What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs Airlines around the world are canceling flights as the war in the Middle East squeezes global jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices ByRIO YAMAT AP airlines and travel writer April 24, 2026, 12:30 AM 1:12 FILE – Passengers wait in long […]
Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine
Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years ByLORNE COOK Associated Press, JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press, and KAREL JANICEK Associated Press April 23, 2026, 2:39 AM 1:12 FILE […]
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies ‘exploiting’ AI models
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies ‘exploiting’ AI models The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race ByDIDI TANG Associated Press April 23, 2026, 6:37 […]
Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says President Donald Trump’s “gold card” visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U.S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this Thursday ByJESSE […]
Spirit Airlines says financial aid from the US government would help it keep flying
Spirit Airlines says financial aid from the US government would help it keep flying A lawyer for Spirit Airlines says the struggling budget carrier is in advanced talks with the U.S. government on a financing deal that would help it emerge from bankruptcy protection ByMAE ANDERSON AP business writer April 23, 2026, 4:23 PM 1:12 […]
Yelp introduces an AI chatbot to help users sift local recommendations
Yelp introduces an AI chatbot to help users sift local recommendations Like other technology companies pursuing similar makeovers, Yelp is hoping artificial intelligence will transform its app into a more appealing destination that’s also easier to navigate ByMICHAEL LIEDTKE AP technology writer April 20, 2026, 7:02 PM 1:00 FILE – A Yelp logo is shown […]
Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices
Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump ByANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP retail writer April 21, 2026, 8:43 AM 1:00 FILE – A woman carries reuable shopping bags to her […]
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years Apple has announced that John Ternus will become the next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1 ByKELVIN CHAN AP business writer April 21, 2026, 7:08 AM 1:00 FILE – John Ternus, Apple’s V.P. of Hardware Engineering, […]
Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries
Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries Taiwan’s president has postponed a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories ByJOHNSON LAI Associated Press and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press April 21, 2026, 7:24 AM 1:00 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech during the […]
Oil prices hold steady but Wall Street and global markets higher despite doubts about US-Iran talks
Oil prices hold steady but Wall Street and global markets higher despite doubts about US-Iran talks Wall Street followed global markets higher and oil prices eased as U.S.-Iran talks aimed at ending the war remained in doubt ByELAINE KURTENBACH AND MATT OTT AP business writers April 20, 2026, 11:10 PM 1:00 Trader Michael Milano, left, […]