The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling a potential end to aggressive tightening and impacting consumers, businesses, and markets.
-
-
US lawmakers intensify efforts to regulate AI, balancing rapid innovation with crucial safety, privacy, and economic concerns.
-
Explore how the U.S. labor market defies expectations, adding jobs steadily amidst inflation and interest rate hikes, showcasing economic resilience.
-
Law enforcement officials on the flight restrained the passenger quickly, airport authorities said. MINNEAPOLIS — A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night to remove and unruly passenger, officials said. “United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a security concern with an unruly passenger,” an airlines spokesperson wrote in an email. This story continues below. Law enforcement officials on the flight restrained the passenger quickly, according to Carrie Springer, a spokeswoman for the Dane County Regional Airport. Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office…
-
The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by ticks. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by tick bites. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the efforts Friday during an event in New Hampshire, where high rates of tick-borne illnesses are reported. “We are going after this disease at its source, driving faster diagnostics and new prevention strategies, and delivering the urgency and action Americans…
-
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat. SINGAPORE, — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat. Speaking to a group of world leaders, diplomats and top security officials at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore, Hegseth said that the region “has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity” and that Washington’s priority was to “achieve a lasting and favorable balance of power in the…
-
The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $4.35 this week as crude oil prices eased amid reports of possible peace talks involving Iran. WASHINGTON — Gas prices appear to be easing a bit nationwide after weeks of increases, with the national average falling nearly 20 cents since a week ago as oil prices dropped amid reports of peace talks with Iran. AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $4.356 Saturday, down from $4.529 last Saturday. However, prices remain elevated compared to recent years as the busy summer driving season gets underway.…
-
A chemical tank imploded at a paper mill on May 26, killing multiple employees. Here is what you need to know about the deadly industrial incident: LONGVIEW, Wash. — A deadly tank implosion at a paper mill on May 26 has left the Longview community in mourning, as crews are still working to recover all of the victims. The industrial accident happened around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday during a shift change at the Nippon Dynawave mill, according to Scott Goldstein, fire chief for Cowlitz Fire and Rescue. The implosion damaged administrative offices, a break room, and operational areas inside the facility.…
-
Washington state honors former Senator Sam Hunt by lowering flags to half-staff on May 30, 2026, with a memorial service scheduled in Olympia. SEATTLE — Washington state flags and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in honor of former state Senator and Representative Sam Hunt. Agencies may begin lowering flags at the close of business on Friday, May 29, 2026. Flags are to remain at half-staff until the close of business or sunset on Saturday, May 30, 2026, or until first thing Monday morning, June 1, 2026. State officials…
-
Editor was a rare senior creative position where a woman could find a foothold in Hollywood. WASHINGTON — Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars” and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film’s New Hollywood era, has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday. She was 80. Lucas, who was married to “Star Wars” creator George Lucas from 1969 to 1983, died Wednesday from metastatic cancer, attorney Deidre Von Rock said in an email to The Associated Press. She died in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by…