Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems ByHANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press April 15, 2026, 6:14 AM 1:00 Cars damaged by Russia’s drone attack are seen in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Wednesday, April […]
Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple
Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that’s not an easy ask ByJACK DURA Associated Press April 16, 2026, 12:01 AM 1:00 Cattle […]
Trump to promote tax breaks in Las Vegas
Trump to promote tax breaks in Las Vegas President Donald Trump heads to Las Vegas to promote the tax cuts he signed into law last year, part of a push to focus on economic issues ahead of this year’s elections ByMICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press and JESSICA HILL Associated Press April 16, 2026, 12:08 AM […]
Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran
Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of […]
China’s economy grows at 5% in first quarter
China’s economy grows at 5% in first quarter China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far ByCHAN HO-HIM AP business writer April 15, 2026, 10:25 PM 1:00 Workers transfer bags of imported solid sulfur onto […]
Carney suspends Canada’s fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
Carney suspends Canada’s fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war ByROB GILLIES Associated Press April 14, 2026, 7:49 AM 1:35 Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. […]
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder wants the company to be independent once more As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom ByDEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press and AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press April 14, 2026, 3:59 PM 1:35 Ben and Jerry’s […]
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year ByThe Associated Press April 14, 2026, 2:24 PM 1:35 FILE – A 7-Eleven store is seen, Feb. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) The Associated Press NEW YORK — […]
Banks see economy as ‘resilient’ but warn about rising energy prices
Banks see economy as ‘resilient’ but warn about rising energy prices The nation’s biggest banks posted strong profits in the first quarter, driven by a resilient economy and increased dealmaking in investment banking ByKEN SWEET AP business writer April 14, 2026, 12:49 PM 1:35 NEW YORK — The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of […]
US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after war in Iran sent energy prices soaring
US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after war in Iran sent energy prices soaring U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer April 14, 2026, 8:38 AM 1:35 FILE – Fuel prices are displayed on a sign at a gas station […]
