Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands sickened by dust
Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands sickened by dust An asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities ByMATTHEW BROWN Associated Press May 8, 2025, 7:43 PM 1:19 FILE – Respiratory therapist Vernon Johnson, left, conducts […]
Bill Gates pledges remaining fortune to Gates Foundation
Bill Gates pledges remaining fortune to Gates Foundation Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation ByTHALIA BEATY Associated Press May 8, 2025, 8:03 AM 3:01 FILE – Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates smiles as she leaves June 23, 2023 the […]
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 5/8/2025
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 5/8/2025 U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries ByThe Associated Press May 8, 2025, 4:15 PM 1:19 U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a […]
Trump’s tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here’s a timeline of how we got here
Trump’s tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here’s a timeline of how we got here Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty ByWYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP business writer May 8, 2025, 12:43 PM 1:19 A model stands […]
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76% The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. held steady this week, not far from its highest levels this year, but below where it was a year ago ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer May 8, 2025, 12:01 PM 1:19 FILE – A […]
Missouri poised to become first U.S. state to exempt stock sale profits from income taxes
Missouri poised to become first U.S. state to exempt stock sale profits from income taxes Missouri is poised to become the first state to repeal a common tax on profits from stocks and real estate sales ByDAVID A. LIEB Associated Press May 7, 2025, 3:57 PM 1:13 Members of the Missouri House debate legislation to […]
Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot
Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study ByCARLA K. JOHNSON AP medical writer May 7, 2025, 11:00 AM 1:13 FILE – A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine rests on a table […]
Edmunds: Five great budget performance cars for under $35,000
Edmunds: Five great budget performance cars for under $35,000 Sure, being on a budget limits your performance-car options ByJOSH JACQUOT EDMUNDS Associated Press May 7, 2025, 6:34 AM 1:13 This photo provided by Edmunds shows the 2025 Mustang. Buying an entry-level Mustang EcoBoost is an inexpensive way to get behind the wheel of an American […]
Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root
Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root An increasing number of American farmers are turning away from growing organic ByCAITLYN DAPROZA OF ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Associated Press and PATRICK WHITTLE OF Associated Press May 7, 2025, 9:01 AM 1:13 Young plant sprouts are kept in a tray […]
Nevada hearing may give first public view into legal spat over control of Murdoch media empire
Nevada hearing may give first public view into legal spat over control of Murdoch media empire A hearing before Nevada’s high court could provide the first public view into a secretive case about who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies ByThe Associated Press May 7, 2025, 12:01 AM 1:13 FILE – Rupert […]
