The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation.

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027.

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications.

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.

President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots.”.

A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall.

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall.

U.S. stocks ticked higher following strong profit reports from big companies.

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily.

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs.

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label.

Lawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.

Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation “a thing of the past” in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps.

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes.

Five of the biggest U.S. banks reported record profits on Tuesday, boosted by their trading desks and a remarkably resilient American consumer amid persistent global economic uncertainty.

If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to.

New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.

The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One.

Stocks rose after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected.

China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence.

U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah.

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy.

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally.

American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache.

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets.

A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance.

Africa’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale.

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles.

Global oil demand is set to decline this year for the first time since 2020.

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT.

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff.

Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose nearly 13% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence.

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China.

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore.

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive.

The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan has raised questions about one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions.

U.S. stocks ticked higher after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom.

Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana.

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations.

Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns.

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.

PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns.

Ukrainian 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.

Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries.

John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines.

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show.

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices.

A Federal Reserve rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables.

A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.

After 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.

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.

A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.

Government data released Tuesday shows that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May.

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

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Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk’s rocket market appear to be earthbound.

South Korea is enforcing a law that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship.

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down and dragged Wall Street lower.

America’s biggest airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding more luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers.

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump is claiming credit for Walmart's recent price cuts, though the retailer's statement doesn't mention his administration's involvement.

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.

President Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.

A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market.

Nonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.

A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.

A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance are planning to increase their outputs modestly next month.

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Kyiv ramps up bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.

A lavish gold ring encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies has been presented to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium to give to President Donald Trump.

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows.

Shares are mixed in Europe after a rally in Asia following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's latest record.

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.

Tesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it.

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients.

U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.

Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine.

Employment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence, but workers in the women-dominated occupation say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.