Trans-Atlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war ByJILL LAWLESS Associated Press, JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press, and […]
What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water
What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly ByANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG Associated Press April 1, 2026, 9:00 AM 1:21 FILE – Pipes carrying brackish feed water run through the Carlsbad desalination plant in Carlsbad, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika […]
Stocks rally as oil prices fall back toward $100 on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
Stocks rally as oil prices fall back toward $100 on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war Stocks are climbing worldwide, and oil prices are easing as hopes build that the war with Iran could end soon ByThe Associated Press March 31, 2026, 9:16 PM 1:21 Philip Finale works on the floor at […]
Trump claims Iran president wants ceasefire; no response from Iran
Trump says US forces will ‘finish the job’ soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.” ByWILL WEISSERT Associated Press, JON GAMBRELL Associated Press, and DAVID RISING Associated Press April 1, 2026, 2:40 AM […]
Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M
Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M Chelsea has announced the club made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its latest financial results ByThe Associated Press April 1, 2026, 8:06 AM 1:21 Chelsea players react disappointed after the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea in Liverpool, England, Saturday, March […]
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran ByMATT OTT AP business writer March 31, 2026, 10:18 AM 1:01 Ray Ruda fills his van with fuel at a gas station […]
Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America
Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America U.S. job openings fell slightly last month to 6.9 million, another sign of sluggishness in the American labor market ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer March 31, 2026, 10:09 AM 1:01 A now hiring sign sits on the side of the […]
Chavez abuse claims prompt reflection on the history of Filipino farmworkers in the US
Chavez abuse claims prompt reflection on the history of Filipino farmworkers in the US In 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers in California became inextricably linked when they mobilized to strike against grape growers ByTERRY TANG Associated Press March 31, 2026, 9:03 AM 1:01 FILE – United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez, left, who led […]
Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US energy blockade
Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage amid energy blockade A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries ByMILEXSY DURÁN Associated Press March 31, 2026, 8:52 AM 4:43 Russian-flagged oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin approaches Matanzas in Matanzas, Cuba, Tuesday, March […]
Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher ByDAVID MCHUGH AP business writer March 31, 2026, 5:54 AM 1:01 Fuel prices are listed at a gas station in […]
