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By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever. Elon Musk’s …

From country cottages to the cosmos, the American flag has stood as a symbol of the nation. Yet, for nearly a quarter of a century, this tapestry of pride and politics has evolved. Why was the flag designed with those …

By GENE JOHNSON The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to …

Prince George will likely be attending the same school as his dad (Picture: Getty Images) It’s a big year for Prince George, who, in a matter of months, will make the transition from primary to secondary education. Over the past …

MAGA-aligned U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who was endorsed in his reelection bid by President Trump, won the GOP South Carolina primary on Tuesday and said, “Thank God we won.” He added, “I want to thank the Big Guy,” paused, …

By JULIA FRANKEL JERUSALEM (AP) — Amnesty International accused Israel on Wednesday of carrying out a campaign of “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank with the intention to annex the Palestinian territory. The accusation came in a …

By Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health News The Trump administration’s rollout of a federal mandate that millions of Americans on Medicaid must work or risk losing health benefits will force states to scrap months of preparation, according to advocates for Medicaid …

By PATRICK WHITTLE and WILL WEISSERT PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defeat her. …

If California is such a horrible place to do business, why do bosses keep their operations here? My trusty spreadsheet found a key reason when reviewing 2025 labor productivity data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 50 states and …

By ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN and MUNIR AHMED KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan early Wednesday, in a further escalation of months of fighting between the two neighbors that has killed hundreds. The strikes, which Afghanistan said …

The setup for Francine Prose’s “Five Weeks in the Country” is so ripe with comedic and dramatic elements that it’s hard to believe it’s based on real events. Imagine a sprawling family with nine kids, all mourning the death of …

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in the front row. As the Misterwives started to play, the drums and saxophones blared from the trembling speakers. Shires …

By DAVID RISING BANGKOK (AP) — An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection …

By DEEPA BHARATH The Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian denomination? Most Latter-day Saints do see themselves as Christians. …

Anyone following SpaceX’s plans to sell shares to the public is likely to hear terms thrown around that describe steps and components of an initial public offering. Here’s a quick guide. Initial public offering, or IPO A company’s first offering …

Outdoor bar TVs in Magaluf, Spain, will have to be muted strictly after midnight, even if a World Cup game is on (Picture: Europa Press/Getty Images) England and Scotland fans heading to Magaluf to enjoy the World Cup games face …

A city agency Tuesday endorsed a $201.6 million public subsidy for the Foundry Park development that would cover 31 vacant acres on the North Side along the Chicago River. Foundry Park, a long-term project with an estimated $3 billion cost, …

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks are continuing to fall, putting the S&P 500 on track for its first back-to-back drop in three weeks. The main measure of Wall Street’s health fell 0.6% early Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices …

Until you try it, being in the sun for extended periods of time sounds like a great idea. However, once you sit outside in blistering heat, you realize a little shade can be much more comfortable — and safer. If …