Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from Lucasfilm after more than 13 years ByJAKE COYLE AP film writer January 15, 2026, 5:46 PM 1:16 FILE – Kathleen Kennedy, winner of the BAFTA Fellowship, poses with her award backstage at the BAFTA Film Awards in central London, […]
At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs
At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging ByALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press January 15, 2026, 3:53 PM 1:16 A worker dusts on a 2026 Cadillac Optiq Premium […]
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/15/2026
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/15/2026 Stocks steadied on Wall Street ByThe Associated Press January 15, 2026, 4:19 PM 1:16 Stocks steadied on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Thursday, breaking a two-day losing streak and edging back toward the all-time high it set on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose […]
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports ByThe Associated Press January 15, 2026, 1:26 PM 1:16 This photo provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121. […]
Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years
Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer January 15, 2026, 12:05 PM 1:16 FILE – A “For Sale” sign is displayed in front of a […]
Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November
Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer January 14, 2026, 8:42 AM 1:46 People walk by a shop on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) The Associated Press NEW YORK […]
Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown
Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer January 14, 2026, 8:45 AM 1:46 Employees work on the assembly line at the Ford River Rogue complex, […]
Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy as it prepares to restructure
Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy as it prepares to restructure Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press and ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press January 14, 2026, 2:46 AM 1:12 FILE – Saks Fifth Avenue holiday light show […]
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for landmark four-day visit to China
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for landmark four-day visit to China Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing, aiming to repair relations with China ByThe Associated Press January 14, 2026, 8:13 AM 1:46 FILE – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of […]
Developer of New York offshore wind farm is asking a federal judge to spare it from Trump
Developer of New York offshore wind farm is asking a federal judge to spare it from Trump A federal judge is expected to consider whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York ByMICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press and JENNIFER MCDERMOTT Associated Press January 14, 2026, […]
