fire with Hezbollah to his Cabinet for approval, setting the stage for an end to … more
Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump's transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from … more
Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% import … more
Biden administration will loan $6.6 billion to Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that … more
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal … more
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Osprey ferrying White House staff in New York grounded due to safety issue, witness reports flames
NEW YORK (AP) — An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York on Monday was grounded due to a safety concern, with one witness reporting … more
Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after … more
U.S. towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
NEW YORK (AP) — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City. But in September, … more
Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect's plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, … more
Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins
Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with the high demand of the holiday baking season. But prices are still far from the recent peak they reached almost two … more
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Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe
Ready or not, the holidays are here. It's a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts. It's no easy task. … more
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So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays
NEW YORK (AP) — There's no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing. In the wake of the very contentious and divisive 2024 presidential election, the … more
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