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Carmaker Stellantis pledges to tackle problems in North America as profits plunge
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings. Net profits at the U.S.-European automaker were down by … more
FILE - Logos at a Nissan showroom are seen in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, March 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Japanese automaker Nissan lowers its profit forecast amid incentive, inventory woes
Nissan has lowered its full fiscal year outlook after the Japanese automaker reported a 73% decline in profit in the April-June quarter compared to the previous year. Chief Executive Makoto Uchida … more
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One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
On the move and looking for an internet connection? It’s tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or shopping mall. But don’t do it unless you’ve got protection. Using unsecured … more
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A school bus drives down a road near a field of wind turbines, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Paxton, Ill. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
An Associated Press analysis of county tax data across three states — Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska — found wind companies rank among the biggest taxpayers in many rural communities, with their … more
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Wind turbines operate, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Paxton, Ill. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation
Complex and confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises. According to an independent AP analysis, … more
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India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit
India and Britain are launching a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologies. The two countries announced their … more
A technician positions an R-22 refrigerant on an outdoor air conditioning unit in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle
Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa. But the chemicals that make air conditioning and refrigeration work are very potent at … more
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FILE - A worker diverts water as a sprinkler system is installed for alfalfa at the Cox family farm Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, near Brawley, Calif. Under a new program, farmers of certain forage crops, including alfalfa, will be paid to shut off water to their fields for a short period of time during the hot summer months, which are not peak times for the crop and which won't affect its long-term viability. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it
A plan to help shore up the Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support among water managers and farmers. The Imperial … more
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FILE - The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies. Indiana, Florida and Missouri all have taken actions requiring … more
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FILE - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai pauses during an interview in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial. He was charged under a Beijing-imposed law that has all but wiped out public dissent. … more
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FILE - A man walks in front of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Jan. 7, 2015, in New Orleans. The court ruled Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that the method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users is unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users. The … more
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A motorist puts an electric 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E through its paces on a test track at the Electrify Expo in The Yards Sunday, July 14, 2024, in north Denver. Ford reports earnings on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Ford 2Q net income falls 4.7% as pretax profits drop at combustion engine unit due to warranty costs
Ford Motor Co.’s second-quarter net income fell 4.7% from a year ago as the company’s combustion engine unit saw pretax profits decline due to higher warranty costs. The Dearborn, Michigan, … more
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A technician works on an information display near United Airlines gates at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Friday, July 19, 2024, after a faulty CrowdStrike update caused a major internet outage for computers running Microsoft Windows. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
CrowdStrike blames bug for letting bad data slip through, leading to global tech outage
CrowdStrike has blamed a bug in an update that allowed its cybersecurity systems to push bad data out to millions of customer computers. That set off last week’s global tech outage that grounded … more
FILE - A Meta Portal Go is displayed during a preview of the Meta Store in Burlingame, Calif., on May 4, 2022. 4. A deep dive into political ads on Facebook by researchers at Syracuse University has revealed a sprawling web of advertisements that contain misleading information or scams. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria
Meta says it has removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts engaging in sexual extortion scams. It has also taken down Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new … more
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FILE - A Delta Air Lines plane leaves the gate on July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston. U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end Thursday
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday. The airline issued a message from … more
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Strike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors
Production has halted at a Missouri General Motors plant that manufactures trucks and vans, the result of a strike at the company that supplies seats for the vehicles. About 480 workers at Lear Corp. … more
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FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts
The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts. The FAA said Wednesday that it reached agreement with the air traffic controllers' union. The … more
FILE - The Disneyland Resort entrance is seen, March 9, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks, including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants. The coalition … more
FILE - Bella McGowan, right, works at a community garden with local residents Rico De Rixey, center, and his wife Geraldine Brand, Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. McGowan, a master gardener and horticultural therapist, started volunteering four years ago after retiring from her job as a school psychologist. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does
When helping others, volunteers also help themselves. They might even live longer. Jacquelyn Stephens is a psychologist at the nonprofit Mather Institute who researches how to age well. She says … more
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FILE - Bella McGowan, right, works at a community garden with local residents Rico De Rixey, center, and his wife Geraldine Brand, Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. McGowan, a master gardener and horticultural therapist, started volunteering four years ago after retiring from her job as a school psychologist. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit
Volunteering helps others out, but it also helps the volunteer. Research has shown a variety of health benefits including more positive feelings and social connections. How do you find a volunteer … more
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