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Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
The contrasting responses illustrate a yawning disconnect emerging between a tech sector warning of AI's existenti…
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
A special election will be held next month to pick a new Republican nominee in the general election for Graham’s seat. He had been seeking a fifth term this ye…
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol that in turn stiffens arteries — called atherosclerosis — and smoking. It's more common in older peo…
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78
The actor first came to the attention of international audiences in Armstrong’s 1979 film “My Brilliant Career,” which also introduced Judy Davis. He later app…
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, the Times said, adding that federal agents delivered s…
Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US
Forecasters advised people to stay hydrated and find places to cool off, warning of temperatures 15 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit (8 to 14 degrees Celsius) warmer t…
Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
The formal withdrawal comes two days after Platner said he would quit the race, facing an allegation of sexual assault that he has denied. Maine Democrats are …
US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners
That's led to sharp recent swings for AI stocks, which have grown into some of Wall Street's most influential because of their huge sizes. Nvidia was the strongest single force lifting the S&P 500 Friday after risi…
Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency, deeper investigation
Family members have raised concerns, saying they've seen video of a fight allegedly involving their son, and saying as an elite athlete he was able to swim. We…
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
Before the country's 250th independence celebrations, President Donald Trump launched a multimillion dollar renovation project for the Reflecting Pool, which w…
US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Sales have remained sluggish as mortgage rates have mostly trended higher in the months since the war between the U.S. and Iran started. Expectations of higher inflation amid surging oil prices have pushed up the l…
Oil prices slip, stocks climb as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Higher rates can keep a lid on inflation, but they also slow the economy and hurt prices for all kinds of investments.
Oil prices rise 5%, and Dow drops 500 points after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
The worry is that a continuation of the war will block the Strait of Hormuz and prevent the delivery of crude from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide. That could worsen inflation, which economists expected wou…
Manhattan high-rise to be stabilized after columns buckle, forcing evacuations
The building, which is the former headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, is located just down the street from New York City icons like the Chrysler Build…
Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record
The global appetite for AI from investors will face an additional test later this week when SK Hynix, the South Korean maker of computer memory, plans to raise $28 billion by selling shares of stock that will trade…
Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
Still, the act of ringing the opening bell suggests why the president’s emphasis on the stock market might not help his party much with voters this fall. Th…