US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
Read full article: US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudyU.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.
US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Read full article: Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablazeUkrainian 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.
Central Florida veterans can apply for free trip to Washington, D.C. war memorials
Read full article: Central Florida veterans can apply for free trip to Washington, D.C. war memorialsVeterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War can apply now for a free trip to Washington, D.C. through Honor Flight Central Florida.
Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027
Read full article: Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.
Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market
Read full article: Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US marketAfter 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.
Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
Read full article: Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gainsPresident Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.
Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Read full article: Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying toneNonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.
U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levelsU.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.
Fourth of July travel expected to hit record numbers as costs soar
Read full article: Fourth of July travel expected to hit record numbers as costs soarA record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, despite an 11% jump in overall travel costs, with Orlando International Airport ranking as the second-busiest domestic destination.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Read full article: U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams aliveFolarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
Read full article: US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in JuneU.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Read full article: World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-HerzegovinaThe United States men’s national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.
US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference
Read full article: US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conferenceBefore moving his attention to the knockout round of the World Cup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino had to resolve one issue from the group stage.
Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship
Read full article: Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenshipThe great-grandson of the Chinese American at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court case that first established the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship praises the latest ruling.
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now
Read full article: World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers nowAcross the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come.
US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert
Read full article: US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alertThe U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions and a new bank alert targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico’s most powerful criminal group.
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Read full article: Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economyAmericans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards.
US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
Read full article: US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournamentU.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days.
Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
Read full article: Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rulesDemocrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements.
Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32
Read full article: Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.
With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third
Read full article: With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes thirdAs group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might be not who finishes first in a four-team group.
US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
Read full article: US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwindsFewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.
Dollars & Sense: The paradox of class action lawsuits
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The paradox of class action lawsuitsNo one hires a lawyer over a $10 overcharge, a $25 junk fee, or a hidden charge buried in the fine print. But what happens when that same charge affects 100,000 people? Or 10 million? Now that’s a different story.
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Read full article: Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law.
Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey
Read full article: Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs TurkeyChristian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to voteA federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.
Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility
Read full article: Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facilityKenyan Health Minister Aden Duale has ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.
Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government
Read full article: Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's governmentThe Supreme Court has ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.
Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
Read full article: Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in NebraskaThe last eight Americans who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility.
US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
Read full article: US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over AustraliaThe United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic.
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have gunsThe Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users.
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
Read full article: How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallenNew data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year.
AP Exclusive: Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companiesSen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a plan to give Americans ownership stakes in the country’s largest artificial intelligence companies.
Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup
Read full article: Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World CupChristian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury.
US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
Read full article: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continueAn initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.
'We're American. We don't take s---.' US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup
Read full article: 'We're American. We don't take s---.' US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World CupThe U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week.
US forward Christian Pulisic practices on his own in calf injury rehab, team says he is 'day to day'
Read full article: US forward Christian Pulisic practices on his own in calf injury rehab, team says he is 'day to day'Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again during the U.S. team’s World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury.
Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
Read full article: Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI modelsA group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them.
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals
Read full article: US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goalsThe U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
Read full article: Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs ParaguayChristian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
Read full article: US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsU.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.
Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces funding shortfall one year earlier than expected
Read full article: Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces funding shortfall one year earlier than expectedSocial Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected.
After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
Read full article: After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting betterAfter complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better.
US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan support
Read full article: US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan supportThe U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup.
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional.
Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
Read full article: Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from CongressWith virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department.
Dollars & Sense: Retirement confidence takes a hit
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Retirement confidence takes a hitAmericans are doing more to prepare for retirement but feel less confident they’ll actually be ready for it. That’s one of the key findings from new reports examining the financial outlook of workers and retirees. Despite increasing contributions to retirement accounts and nearing experts’ recommended savings targets, confidence in having enough money to live comfortably in retirement continues to slide.
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
Read full article: US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in FebruaryThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran.
Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home
Read full article: Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back homeLebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
Read full article: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of TrumpThe House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.
Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
Read full article: Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran.
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Read full article: Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizensHundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base.
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
Read full article: Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challengesThe world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government.
Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Read full article: Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to voteA federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Read full article: Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for AmericansA court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo.
US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta
Read full article: US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of AtlantaJozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade ago.
Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds
Read full article: Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worldsMacklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship.
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
Read full article: Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodesA key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances.
Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolutionThe Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago.
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Read full article: US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertaintyFewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy.
Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
Read full article: Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailersWalmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter’s speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum.
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
Read full article: House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screeningA House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.
Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues.
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
Read full article: Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis showsNationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
Read full article: Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac RiverPresident Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River.
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Read full article: Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the USIran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Read full article: Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided AmericaSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations.
US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecastThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran.
FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department
Read full article: FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health departmentDr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Read full article: The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to TaiwanU.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence.
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Read full article: Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery pricesThe Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry.
FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final
Read full article: FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup finalFIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Trump council proposes sweeping changes to FEMA to pull back disaster support
Read full article: Trump council proposes sweeping changes to FEMA to pull back disaster supportA council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that stop short of the administration’s promises to dismantle it, but could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles out.
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
Read full article: US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwindsU.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.
Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds
Read full article: Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study findsLower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed.