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The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution. The justices will review laws enacted by … more

By MARK SHERMAN | 9/29/23

FILE - This April 10, 2011, file photo, shows a rig and supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana. The Biden administration on Friday proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years — and none in Alaska — as it tries to navigate between energy companies that have pressed for greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who have urged President Joe Biden to shut down new offshore drilling in the fight against climate change. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides

President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska. The Democratic administration is trying to … more

By MATTHEW DALY | 9/29/23

FILE - People walking the main shopping street in Dortmund, Germany, on Sept. 28, 2023. Inflation that has been plaguing Europeans made a marked decline in September, strengthening hopes that consumers will eventually get relief from costlier groceries, vacations and haircuts — and that the European Central Bank won’t have to further restrict the economy by raising interest rates from already-record highs. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom

Inflation is down in Europe. The official figure fell to 4.3% in September for the 20 countries that use the euro, down from 5.2% in August. That raises hopes consumers will eventually get relief … more

By DAVID McHUGH | 9/29/23

FILE - President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at a training center run by Laborers' International Union of North America, Feb. 8, 2023, in Deforest, Wis. The Biden administration on Friday, Sept. 29, is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers — as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and other employers with unfilled jobs. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers

The Biden administration is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and … more

By JOSH BOAK | 9/29/23

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher

Asian markets are mixed, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was slightly lower. On Thursday, Wall Street's benchmarks ticked higher, trimming its sharp … more

By ELAINE KURTENBACH | 9/29/23

Visitors gather near a giant flower basket on display at the crowded Tiananmen Square to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Tens of millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID

Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that … more

By ZEN SOO | 9/29/23

People pass by an election billboard of far-right "Kotlebovci" party in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. The billboard reads: 'We will save Slovakia from migrants'. Slovakia holds early parliamentary elections on Saturday Oct. 30, 2023, with a populist former prime minister Robert Fico and his scandal-tainted party "SMER" (Direction) favored to win after campaigning on a clear pro-Russian and anti-American message. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal … more

9/29/23

FILE - A line of 2022 Santa Fe SUV's sit outside a Hyundai dealership on Sept. 12, 2021, in Littleton, Colo. Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks

Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires. And it’s important for drivers to check if their car is one of them. According … more

By TOM KRISHER | 9/28/23

Salt water creeping up the Mississippi River is threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities, including New Orleans. (Sept. 26)

Louisiana citrus farmers are seeing a mass influx of salt water that could threaten seedlings

Citrus farmers in the southeast corner of Louisiana are scrambling to find ways to irrigate their crops with fresh water. A mass flow of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico continues to creep up the … more

By SARA CLINE | 9/28/23

TikTok videos promoting steroid use have millions of views, says report criticized by the company

TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app’s users, according to a report released Thursday that the social media … more

By HALELUYA HADERO | 9/28/23

What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone. The new COVID-19 shots may be getting a little easier for … more

By LAURAN NEERGAARD | 9/28/23

FILE - U.S. Cyber Command Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone testifies before the House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on cyberspace operations, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 30, 2023. The National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center — a crucial mission as AI capabilities are increasingly acquired, developed and integrated into U.S. defense and intelligence systems. The agency's outgoing director, Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, made the announcement Thursday, Sept. 28, at the National Press Club. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center

The National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center — a crucial mission as AI capabilities are increasingly acquired, developed and integrated into U.S. defense and … more

9/28/23

Former President Donald Trump speaks in Clinton Township, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)

Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

An appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general. Thursday’s decision by the state’s intermediate appellate court … more

By MICHAEL R. SISAK | 9/28/23

A United Airlines plane is pushed from the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Aug. 11, 2023, in Houston. United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said Thursday, Sept. 28 2023 that the airline will add a tool on its website to help consumers find flights that can accommodate their wheelchairs. Cargo doors on some planes are too small to load a motorized wheelchair or scooter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation

United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said … more

9/28/23

File - Mei Michelson prepares to watch a Netflix DVD at her home in Palo Alto, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2007. The Netflix DVD-by-service will mail out its final discs Friday from its five remaining distribution centers, ending its 25-year history. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip

The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix’s once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after the birth of a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a … more

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE | 9/28/23

FILE - A general view of the stars above Sycamore Gap, prior to the Perseid Meteor Shower above Hadrian's Wall near Bardon Mill, England, on Aug. 13, 2015. One of the UK’s most photographed trees has been “deliberately felled” in an apparent act of vandalism, authorities have said Thursday Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)

16-year-old boy arrested in England over the 'deliberate' felling of a famous tree at Hadrian's Wall

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England in connection with what authorities described as the “deliberate” felling of a famous tree that had stood for nearly 200 years next to … more

9/28/23

Dozens of people from all over the world line in front of the central registration center for asylum seekers in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Across Germany, officials are sounding the alarm that they are no longer in a position to accommodate migrants who are applying for asylum. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking

European Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules. Some fear the plan … more

By LORNE COOK | 9/28/23

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the Corsican Assembly in Ajaccio, as part of a three days visit in the southern French island of Corsica Thursday Sept. 28, 2023. President Emmanuel Macron proposed granting limited autonomy for Corsica on Thursday in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on France's island in the Mediterranean. (Pascal Pochard-Casabianca, Pool via AP)

Macron proposes limited autonomy for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica

French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing granting limited autonomy for Corsica in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on the Mediterranean island. Macron made the announcement in a speech … more

9/28/23

A hiring sign is displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. On Thursday, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal … more

By MATT OTT | 9/28/23

FILE - In this image from video provided by the House Financial Services Committee, Keith Gill, a GameStop investor, also known in social media forums as Roaring Kitty, testifies during a virtual hearing on GameStop in Washington, on Feb. 18, 2021. A new film based on the GameStop stock frenzy, "Dumb Money," is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. (House Financial Services Committee via AP, File)

Billionaire Ryan Cohen takes over as CEO at GameStop

Billionaire Ryan Cohen, the largest individual investor in GameStop, is taking over as CEO at the video game retailer. Cohen is already the board chairman and the company’s largest individual … more

9/28/23

Serbia's president denies troop buildup near Kosovo, alleges 'campaign of lies' in wake of clashes

Rishi Sunak needs to rally his flagging Conservatives. He hopes a dash of populism will do the trick

Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie

A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots

California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers